Overview
When the Mega Drive needed games to compete with the SNES and emerging 32-bit systems, BlueSky Software delivered. Their pre-rendered visual style in Vectorman proved the ageing hardware could still impress, while licensed titles demonstrated consistent technical competence across Sega’s platforms.
Fast facts
- Founded: 1988.
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Known for: Vectorman series.
- Closure: 2001 (became Climax Group US).
Notable releases
| Title | Year | Platform |
|---|
| Starflight | 1991 | Mega Drive |
| Joe Montana II | 1991 | Mega Drive |
| Jurassic Park | 1993 | Mega Drive |
| Vectorman | 1995 | Mega Drive |
| Vectorman 2 | 1996 | Mega Drive |
Technical achievements
| Game | Innovation |
|---|
| Vectorman | Pre-rendered sprites |
| Vectorman | Ball-joint animation |
| Vectorman 2 | Enhanced transformations |
Sega relationship
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|
| Publisher | Primarily Sega |
| Platform focus | Mega Drive, Saturn |
| Role | First-party quality support |
Later years
| Period | Focus |
|---|
| 1997-2001 | Saturn, early Dreamcast |
| 2001 | Acquired by Climax Group |
See also