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'''Graphic Research Co., Ltd.''' (グラフィックリサーチ株式会社; also went by GRC for short) was established in May 1982, incorporated on June 8, 1984 [http://web.archive.org/web/20030517174023/http://www.grarisa.co.jp/gaiyou.html], and went bankrupt on June 28, 2005. [http://www.seikei.jp/fuwa200506.htm] Yoshiaki Sawada (澤田芳明) was the president. [http://web.archive.org/web/20030517174023/http://www.grarisa.co.jp/gaiyou.html] (Sawada was previously director of Nichibutsu Leisure System. [http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/?page=flyer&db=videodb&id=3508&image=18]) | '''Graphic Research Co., Ltd.''' (グラフィックリサーチ株式会社; also went by GRC for short) was established in May 1982, incorporated on June 8, 1984 [http://web.archive.org/web/20030517174023/http://www.grarisa.co.jp/gaiyou.html], and went bankrupt on June 28, 2005. [http://www.seikei.jp/fuwa200506.htm] Yoshiaki Sawada (澤田芳明) was the president. [http://web.archive.org/web/20030517174023/http://www.grarisa.co.jp/gaiyou.html] (Sawada was previously director of Nichibutsu Leisure System. [http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/?page=flyer&db=videodb&id=3508&image=18]) | ||
− | Seekz | + | [[Seekz]] (株式会社シークス) was a mobile game development company started by former staff on July 11, 2003. [http://web.archive.org/web/20100105034701/http://www.seekz.co.jp/company/company.php] It was headed by former GRC senior managing director [http://web.archive.org/web/20030517174023/http://www.grarisa.co.jp/gaiyou.html] Yasushi Mizutani (水谷靖志). [http://web.archive.org/web/20100105034701/http://www.seekz.co.jp/company/company.php] |
Mobile games have not been included in this entry. | Mobile games have not been included in this entry. | ||
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===Arcade=== | ===Arcade=== | ||
− | * | + | *''Clash-Road'' (Woodplace) |
− | *''Fire Battle'' (Taito) [ | + | *''Fire Battle'' (Taito) [https://github.com/mamedev/mame/blob/master/src/mame/drivers/clshroad.cpp] |
− | *'' | + | *<div style="color:red">''Flower'' (Sega)</div> |
− | + | *''Fun Fun Paradise'' (under subcontract with [[Vic Tokai]]?) (Sega) [https://twitter.com/gfront/status/874860150653366272] | |
+ | *''Hotdog Storm'' (sound) ([[Marble]]) | ||
+ | *''Witch'' (under subcontract with Vic Tokai?) (Excellent System/Sega) | ||
===Famicom/NES=== | ===Famicom/NES=== | ||
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*''Baseball Fighter'' (JP Publisher: VAP) | *''Baseball Fighter'' (JP Publisher: VAP) | ||
*''Captain Ed'' (JP Publisher: CBS/Sony Group) | *''Captain Ed'' (JP Publisher: CBS/Sony Group) | ||
− | * | + | *''Famicom Doubutsu Seitai Zukan! Katte ni Shirokuma: Mori o Sukue no Maki!'' (JP Publisher: CBS/Sony Group) |
+ | :<small>Planning, Scenario: Studio Hard?; Music: GTV?</small> | ||
*''J.League Fighting Soccer: The King of Ace Strikers'' (JP Publisher: IGS) | *''J.League Fighting Soccer: The King of Ace Strikers'' (JP Publisher: IGS) | ||
− | *''J.League Winning Goal'' (JP Publisher: [[Electronic Arts Victor]]) | + | *''J.League Winning Goal'' (JP Publisher: [[Electronic Arts Victor|Electronic Arts]]) |
− | *''Kaitou Sugar'' / ''Secret Ties'' (unreleased) (sound) ( | + | *''Kaitou Sugar'' / ''Secret Ties'' (unreleased) (sound) (Vic Tokai) |
*''Kujaku Ou'' (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon) | *''Kujaku Ou'' (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon) | ||
*''Meimon! Takonishi Ouendan: Kouha 6 Nin Shuu'' (JP Publisher: Asmik) | *''Meimon! Takonishi Ouendan: Kouha 6 Nin Shuu'' (JP Publisher: Asmik) | ||
*<div style="color:red">''Raster Gear'' (unreleased)</div> | *<div style="color:red">''Raster Gear'' (unreleased)</div> | ||
+ | *<div style="color:red">''Shogun'' (sound?) (JP Publisher: Hect)</div> | ||
*''Shoukoushi Ceddie'' (JP Publisher: Fuji TV) | *''Shoukoushi Ceddie'' (JP Publisher: Fuji TV) | ||
− | * | + | *''Shounen Majutsushi Indy'' (unreleased) (IGS) |
+ | :<small>?: Banana Grove Studio</small> | ||
*''Vegas Connection: Casino Kara Ai o Komete'' (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises) | *''Vegas Connection: Casino Kara Ai o Komete'' (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises) | ||
