Sting (company)
Japanese video game developer
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Sting (株式会社スティング) is a Japanese game development studio. Some of their titles include Treasure Hunter G, Evolution: The World of Sacred Device, and the Dept. Heaven series of games. Its active properties currently include Baroque, Dokapon, and the Dept. Heaven series.
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Native name | 株式会社スティング |
|---|---|
| Type | Private company |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | February 7, 1989 |
| Headquarters | Iwamotochō, Chiyoda, Tokyo |
| Products | Dept. Heaven series |
Number of employees | 31[1] |
| Website | sting.co.jp |
History
Sting was founded in 1989. The developer has focused on experimental game design, combining role-playing video games with elements from other genres.[2]
On March 10, 2009, Atlus and Sting announced a partnership where Sting games would be published by Atlus in Japan.[3] Atlus also expressed an interest in having Sting develop Atlus games.[3]
In March 2012, Sting and fellow game developer Idea Factory formed a partnership, wherein members from both companies would collaborate to create games that would showcase both their talents.[4] Titles developed by both companies were released under the label of Super Sting. Their first title, Generation of Chaos: Pandora’s Reflection, was released three months later, in July 2012.[5]
Works
Sting has developed many games, both original creations and contract work, across many platforms. They also regularly port and remake games for new platforms.
| Year | Title | System | Developer(s) | Publisher(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Psycho Chaser | PC Engine | Sting | Naxat Soft | |
| Naxat Stadium | PC Engine | Sting | Naxat Soft | ||
| 1991 | Override | PC Engine, X68000 | Sting | Data East, Sting | |
| Extra Innings •Hakunetsu Pro Yakyū: Ganba LeagueJP |
Super NES | Sting | Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Sony Imagesoft | ||
| 1992 | Hakunetsu Professional Baseball: Ganba League '93 | Super Famicom | Sting | Sony Music Entertainment Japan | |
| TKO Super Championship Boxing •Kentou-Ou World ChampionJP |
Super NES | Sting | SOFEL | ||
| Truxton | PC Engine | Sting | Taito | ||
| Flying Hero: Bugyuru no Daibouken | Super Famicom | Sting | SOFEL | ||
| Daibakushou Jinsei Gekijou | Super Famicom | Sting | Taito | ||
| 1993 | Onizuka Katsuya Super Virtual Boxing | Super Famicom | Sting | Tokuma Shoten | |
| Yadamon: Wonderland Dream[6] | Super Famicom | Sting | Tokuma Shoten | ||
| 1994 | Melfand Stories | Super Famicom | Sting | ASCII Entertainment | |
| The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates •Youkai Buster: Ruka no DaiboukenJP |
Super NES | Sting | Taito, Kadokawa Shoten | ||
| 1996 | Treasure Hunter G | Super Famicom | Sting | Square | |
| 1997 | Solid Runner | Super Famicom | Sting | ASCII Entertainment | |
| 1998 | Slamtilt | Microsoft Windows | Sting | 21st Century Entertainment | |
| Baroque | Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network, Wii | Sting | Sting, Atlus USA, Rising Star Games | [7] | |
| 1999 | Evolution: The World of Sacred Device | Dreamcast | Sting | ESP Software, Ubisoft | |
| Evolution 2: Far Off Promise | Dreamcast | Sting | ESP Software, Ubisoft | ||
| 2000 | Baroque Shooting | Microsoft Windows | Sting | Sting | [7] |
| Baroque Syndrome | Microsoft Windows | Sting | Sting | [7] | |
| 2001 | Haruka Typing | Microsoft Windows | Sting | Sting | |
| Wizardry Scenario 1: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord | WonderSwan Color | Sting | Sting, Sir-Tech | ||
| Koguru Guruguru: Guruguru to Nakayoshi | Game Boy Color | Sting | Sting | ||
| 2002 | Baroque Typing | Microsoft Windows | Sting | Sting | [7] |
| Evolution Worlds | GameCube | Sting | ESP Software, Ubisoft | ||
| Riviera: The Promised Land | WonderSwan Color, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows | Sting | Sting, Atlus USA, 505 Games, Bandai | [8] | |
| 2006 | Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone | Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows | Sting | Sting, Atlus USA, 505 Games | [9] |
| IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix | PlayStation 2 | Sting | Namco Bandai Games | ||
| Utawarerumono | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | Sting | Aquaplus, NIS America | [10] | |
| 2007 | Dokapon Kingdom | PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows | Sting | Examu, Atlus USA, BigBen Interactive, Nintendo Switch | [11] |
| Yggdra Unison | Cellphone, Nintendo DS | Sting | Sting, Atlus | [12] | |
| 2008 | Dokapon Journey | Nintendo DS | Suzak Inc. | Sting, Ubisoft | [11] |
| Knights in the Nightmare | Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Switch | Sting | Sting | [13] | |
| 2009 | Hexyz Force | PlayStation Portable | Sting | Atlus | [14] |
| 2010 | Blaze Union: Story to Reach the Future | PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Switch | Sting | Atlus, Sting | [15] |
| 2011 | To Heart 2: Dungeon Travelers | PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows | Sting | Aquaplus | |
| Gungnir: Inferno of the Demon Lance and the War of Heroes | PlayStation Portable | Sting | Atlus | [16] | |
| Gloria Union | PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS | Sting | Atlus, Sting | [17] | |
| Dragon Labyrinth | Android | Sting | Sting | ||
| Baroque FPS | iOS | Sting | Sting | [18] | |
| 2012 | Generation of Chaos: Pandora's Reflection | PlayStation Portable | Sting | Idea Factory, NIS America | [5] |
| 2013 | Dungeon Travelers 2 | PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita | Sting | Aquaplus, Atlus, NIS America | [19] |
| 2014 | Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart | PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch | Compile Heart, Sting | Idea Factory International, Compile Heart | [20] |
| 2015 | Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | Aquaplus, Sting | Aquaplus, Atlus, Deep Silver | [10] |
| 2016 | Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | Aquaplus, Sting | Aquaplus, Atlus, Deep Silver | [10] |
| 2017 | Dungeon Travelers 2-2 | PlayStation Vita | Sting | Aquaplus | [19] |
| 2020 | Dokapon UP! Roulette of Dreams | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 | Sting | Aquaplus | [21] |
| Fantasia Re:build | Android, iOS | Sting | Kadokawa Games | ||
| 2022 | Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows | Compile Heart, Idea Factory, Sting | Idea Factory International | [22] |
| 2023 | Dokapon Kingdom: Connect | Nintendo Switch, Windows | Sting | Compile Heart, Idea Factory International | [23] |
| 2024 | Touhou Spell Carnival | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 | Compile Heart, Idea Factory, Sting | Idea Factory International | [24] |
| Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 | Compile Heart, Idea Factory, Sting | Idea Factory International | [25] | |
| 2025 | Baroque-Ya | Nintendo Switch | Sting | Sting | [26] |
| Viractal: Will You Trust Your Party? | Microsoft Windows | Sting | Sting | [27] | |
| 2026 | Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection! | Nintendo Switch | Sting | Sting | [28] |