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Gamecube
RPG
This online simulation card battle game features over 400 types of cards, including enemies and items from the PSO series.
GameBoy Advance
Platform
Take contol of the funky Jiisan (or middle age man) in this off beat action RPG quest to find the missing manga in which our main man can transform into fourteen different and comical Jiisan variations. Captures the madness of the manga excellently. Four player link up play possible. Subtitled ‘Ikari no Oshioki Blues.’
PS2
RPG
Plenty of freedom of movement and no random battles as you can see the ogres coming as Capcom makes some bold decisions to keep the franchise’s Breath minty fresh. Some fan boys had their noses point out of joint with Capcom’s save facility: a token is required for a proper save. Whilst there is a temporary measure, it can only be used once so it prevents wiping over any unfortunate turns of events. Life like character design – thats if you live in a new age anime world, but the players are totally believable and soon have you immersed in their world.
PS2
A Bit Special
Players trace patterns to launch attacks. The more elaborate the pattern, the more powerful the move, like a fighter. Full title: Bakufuu Slash Kizna Arashi.
PS2
Action
Based on the story of ordinary farmers rebelling against their unjust samurai leaders with plenty of slicing and dicing in this historical epic.
PS2
Simulation
A good license to add much to the pachinko genre as steel balls tumble to many aggressive sounding threats and grim looking outcomes from the Mad Max of the anime world. This is the updated Special Edition with even more shouts of ‘Kiai.’
Nintendo Hardware
Accessory
A small device for the GameBoy Pocket, Light or Color allowing users to get an extra boost in charge without using up batteries. The unit plugs into the charger (not supplied) and soon charges up to give extra gameplay time.
PS2
Action
First Sakura Taisen title developed solely for the Sony machine focuses soley on character interaction. Parisien dancers, a Japanese detective and the usual high jinx that have made the series so incredibly popular.
PS2
RPG
Fine history to this hard hitting mech series right from the Super Famicom days and the fifth installment sees it reach a real epoch with a superbly realised 3D world. As you’d expect with Square the attention to detail is immense and moody, sometimes grim lighting effects add to the destructive, apocolyptic atmosphere. Liberal use of the flamethrower soon brightens things up, but Genki loves the feel of the chunky gattling gun ripping through mecha metal.
XBOX
Simulation
Koei really made its name with such battle simulations as this: taking charge of fearless Nobunaga’s men to wage war against those who fail to fall under the control of the mighty warrior.
PS2
Sports
Square sliding tackles the EA/Konami duopoly for the round ball and there’s not a Chocobo in sight. Officially licensed containing world cup international teams. Stunning CG introduction from the Final Fantasy team.
PS2
RPG
From the spoof warning of jokes on the packaging, it clear this version of Hanjuku Hero is very tongue in cheek throughout the RPG experience and it works a treat in setting the right tone of humour.
Playstation
Simulation
Strikes a fine balance between the night time excitement of being out on the town and the thrill of the dice being thrown on the table. Well presented and good fun.
Sony Hardware
Accessory
These caps fit over the direction controller of the PS2 controller to give the pad greater versatility.
PS2
Action
Sega delivers an arcade experience with all the thrills and gut spills an adrenalin soaked ninja with a very sharp katana can deliver. Super fast, Shinobi zips around on screen slicing through opponents with special gratification to be gained from the combo’s. But it takes all the zen patience of a Buddhist monk to beat this baby.
Merchandise
Merchandise
A beautiful work of art highlighting the creativity of the Darius series in this soft key ring. The infamous Green Coronatus brings back sweaty palms to gamers of a certain vintage.
Playstation
RPG
Utilises Little Big Adventure style ellipses to make up the characters and has very much the look of its era as a result. The lighting effects on the magic spells are very impressive and Sony has clearly poured its heart and soul into this realising the significance of the genre.
Playstation
Puzzle
A simple concept involving comparing two images side by side and finding the differences. Enjoyable and relaxing, yet strangely satisfying to complete the challenge. Full title: Machigai Sagashi Game Missland.
Playstation
RPG
The painstaking attention to detail and the respectful nod to its Super Famicom forefathers in not radically dragging the RPG into the Playstation era ensured the superb series continued on from strength to strength.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Ver much a feel of the empire from Star Wars with such pageantry in deep space in this anime, inter galactic space opera.
PS2
RPG
A real triple A title that brings to mind the delights of Goemons romps with a feudal Japan setting. The graphical look is innovative and feels like an animated New Years greetings card with such delightful execution. Played as the young wolf setting out on an epic adventure which we would hate to ruin. A real treat for lone wolfs from start to finish and worthy of higher accolades.
