This article has a talk page!This page details pre-release information and/or media for Thunder Offshore.
Very little information is known about the development of the most ambitious (and last) game of NoriaWorks.
Game 40#
Game 40 is a Spanish radio show that talks about video games. A cut music track from Thunder Offshore was broadcast on the show prior to the game's release.
Micromania (September 1996)#
The first time Thunder Offshore appeared in a gaming magazine. In the article, the voxel engine and its release date (1997) are mentioned. The article has an image of the render environment shown in the final intro video, although this image is not part of it.
PCmania (January 1997)#
A magazine article talking about the context of the video game (XXII century, passion for boat races, etc.) and says the game would run in SVGA (800×600). The released game only runs at 640×400 and 320×200.