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===(October 4, 1985-)===
===1st Logo (October 4, 1985-)===
<tabber>
<tabber>
Images=
Images=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Sunsoft (1997).png
Sunsoft (1985) (Taken from Route-16 Turbo, FC).png
File:Sunsoft (1999).png
Sunsoft (1986) (Taken from Atlantis no Nazo, FC).png
File:Sunsoft (2001).png
Sunsoft (1987) (Taken from Chitei Tairiku Orudoora, FDS).png
Sunsoft (1987) (Taken from Sky Kid, NES).png
Sunsoft (1987) (Taken from Spy Hunter, NES).png
Sunsoft (1987) (Taken from Super Boy Allan, FDS).png
Sunsoft (1987) (Taken from TnGMK, FC).png
Sunsoft (1988) (Taken from Blaster Master, NES).png
Sunsoft (1988) (Taken from Freedom Force, NES).png
Sunsoft (1988) (Taken from Platoon, NES).png
Sunsoft (1988) (Taken from Ripple Island, FC).png
Sunsoft (1989) (Taken from Sekiryuuou, FC).png
Sunsoft (1989-1990) (Taken from Batman, FC + NES US + NES PAL).png
Sunsoft (1990) (Taken from Batman, NES US).png
Sunsoft (1990) (Taken from Batman, TG16).png
Sunsoft (1990) (Taken from Gremlins 2, NES).png
Sunsoft (1990) (Taken from Journey to Silius, NES).png
Sunsoft (1990) (Taken from Tel Tel Mahjong, GEN).png
Sunsoft (1991) (Taken from Batman RotJ, NES).png
Sunsoft (1991) (Taken from Battle Formula, FC).png
Sunsoft (1991) (Taken from Dynamite Batman, FC).png
Sunsoft (1991) (Taken from Gremlins 2, GB).png
Sunsoft (1991) (Taken from Super Spy Hunter, NES).png
Sunsoft (1992) (Taken from Road Runner DDV, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1993) (Taken from Mr. Gimmick, NES).png
Sunsoft (1993) (Taken from Taz-Mania, SNES).png
Delphine Software International + Sunsoft (1993) (Taken from FlashBack, SFC).png
Sunsoft (1994) (Taken from Bugs Bunny RabRam, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1994) (Taken from Lemmings 2, SFC).png
Sunsoft (1995) (Taken from Alfred Chicken, SGB).png
Sunsoft (1995) (Taken from Game no Tatsujin - The Shanghai, SFC).png
Sunsoft (1997) (Taken from Riven, PSX).png
Sunsoft (1999).png
Sunsoft (2000) (Taken from Moomin's Tale, GBC).png
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
|-|
Videos=
Videos=
{{YouTube|id=nXX4-sgVWxw|id2=nZHNK9H7Lwc|id3=hM_zzIx5ro4}}
{{YouTube|id=ftxk0eiOGEY|id2=nZHNK9H7Lwc|id3=sjgaOQ1TJMo}}
</tabber>
</tabber>
'''Logo:''' On a colored background we see the text "SUNSOFT" in a stylized font, appearing in some form.
'''Logo:''' On a colored background we see the text "SUNSOFT" in a stylized font, appearing in some form.


'''Variants:''' There are several custom variants.
'''Variants:''' There are several custom variants.
* Sometimes, the logo was given an outline.
* Sometimes, the logo shares the screen with other logos.
* On ''Road Runner's Death Valley Rally'', the logo is {{color|yellow}} on a {{color|blue}} background.
* On the SNES game of ''Taz-Mania'', the logo is white and "Presents" appears below the logo.
* On the NES game of ''Spy Hunter'', the logo is metallic, and "PRESENTS" appears below.
* In the logo's early years, the logo usually appeared on the game's copyright screen.
* On the Japanese SNES game of ''Lemmings 2: The Tribes'', the logo is chrome blue.
* On ''Bugs Bunny: Rabbit Rampage'', the logo wipes in with a paintbrush effect.
* On the PlayStation port of ''Riven'', the already-formed logo appears via a watery effect.


'''Technique:''' None, except for the animation on the variants.
'''Technique:''' None, except for the animation on the variants.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the opening theme of the game.

'''Availability:''' Can be seen on many Sunsoft games, beginning with the NES game of ''Route 16-Turbo''. It was also seen on Japanese versions of Western games, like the Japanese SNES versions of ''Flashback'', ''World Cup USA '94'' and ''Lemmings 2: The Tribes''.
===2nd Logo (1991)===
[[File:Sunsoft (1991) (Taken from The Manhole, TGCD).png|300px|center]]
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see 3D pieces of the Sunsoft logo that rotates. The logo then shines.

