List of cancelled 3DO Interactive Multiplayer games explained

This is a list of cancelled games for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer.

List

There are currently games on this list.

Title[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] GenreDeveloper(s)Publisher(s)Planned Release Date/Last Year Developed or MentionedNotes/Reasons
The 11th HourAdventure, Interactive movie, PuzzleTrilobyteVirgin Interactive1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
Absolute ZeroFirst-person shooterDomark1 November 1995[8]
Air WarriorSimulationGameTek[9]
Alone in the Dark 3Survival horrorInfogrames1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
BaldiesConstruction and management simulation, God game, Real-time strategyCreative Edge SoftwareGameTek1 March 1996Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.[10] [11]
Big Red RacingRacingBig Red SoftwareDomark
B.I.O.S.FearAdventureZinc StudiosAll Systems Go Technologies1 April 1995Promotional press kit exists.[12] [13]
BlackthornePlatformInterplay Productions1 July 1995Artwork and screenshots and exists.[14]
Action, AdventureCrystal DynamicsCrystal Dynamics1 December 1995Artwork exists.[15]
Caesar's World of GamblingCasinoInterplay Productions1 November 1996No prototype has surfaced.
Rail shooterRocket Science GamesBMG Interactive1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
Chess WarChessArt Data InteractiveArt Data Interactive1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
FightingInterplay ProductionsInterplay Productions1 July 1995Only a single screenshot exists.
ClockWerxPuzzleAxes Art AmuseTokuma Shoten[16]
Command & ConquerReal-time strategyWestwood StudiosVirgin Interactive1 February 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.[17]
CyberwarAction, PuzzleSales Curve Interactive
DescentFirst-person shooter, Shoot 'em upInterplay Productions1 July 1995Artwork and screenshots and exists.
DiscworldAdventurePerfect 10 ProductionsPsygnosis1 July 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.
DisruptorFirst-person shooterInsomniac GamesUniversal Interactive Studios28 September 2012Development was later transferred and released on PlayStation.[18]
Doom IIFirst-person shooterArt Data InteractiveArt Data Interactive1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
Dragon: The Bruce Lee StoryFightingVirgin InteractiveVirgin Interactive1 August 1995Only a single screenshot exists.[19] [20] No prototype has surfaced.
Dragon Ball Z: Cell To Kogeki DaFightingBanprestoBandai1994Conversion of the Sega System 32 arcade original Dragon Ball Z: V.R.V.S..[21] No prototype has surfaced.
Interactive movieReadySoftReadySoft1996A non-playable demo was included in the 3DO port of Brain Dead 13.
Duelin' FiremenAction, Adventure, Interactive movieRUNANDGUN!, Inc.RUNANDGUN!, Inc.2 November 2018Gameplay, making-of and promotional materials exists.[22] Soundtrack was leaked online in 2017. Also planned for PC. No prototype has surfaced.
Fast Draw ShowdownInteractive movie, Light gun shooterAmerican Laser GamesAmerican Laser Games1 November 1996Conversion of the arcade original. No prototype has surfaced.
FirewolvesGoldStar / LG Electronics1 November 1995
Football: Defensive BackfieldSportsIntellimedia SportsIntelliPlay[23]
Football: QuarterbackSportsIntellimedia SportsIntelliPlay[24]
Football: ReceiverSportsIntellimedia SportsIntelliPlay[25]
First-person shooterNamco1 June 1994Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.[26]
Golden Gate: Treasure by the BayAdventureiXL Interactive ExcellenceThe 3DO Company15 January 2008Released on PC. Artwork and promotional footage exists.[27]
Heart of DarknessPlatformAmazing StudioVirgin Interactive1 June 1994Released on PC and PlayStation.[28]
HousekeeperAdventureHummingBirdSoftPanasonic9 February 2015Prototype exists but has not been made available online.[29]
In Your FaceMeta-Design1 November 1995
Role-playing gameSilmarilsReadySoft Incorporated1 November 1994Unknown if actual development on 3DO version started beyond announcement.[30]
IsisAdventure, PuzzleSnow Lion EntertainmentPanasonic1 July 1996Released on PC. No prototype has surfaced. Cover art exist
The Lemmings ChroniclesPuzzleDMA DesignPsygnosis1 July 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.
