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Sega Saturn

Sega · 1994–2000 · Generation 5

Quadrilaterals, 2D mastery, and the surprise launch that cost a generation.

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Games DatabaseSentimental GraffitiA late-90s Saturn dating sim with iconic Inomata character designs, fondly remembered by import fans.1998

Games DatabaseTomb RaiderCore Design's landmark 1996 action-adventure that turned Lara Croft into a household name.1996

Games DatabaseThe House of the DeadA classic light-gun zombie rail shooter.1996

Games DatabaseNiGHTS into DreamsDreamlike, flight-based score-chasing from Sonic Team.1996

Games DatabaseShinsetsu Samurai Spirits Bushidou RetsudenThe Samurai Shodown RPG with more secrets than any one version ever showed you.1997

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NewsJun 30, 2026Sentimental Graffiti remake announced by EntergramEntergram has announced Sentimental Graffiti Re, a remake of the 1998 Saturn dating sim, with cast reveals but no release date or platforms yet.→

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