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Blue Stinger (USA)

Sega Dreamcast
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1999
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✪ Reviewed on December 19, 2024
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An early Dreamcast survival horror with grotesque creatures and a stifling mood. Pacing drags and flaws show, yet the pull to explore its sickly world still carries real charm.

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Category
Action Adventure 1 player 16+
Description
Elliot and allies explore an alien station populated by mutant creatures in this Dreamcast action-adventure. Published by Activision, released in the United States in September 1999. Third-person action-adventure with 3D environment exploration, mutant combat, puzzles and survival. American version.

Blue Stinger review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,77 GB 📅09/09/1999
Published by Activision

Blue Stinger (Dreamcast) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $25 Q6 complete
 $42 Q10 new
 $100 !
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Other versions
Blue Stinger
Japan
01/07/1999
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Blue Stinger
Europe
09/09/1999
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Blue Stinger
France
09/09/1999
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Blue Stinger
Germany
09/09/1999
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Is Blue Stinger still worth playing in 2026?

Blue Stinger is one of the very first Dreamcast titles, and it shows both in its ambition and its flaws. An early example of survival action on the console, it offers a generous adventure on a creature infested island, with exploration, combat and puzzles. The singular atmosphere keeps a certain charm, but a wayward camera, dated dialogue and stiff staging have aged badly. More a historical launch curiosity than a game to recommend broadly, best left to forgiving fans of the genre.

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