Syd Mead's TerraForming explained

Syd Mead's Terraforming
Developer:	Right Stuff
Producer:	Jun Satō
Designer:	Jun Satō
Programmer:	Tadakatsu Ogura
Artist:	Syd Mead
Composer:	Katsuhiro Hayashi
Platforms:	TurboDuo
Genre:	Horizontal-scrolling shooter
Modes:	Single-player

is a 1992 side-scrolling shoot 'em up video game released by Right Stuff for the TurboGrafx-CD.^[1]

Gameplay

Syd Mead's Terraforming is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game.

Development and release

It is notable for its unique graphics designed by Syd Mead,^[2] who also worked on popular American films such as Blade Runner, Aliens, and Tron.^{[3] [4]}

Reception

Famitsu reviewers commented on the game's design, but found its gameplay under par.^[5] TurboPlay promoted it as an impressive title with a "very solid" gameplay,^[6] whereas Electronic Gaming Monthly criticized all aspects of the game ^[7] GamePro praised its graphics and gave it a mostly positive two-page review.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Terraforming . The PC Engine Software Bible . 28 July 2024.
2. Web site: Syd Mead's Terraforming review . Classic-Games.net . 28 July 2024 . 11 November 2019.
3. Web site: The Laser Guide to Video Games - Review - Syd Mead's Terraforming (PC Engine) . www.the-laser.com . 28 July 2024.
4. Web site: Lomberg . Jon . In Memory of Syd Mead . Slate . 28 July 2024 . 8 January 2020.
5. Book: Famitsu . 8 May 1992 . Japan . 39 . 178 . 28 July 2024.
6. Book: TurboPlay . June 1992 . United States . 24 . 13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240728181950/https://archives.tg-16.com/TURBOPLAY/TP-13-24.jpg . 28 July 2024. 2024-07-28 .
7. Book: Electronic Gaming Monthly. February 1994 . United States . 42 . 55 . 28 July 2024.
8. Book: GamePro . May 1993 . United States . 96–97 . 46 . 28 July 2024.