The Dreamcast Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Sega Dreamcast

The Dreamcast Encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to the Sega Dreamcast games console, featuring over 600 games, screenshots, and a light-hearted writing style. Despite its commercial failure, it is considered one of the greatest gaming systems of all time by those who owned it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The fifth installment in the critically acclaimed series of video game encyclopedias by Scottish author and games journalist Chris Scullion is titled The Dreamcast Encyclopedia. The Sega Dreamcast, a beloved gaming console, is fondly remembered by players as a groundbreaking device that was ahead of its time, almost to a fault. Its exceptional graphics showcased a level of detail previously unseen on home systems, and its built-in modem introduced online multiplayer to a vast number of console gamers for the very first time. However, the arrival of the PlayStation 2 (and later the GameCube and Xbox) resulted in declining sales, ultimately leading to Sega's decision to discontinue the Dreamcast just two years into its lifespan. Despite its commercial failure, those who owned a Dreamcast hold it in high regard, considering it one of the greatest gaming consoles of all time. The book encompasses every game released for the console, including the entire western library of approximately 270 titles and the 340 or so games exclusively released in Japan. With a comprehensive coverage of over 600 games, The Dreamcast Encyclopedia features screenshots for each title and adopts a light-hearted writing style that ensures an entertaining and informative read. As the ultimate guide to one of the most underrated gaming systems, this encyclopedia provides a comprehensive exploration of the Dreamcast's legacy, its games, and its impact on the gaming industry.

Weight: 1416g
Dimension: 217 x 306 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526772237