− | *''Widget'' (programming, [ | + | *''Widget'' (programming, sound [music arrangement/sound effects [http://www.vgmpf.com/Wiki/index.php?title=Widget_(NES)]]) (US Publisher: [[Atlus]]) |
+ | :<small>Developer: TNN?</small> | ||
===Game Boy=== | ===Game Boy=== | ||
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*''Ippatsu Gyakuten: DX Bakenou'' (JP Publisher: Asmik) | *''Ippatsu Gyakuten: DX Bakenou'' (JP Publisher: Asmik) | ||
*''J.League Fighting Soccer'' (JP Publisher: IGS) | *''J.League Fighting Soccer'' (JP Publisher: IGS) | ||
− | *''J.League Live 95'' (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts | + | *''J.League Live 95'' (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts) |
− | *''J.League Winning Goal'' (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts | + | *''J.League Winning Goal'' (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts) |
*''Koi wa Kakehiki'' (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon) | *''Koi wa Kakehiki'' (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon) | ||
*<div style="color:red">''Lucle'' (sound?) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)</div> | *<div style="color:red">''Lucle'' (sound?) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)</div> | ||
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===Mark III/Master System=== | ===Mark III/Master System=== | ||
− | * | + | *<div style="color:red">''Fox Hero'' (unreleased)</div> |
− | + | ||
===Mega Drive/Genesis=== | ===Mega Drive/Genesis=== | ||
*''Battle Mania'' / ''Trouble Shooter'' (sound) (JP/US Publisher: Vic Tokai) | *''Battle Mania'' / ''Trouble Shooter'' (sound) (JP/US Publisher: Vic Tokai) | ||
*''Battle Mania Daiginjou'' (sound) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai) | *''Battle Mania Daiginjou'' (sound) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai) | ||
− | *'' | + | *''DecapAttack'' (sound) (US/CA/EU/AU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy; KR Publisher: Samsung) |
*''Kyuukyoku Tiger'' / ''Twin Cobra: Desert Attack Helicopter'' (JP Publisher: Treco; US Publisher: Sega) | *''Kyuukyoku Tiger'' / ''Twin Cobra: Desert Attack Helicopter'' (JP Publisher: Treco; US Publisher: Sega) | ||
*''Psy-O-Blade'' (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises) | *''Psy-O-Blade'' (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises) | ||
*''Socket'' / ''Time Dominator 1st'' (sound) (US/JP Publisher: Vic Tokai) | *''Socket'' / ''Time Dominator 1st'' (sound) (US/JP Publisher: Vic Tokai) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mobile=== | ||
+ | *''Dragon x Dragon'' (JP Publisher: G-mode) | ||
+ | *''Dragon x Dragon 2'' (JP Publisher: G-mode) | ||
+ | *''Rescue Wanko'' (JP Publisher: G-mode) | ||
===MSX=== | ===MSX=== | ||
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*''Runabout 3: Neo Age'' (JP Publisher: Hearty Robin) | *''Runabout 3: Neo Age'' (JP Publisher: Hearty Robin) | ||
*<div style="color:red">''Tenshou Gakuen Gensouroku'' (JP Publisher: Asmik Ace Entertainment) [http://raido.moe/staff/ps2/ps2_tenshou_gakuen_1.html]</div> | *<div style="color:red">''Tenshou Gakuen Gensouroku'' (JP Publisher: Asmik Ace Entertainment) [http://raido.moe/staff/ps2/ps2_tenshou_gakuen_1.html]</div> | ||
− | :<small>Developer: Arcadia Project, Studio Cliche</small> | + | :<small>Developer: [[Arcadia Project]], Studio Cliche</small> |
+ | |||
+ | ===Sharp Electronic Organizer=== | ||
+ | *''Keiba & New Biorhythm Card'' (JP Publisher: Graphic Research) | ||
===Super Famicom/Super NES=== | ===Super Famicom/Super NES=== |
Latest revision as of 02:35, 8 October 2023
Graphic Research Co., Ltd. (グラフィックリサーチ株式会社; also went by GRC for short) was established in May 1982, incorporated on June 8, 1984 [1], and went bankrupt on June 28, 2005. [2] Yoshiaki Sawada (澤田芳明) was the president. [3] (Sawada was previously director of Nichibutsu Leisure System. [4])
Seekz (株式会社シークス) was a mobile game development company started by former staff on July 11, 2003. [5] It was headed by former GRC senior managing director [6] Yasushi Mizutani (水谷靖志). [7]
Mobile games have not been included in this entry.
