---
title: "SNATCHER"
description: "On June 6, 1996 , a chemical weapon known as Lucifer-Alpha under development in Chernoton, Russia, is released into the atmosphere, resulting in the death of 80"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/23/88223.jpg"
---

# SNATCHER

![SNATCHER](https://t.vndb.org/cv/23/88223.jpg)

**Aliases:** スナッチャー, サイバーパンクアドベンチャー・スナッチャー

**Developer:** KONAMI / KCET

**Release date:** Nov 26, 1988

**Platform:** MSX, P88, PCE, PS1, SCD, SAT

**Language:** English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)

**Rating:** 7.8/10 (371 votes)

## Description
On June 6, 1996 , a chemical weapon known as Lucifer-Alpha under development in Chernoton, Russia, is released into the atmosphere, resulting in the death of 80% of the Eurasian and Eastern European population which in turn results in the death of half of the world's population. The contaminated area becomes uninhabitable for a decade, when Lucifer-Alpha mutates into a non-lethal form. This tragic event later becomes known as "the Catastrophe".

Fifty years later, a breed of artificial life-forms or bioroids known as "snatchers" began appearing in the artificial island of Neo Kobe City, killing their victims and taking their place in society. Nobody knows exactly what they are or where they come from. As Gillian Seed, an amnesiac working for an Anti-Snatcher task force called J.U.N.K.E.R., the player's goal is to track down the source of the snatchers and discover Gillian's mysterious connections with them.

[From [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snatcher)]

## Characters
### Gillian Seed (ギリアン・シード)
Age: 31 (estimated)

Having lost his memory three years ago, his past is enshrouded in mystery. He is currently separated from his wife, Jamie Seed. After undergoing training by the Special Forces, he recently joined the Junker Agency as a "runner" in hopes that exposure to Snatchers would spark his memory.

Note: His identity and that of his wife were determined only by the personal possessions discovered with him. His memory shows no sign of returning.

[From [url=http://www.justinaaron.com/thekremlin/gseed.html]The Kremlin[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** Guilian Seed, John Doberman, Rookie
- **Measurements:** Height: 178cm
- **Hair:** Brown, Slicked Back, Widow's Peak
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Trench Coat, Suit, Necktie, Belt, Formal Shirt
- **Personality:** Proactive, Pervert, Short-tempered, Protective, Confident, Brave
- **Engages in:** Fighting, Sarcasm, Investigation, Flirting, Infiltration, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Interrogation
- **Subject of:** Amnesia, Suspended Animation
- **Eyes:** Blue, Hosome
- **Body:** Adult
- **Items:** Handgun, Raygun
- **Role:** Husband, Father, Scientist, Spy, Soldier, Detective, American, Popular, Living Alone
- **Voiced by:** Yara Yuusaku

### Jamie Seed (ジェミー・シード)
Age: 29 (estimated)

Gillian's estranged wife. She also lost her memory three years ago. She and Gillian split up due to their inability to deal with the problems resulting from their memory loss. Jamie is a very compassionate and caring person. She works at Neo Kobe Pharmaceuticals.

[From [url=http://www.justinaaron.com/thekremlin/jamie.html]The Kremlin[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Jaime Seed
- **Measurements:** Height: 160cm
- **Hair:** Blond
- **Subject of:** Amnesia, Suspended Animation
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Role:** Wife, Mother, Scientist, American
- **Clothes:** Lab Coat
- **Voiced by:** Inoue Kikuko

### Katherine Gibson (カトリーヌ・ギブスン)
Age: 14 (18 in the English version)

Katherine is Jean-Jacque's only daughter, who is a model. Most of her modeling work is for advertisements on Hologram Signs.

Katherine is also a very clever young woman who is continuing to study hard for her future after modeling. She is a very strong willed young lady who can be surprisingly vulnerable at times.

[From [url=http://www.justinaaron.com/thekremlin/katrina.html]The Kremlin[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Katrina Gibson
- **Measurements:** Height: 160cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 81-58-83cm
- **Hair:** Blue, Ponytail
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Role:** Daughter, Model
- **Clothes:** Naked, Towel
- **Subject of:** Grief
- **Body:** Visible Nipples
- **Voiced by:** Tominaga Miina

### Metal Gear Mk. II (メタルギア Ｍｋ．Ⅱ)
A "navigator" robot who serves as an on-site forensic analyzer and has a built-in videophone. His designer Harry Benson claims that he designed Metal after the "Metal Gear threat from the late 20th century".

[From [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snatcher_%28video_game%29]Wikipedia[/url]]

- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Engages in:** Sarcasm, Self-sacrifice, Breaking the Fourth Wall
- **Role:** Robot
- **Personality:** Loyal, Talkative
- **Items:** Radio
- **Body:** Non-Humanoid
- **Voiced by:** Koyama Mami

### Mika Slayton (ミカ・スレイトン)
She is the Junker Headquarters Operator.
Mika graduated from Kobe City University with a double major in Criminal Psychology and Municipal Data Management. Mika comes from a mixed Jewish and Japanese household. After graduation, she joined the Neo Kobe Special Criminal Research Center. After leaving that, she assumed her current position at the Junker Agency.

