Delphine Software International
| Company type | Division (originally), later independent company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Predecessor | Delphine Group (as division) |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Paul de Senneville |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Fate | Acquired by Doki Denki (2003), ceased operations after Doki Denki bankruptcy (2004) |
| Successor | None |
| Headquarters | Paris (original), later Saint-Ouen , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Paul de Senneville (leader), Paul Cuisset (principal designer) |
| Products | Another World, Flashback, Moto Racer franchise, Shaq Fu, Fade to Black, Darkstone: Evil Reigns |
| Owner | Delphine Group (until 2002), then Doki Denki (2003–2004) |
| Parent | Delphine Group (until 2002), then Doki Denki (2003–2004) |
Delphine Software International was a French developer in the video game industry, recognized for the release of Another World and the creation of the cinematic platform title Flashback. The latter gained acclaim for its rotoscoping technique and gameplay reminiscent of Prince of Persia. Additionally, they were responsible for the well-received Moto Racer franchise.
History
Established in 1988 as a division within the Delphine Group and headquartered in Paris, Delphine Software International (DSI) operated under the leadership of Paul de Senneville, with Paul Cuisset serving as the principal designer.
In 1993, DSI launched its subsidiary, Adeline Software International. The company moved its headquarters to Saint-Ouen in 2001. After being separated from the Delphine Group in December 2002, DSI was acquired by French developer Doki Denki in February 2003. Following Doki Denki’s bankruptcy and liquidation in July 2004, DSI ceased operations and its website was discontinued. Around this period, Adeline Software also halted its activities.
Game titles
| Year | Title | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Castle Warrior | Amiga, Atari ST |
| Bio Challenge | ||
| Future Wars | Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS | |
| 1990 | Operation Stealth | |
| 1991 | Another World | 3DO, Amiga, Apple IIGS, Atari ST, MS-DOS, Classic Mac OS, Super NES, Mega Drive/Genesis |
| Cruise for a Corpse | Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS | |
| 1992 | Flashback | 3DO, Acorn Archimedes, Amiga, Jaguar, CD-i, MS-DOS, FM Towns, Classic Mac OS, PC-98, Mega-CD/Sega-CD, Mega Drive/Genesis, Super NES |
| 1994 | Shaq Fu | Amiga, Mega Drive/Genesis, Super NES |
| 1995 | Fade to Black | MS-DOS, PlayStation |
| 1997 | Moto Racer | Windows, PlayStation |
| 1998 | Moto Racer 2 | |
| 1999 | Darkstone: Evil Reigns | |
| 2000 | Moto Racer World Tour | PlayStation |
| 2001 | Moto Racer 3 | Microsoft Windows |
| 2002 | Moto Racer Advance | Game Boy Advance |
| Unfinished | Shaq-Fu 2 | Mega Drive/Genesis, Super NES |
| Humanity Project | Windows | |
| Devil Canvas | Windows, PlayStation 2 | |
| Legions of Fear | Windows, PlayStation 2 | |
| Moto Racer Traffic | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox | |
| Flashback Legend | Game Boy Advance |