Product Overview
- Product Name: Microcosm
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Good
- Disc Condition: Good, a few scratches but plays great
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Sega CD Case Condition: Hinges intact / Has scratches / One 4" crack, top front (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: 1
- 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
Microcosm plunges you into a surreal internal world—piloting a miniaturized craft through the veins, arteries, and organs of a human host on a mission to eradicate a mind-controlling virus. This Sega CD version blends rail-shooter mechanics with FMV and pre-rendered backgrounds, using sprite-scaling to simulate a dangerous, shifting biological environment.
From rapid-fire enemy swarms in the bloodstream to boss encounters in the brain’s core, the journey is both visually striking and relentless. You’ll dodge cellular walls, dispatch robotic viruses, and collect power-up capsules to upgrade shields and weaponry. The game offers a mixture of fast-paced action and strategic aiming—all wrapped in a haunting, cinematic presentation propelled by Rick Wakeman’s atmospheric CD audio.
Gameplay Features
- Rail-shooter through hyper-realistic organ interiors—veins, arteries, brain tissue—backed by FMV
- Pilot three different micro-crafts, each with its own weapons and special abilities
- Pick up power-ups like double-shot, laser, shield, and smart bombs during gameplay
- Boss encounters include giant nanobot bosses and capsule-carriers through branching bio-cave paths
- Original CD-quality soundtrack by Rick Wakeman and Tim Wright intensifies the experience
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Developed by Psygnosis and inspired by films like *Fantastic Voyage* and *Innerspace*, Microcosm was one of the earliest “AAA” CD-ROM titles that showcased the power of Silicon Graphics animation on Sega CD. While critics noted the gameplay was light, its visuals, music, and surreal body-travel concept earned it cult classic status among retro gamers.
The Sega CD version runs in third-person—unlike the cockpit-style PC and Amiga ports—and features video backgrounds intentionally limited to lower colors for stylistic effect. For collectors, the Sega CD release is a standout due to its CD Track audio and ambitious production values.
Additional Details
- Variant: Long Box
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1994
- Publisher: Psygnosis
- Developer: Psygnosis
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 053203010383
- SKU: 14736
- 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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