Upon release, it was initially criticized for its complex controller design and the console's failure to distinguish itself from its 16-bit competitors. It was originally released to test markets in New York City and San Francisco in November 1993, and to the general public in 1994.
With development of the Jaguar running ahead of schedule, the Panther was cancelled, and the release of the Jaguar was pushed forward. Marketed by Atari as the first 64-bit video game console, the Jaguar was designed to compete with the 16-bit Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the 32-bit 3DO Interactive Multiplayer platform.ĭevelopment on the Atari Jaguar started in the early 90s, and was designed by Flare Technology, who were tasked by Atari to create two consoles the Atari Panther, which would compete with the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo, and a successor, the Jaguar, which would surpass the capabilities of any other console on the market at the time. The console was the sixth and last programmable console to be developed under the Atari brand, originally released in North America in November 1993. The Atari Jaguar is a fifth generation home video game console that was developed by Atari Corporation. You can also vote for your favourite system. Please scroll down for more sections and remember to share this page. A sequel, Kasumi Ninja II, was in development for the Atari Jaguar CD but it was cancelled.Manufacturer : Atari | System : Jaguar Welcome to the Atari Jaguar ROMs section of the ROM Database. By April 1, 1995, the game has sold more than 24,000 copies though it is unknown how many were sold in total during its lifetime and has since been called by some as one of the worst games of all time. While it received praise for its visuals, critics panned the controls, sound and slow gameplay, with many reviewers calling it a Mortal Kombat rip-off. Kasumi Ninja received mixed to negative reception when it was released.
It was also one of the first games to feature a parental lockout system, allowing censorship and limiting the violence displayed during gameplay. Being one of the first titles announced for the Jaguar before it was launched to the public in November 1993, Kasumi Ninja was created by the same company who previously developed Dracula the Undead for the Atari Lynx in 1991 and had a troubled development process, undergoing through various changes before release. When the elder ninja Gyaku kills two of his fellow elders through black magic and becomes possessed by a powerful demon after breaking the gate to the underworld, it is up to the player in taking the role from any of the playable characters in order to defeat other opponents before Lord Gyaku destroys the Earth.
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