Shinichi Ogasawara was the games director. AM3 began developing the game in early 1997, after receiving permission from Universal Studios. Additionally hoping that they could make use of Segas new relationship with Spielbergs company DreamWorks the two companies were partnered for the GameWorks chain of entertainment venues, producer Mie Kumagai presented her ideas to AM3 president Hisao Oguchi, who approved. Having developed the original Jurassic Park arcade game, Sega AM3, a division of Sega, became interested in making the game after hearing about the film.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park is based on director Steven Spielbergs 1997 film of the same name.
