Camelot Software Planning (Ohga Shrugs)

Camelot Software Planning, also known simply as Camelot, is a Japanese games developer. It is one of Sega's studios, and is known for their RPG and Sports games.

History
Camelot started in 1990 as a division of Sega called "Sega CD4." After changing names to "Sonic! Software Planning," they created the Shining series of RPG games. In 1995, the developer officially separated from Sega, but has operated as a second party developer ever since.

Later in the Saturn's life, Camelot began making sports games starring Sonic the Hedgehog, including Sonic Golf in 1999 and Sonic Tennis in 2000. To this day, Camelot is known for making sports games based on the popular franchise.

Since the Dreamcast launched, Camelot has also focused on a new iteration of the Shining series called Shining Sun. These games combined Zelda-like elements with the traditional RPG formula, and the first two games in the series were cult classics on the Dreamcast. However, the next Shining game after Shining Sun II in 2003 was delayed until 2010, when Shining Sun: Dark Dawn was released.

List of Games Developed
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 * Sonic Golf - 1999
 * Sonic Tennis - 2000
 * Shining Sun - 2001
 * Shining Sun II - 2003
 * Sonic Golf: Green Hills Zone - 2003
 * Sonic Power Tennis - 2004
 * Sega Superstars Tennis - 2008
 * Shining Sun: Dark Dawn - 2010
 * Sonic Tennis Open - 2012

Reception
Camelot is often accredited with popularizing spinoffs of Sonic the Hedgehog, thanks to the popularity of their various sports games starring him. Today, these spinoffs often rival the popularity of the main series. Camelot has also been widely commended on their work in the Shining series, although said critical success has not translated to great sales.