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{{nihongo|'''''Yoake no Mariko'''''|夜明けのマリコ}} is a [[voice acting]] [[simulation game]] designed by [[Spümcø]], a cartoon animation studio founded ''[[The Ren & Stimpy Show]]'' creator and animator [[John Kricfalusi]]. Artwork and character design were undertaken by Spümcø for both games and music was performed by such notable musicians as [[Eric Gorfain]]<ref>''[http://www.studioexpresso.com/profiles/ericgorfain.htm Producer Profile – Eric Gorfain]''. Studio Expresso. 2001.</ref>.
{{nihongo|'''''Yoake no Mariko'''''|夜明けのマリコ}} is a [[Rhythm game|rhythm]] [[video game]] developed and published by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] for the [[PlayStation 2]]. It is a collaboration between Sony and [[Spümcø]], an American animation studio best known for producing [[Nickelodeon]]'s ''[[The Ren & Stimpy Show]]'', with founder [[John Kricfalusi]] serving as a character designer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levi |date=2008-04-16 |title=Watch: Yoake no Mariko, Spumco and Sony's crazy collaboration |url=https://www.siliconera.com/watch-yoake-no-mariko-spumco-and-sonys-crazy-collaboration/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Versions and sequels==
==Versions and sequels==
The game was released in December 2001 exclusively to Japan and a Performance Pack was released shortly afterward.<ref>''[http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/data/566227.html Yoake no Mariko]''. [[GameFAQs]]. Retrieved 5 December 2008.</ref> Following this, a sequel entitled ''Yoake no Mariko 2nd Act'' was released on 24 January 2002.<ref>''[http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/yoakenomariko2ndact/news.html?mode=all Yoake no Mariko 2nd Act Updates]''. [[GameSpot]]. Retrieved 5 December 2008.</ref>
The game was released in December 2001 exclusively to Japan and a Performance Pack was released shortly afterward. Following this, a sequel titled ''Yoake no Mariko 2nd Act'' was released on January 24, 2002, also on the PlayStation 2.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
To play ''Yoake no Mariko'', players must provide voice acting to correspond with a movie scene that unfolds before them. There are six levels (or scenes) in the game which include such genres as the [[Western (genre)|western drama]], the [[Horror film|horror flick]], and the [[Martial arts film|Kung Fu action flick]].<ref name=dealtime/> As the background film clip plays, on-screen cues inform the player when to deliver his lines and how to modulate his vocal intonations in a manner similar to [[Music video game#Pitch games|karaoke games]]. The spoken lines are then graded by an in-game algorithm and the player is scored on his performance. Specifically considered are the player's timing, volume and tone.
''Yoake no Mariko'' is a rhythm game where players must provide voice acting to correspond with a movie scene that unfolds before them. There are six levels (or scenes) in the game which include such genres as the [[Western (genre)|western drama]], the [[Horror film|horror flick]], and the [[Martial arts film|Kung Fu action flick]]. As the background film clip plays, on-screen cues inform players when to deliver their lines and how to modulate their vocal intonations in a manner similar to the ''[[PaRappa the Rapper]]'' series (also published by Sony). The spoken lines are then graded by an in-game algorithm and the players are scored on their performance. Specifically considered are the players' timings, volumes, and tones.

== Notes ==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.johnkstuff.blogspot.com/ John Kricfalusi’s blog]
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 10 November 2024

Yoake no Mariko
Developer(s)Sony Computer Entertainment Japan[a]
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
Artist(s)John Kricfalusi
Jim Smith
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Release
  • JP: December 6, 2001
Genre(s)Simulation
Mode(s)Single-player, Multi-player

Yoake no Mariko (夜明けのマリコ) is a rhythm video game developed and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It is a collaboration between Sony and Spümcø, an American animation studio best known for producing Nickelodeon's The Ren & Stimpy Show, with founder John Kricfalusi serving as a character designer.[1]

Versions and sequels

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The game was released in December 2001 exclusively to Japan and a Performance Pack was released shortly afterward. Following this, a sequel titled Yoake no Mariko 2nd Act was released on January 24, 2002, also on the PlayStation 2.

Gameplay

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Yoake no Mariko is a rhythm game where players must provide voice acting to correspond with a movie scene that unfolds before them. There are six levels (or scenes) in the game which include such genres as the western drama, the horror flick, and the Kung Fu action flick. As the background film clip plays, on-screen cues inform players when to deliver their lines and how to modulate their vocal intonations in a manner similar to the PaRappa the Rapper series (also published by Sony). The spoken lines are then graded by an in-game algorithm and the players are scored on their performance. Specifically considered are the players' timings, volumes, and tones.

Notes

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  1. ^ Art and visuals produced by Spümcø.

References

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  1. ^ Levi (April 16, 2008). "Watch: Yoake no Mariko, Spumco and Sony's crazy collaboration". Siliconera. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
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