'''Technique:''' Early CGI animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None.

'''Availability:''' Seen on the PC Engine CD games of ''The Manhole'' and ''Quiz no Hoshi''.
===3rd Logo (1991-1994)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Sunsoft (1992) (Taken from Lemmings, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1994) (Taken from Shanghai III, SFC).png
Sunsoft (1994) (Taken from Sugoi Hebereke, SFC).png
</gallery>
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|pink}} gradient background, we see the Sunsoft logo from the era. The logo then shines.

'''Variants:'''
* Sometimes, the logo is outlined.
* Sometimes, the logo is in gold.
* On ''Sugoi Hebereke'', the penguin from the logo slides in, and then walks away.

'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A quick xylophone theme, followed by a voice that says "Sunsoft!". Sometimes, silent or the opening theme of the game.

'''Availability:''' Seen on a handful of Super Famicom/SNES games, like ''Shanghai III'', ''Sugoi Hebereke'' and ''Lemmings''.

===4th Logo (1992)===
[[file:Sunsoft (1992) (Taken from Batman RotJ, SNES Prototype).png|224px|center]]
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see many copies of the Sunsoft logo spinning in and out.

'''Technique:''' The spinning.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None.

'''Availability:''' Only seen on the unfinished SNES game of ''Batman: Revenge of the Joker''.
===5th Logo (1993-1998)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Sunsoft (1993) (Taken from World Heroes, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1994) (Taken from Hebereke's Popoon, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1995) (Taken from Myst, SAT).png
</gallery>
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} gradient background, we see a metallic version of the Sunsoft logo from the previous logo.

'''Variant:''' In the logo's later years, the logo looks refined, appearing in a silver effect.

'''Technique:''' None.

'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logo.

'''Availability:''' First appeared on the SNES game of ''World Heroes'', then appeared on the SNES games of ''Hebereke's Popoon'' (the European version) and ''The Pirates of Dark Water'', and other Super Famicom games from the era. Also seen on Sega Saturn games, like ''Jewels of the Oracle'' and ''Myst''.

===6th Logo (October 1993-March 1994)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Sunsoft (1993) (Taken from Daffy Duck MarMis, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1993) (Taken from Aero the Acro-Bat, SNES).png
</gallery>
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a 3D version of the Sunsoft logo, with a reflection standing below the logo.

'''Variant:''' On ''Aero the Acro-Bat'', the titular character walks onto the logo.

'''Technique:''' None.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the opening theme of the game.

'''Availability:''' Seen on the SNES game of ''Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions'', the SNES and Genesis games of ''Aero the Acro-Bat'' and the Genesis game of ''Bubble and Squeak''.

===7th Logo (August 1994-November 1995)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Sunsoft (1994) (Taken from Aero the Acro-Bat 2, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1994) (Taken from ACME Animation Factory, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1994) (Taken from Daze Before Christmas, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1995) (Taken from Speedy Gonzales LGB, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1995) (Taken from Looney Tunes B-Ball, SNES).png
Sunsoft (1995) (Taken from Scooby-Doo Mystery, GEN).png
</gallery>
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the Sunsoft logo in {{color|blue}}. On the top left is Aero the Acro-Bat, who is waving over to the logo.

'''Variants:'''
* On earlier copies of the SNES game ''Speedy Gonzales in Los Gatos Bandidos'', Speedy Gonzales runs by over the logo.
* On ''Daze Before Christmas'', the logo is snowing, and Aero wears a Christmas hat.
* On ''Looney Tunes B-Ball'', Aero wears a basketball.
* On ''ACME Animation Factory'', Aero wears a paintbrusher's cap, and is holding a paintbrush.
* On the Genesis game of ''Scooby-Doo Mystery'', Aero wears a magnifying glass.

'''Technique:''' None.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the opening theme of the game. On the SNES game of ''The Death and Return of Superman'', an evil laugh is heard.

'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Aero the Acro-Bat 2'', ''Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel'', ''The Death and Return of Superman'', the Genesis game of ''The Pirates of Dark Water'', 'ACME Animation Factory'', ''Scooby-Doo Mystery'' and early copies of ''Speedy Gonzales: Los Gatos Bandidos''.
===8th Logo (1994-1998)===
<tabber>
Images=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Sunsoft (1997).png
</gallery>
|-|
Videos=
{{YouTube|id=nXX4-sgVWxw}}
</tabber>
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the chrome letters of the Sunsoft logo that flies in, and then the logo spins and then the logo shines, and then flips away.

'''Technique:''' CGI animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' An ascending synth theme, with whooshing sounds for each letter, and a zap when the letter spins. Sometimes, the logo is silent.

