For detailed information about this series, see: Snatcher at Konami Wiki
Gillian Seed, the main character of the series.
Snatcher is a graphical adventure game series created by Konami.
Video Games[]
- Snatcher (November 26th, 1988) for NEC PC-8801 and MSX2
- Snatcher Pilot Disk (August 7th, 1992). A demo version of the PC Engine remake containing a playable preview, teaser trailer, character and setting database and other supplemental material.
- Snatcher CD-ROMantic (October 23rd, 1992) for PC Engine, Sega CD, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn. An enhanced remake of the original which includes, among other things, voice acting and the final Act 3 which finishes the game's story.
- SD Snatcher (April 27th, 1990) for MSX2. An RPG retelling of the same story.
Radio[]
- SUDA51'S SDATCHER -INSPIRED by "SNATCHER"-. A seven episode radio drama prequel originally airing for free in Hideo Kojima's online podcast. Received a CD release in December 14th, 2011. Written by Suda51 and directed by Kojima.
Links to Other Series[]
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Blade Runner | November 26, 1988 | Snatcher is heavily inspired by Blade Runner in aesthetics and plot elements. | 3 |
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Dune | November 26, 1988 | Random Hajime from Snatcher is visually inspired by the appearance of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen from the 1984 film Dune. | 3 |
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Terminator | November 26, 1988 | The Snatchers are visually inspired by the appearance of The Terminator's robot skeleton. | 3 |
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Metal Gear | November 26, 1988 | A Metal Gear called Mk. II makes an appearance in Snatcher, and it later returns in Metal Gear Solid 4, while the Snatchers appear as enemies in the DLC mission Jamais Vu from Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. There also are other references between the two series. | 1 |
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Star Wars | November 26, 1988 | A person dressed as H2O from Allstar Wars, a parody of C-3PO from Star Wars, can be seen at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the original versions of Snatcher. |
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Kamen Rider | November 26, 1988 | A person dressed as Omen Rider, a parody of Kamen Rider, can be seen at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the original versions of Snatcher. |
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Roots | November 26, 1988 | The character Kunta Kinte from Roots: The Saga of an American Family is referenced in the original versions of Snatcher. | 2 |
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Planet of the Apes | November 26, 1988 | A person dressed as Korneliussan from Stuffing of the Ape, a parody of Cornelius from Planet of the Apes, can be seen at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the original versions of Snatcher. |
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Alien (Fox) | November 26, 1988 | A person dressed as Eiliyan, a parody of the Xenomorph from Alien, can be seen at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the original versions of Snatcher. |
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Ultraman | November 26, 1988 | A person dressed as Okanesan, a parody of Kanegon from Ultra Q, can be seen at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the original versions of Snatcher; there's also a mask based on Ultraman and the "Dadada Mask" is based on the Dada Alien from Ultraman. |
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This Island Earth | November 26, 1988 | The "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" bartender wears a mask based on the Metaluna Mutants from This Island Earth in the original versions of Snatcher. | 3 |
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Gradius | November 26, 1988 | A Moai mask from Gradius can be bought at the Joy Division store in all versions of Snatcher. |
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Hai no Majutsushi | 1989 | A Snatcher is a playable character in Hai no Majutsushi. |
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Contra | February 28, 1992 | People dresed as Bill and Lance can be seen in "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the Sega CD version of Snatcher, Stage 3 in Contra III: The Alien Wars (Neo Kobe Steel Factory) is set in Neo Kobe, the setting of Snatcher, and features Snatcher-looking androids as end bosses. | 1 |
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Guyver | October 23, 1992 | A person dressed as Gullyver, a parody of Guyver, can be seen at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the PC Engine port of Snatcher. | 2.5 |
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Kinnikuman | October 23, 1992 | A mask that resembles Kinnikuman's mask can be seen at the Joy Division store in the PC Engine and later ports of Snatcher. |
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Ganbare Goemon | December 22, 1993 | A person dressed as Goemon can be seen in "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the Sega CD and later ports of Snatcher, and the main characters discusses the Ganbare Goemon series. Gillian Seed makes a cameo in Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shōgun Magginesu. | 1 |
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Castlevania | November 30, 1994 | People dressed as Simon Belmont and Dracula can be seen in "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the Sega CD and later ports of Snatcher, and at one point the main character makes a comment about the gameplay in the first Castlevania. |
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Rocket Knight | November 30, 1994 | A person dressed as Sparkster can be seen at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the Sega CD port of Snatcher, and the main characters briefly discuss the Rocket Knight series. |
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Lethal Enforcers | November 30, 1994 | A person dressed as Mr. Ueda from Lethal Enforcers can be seen at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the Sega CD port of Snatcher, and the main characters discuss the controversy surrounding the game. | 2 |
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Monster Maulers | November 30, 1994 | The "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" bartender wears a mask based on Brainy from Monster Maulers in the Sega CD and later ports of Snatcher. | 2 |
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Policenauts | July 09, 1994 | Random and Napoleon from Snatcher make a cameo appearance in Policenauts. There are other minor references to the series. | 1 |
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Neo Kobe 2045 Speed King | 1995 | Neo Kobe 2045 Speed King is set in Neo Kobe, the setting of Snatcher, and the Tri-Cycle is a secret playable vehicle. | 1 |
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TwinBee | February 12, 1996 | TwinBee and Madoka appear on a television ad in Alton Plaza, people dressed as Light and Pastel from TwinBee appear at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" and a Pastel image appears on a disconnected call in the PlayStation/Saturn port of Snatcher. | 2 |
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Power Pros | February 12, 1996 | A person dressed as Power Pro-kun can be seen at "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the PlayStation/Saturn port of Snatcher. |
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Parodius | February 12, 1996 | A Koitsu Mask based on the Parodius character can be found at the Joy Division store in the PlayStation/Saturn port of Snatcher, while Hikaru appears on a television ad in Alton Plaza. | 2 |
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Jikkyō Power Pro Wrestling | September 13, 1996 | A Snatcher is a selectable character in Jikkyō Power Pro Wrestling '96: Max Voltage under the name "Mister Snatcher". | 1 |
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Beatmania | December 21, 2000 | The theme "Snatcher -Dual Vacuum Mix-" from Beatmania Append ClubMIX is from Snatcher. | 3 |
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La-Mulana | June 27, 2006 | La-Mulana features a collectible rom for Snatcher and SD Snatcher. (see details) |
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Fallout | October 28, 2008 | One can find a dead man named Gibson in Fallout 3, found decapitated and in the same pose as the Snatcher character Jean Jack Gibson. The body holds a note stating "Search the House!", another nod to Snatcher. | 3 |
