D is a series of video games published by WARP. Officially, the series includes D and D2, though Enemy Zero is considered part of the series. Acclaimed Japanese musical talent Kenji Eno directed and produced each game in the series; considered to be one of the original survival horror series, if not the most appreciated. Despite low sales and generally shunned by critics, the series has been remembered due to its controversial nature (with extreme blood and violence, and a plot that involved cannibalism), and has generated a strong cult following.

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Concept

As a teenager, Kenji Eno and some friends came up with the idea for a kind of game they would call "interactive cinema", that would revolutionize gaming. As he matured and gained programming knowledge, The 3DO Company caught his eye, due to its allowance of any playable software to be published, without restrictions, for the system. At the time videogame violence was rare and due to D's gruesome story, Kenji Eno saw this as his only window of opportunity. With the use of only three Amiga computers, and no prior programming experience, Eno formed WARP studios, and they were able to program impressive CGI visuals. Kenji Eno announced at a 3DO press conference that they would introduce the first “digital actress”, Laura into their new game. However, his plans were almost ruined when Night Trap established the ESRB rating system. Eno was worried that his game would receive an M for Mature, reducing the chance of strong sales. When it was announced that D would receive an T for Teen rating, WARP, 3DO and Eno were shocked, yet relieved.

Release

Though initially sold well in Japan, D failed to make an impact in the US, probably due to its edited, tamed storyline. The reputable video game company Acclaim took it upon themselves to port D over to the Sega Saturn, Sony Playstation and PC. Unfortunately, the release to the public lead to a series of complaints. Parents were outraged that the ESRB allowed such a tame rating to a game that flaunted blood, cannibalism and homicide. Besides the rating complaints, some said the lack of gameplay killed what could have been a great story, claiming that WARP's "interactive cinema" was no game at all. However, some agred that D, along with games such as Sweet Home and Alone in the Dark, was inspiration to the hugely successful Capcom series Resident Evil, creating the survival horror genre itself. After the minor cult success a series of limited editions were released. One included D's Diner: The Director's Cut. The director's cut feature new cinema for the 3DO (most scenes added were already featured in the Sega Saturn and PlayStation version), an insert containing the games story in detail and Kenji Eno's soundtrack.

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