Jurassic Park (Sega CD video game)

Jurassic Park for the Sega CD is a 1993 full-motion video (FMV) adventure game based on the 1993 film of the same name. Developed by Sega Multimedia Studio and published by Sega, the game departs significantly from the film's plot.

The player assumes the role of a visitor to Jurassic Park who becomes stranded after a storm disables the park's power and communication systems. The objective is to navigate the park, locate specific items, and restore power to escape Isla Nublar. The gameplay primarily consists of watching FMV sequences and making choices at certain points, influencing the narrative's direction. These choices often involve selecting pathways or actions, leading to different outcomes, including encountering dinosaurs or finding crucial items.

The game features a combination of live-action footage and computer-generated graphics. The FMV sequences depict actors interacting with dinosaur animations to create the illusion of danger and suspense. The game's soundtrack features music inspired by the film's score, contributing to the overall atmosphere.

Reception of Jurassic Park for the Sega CD was mixed. While praised for its use of FMV technology at the time, it was criticized for its simplistic gameplay, short length, and limited interactivity. Many reviewers felt that the game relied too heavily on pre-rendered cutscenes and offered little actual player control. The game’s branching narrative and multiple endings were noted as a potential source of replayability, but the overall experience was considered underwhelming compared to other Jurassic Park adaptations on different platforms.