Blue Stinger Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Horror / Action-Adventure

Blue Stinger

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released1999
GenreHorror, Action-Adventure
DeveloperClimax Graphics
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 9

Released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999, Blue Stinger is a horror game developed by Climax Graphics and published by Sega. It blends horror and action-adventure elements.

It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 13 Dreamcast horror games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to be spooked
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Blue Stinger is like

Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.

Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.

Blue Stinger gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Blue Stinger walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Blue Stinger FAQ

When did Blue Stinger come out on the Dreamcast?

Blue Stinger was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999.

Who made Blue Stinger?

It was developed by Climax Graphics and published by Sega.

Is Blue Stinger multiplayer?

No. Blue Stinger is a single-player game.

How long does Blue Stinger take to play?

As a horror game, Blue Stinger typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Blue Stinger on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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