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Beauty and the Beast (1995 video game): Game Guide, Developer and Facts

Beauty and the Beast (1995 video game): video game guide with key facts, developer and background.

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Beauty and the Beast (1995 video game)
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Beauty and the Beast is a bootleg Iranian videogame by Maham Samanpajouh. Based on the homonymous Disney movie, it was published for Commodore 64 in March 1995, being the first Iranian videogame in history, as it predates Ali Baba and the Forthy Thieves of Bagdad by eight months. Some sources claim the game was indeed released in 1996. It was developed by Maham Samanpajouh, with graphics by Reza Shamsian; who were 16 at the time. With music taken from different places, the game also copies the gameplay and takes various assets from the Last Ninja series, especially the third installment. Never meant for commercial release, according to the developer, it was released around March 1995 in some Iranian computer stores, selling less than 230 copies.

Quick facts about Beauty and the Beast (1995 video game)

  • Title: Beauty and the Beast (1995 video game)
  • Released: 1995
  • Type: Video game
  • Wikidata ID: Q138019102

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beauty and the Beast (1995 video game)?

Beauty and the Beast is a bootleg Iranian videogame by Maham Samanpajouh.

What kind of video game is Beauty and the Beast (1995 video game)?

Beauty and the Beast is a bootleg Iranian videogame by Maham Samanpajouh.

When was Beauty and the Beast (1995 video game) released?

Beauty and the Beast (1995 video game) was released in 1995.

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