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Sega Saturn · Action-Adventure
Virus
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| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure |
| Developer | Hudson Soft |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Virus is an action-adventure game released in 1997 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Hudson Soft.
It landed about 2 years into the Saturn's life. Other notable Saturn releases from 1997 include Doom, Sonic Jam and Quake. Among the 7 Saturn action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Hudson Soft also made Saturn Bomberman, Saturn Bomberman Fight! and Tengai Makyō: Daiyon no Mokushiroku for the Saturn.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Saturn hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Virus is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Virus walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Virus FAQ
When did Virus come out on the Saturn?
Virus was released for the Sega Saturn in 1997.
Who made Virus?
It was developed by Hudson Soft.
How long does Virus take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Virus typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Virus 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.