'''Availability:''' Seen on early PlayStation games from the era, like ''Photo Genic'', ''Stone Walkers'' and ''Game no Tatsujin: The Shanghai''.

===9th Logo (October 1995)===
[[file:Sunsoft (1995) (Taken from Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday, SNES).png|224px|center]]
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|pink}} gradient background, the Sunsoft logo in {{color|blue}} forms. Aero the Acro-Bat lands over the logo, and the text dissolves and Aero then flies away.

'''Variant:''' On the game's beta, many different versions of the Sunsoft logo were used. This was also used during the Alternative Options Screen when accessing a cheat code.

'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic theme, ending in a synth. On the beta, the theme was played on a xylophone melody.

'''Availability:''' Seen on the SNES game of ''Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday''.
===10th Logo (1996)===
[[file:Sunsoft (1996) (Taken from AOLoE, Saturn).png|400px|center]]
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see 3D gold letters fly by and spinning, forming the Sunsoft logo. Then the logo flashes, and then the logo then flips away.

'''Technique:''' Early CGI animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A choir and a laser zap sound.

'''Availability:''' Seen on the Sega Saturn game of ''Albert Odyssey Gaiden: Legend of Eldean''.
===11th Logo (1997)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Sunsoft (1997) (A) (Taken from Out Live, PSX).png
Sunsoft (1997) (B) (Taken from Out Live, PSX).png
</gallery>
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a penguin's face holding a cap, that bounces and smashes. Then the 3D version of the Sunsoft logo forms, and then fades to white, and the standard Sunsoft logo fades in.

'''Technique:''' CGI animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A zap, followed by a synth chime.

'''Availability:''' Seen on the PlayStation game of ''Out Live - Be Eliminate Yesterday''.
===12th Logo (1999-2001)===
<tabber>
Images=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Sunsoft (2001).png
</gallery>
|-|
Videos=
{{YouTube|id=hM_zzIx5ro4}}
</tabber>

'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see {{color|blue}} lasers that pan out, forming a water that turns into the {{color|blue}} Sunsoft logo.

'''Technique:''' CGI animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A laser zap, followed by water sounds, ending in a gong.

'''Availability:''' Seen on several PlayStation games from the period, like ''Blaster Master: Blasting Again'' and ''Monkey Magic''.
===13th Logo (2011)===
[[file:Sunsoft (2011) (Taken from Mahjong Cub3d, 3DS).png|300px|center]]
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} gradient background, we see the Sunsoft logo zooming out via a trail effect.

'''Technique:''' The zoom out.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Can be seen on many Sunsoft games.
'''Availability:''' Seen on the Nintendo 3DS game of ''Mahjong Cub3d''.
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Japanese video game logos]]
[[Category:Japanese video game logos]]

Revision as of 09:08, 3 March 2023

Credits
Compiled by
Hoa and RSX-798


1st Logo (October 4, 1985-)

Logo: On a colored background we see the text "SUNSOFT" in a stylized font, appearing in some form.

Variants: There are several custom variants.

  • Sometimes, the logo was given an outline.
  • Sometimes, the logo shares the screen with other logos.
  • On Road Runner's Death Valley Rally, the logo is yellow on a blue background.
  • On the SNES game of Taz-Mania, the logo is white and "Presents" appears below the logo.
  • On the NES game of Spy Hunter, the logo is metallic, and "PRESENTS" appears below.
  • In the logo's early years, the logo usually appeared on the game's copyright screen.
  • On the Japanese SNES game of Lemmings 2: The Tribes, the logo is chrome blue.
  • On Bugs Bunny: Rabbit Rampage, the logo wipes in with a paintbrush effect.
  • On the PlayStation port of Riven, the already-formed logo appears via a watery effect.

Technique: None, except for the animation on the variants.

Music/Sounds: None or the opening theme of the game.

Availability: Can be seen on many Sunsoft games, beginning with the NES game of Route 16-Turbo. It was also seen on Japanese versions of Western games, like the Japanese SNES versions of Flashback, World Cup USA '94 and Lemmings 2: The Tribes.

2nd Logo (1991)

Logo: On a white background, we see 3D pieces of the Sunsoft logo that rotates. The logo then shines.

Technique: Early CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on the PC Engine CD games of The Manhole and Quiz no Hoshi.

3rd Logo (1991-1994)

Logo: On a pink gradient background, we see the Sunsoft logo from the era. The logo then shines.

Variants:

  • Sometimes, the logo is outlined.
  • Sometimes, the logo is in gold.
  • On Sugoi Hebereke, the penguin from the logo slides in, and then walks away.