Rail shooterRocket Science GamesBMG Interactive1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
The Lost Vikings 2Platform, PuzzleInterplay Productions1 July 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.
Magic CarpetActionBullfrog ProductionsElectronic Arts1 January 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.[31]
Maximum SurgeActionDigital PicturesAcclaim Distribution1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
McKenzie & CoDating simHeR InteractiveAmerican Laser Games1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
Mega Man X3Action, PlatformCapcomCapcom26 April 1996Conversion of the SNES original. Artwork and screenshots have been found,[32] [33] but no prototype has surfaced.
Metal Gear SolidAction, Adventure, StealthKonamiKonami3 July 2007Development was later transferred and released on PlayStation.[34] Early conceptual artwork by Yoji Shinkawa exists in Policenauts Pilot Disk.[35]
MiekoDigital ProductionDigital Production[36]
MirageAdventureAtlantis Interactive1 November 1995
Mortal Kombat 3FightingPanasonic1 December 2013No prototype has surfaced.[37]
NHL 96SportsElectronic ArtsElectronic Arts1 November 1995No prototype has surfaced.[38]
OrbatakActionAmerican Laser GamesAmerican Laser Games1 July 1996Conversion of the arcade original. No prototype has surfaced.
Penn & Teller's Smoke and MirrorsPartyImagineeringAbsolute Entertainment14 March 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.[39]
PlatformActivision1 March 1995[40]
PowermongerReal-time strategy15 November 2010[41]
ProwlerSimulatorOrigin SystemsElectronic Arts1 July 1996Development was later transferred on PlayStation. Also planned for Sega Saturn.
Rad The Rock HopperCrystal Oasis1 November 1995
RaymanPlatformUbi StudiosUbi Soft1 March 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.[42]
Return to ZorkAdventureActivisionActivision1 May 1993Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.[43]
Rock n' Roll RacingRacingInterplay Productions1 July 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.
Santa Fe TrailAmerican Laser GamesAmerican Laser Games[44]
Scorched EarthActionElectronic ArtsElectronic Arts1 July 1993Only a single screenshot exists.[45]
The Scottish Open: Virtual GolfSportsCore Design1 February 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.[46]
ShellshockFirst-person shooter, Simulation, Vehicular combatCore Design1 February 1995Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.[47]
Shootout at Old TucsonInteractive movie, Light gun shooterAmerican Laser GamesAmerican Laser Games1 July 1996Conversion of the arcade original. No prototype has surfaced.
ShredfestSportsMonkey Do ProductionsElectronic Arts Studios1 March 1996Artwork and screenshots and exists.[48] Also planned for PlayStation and Sega Saturn. No prototype has surfaced.
Slam City with Scottie PippenInteractive movie, SportsDigital PicturesAcclaim Distribution1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
SolvalouFirst-person shooterNamco1 June 1994Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.
Soviet StrikeShooterElectronic ArtsElectronic Arts1 January 2008Released on PlayStation and Sega Saturn.[49]
SSN-21 SeawolfSimulationJohn W. RatcliffElectronic Arts1 January 2008[50]
AdventureSpectrum HoloByteSpectrum HoloByte1 March 1994Screenshots exists.[51] No prototype has surfaced.
Star Wars ChessChessThe Software Toolworks1 June 1994Unknown if actual development started on 3DO version beyond announcement.
Tigernaut: Beyond the StarsVideoact V LC Videoact V LC [52]
Tomb RaiderAction-adventureCore Design1 March 1995[53]
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3FightingNew Level SoftwarePanasonic1 September 1996Advertized as 10% complete.[54]
Varuna's ForcesFirst-person shooter, Rail shooter, Real-time strategyAccent Media ProductionsJVC Musical Industries15 February 2009Prototype exists but has not been made available online.[55]
WalkerShooterDMA Design26 November 2015No prototype has surfaced.[56]
WaterworldRail shooterInterplay Productions1 December 1995Artwork and screenshots exists.[57] No prototype has surfaced.
Space combat simulationOrigin SystemsElectronic Arts1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.
Rail shooterRocket Science GamesBMG Interactive1 July 1996No prototype has surfaced.

