Seaman

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Aug 9, 2000
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

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  • Summary: Now that you have obtained your own Seaman egg, use the faithful recreation of Dr. Gasse's laboratory to follow in his footsteps, uncovering the secrets of the Seaman. When the Seaman egg hatches, the adventure begins...
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Hot Games
    100
    It does what every great game should -- keeps you guessing as to what might happen next.
  2. GamePro
    90
    If you're a stickler for time, or actually want to keep your REAL pets alive, then Seaman may find himself flushed down the toilet.
  3. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    A truly new gameplaying experience that is worth checking out.
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  4. IGN
    83
    If anything, this will attract non-gamers, and that is a very good thing.
  5. AllDreamcast
    80
    Far from perfect, but as a virtual pet simulation, it's the best of it's kind.
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  6. Da Gameboyz
    72
    This is not a title I would recommend to the average gamer, but it is a unique experience and I found it well worth the time, just for the weirdness factor.
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  7. Maxim Online
    40
    After hours of useless conversation, wasted time, and unrewarding returns, chances are that Seaman will start to remind you of your ex-girlfriends.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. SAIGEE.
    Aug 6, 2004
    10
    It was awesome but it would be more fun if i played it by myself not with my grade six class!
  2. DaveT.
    Dec 2, 2002
    10
    This game is great. Despite the fact that your parents will probably think that you have mental issues the first few times they hear you This game is great. Despite the fact that your parents will probably think that you have mental issues the first few times they hear you talking, there is nothing more amusing than hearing a polygonal fish call you a moron.… Expand
  4. MiroB.
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    It's as if I made friends with a "fictional" character. Too bad the Dreamcast's prime is over, cause I'd love to see more It's as if I made friends with a "fictional" character. Too bad the Dreamcast's prime is over, cause I'd love to see more Seaman titles come out for it.… Expand
  5. AlexP.
    Nov 29, 2002
    9
    Great game but hard to stick with it every day.
  6. hoogafanter
    Dec 12, 2016
    9
    Seaman required you to check in daily, maybe even twice daily. Kinda like taking care of a cat. I wise-ass ungrateful cat that speaks perfectSeaman required you to check in daily, maybe even twice daily. Kinda like taking care of a cat. I wise-ass ungrateful cat that speaks perfect english but only understands you sometimes...

    Surprisingly great experience and cool story...    … Expand
  7. GamecubeLover
    Aug 4, 2016
    8
    This is the weirdest game ever. The game is good but the problems are that the game lacks a lot and is boring at a lot of parts as well asThis is the weirdest game ever. The game is good but the problems are that the game lacks a lot and is boring at a lot of parts as well as being SO weird!… Expand
  8. MichaelB.
    Jun 26, 2003
    4
    It's a novel idea......It's good idea really ,but i can't get over the slowness and the repetiveness of this game.

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Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Best Dreamcast Game of 2000
20
#20 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
15
#15 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000