Research Methods: Actual mentions, code comparisons, hidden data, online resources (see Links), shared staff (1, 2, 3, 4)
AIBO (robotic pet from Sony)
- Another Evolution Side-One
- Another Evolution Side-Two
Arcade
- Clash-Road (Woodplace)
- Fire Battle (Taito) [8]
- Flower (Sega)
- Fun Fun Paradise (under subcontract with Vic Tokai?) (Sega) [9]
- Hotdog Storm (sound) (Marble)
- Witch (under subcontract with Vic Tokai?) (Excellent System/Sega)
Famicom/NES
- Asmik-kun Land (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Baken Hisshou Gaku: Gate In (JP Publisher: KAC)
- Baseball Fighter (JP Publisher: VAP)
- Captain Ed (JP Publisher: CBS/Sony Group)
- Famicom Doubutsu Seitai Zukan! Katte ni Shirokuma: Mori o Sukue no Maki! (JP Publisher: CBS/Sony Group)
- Planning, Scenario: Studio Hard?; Music: GTV?
- J.League Fighting Soccer: The King of Ace Strikers (JP Publisher: IGS)
- J.League Winning Goal (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts)
- Kaitou Sugar / Secret Ties (unreleased) (sound) (Vic Tokai)
- Kujaku Ou (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon)
- Meimon! Takonishi Ouendan: Kouha 6 Nin Shuu (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Raster Gear (unreleased)
- Shogun (sound?) (JP Publisher: Hect)
- Shoukoushi Ceddie (JP Publisher: Fuji TV)
- Shounen Majutsushi Indy (unreleased) (IGS)
- ?: Banana Grove Studio
- Vegas Connection: Casino Kara Ai o Komete (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises)
- Widget (programming, sound [music arrangement/sound effects [10]]) (US Publisher: Atlus)
- Developer: TNN?
Game Boy
- Bakenou TV '94 (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Bakenou V3 (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Captain Tsubasa VS (JP Publisher: Tecmo)
- DX Bakenou Z (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Gem Gem (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
- GI King! Sanbiki no Yosouya (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
- Head On / Power Racer (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
- Ippatsu Gyakuten: DX Bakenou (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- J.League Fighting Soccer (JP Publisher: IGS)
- J.League Live 95 (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts)
- J.League Winning Goal (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts)
- Koi wa Kakehiki (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon)
- Lucle (sound?) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
- Power Mission (JP Publisher: VAP; US Publisher: NTVIC)
- Shin Keiba Kizoku Pocket Jockey (JP Publisher: King Records)
- Solomon's Club (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
- Tokyo Disneyland: Mickey no Cinderella Shiro Mystery Tour (JP Publisher: Tomy)
- World Beach Volley: 1991 GB Cup (JP Publisher: IGS)
- Xerd no Densetsu (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
- Xerd no Densetsu 2: Xerd!! Gishin no Ryouiki (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
Game Boy Advance
- Boku wa Koukuu Kanseikan (JP Publisher: TAM)
- Dancing Sword: Senkou (sound? some graphics?) (JP Publisher: MTO)
- Monster Farm Advance 2 / Monster Rancher Advance 2 (co-developed with Tecmo) (JP Publisher: Tecmo)
- Tomato Adventure (co-developed with AlphaDream) (JP Publisher: Nintendo)
- ???: Forest Entertainment
- Tottoko Hamtarou 4: Nijiiro Daikoushin Dechu / Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue (co-developed with AlphaDream) (JP/EU Publisher: Nintendo)
Game Boy Color
- Barcode Taisen Bardigun (JP Publisher: TAM)
- Itsudemo Pachinko GB: CR Monster House (JP Publisher: TAM)
- Monster Farm Battle Card GB / Monster Rancher Battle Card GB (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
- Solomon / Monster Rancher Explorer (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
- Soreike! Anpanman: 5tsu no Tou no Ousama (JP Publisher: TAM)
- Soreike! Anpanman: Fushigi na Nikoniko Album (JP Publisher: TAM)
Game Gear
- Super Golf (JP Publisher: Sigma; US Publisher: Sage's Creation)
Mark III/Master System
- Fox Hero (unreleased)
Mega Drive/Genesis
- Battle Mania / Trouble Shooter (sound) (JP/US Publisher: Vic Tokai)
- Battle Mania Daiginjou (sound) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
