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|title=<center>Viewpoint 2064</center> | |title=<center>Viewpoint 2064</center> | ||
|image= | |image=Viewpoint2064titlescreen.png | ||
|imagecaption= | |imagecaption=Title screen. | ||
|status=<span style="color:green;">'''Found'''</span> | |status=<span style="color:green;">'''Found'''</span> | ||
|datefound=28 Mar 2020 | |datefound=28 Mar 2020 | ||
|foundby=Anonymous | |foundby=Anonymous | ||
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'''''Viewpoint 2064''''' was a planned sequel to the game ''Viewpoint'' and would have been released on the Nintendo 64. ''Viewpoint 2064'' would have been published by Sammy Corporation and would have been released in 1999 or 2000. | '''''Viewpoint 2064''''' was a planned sequel to the game ''Viewpoint'' and would have been released on the Nintendo 64. ''Viewpoint 2064'' would have been published by Sammy Corporation and would have been released in 1999 or 2000. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
After porting the original ''Viewpoint'' to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation, Sammy Corporation began work on a sequel to the ''Viewpoint'' for the Nintendo 64.<ref>[https:// | After porting the original ''Viewpoint'' to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation, Sammy Corporation began work on a sequel to the ''Viewpoint'' for the Nintendo 64.<ref>[https://unseen64.net/2008/04/04/viewpoint-2064-n64-cancelled/ Unseen64 article on ''Viewpoint 2064''.] Retrieved 30 Mar '18</ref> ''Viewpoint 2064'' was shown off at Nintendo Space World 1999 and was teased throughout the year 2000, but never made it to the store shelves.<ref>[http://retrocollect.com/News/unreleased-nintendo-64-shmup-viewpoint-2064-sells-on-ebay-for-2999.html Retro collect article that claims ''Viewpoint 2064'' was shown off at Space World 1999.] Retrieved 30 Mar '18</ref> No official reason has been given for the cancellation of ''Viewpoint 2064'', but many speculate that it was due to the game coming out late into the Nintendo 64's lifespan. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
In September | In September 2015, a prototype of ''Viewpoint 2064'' was listed on eBay for $3000. A YouTuber by the name of ''Rama Shotton'' later uploaded seven minutes of gameplay from the prototype.<ref>[http://www.denofgeek.com/us/games/viewpoint/249559/viewpoint-2064-the-n64-game-we-never-got-to-play Dan of Geek article on ''Viewpoint 2064''.] Retrieved 30 Mar '18</ref> Though the prototype cartridge is Japanese, the game's title screen is in English. The player has the option to set the difficulty of the game from either normal or hard. Four modes are also possible. The player could also play in the classic mode or play from behind the ship. Many are quick to point out that the gameplay of ''Viewpoint 2064'' looks similar to ''Star Fox 64''. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
While the game was cancelled, no | While the game was cancelled, no ROMs of the game was available online until March 28th, 2020, when an anonymous user dumped the ''Viewpoint 2064'' ROM online and was reviewed by YouTuber Hard4Games. <ref>[https://archive.org/details/viewpoint-2064-prototype Download link to ''Viewpoint 2064''.] Retrieved 04 Jan '21</ref> On April 20th, 2020, Romhacking.net user "Zoinkity" released a translation hack for ''Viewpoint 2064'' that translates the prototype in English. <ref>[https://romhacking.net/translations/5507/ The Romhacking.net page on the English translation.] Retrieved 04 Jan '21</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Photos=== | |||
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Viewpoint64.jpg|A Japanese advert for ''Viewpoint 2064''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
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|description1 =The seven minutes of gameplay footage from ''Viewpoint 2064''. | |description1 =The seven minutes of gameplay footage from ''Viewpoint 2064''. | ||
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|description2 =YouTuber Hard4Games reviewing ''Viewpoint 2064''. | |description2 =YouTuber Hard4Games reviewing ''Viewpoint 2064''. | ||
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|description3 =A full longplay of ''Viewpoint 2064''. | |description3 =A full longplay of ''Viewpoint 2064''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:11, 7 April 2023
Title screen.
Status: Found
Date found: 28 Mar 2020
Found by: Anonymous
Viewpoint 2064 was a planned sequel to the game Viewpoint and would have been released on the Nintendo 64. Viewpoint 2064 would have been published by Sammy Corporation and would have been released in 1999 or 2000.
Development
After porting the original Viewpoint to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation, Sammy Corporation began work on a sequel to the Viewpoint for the Nintendo 64.[1] Viewpoint 2064 was shown off at Nintendo Space World 1999 and was teased throughout the year 2000, but never made it to the store shelves.[2] No official reason has been given for the cancellation of Viewpoint 2064, but many speculate that it was due to the game coming out late into the Nintendo 64's lifespan.
Gameplay
In September 2015, a prototype of Viewpoint 2064 was listed on eBay for $3000. A YouTuber by the name of Rama Shotton later uploaded seven minutes of gameplay from the prototype.[3] Though the prototype cartridge is Japanese, the game's title screen is in English. The player has the option to set the difficulty of the game from either normal or hard. Four modes are also possible. The player could also play in the classic mode or play from behind the ship. Many are quick to point out that the gameplay of Viewpoint 2064 looks similar to Star Fox 64.
Availability
While the game was cancelled, no ROMs of the game was available online until March 28th, 2020, when an anonymous user dumped the Viewpoint 2064 ROM online and was reviewed by YouTuber Hard4Games. [4] On April 20th, 2020, Romhacking.net user "Zoinkity" released a translation hack for Viewpoint 2064 that translates the prototype in English. [5]
Gallery
Photos
A Japanese advert for Viewpoint 2064.
References
- ↑ Unseen64 article on Viewpoint 2064. Retrieved 30 Mar '18
- ↑ Retro collect article that claims Viewpoint 2064 was shown off at Space World 1999. Retrieved 30 Mar '18
- ↑ Dan of Geek article on Viewpoint 2064. Retrieved 30 Mar '18
- ↑ Download link to Viewpoint 2064. Retrieved 04 Jan '21
- ↑ The Romhacking.net page on the English translation. Retrieved 04 Jan '21