PS3
Sports
With superbly modelled and adorable characters and a new shot system, Everybody’s Golf looks as good as ever on the PS3 as the golfer shapes up to the tee. The shot interface is easy to pick up. But it’s the attention to detail with the caddy chasing after a nice shot or the grumpy reaction at having shot a bogey that Minna no Golf really turns on the charm. Combined with birds singing, the department store soothing soundtrack and plenty of sunshine, this looks like being the definitive PS3 golf game.
Merchandise
DVD
Plenty of in depth insight into Shiren and Grandia II, besides Jet Set Radio, Dino Crisis 2, Dead or Alive 2 and Silpheed-a total; of 58 games featured.
Merchandise
Merchandise
Starring a special feature on Mario 64 and Mario Story with them due to be releases imminently at the time besides an in depth look at Zelda Majora’s Mask, interviews and 53 titles covered in all.
Nintendo Hardware
Cable
Can be switched between GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color and the cables can be cleverly connected together to allow four player battles with two cables.
Sony Hardware
Cable
Official Japanese power lead for the Playstation or Playstattion 2. Sony’s production values are as good as any.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
The Sakura series has a huge following and this is a mish mash of sub games, interviews, songs and of course anime from the celebrated series.
Playstation
RPG
Square’s underated opus is perhaps a little short, but its bitterly sweet with Biohazard moments of fleeting fear mingled with Final Fantasy style roleplaying mechanics. But the eerie sense all is not well gnaws away at you throughout the twisted and at times unhinged story.
PS2
A Bit Special
Based on the manga where the main man with a funky afro attacks opponents with his nose hairs. This time you get well and truly involved in the madcap manga mayhem with your off screen persona being mapped for movements in the game mini challenges. Absolutely mad, but we love it.
Sega Saturn
RPG
Smart rendered graphics in this self-proclaimed romantic RPG.
Sega Saturn
One on One Beat Em Up
Many believe this should have been released with the Saturn instead of the original version. Yet the pressure of hardware release deadlines meant that the somewhat rushed VF came out first and this superior VF Remix a few months later.
PS2
RPG
Such a monstrous, epic series with a real motley crew of devotees worthy of such attention with triumphant orchestral score and a very distinct look. Combat is superbly executed by the fight engine with imaginative special attacks.
Playstation
One on One Beat Em Up
Square’s first release for the Playstation and the Tekken/VF team members experience shows in a very accomplished fighter. The visuals of the game comes courtesy of DragonBall creator Akira Toyama and looks mighty fine for it. Never one to rest on such sturdy laurels, Square has plenty of innovative ideas up its silken sleeve including a plethora of grappling moves adding a more realistic element to combat.
Playstation
Sports
Crazy chaos as Crash hits the road and lives up to his name as racers spin and bump around the locales with multiplayer mayhem a real treat.
PS2
Action
A bedazzling, breathtaking but above all believable yarn spun by Sony that brings you in to the delightful Ico world in a way that’ll surely see it be entered on the tapestry of the PS2’s legacy. A simple must have masterpiece bursting with emotive gameplay.
PS2
Sports
Konami tweaks its smooth engine in this update of the winning formula. Instantly playable but its the subtle moves and flicks that separate the Uefa Cup place chasing teams from the mid table outfits.
Playstation
One on One Beat Em Up
Super deformed versions of the Toshinden characters in a similar vein to Virtua Fighter Kids, yet with simplified special moves. Very tasty graphics as impressive as those of Toshinden were upon its release to a software hungry PSX public. The festival stage looks particularly nice.
Playstation
One on One Beat Em Up
Few fighters manage to wield as much weaponry and yet remain true to a balanced bout as Namco brings a true arcade experience back to the PSX cognoscenti. Arenas are impressive with rice fields, Chinese temples and rafts on water all linked by the common denominator of being able to ring out. Yet it’s the character design where Namco has made most graft and its fruits are a real roster of splendid scrappers.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Sound pinball game which avoids being over ambitious in keeping the full table view at all times rather than zooming in on a specific section making multi balls work a treat. Good table designs and cheery, pool room style tunes.
Playstation
Sports
Very impressive results with many a rev head having cut their racing teeth on this and Ridge Racer. Captures all that’s good about race games with a high pitch engine, sweeping courses, tight tunnels and some racing glamour. Still not much need to jam on the anchors, but few who love the series would anyway.