Technique: 2D sprite animation.

Music/Sounds: A quick xylophone theme, followed by a voice that says "Sunsoft!". Sometimes, silent or the opening theme of the game.

Availability: Seen on a handful of Super Famicom/SNES games, like Shanghai III, Sugoi Hebereke and Lemmings.

4th Logo (1992)

Logo: On a black background, we see many copies of the Sunsoft logo spinning in and out.

Technique: The spinning.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Only seen on the unfinished SNES game of Batman: Revenge of the Joker.

5th Logo (1993-1998)

Logo: On a blue gradient background, we see a metallic version of the Sunsoft logo from the previous logo.

Variant: In the logo's later years, the logo looks refined, appearing in a silver effect.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: Same as the previous logo.

Availability: First appeared on the SNES game of World Heroes, then appeared on the SNES games of Hebereke's Popoon (the European version) and The Pirates of Dark Water, and other Super Famicom games from the era. Also seen on Sega Saturn games, like Jewels of the Oracle and Myst.

6th Logo (October 1993-March 1994)

Logo: On a black background, we see a 3D version of the Sunsoft logo, with a reflection standing below the logo.

Variant: On Aero the Acro-Bat, the titular character walks onto the logo.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None or the opening theme of the game.

Availability: Seen on the SNES game of Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions, the SNES and Genesis games of Aero the Acro-Bat and the Genesis game of Bubble and Squeak.

7th Logo (August 1994-November 1995)

Logo: On a white background, we see the Sunsoft logo in blue. On the top left is Aero the Acro-Bat, who is waving over to the logo.

Variants:

  • On earlier copies of the SNES game Speedy Gonzales in Los Gatos Bandidos, Speedy Gonzales runs by over the logo.
  • On Daze Before Christmas, the logo is snowing, and Aero wears a Christmas hat.
  • On Looney Tunes B-Ball, Aero wears a basketball.
  • On ACME Animation Factory, Aero wears a paintbrusher's cap, and is holding a paintbrush.
  • On the Genesis game of Scooby-Doo Mystery, Aero wears a magnifying glass.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None or the opening theme of the game. On the SNES game of The Death and Return of Superman, an evil laugh is heard.

Availability: Seen on Aero the Acro-Bat 2, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel, The Death and Return of Superman, the Genesis game of The Pirates of Dark Water, 'ACME Animation Factory, Scooby-Doo Mystery and early copies of Speedy Gonzales: Los Gatos Bandidos.

8th Logo (1994-1998)

Logo: On a black background, we see the chrome letters of the Sunsoft logo that flies in, and then the logo spins and then the logo shines, and then flips away.

Technique: CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: An ascending synth theme, with whooshing sounds for each letter, and a zap when the letter spins. Sometimes, the logo is silent.

Availability: Seen on early PlayStation games from the era, like Photo Genic, Stone Walkers and Game no Tatsujin: The Shanghai.

9th Logo (October 1995)

Logo: On a pink gradient background, the Sunsoft logo in blue forms. Aero the Acro-Bat lands over the logo, and the text dissolves and Aero then flies away.

Variant: On the game's beta, many different versions of the Sunsoft logo were used. This was also used during the Alternative Options Screen when accessing a cheat code.

Technique: 2D sprite animation.

Music/Sounds: A majestic theme, ending in a synth. On the beta, the theme was played on a xylophone melody.

Availability: Seen on the SNES game of Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday.

10th Logo (1996)

Logo: On a black background, we see 3D gold letters fly by and spinning, forming the Sunsoft logo. Then the logo flashes, and then the logo then flips away.

Technique: Early CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: A choir and a laser zap sound.

Availability: Seen on the Sega Saturn game of Albert Odyssey Gaiden: Legend of Eldean.

11th Logo (1997)

Logo: On a black background, we see a penguin's face holding a cap, that bounces and smashes. Then the 3D version of the Sunsoft logo forms, and then fades to white, and the standard Sunsoft logo fades in.

Technique: CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: A zap, followed by a synth chime.

Availability: Seen on the PlayStation game of Out Live - Be Eliminate Yesterday.

12th Logo (1999-2001)

Logo: On a black background, we see blue lasers that pan out, forming a water that turns into the blue Sunsoft logo.

Technique: CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: A laser zap, followed by water sounds, ending in a gong.

Availability: Seen on several PlayStation games from the period, like Blaster Master: Blasting Again and Monkey Magic.

13th Logo (2011)

Logo: On a blue gradient background, we see the Sunsoft logo zooming out via a trail effect.

Technique: The zoom out.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on the Nintendo 3DS game of Mahjong Cub3d.

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