Neo Planet

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Neo Planet
Neo Planet Box Art.jpg
Developer(s) Map Japan
Publisher(s)
  • Map Japan
  • GungHo Online Entertainment
Platform(s)
Release
  • Original Release
    • JP: Jul 5, 1996
  • Rerelease
    • JP: Nov 13, 2013
    • US: May 20, 2014
Genre(s) Simulation

Neo Planet is a Japanese simulation video game for the PlayStation. The game was developed by Map Japan and published by GungHo Online Entertainment and Map Japan. It was released in Japan on July 5, 1996. [1] The game was rereleased in Japan for the PlayStation 3 on November 13, 2013, and in the United States on May 20, 2014. [2]

The player must create and build a new land while maintaining ecological equilibrium. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Neo Planet (Game) - Giant Bomb". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  2. "Neo Planet Release Information for PlayStation - GameFAQs". www.gamefaqs.com. Retrieved 29 January 2017.