Product Overview
- Product Name: Ground Zero Texas
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
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Sega CD Case Condition: Hinges intact / Has scratches / One 1.5" crack in upper right (see pic)
(Condition of Long Box Case, Cardboard Box, etc.) - Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Sega CD Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 2
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Rear Tray Artwork: Yes
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Case Type: OEM/Original Long Box*
(Details on case type below in “Important Information”) - Foam Insert / Spacer: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Ground Zero Texas is a pulse-pounding full-motion video (FMV) shooter set in the eerie border town of El Cadron, Texas. You step into the shoes of a covert operative, tasked with monitoring four “BattleCam” feeds and firing stun weapons at alien invaders disguised as humans. With 110 minutes of interactive video footage, the game unfolds in near real time—caught between suspenseful surveillance and high-stakes action as you race against time to stop a looming invasion.
Gameplay revolves around fast-paced camera switching and split-second target recognition. You’ll zap aliens trying to abduct agents, crack secret codes to access hidden labs, and fend off waves of enemies—including a dramatic on-rails sequence atop the mothership. Though it’s played entirely via controller, the cinematic video quality (despite Sega CD’s 64-color limit) delivers an immersive cinematic experience worthy of a sci-fi thriller.
Gameplay Features
- Over 110 minutes of real actors and Hollywood-level film production shot on location in Texas
- Four BattleCams with real-time camera switching—zap aliens before they abduct agents or civilians
- Puzzle-shooter hybrid: stun aliens, gather codes from special agents, and unlock secret areas
- On-rails gunship finale atop an alien mothership—dynamic, adrenaline-pumping climax
- Controller-only FMV gameplay—no light gun required, but tight timing is still essential
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
This was one of Digital Pictures' most ambitious FMV projects, directed by Hollywood veteran Dwight H. Little and shot entirely on location in Texas with a full film crew. Though criticized for its low-budget acting and repetitive gameplay, it nonetheless topped CD game charts in the UK and earned “Sega CD Game of the Year” honors in 1994. It was also the first Sega CD title to exceed 100 minutes of video footage—pushing both narrative and technical limits of the hardware.
For collectors, this is a high-demand title—especially in complete-in-box condition. The unique BattleCam hardware interface, cinematic production values, and limited run make it a standout piece of Sega CD history.
Additional Details
- Variant: Long Box
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1993
- Publisher: Sony Imagesoft
- Developer: Digital Pictures
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 090451601086
- SKU: 13093
- Format: Sega CD game disc
- Platform: Sega CD video game system / console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Sega CD Game Disc Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which systems support physical Sega CD game discs:
| System | Supports Sega CD Discs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sega CD Model 1 | Yes | Front-loading unit designed to pair with Genesis Model 1. Supports all Sega CD discs. |
| Sega CD Model 2 | Yes | Top-loading unit compatible with Genesis Model 2 (and Model 1 via adapter). Supports all Sega CD discs. |
| JVC X’Eye | Yes | Licensed combo unit with built-in Genesis and Sega CD support. Fully compatible with Sega CD discs. |
| Sega CDX | Yes | Compact portable Genesis/Sega CD combo unit. Supports all Sega CD discs. |
| Pioneer LaserActive + PAC-S10 | Yes | Requires Sega PAC-S10 module. Supports Sega CD games, but system is rare and high-maintenance. |
| Polymega (Base Unit) | Yes | Plays Sega CD discs via built-in optical drive & emulation. Over 90% library compatibility. Performance may vary by title. |
Important Information
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- Used discs are professionally resurfaced via our commercial-grade repair system to remove scratches.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
* Note on Case Type: The “Case Type” listed above indicates the style of packaging included with this game.
- OEM / Original Long Box – Tall plastic clamshell case used for most retail Sega CD releases.
- OEM / Original Cardboard Box – Used on select late-release retail Sega CD titles.
- Aftermarket Long Box – Replacement case with similar shape/size, but not factory original.
- Generic CD/DVD Case – Used only when original-style cases are unavailable.
If the original case is damaged or missing, we may upgrade it with a clean aftermarket replacement. These may differ slightly in color, texture, dimensions, or materials from Sega’s OEM cases. Please refer to the item description and photos above to confirm the included case type.
Shipping Note: All Sega CD Long Box games (plastic or cardboard) automatically ship in a cardboard box for protection. We never ship Sega CD Long Box games in a bubble mailer.
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