See also

Notes and References

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  4. E-3 The Biggest And Best Electronic Entertainment Show Ever! – '95 Next Generation Software Listing. GameFan. 7. July 1995. 3. 41. 2019-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20181129120834/https://archive.org/stream/Gamefan_Vol_3_Issue_07#page/n42/mode/1up. 2018-11-29. live. mdy-all.
  5. Preview – Coming Soon. 3DO Magazine. 10. Paragon Publishing. May 1996. 33–34.
  6. Preview – Coming Soon. 3DO Magazine. 12. Paragon Publishing. July 1996. 33–34.
  7. Web site: pitsunami. Unreleased 3DO games. assemblergames.com. September 19, 2008. 2019-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20141205123950/http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?20069-Unreleased-3DO-games. December 5, 2014. dead. dmy-all.
  8. 3DO's Hot Holiday Line-Up - Gimme More 3DO Games!. VideoGames - The Ultimate Gaming Magazine. 82. L.F.P., Inc.. November 1995. 46.
  9. Web site: Air Warrior for 3DO. GameFAQs. CBS Interactive. 2019. 2019-08-31.
  10. DeLa Fuente. Derek. Preview - PC CD-Rom/cd 32/3DO - Baldies. Joystick. 60. Anuman Interactive. May 1995. 154. fr. 2019-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030344/http://download.abandonware.org/magazines/Joystick/joystick_numero060/Joystick%20060%20-%20Page%20154%20%28mai%201995%29.jpg. 30 November 2018. live. dmy-all.
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  16. Web site: ClockWerx for 3DO. GameFAQs. CBS Interactive. 2019. 2019-08-31.
  17. Dossier - Ils Arrivent Sur 32 Bits - Command & Conquer / 3DO. CD Consoles. 4. Pressimage. February 1995. 95. fr.
  18. Web site: Moriarty. Colin. Always Independent: The Story of Insomniac Games. IGN. Ziff Davis. September 28, 2012. 2019-08-30.
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  21. Web site: Dragon Ball Z: V.R.V.S.. VGFacts. 2019-08-30.
  22. Web site: Duelin' Firemen! (cancelled 3DO FMV game; 1995) - The Lost Media Wiki. lostmediawiki.com. 2019-08-30.
  23. Web site: Football: Defensive Backfield for 3DO. GameFAQs. CBS Interactive. 2019. 2019-08-31.
  24. Web site: Football: Quarterback for 3DO. GameFAQs. CBS Interactive. 2019. 2019-08-31.
  25. Web site: Football: Receiver for 3DO. GameFAQs. CBS Interactive. 2019. 2019-08-31.
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  31. Dossier - Ils Arrivent Sur 3DO - Magic Carpet. CD Consoles. 3. Pressimage. January 1995. 95. fr.
  32. 3DO staff. Express: Rockman X3. 3DO Magazine. 15. Tokuma Shoten Intermedia. May–June 1996. 34–35. ja.
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  41. 3DO music: Powermonger (unreleased opening score). YouTube. November 15, 2010. Kuokka77. 2019-10-13.
  42. Short ProShots - 32X/Saturn/3DO/Jaguar/PlayStation - Rayman. GamePro. 68. IDG. March 1995. 142.
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  46. Reportage - The Scottish Open - Virtual -- Sort sur 32X - Prévu sur Saturn, Play Station et 3DO. CD Consoles. 4. Pressimage. February 1995. 65. fr.
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  49. The Making of The Strike Series. Retro Gamer. 45. Imagine Publishing. January 2008. 84.
  50. Web site: Seawolf SSN-21 for 3DO. GameFAQs. CBS Interactive. 2019. 2019-08-31.
  51. Special Feature! - Star Trek: The Next Generation – A World for All Seasons. Electronic Gaming Monthly. 56. Sendai Publishing. March 1994. 106.
  52. Web site: Tigernaut: Beyond the Stars for 3DO. GameFAQs. CBS Interactive. 2019. 2019-08-31.
  53. WCES Special - Winter CES '95. GameFan. 3. 3. DieHard Gamers Club. March 1995. 110.
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