BSS Jane Seymour
| Industry | Video game development and publishing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Video games, including BSS Jane Seymour: Federation Quest 1 |
BSS Jane Seymour: Federation Quest 1 is a science fiction role-playing video game released in 1990 by Gremlin Graphics for the Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS platforms. In North America and Europe, the DOS version was co-released by Gremlin and Konami under the title Spacewrecked: 14 Billion Light Years from Earth.
Plot
The narrative centers on a Federation mission to recover the abandoned Biological Survey Ship (BSS) Jane Seymour. The crew aboard has succumbed to madness caused by radiation emitted from a nearby star, while various zoological specimens have broken loose.
Gameplay
Engagements take place in real-time, requiring players to manually aim using a gun sight. Enhanced weaponry provides improved precision and quicker reload speeds. Additionally, players have the ability to enlist and program robots to assist in combat scenarios and crafting activities.
Reception
Computer and Video Games commended the title as "an excellent adventure," though it noted that the adversaries appeared somewhat "cuddly and cartoony." The Games Machine drew parallels between its gameplay and that of Dungeon Master, while comparing its visuals to those found in Xenomorph, emphasizing the game's intricate nature and challenging difficulty. According to Zero, it was "well executed, well playable and well worth a look." ST Format compared it with Captive and Dungeon Master, describing it as "lively and addictive," although subsequent critiques pointed out issues with its control mechanics and loading durations. ACE found the game "surprisingly addictive" despite some moments of frustration, likening its controls to those in Ubisoft's Zombi. Conversely, Pelit regarded the game as overly complex. The publication .info highlighted its enhanced graphics and detailed, fast-paced gameplay relative to comparable titles.