- DecapAttack (sound) (US/CA/EU/AU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy; KR Publisher: Samsung)
- Kyuukyoku Tiger / Twin Cobra: Desert Attack Helicopter (JP Publisher: Treco; US Publisher: Sega)
- Psy-O-Blade (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises)
- Socket / Time Dominator 1st (sound) (US/JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
Mobile
- Dragon x Dragon (JP Publisher: G-mode)
- Dragon x Dragon 2 (JP Publisher: G-mode)
- Rescue Wanko (JP Publisher: G-mode)
MSX
- Fantasy Zone (JP Publisher: Pony)
MSX2
- Arkanoid II (JP Publisher: Nidecom)
- Kujaku Ou (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon)
PC-98
- Kidokoro Tetsuya no Heisei Keiba Kenkyuu Kai (JP Publisher: Graphic Research)
PlayStation
- Bomberman Fantasy Race (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: Atlus; EU Publisher: Virgin Interactive)
- Derby Jockey R (JP Publisher: Asmik Ace)
- Koguma-chan no Daibouken (JP Publisher: Sunmark)
- Mach Go Go Go / Speed Racer (JP Publisher: Tomy; US Publisher: Jaleco)
- Myaon o Sagase (JP Publisher: Sunmark)
- Meisha Retsuden: Greatest 70's, Tetsu Ikuzawa Kanshuu (JP Publisher: Epoch)
- Nippon Golf Kyoukai Kanshuu: Double Eagle (JP Publisher: Sunsoft)
- Ore no Yacht: Ganbare! Nippon Challenge (JP Publisher: Tomy)
- Play de Oboeru Series: Nihonshi Keyword Deruderu 1800 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
- Play de Oboeru Series: Seikaishi Keyword Deruderu 1800 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
- Play de Oboeru: Chuugaku Eitango Deruderu 1200 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
- Play de Oboeru: Eijukugo Deruderu 750 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
- Play de Oboeru: Eitango Deruderu 1700 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
- Play de Oboeru: Kanji Kentai Deruderu 1100 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
- Play de Oboeru: Toeic(R) Test (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
- Pururun! with Shape Up Girls (JP Publisher: J-Wing)
- Runabout-2 (JP Publisher: Climax Entertainment; US Publisher: Hot-B; EU Publisher: Midas Interactive Entertainment)
- Touki Denshou Angel Eyes (JP Publisher: Tecmo)
PlayStation 2
- Runabout 3: Neo Age (JP Publisher: Hearty Robin)
- Tenshou Gakuen Gensouroku (JP Publisher: Asmik Ace Entertainment) [11]
- Developer: Arcadia Project, Studio Cliche
Sharp Electronic Organizer
- Keiba & New Biorhythm Card (JP Publisher: Graphic Research)
Super Famicom/Super NES
- Derby Jockey 2 (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Derby Jockey: Kishou e no Michi (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Mickey no Tokyo Disneyland Daibouken (JP Publisher: Tomy)
- Oraga Land Shusai: Best Farmer Senyuken (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
- Pachinko Tetsujin 7ban Shobu (JP Publisher: Daikoku)
- Shinseiki Odysselya II (sound driver) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
- Sound Composition: Studio Cliche
Windows
- Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt (JP Publisher: ASK Kodansha)
- Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt '98 (JP Publisher: ASK)
- Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt '98 Deluxe (JP Publisher: ASK)
- Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt 2000 (JP Publisher: ASK)
- Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt 2000 Plus (JP Publisher: ASK)
- Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt 2001 (JP Publisher: ASK)
WonderSwan
- Senkaiden: TV Animation Senkaiden Houshin Engi Yori (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- SD Gundam Gashapon Senki: Episode 1 (JP Publisher: Bandai)
WonderSwan Color
- From TV Animation One Piece: Treasure Wars (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- From TV Animation One Piece: Treasure Wars 2: Buggyland e Youkoso (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Senkaiden Ni: TV Animation Senkaiden Houshin Engi Yori (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Shaman King: Mirai e no Ishi (JP Publisher: Bandai)
Links
- Official website (Internet Archive Wayback Machine) (Japanese)
- Developer Table entry (Japanese)
- Site with Graphic Research stuff (Japanese)
- Composer Fumito Tamayama's works list (Internet Archive Wayback Machine) (Japanese)