[From [url=http://www.justinaaron.com/thekremlin/mika.html]The Kremlin[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Mika Slaton
- **Measurements:** Height: 167cm
- **Hair:** Brown
- **Clothes:** Skirt Suit
- **Subject of:** Flirting, Grief
- **Role:** Receptionist
- **Voiced by:** Tominaga Miina

### Benson Cunningham (ベンソン・カニンガム)
The Junker Chief. In his 20's, he was a soldier in the Special Forces and competed in the Olympics in Judo. Later, he was the main strategist for Operation: Fox Hound. Before becoming the Junker Chief, he was head of the Anti-Snatcher Task Force - a division of the Neo Kobe Police Department.

He leads the Junker Agency with his cool, rational decision-making ability and brilliant strategic mind. He is also well-versed in the Sciences, Law, and Linguistics.

[From [url=http://www.justinaaron.com/thekremlin/benson.html]The Kremlin[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Benson Cunningum
- **Measurements:** Height: 180cm
- **Hair:** Brown
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Role:** Villain, Robot
- **Voiced by:** Naya Gorou

### Harry Benson (ハリー・ベンソン)
Junker HQ's Engineer. He was originally a member of the scientific staff of "Rug Hunt". He lost his parents in "The Catastrophe" and was found by a Japanese governmental agency. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering at the age of 14, with the government paying his way through school.

[From [url=http://www.justinaaron.com/thekremlin/harry.html]The Kremlin[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 168cm
- **Hair:** Beard
- **Role:** Son, Engineer
- **Subject of:** Death
- **Clothes:** Baseball Cap
- **Voiced by:** Saikachi Ryuuji

### Napoleon (ナポレオン)
Gibson's informer - a Chinese man who sneezes habitually. He came to Neo Kobe City after "the Catastrophe" as an immigrant. His true name and identity are unknown. His information is rather expensive, because being an informer in Neo Kobe at a time like this isn't the safest job in the world.

[From [url=http://www.justinaaron.com/thekremlin/napoleon.html]The Kremlin[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 155cm
- **Hair:** Black, Long Beard
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Clothes:** Suit, Mask, Bow Tie, Santa Suit, Christmas Cap, Formal Shirt
- **Personality:** Distrustful
- **Engages in:** Disguise
- **Role:** Chinese, Informant
- **Subject of:** Allergies
- **Body:** Short
- **Voiced by:** Naya Gorou

### Random Hajile (ランダム・ハジル)
A mysterious bounty hunter who assists Gillian during the course of the story. Rides a one-wheeled motorcycle known as the "Road Runner".

[From [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snatcher_%28video_game%29]Wikipedia[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** Elijah Modnar, Randam Hajile
- **Measurements:** Height: 175cm
- **Hair:** Blond
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Items:** Handgun, Motorcycle
- **Subject of:** Death, Genetic Research
- **Role:** Robot, Cyborg, Bounty Hunter
- **Engages in:** Self-sacrifice
- **Clothes:** Leather Jacket
- **Voiced by:** Shiozawa Kaneto

### Jean-Jacques Gibson (ジャン・ジャック・ギブスン)
Gibson worked for 30 years as a Science Cop, but when his wife, Alice, was killed by a Snatcher during the "Bio-roid Panic of '46," he joined the Junker Agency as a "runner."

He is a rather stern, quiet man with a love for antiques. He lives with his daughter, Katrina and their dog who is named after Gibson's late wife.

[From [url=http://www.justinaaron.com/thekremlin/gibson.html]The Kremlin[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Jean Jack Gibson
- **Measurements:** Height: 185cm
- **Hair:** Brown
- **Role:** Widower, Father, Detective
- **Subject of:** Death
- **Voiced by:** Inoguchi Isao

## Releases
### Japanese
- **1988-11-26**: Snatcher
- **1988-12-13**: Snatcher
- **1992-08-07**: Snatcher CD-ROMantic Pilot Disk
- **1992-10-23**: Snatcher CD-ROMantic
- **1996-02-12**: Snatcher - [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=35206)
- **1996-03-29**: Snatcher

### English
- **1994-12-15**: Snatcher - NA Edition
- **1994-12-15**: Snatcher - EU Edition
- **2003-12-22**: Snatcher - [Official website](http://www.caetano.eng.br/snatcher/)

### Portuguese (Brazil)
- **2003-12-22**: Snatcher - [Official website](http://www.caetano.eng.br/snatcher/)

## Tags
Mystery, ADV, Shooter Game, Pistol Combat, Future Earth, Science Fiction, Hard Science Fiction, Male Protagonist, Adult Protagonist, Amnesia, Bloody Scenes, Future Japan, Crime, Detective Work, Police, Police Officer Protagonist, Cyberpunk, Proactive Protagonist, Protagonist with a Face, Side Portraits, Artificial Intelligence, Thriller, Nanomachines, Interactive Movie, Robots, Non-Japanese Voice Acting, Command-based Adventure Game, No Sexual Content, Government, Conspiracy, Hostage Crisis, Drug Use, Gauge Display, Military Base, Amnesiac Protagonist, Terrorism, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Genetic Research, Church, Transhumanism, Biological Weapon, Combat with Firearms, Lip Sync, Strip Club, Winter, Hospital, No Auto Function, No Backlog, Epidemic, Terrorized by Monsters, Food Discussions, Jump Scares, Vehicular Combat, High Amount of Special Effects, Laboratory, No Quick Save/Load, Gore, Russia, Unrequited Love, Forest, Apocalypse, In-Game Tutorial, Snow, Body Horror, War, Game Over, Fast Mini-games, Military, Animals, Infodumping, Interactive Adventure Game, Voice Only Parts, Pixel Art, The Holiday Season, Encasement, No Skip Read Text Option

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