Description

"Virtual Cameraman Part 3: Sugimoto Yumika" is a niche title for the Panasonic 3DO, developed by the Japanese company Vistec. Released in 1995, it is part of the "Virtual Cameraman" series that allows users to take on the role of a photographer, capturing images of models as they pose in various settings. This third installment features the model Yumika Sugimoto, who was a popular gravure idol in Japan during the mid-1990s. The game offers a series of video clips and still images where the player can 'interact' by choosing when and how to take photos, with the game assessing the quality of the shots based on timing and composition.

The gameplay mechanics in "Virtual Cameraman Part 3" are fairly straightforward but unique for the time, offering an early example of interactive multimedia entertainment that blends video with game-like elements. The player's decisions impact the responses and expressions of Yumika, making each playthrough somewhat unique. Notably, the series, including this installment, stirred some controversy due to its adult-oriented content and objectification issues, reflective of broader concerns surrounding video games during that era. Despite its limited international appeal, the game is a part of video game history as a representation of the early experimentation with interactive real-video format games on home consoles.