System 3

Bloodlust I.K.3 [Arcade PSX – Cancelled]

Bloodlust (aka International Karate 3) is a cancelled 2D fighting game that was in development in 1995 / 1996 by Atari for the Arcades and Playstation. The original International Karate was a 1985 title released for the ZX Spectrum, MSX, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC and Atari 8-bit family of computers, with a sequel called International Karate + released a year later. It seems that a Bloodlust prototype is in the hands of some collectors, but only few screenshots are preserved in the gallery below.

The arcade version was based on 64MB PC hardware (Cyrix Media GX PC), while the PSX conversion was going to have some graphical limitations. 16 playable characters were planned, that were inspired by RARE’s Killer Instinct.

Thanks to Celine, Ross Sillifant and Daniel Nicaise for the contribution! Scans from EDGE magazine #55

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The Last Ninja 4 [XBOX/PS2 – Unreleased]

In 1993, John Wells, created a series of previews, music and a map for one level of a fourth game which he tried to convince System 3 to make. System 3 turned him down. Many years later, probably around 1999, the idea was rekindled. Originally set for an early 2004 release, the game was shown at the E3 2003 Expo in Los Angeles, but has since been delayed. Released screenshots showed a game looking very similar to Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden, also in development at the time (released in early 2004).

The game has also been said to be cancelled at least twice, only to return to development, and the development company (still System 3) does not seem to give much information in regard to the development status. Current rumours surrounding the status of the project indicate it has again been canceled. – [Info from Wikipedia]

[Thanks to Andy Lindfeldt for these screenshots!]

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The Last Ninja 4 [PSX – Cancelled]

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