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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
|title = Cadillacs and Dinosaurs:<br>The Second Cataclysm
|title = Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm
|image = Cadillacs and Dinosaurs.jpg
|image = Cadillacs and Dinosaurs.jpg
|caption = Sega CD box art
|caption =
|developer = [[Rocket Science Games]]
|developer = [[Rocket Science Games]]
|publisher = [[Sega]], [[BMG Interactive]]
|publisher = Rocket Science Games
|designer = Frank Cirocco
|designer = [[Frank Cirocco]]
|released = June 1994
|released = 1994
|genre = [[Rail shooter]]
|genre = [[Rail shooter]]
|modes = [[Multiplayer]]
|modes = [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
|platforms = [[Sega CD]], [[Personal computer|PC]]
|platforms = [[Sega CD]], [[MS-DOS]]
}}
}}


'''''Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm''''' is a [[video game]] made by [[Rocket Science Games]] based on the comic book [[Xenozoic Tales]]. The game was originally released in 1994 for the [[Sega CD]] and later the [[Personal computer|PC]]. In contrast with [[Capcom]]'s previous [[beat'em up]] arcade game ''[[Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (video game)|Cadillacs and Dinosaurs]]'', The Second Cataclysm is a [[rail shooter]], featuring [[full motion video]] created especially for the game.
'''''Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm''''' is a [[rail shooter|rail shooter video game]] made by [[Rocket Science Games]] based on the comic book ''[[Xenozoic Tales]]''. The game was originally released in 1994 for [[Sega CD]] and later [[IBM PC compatible]]s.
==Gameplay==
In contrast with [[Capcom]]'s previous [[beat'em up]] arcade game ''[[Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (video game)|Cadillacs and Dinosaurs]]'', ''Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm'' is a [[rail shooter]], featuring [[full motion video]] created specially for the game. This sequel features more action and animated cut-scenes.

==Release==
A [[3DO Interactive Multiplayer]] version of ''Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm'' was announced to be in development during [[E3 1995]] and slated to be published by BMG Interactive, but this version was never released for unknown reasons.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/stream/Gamefan_Vol_3_Issue_07#page/n42/mode/1up|title=E-3 The Biggest And Best Electronic Entertainment Show Ever! – '95 Next Generation Software Listing|magazine=[[GameFan]]|issue=7|date=July 1995|volume=3|page=41|access-date=2019-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129120834/https://archive.org/stream/Gamefan_Vol_3_Issue_07#page/n42/mode/1up|archive-date=2018-11-29|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/stream/3DO_Magazine_Issue_10_1996-05_Paragon_Publishing_GB#page/n32/mode/1up|title=Preview – Coming Soon|magazine=[[Paragon Publishing|3DO Magazine]]|issue=10|publisher=[[Paragon Publishing]]|date=May 1996|pages=33–34}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/stream/3DO_Magazine_Issue_12_1996-07_Paragon_Publishing_GB#page/n32/mode/1up|title=Preview – Coming Soon|magazine=[[Paragon Publishing|3DO Magazine]]|issue=12|publisher=[[Paragon Publishing]]|date=July 1996|pages=33–34}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
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In 1997, Jeff Sengstack of ''NewMedia'' wrote that ''Cadillacs and Dinosaurs'' "bombed miserably". Its sales by that point were below 20,000 units.<ref name=makingofobsidian>{{cite web | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970414221456/http://newmedia.com/NewMedia/97/05/rw/Making_Obsidian.html# | url=http://newmedia.com:80/NewMedia/97/05/rw/Making_Obsidian.html | title=The Making of ''Obsidian'': Maybe It Does Take a Rocket Scientist | date=April 14, 1997 | work=NewMedia | archive-date=1997-04-14 | author=Sengstack, Jeff | url-status=dead | access-date=2018-11-16}}</ref> According to [[PC Data]], which tracked computer game sales in the United States, ''Cadillacs and Dinosaurs'' and ''[[Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine|Loadstar]]'' sold under 8,000 copies combined by 1996.<ref name=8k>{{cite news | author=Greenstein, Jane | title=No ROM at the Inn Leaves CD Firms on Road to Consolidation | date=August 19, 1996 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017163443/http://articles.latimes.com/1996-08-19/business/fi-35640_1_hybrid-cd-roms | url=http://articles.latimes.com/1996-08-19/business/fi-35640_1_hybrid-cd-roms | archive-date=October 17, 2015 | newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] | url-status=live}}</ref>
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The game received generally mediocre reviews. Mike Weigand of ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'' commented on the game that "the graphics are quite good, but the overall theme of the game isn't very thrilling".<ref name="EGM67">{{cite journal |last= |first= |title=Review Crew: Cadillacs & Dinosaurs |journal=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=67|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=February 1995 |page=34}}</ref> Scary Larry of ''[[GamePro]]'' agreed that the game was dull, remarking "There's not much else to do here but shoot and steer", and disagreed on the graphics, citing muddy colors and a lack of detail.<ref>{{cite journal|last= |first= |title=Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm|journal=[[GamePro]]|issue=78|publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]]|date=March 1995|page=58}}</ref> ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' saw a somewhat more positive review for the game. It said the game was technically impressive for its fluid animation and near-absence of load times, and though it criticized the lack of variety in the levels, it concluded, "However, on balance, it's smooth, fast and exciting, and what more could you ask for?"<ref name="NGen3">{{cite journal|last= |first=|title=Flowing |journal=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=3|publisher=[[Imagine Media]]|date=March 1995|page=94}}</ref>

