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罪と罰 ～地球の継承者～
Tsumi to Batsu: Hoshi no Keishousha
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Cover artwork of Sin & Punishment
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October 1, 2007 (VC)
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November 21, 2000 (N64)
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September 28, 2007 (VC)
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September 28, 2007 (VC)
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Sin & Punishment, originally titled Glass Soldier, is an on-rail shooter game for the Nintendo 64 developed by Treasure and published by Nintendo. The game was first released in 2000 exclusively in Japan, despite it originally having a release date outside Japan, presumably due to the Nintendo 64 reaching the end of its lifetime. Sin and Punishment featured a combination of Japanese text and English voice acting during in-game, making it a more notable title on the platform.
Because of high fan requests, along with the prominent appearance of Saki Amamiya, one of the game's main character, in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Sin and Punishment was released in North America via the Wii's Virtual Console service in September 2007, worth 1200 Wii Points, making it the highest priced Virtual Console title. In 2009/2010, almost a decade after the original release, this game would receive a sequel: Sin and Punishment: Star Successor for the Wii.
Blurb
Nintendo website (Wii)
Created by the legendary development studio Treasure, this is a game that hard-core gamers and fans of Japanese imports recognize as one of the finest Nintendo 64® titles to have never previously reached North American shores. Its unique combination of English voice-overs with Japanese subtitles (preserved in this version) has only added to the enthusiasm for its eventual release here. Experience the frenetic pace of a classic shooter, while choosing from a variety of options and a number of different skill levels until you are ready to take on the full-blown challenge of Turbo Hard mode. Not to be outdone by the action, however, the intriguing story line gives the game its soul and draws you even further into the mix. Set in the near future, on an overpopulated Earth starved for resources, players uncover the intriguing mystery of two teenagers (Saki and Airan) and their battle against the Ruffians as they advance through level after level of nonstop action. Take a deep breath, gather your energy, and prepare to see why this game is so highly praised!
Nintendo website (Wii U)
Escape Tokyo, and crush the mutant threat.
The legendary studio Treasure delivers a high-energy thrill ride gamers recognize as one of the finest Nintendo 64™ titles. On a future Earth starved for resources, a new species engineered for consumption has mutated into monsters. Run, gun, and slash your energy sword through level after level of nonstop destruction to end their reign of terror.
Not to be outdone by the action, however, the story line lends the game its soul and draws you even further into the mix. Uncover the intriguing mystery of teenagers Saki and Airan as they go head-to-head with rival groups claiming to protect the Earth. A variety of options and a number of different skill levels are all you'll have to prepare yourself for the full-blown challenge of Turbo Hard mode. Take a deep breath, gather your energy, and feast your senses on this unforgettable high-speed roller coaster of Sin and Punishment.
Story
In the year 2007, a vast population growth had led to an unfortunate amount of food shortages. In an effort to solve the problem, scientists were able to develop artificial life to use as food, cultivating them in Hokkaido, Japan. However, over time, the lifeforms mutated and began to attack, becoming known as "Ruffians". In response, the Armed Volunteers, an international peacekeeping army, were called to stop the Ruffians, but they also oppress the people of Japan. However, another force referring to itself as the Savoir Group, lead by a woman named Achi and supported by two other members, Airan Jo and Saki Amamiya, set out to defeat both the Ruffians and the Armed Volunteers and save Japan.
Gameplay
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Technical details
Other releases
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| Sin & Punishment
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Wii (Virtual Console)
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2007
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A re-release of the game as a digital download on the Wii Shop Channel. This was the first release of the game outside of Japan.
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Wii U (Virtual Console)
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2015
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A direct port of the game released as a digital download for Wii U, with Virtual Console emulator features.
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