Artdink
Artdink is a
Japanese developer of
console and
computer games, currently based in
Tsukishima,
Tokyo.
By far Artdink's biggest international success was the award-winning
A-Train (known in Japan as
A Ressha de Ikou, or "Take the A-Train") strategy game released for the
PC and
Amiga, which was published by
SimCity creators
Maxis. An
NES version was also developed, but it never saw release outside of Japan. Artdink have released several sequels to this game, the most recent being
A Ressha de Ikou 2001 for the
PlayStation 2.
A few other Artdink titles have seen US and PAL release from various publishers, including
Aquanaut's Holiday (
Sony),
Carnage Heart (Sony),
Turnabout (
Natsume/
Zoo Digital),
Tail of the Sun (Sony),
AIV Global: Evolution (Sony) and
No One Can Stop Mr. Domino (
Acclaim/
JVC) for the
PlayStation. Despite critical acclaim, none of these titles have achieved mainstream success due to their unconventional nature.
Recently the European publisher
Midas Interactive has obtained the rights to some of Artdink's PlayStation 2 games and published versions localised in English and other languages in
PAL countries. Games released by Midas include
Golful Golf (
Mr. Golf),
The Seed,
Buchigire Kongou (
Battle Construction Vehicles), and
A Ressha de Ikou 6 (
A-Train 6).
The company is currently working with CyberConnect2 on
.hack//frägment, an online game in the
.hack series.
*
Artdink*
Artdink profile on
MobyGames*
GameFAQs Artdink Gameography