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The game received generally mediocre reviews. Mike Weigand of ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'' commented on the game that "the graphics are quite good, but the overall theme of the game isn't very thrilling".<ref name="EGM67">{{cite magazine |title=Review Crew: Cadillacs & Dinosaurs |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=67|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=February 1995 |page=34}}</ref> Scary Larry of ''[[GamePro]]'' agreed that the game was dull, remarking "there's not much else to do here but shoot and steer", and disagreed on the graphics, citing muddy colors and a lack of detail.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm|magazine=[[GamePro]]|issue=78|publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]]|date=March 1995|page=58}}</ref> ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' saw a somewhat more positive review for the game. It said the game was technically impressive for its fluid animation and near-absence of load times, and though it criticized the lack of variety in the levels, it concluded: "However, on balance, it's smooth, fast and exciting, and what more could you ask for?"<ref name="NGen3">{{cite journal|title=Flowing |journal=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=3|publisher=[[Imagine Media]]|date=March 1995|page=94}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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*[http://otakuworld.com/jennifer/revu/ibm/cadillac.html Otaku World] Review of C&D by Jennifer Diane Reitz
* [http://otakuworld.com/jennifer/revu/ibm/cadillac.html Otaku World] Review of C&D by Jennifer Diane Reitz
*[http://www.csoon.com/issue12/cadillac.htm Coming Soon Magazine review]
* [http://www.csoon.com/issue12/cadillac.htm Coming Soon Magazine review]

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Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm
Developer(s)Rocket Science Games
Publisher(s)Rocket Science Games
Designer(s)Frank Cirocco
Platform(s)Sega CD, MS-DOS
Release1994
Genre(s)Rail shooter
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm is a rail shooter video game made by Rocket Science Games based on the comic book Xenozoic Tales. The game was originally released in 1994 for Sega CD and later IBM PC compatibles.

Gameplay

In contrast with Capcom's previous beat'em up arcade game Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm is a rail shooter, featuring full motion video created specially for the game. This sequel features more action and animated cut-scenes.

Release

A 3DO Interactive Multiplayer version of Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm was announced to be in development during E3 1995 and slated to be published by BMG Interactive, but this version was never released for unknown reasons.[1][2][3]

Reception

In 1997, Jeff Sengstack of NewMedia wrote that Cadillacs and Dinosaurs "bombed miserably". Its sales by that point were below 20,000 units.[6] According to PC Data, which tracked computer game sales in the United States, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs and Loadstar sold under 8,000 copies combined by 1996.[7]

The game received generally mediocre reviews. Mike Weigand of Electronic Gaming Monthly commented on the game that "the graphics are quite good, but the overall theme of the game isn't very thrilling".[4] Scary Larry of GamePro agreed that the game was dull, remarking "there's not much else to do here but shoot and steer", and disagreed on the graphics, citing muddy colors and a lack of detail.[8] Next Generation saw a somewhat more positive review for the game. It said the game was technically impressive for its fluid animation and near-absence of load times, and though it criticized the lack of variety in the levels, it concluded: "However, on balance, it's smooth, fast and exciting, and what more could you ask for?"[5]

References

  1. ^ "E-3 The Biggest And Best Electronic Entertainment Show Ever! – '95 Next Generation Software Listing". GameFan. Vol. 3, no. 7. July 1995. p. 41. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "Preview – Coming Soon". 3DO Magazine. No. 10. Paragon Publishing. May 1996. pp. 33–34.
  3. ^ "Preview – Coming Soon". 3DO Magazine. No. 12. Paragon Publishing. July 1996. pp. 33–34.
  4. ^ a b "Review Crew: Cadillacs & Dinosaurs". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 67. Ziff Davis. February 1995. p. 34.
  5. ^ a b "Flowing". Next Generation (3). Imagine Media: 94. March 1995.
  6. ^ Sengstack, Jeff (April 14, 1997). "The Making of Obsidian: Maybe It Does Take a Rocket Scientist". NewMedia. Archived from the original on 1997-04-14. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  7. ^ Greenstein, Jane (August 19, 1996). "No ROM at the Inn Leaves CD Firms on Road to Consolidation". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015.
  8. ^ "Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm". GamePro. No. 78. IDG. March 1995. p. 58.

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