Budget Basement
All games listed under £12 are to be found in this basement section. All games are in stock and ready to ship
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PS2
A Bit Special
Blend, cut and mix cartoons together to make a coherent whole or a crazy compendium. As producer for the TV studio the choice is yours.
Merchandise
Merchandise
The bug-eyed Kamen Rider world has stood the test of time due to its intriguing characters and these figures are a fitting tribute to its charming cast.
Nintendo 64
Platform
Rare’s values shine through as virtuously as Nintendo’s in its quest to distil pure, gaming fun. And the partnership between the two was never as bosom buddy as it was on the Nintendo 64. Few can match Nintendo’s eye for detail, but Rare have savoured the gaming moment with this fine action title.
Nintendo 64
Action
Bomberman freed from his maze confines and tossing bombs around like confetti to reveal hidden items or take down opponents. Players must negotiate the 3D courses utilising switches and other secrets to progress. Ambitious change in direction from Hudson and with a fine graphical look reminiscent of Mario 64 in parts.
Nintendo 64
Platform
Beautiful 3D platform game with Kirby coming into his own and very much the star of the show wielding flaming swords, tossing bombs into enemy territory and even turning into a rather mean looking rock clad Kirby. A classic series given a fitting tribute on the 64 with some stunning touches such as the flame effects and gorgeous backgrounds.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Continues on similar lines to the Evangelion prequel as players get to savour some sublime footage from the series before choosing a course of action. This time the cut scenes are in full 3D capturing the intensity of the mecha anime.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Simpler control system than the Gun Griffon series making this more accessible to fans of the anime series and giant mega mecha alike.
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.
Playstation
Simulation
Live the childhood dream and put on your white drivers gloves and kick back in your drivers cabin as you ferry the good citizens of Tokyo around the Yamanote Line amongst others: the busiest and most famous train line in Japan with 30 stations. Keep to the timetable with varying light and weather conditions including some torrential downpours. Brings a new dimension to on the rails gameplay and adds a new aspect to the series with full motion captured graphics.
Nintendo 64
RPG
Chasing after chickens, playing musical instruments, leaping across chasms, horse riding, target shooting… Such an eagerly awaited link in the chain and amazingly able to live up to expectations and even exceed them. A lesson in game design from start to finish. Cinematic in its execution, always emotive.
Nintendo 64
A Bit Special
Amazingly recreates the feel of flying through the sky be it on the rocket belt or gyrocopter flying through hoops or chasing the thermals to stay up in the hangglider to get a better photo of a whale. Packed full of ideas – a breath of fresh air to the games industry.
Sony Hardware
Memory Card
Original release of the memory card coming in handy for saving those hairy moments for another day.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Be a winner at the game of life with this Saturn version of the popular board game that melds money, love and education in one title. Known in Japan as DX Jinsei Game.
Playstation
Puzzle
Don’t let the cute graphics deceive you – this is one mean Mr Driller. Drill down before your oxygen runs out. Easy to pick up, but prone to that just one more go mentality where minutes become hours. You have been warned.
Playstation
Rhythm
The original, the one, the only… Show you got riddum in the comfort of your own home. Strangly addictive in a Parappa the Rapper stylie.
Playstation
Rhythm
Twenty tracks covering a variety of styles from J Pop to Drum and Bass and some fresh from the streets visuals make this one to savour for the Beatmania cool cats.
Playstation
Action
Genki can’t resist the charms of a Chocobo: even our stony features raise a smile when seeing the legs of the bird like creature whizzing along in this Mario Kart style racer. Shortcuts are great, when remembered that is. Well thought out and varied courses and some superb power ups. Whilst it may lack marks for originality, when the source material is so fine, who is complaining?
Sega Saturn
Sports
Well crafted kick around with four player mode a scream, although as such unlikely to be contributing much to the Respect campaign. Utilises world teams and the game engine has a good balance of arcade feel with varied goal scoring.
Sega Saturn
Sports
Imagineer pushes the boundaries of this tennis title in going for a polygon approach to this Saturn title. The outer space court particularly impresses with Earth looming large in the background and some breath taking tennis.
Sega Saturn
RPG
Beautifully illustrated anime cut scenes in this epic adventure.
Sega Saturn
Sports
Very tidy fishing fest as players cast out for that elusive, fighting sea bass. Both the fisherman and the underwater action are well represented, even a recipe for the fish is provided for those up on their lingo. But no real language barrier stand between man and bass, just good tactics.
Sega Saturn
Sports
Sega Sport’s success sprang from titles such as Victory Goal. Realistic low scoring games are common place between two players. Up to four players with multitap (not included.) Full complement of J League teams and official commentary.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
In true football manager style the news caster announces big developments with cheering crowds and meeting dignitaries also necessary besides picking the team and arranging training too. Known in Japanese as Nihon Daihyou Team no Kantoku ni Naro.
Merchandise
Merchandise
Fine array of Halo themed stickers to customise your gaming set up or savour the TV show. Great designs from a game that has held its own since Microsoft’s X-Box conception.
Miscellaneous Hardware
Accessory
A very smart stand to show off the jewels of your cartridge collection. Works a treat with appropriate lighting, but Genki won’t be held responsible for irate partners.
PS2
One on One Beat Em Up
Making a very smooth transition from arcade to home format. Jaw dropping intro sets the scene and motives for another iron fisted brawl. A piece of gaming history as an early release on the PS2.
PSP
Simulation
Romance quest game for ladies with a plethora of gentlemen of effeminate, sensitive looks with long, straightened hair to converse with about starry skies and blue oceans.
PS2
Sports
The Winning Eleven game engine plays such a smooth, silky game that it would win over even the ficklest of football fans. EA has its graphics, Konami has its refined gameplay.
PSP
Simulation
Lady aimed romance game full of bishonen boys who look like they spend a good proportion of their day behind a mirror (and definitely moisturise more than Genki.) Japanese full title: 24 ji no Kane to Cinderella Halloween Wedding.
Super Famicom
Sports
Konami includes all the ingredients required to make a masterful representation of the sport, just like the Bero Flour men characters in game would. You can almost smell the hot dogs and see the spilt popcorn as a home run gets hit.
Super Famicom
Sports
Pick up and play arcade mechanics with over the top celebrations and atmospherics make for a fun football fest from an era where shoot, pass and tackle were enough buttons to get stuck in and whip it in the mixer.
Super Famicom
Sports
Comforting nineties feel to the tennis with the simplistic graphical set up making in far more playable that representations of the sport that swoop around more than the hawk scaring off seagulls at Wimbledon.
Super Famicom
Sports
Cheery chip tunes to get you in the relaxing mood for a round of eighteen holes seeking the elusive eagle, dodging the bunkers and keeping on the leader board in this highly accomplished golf game from the cult, crack unit HAL Laboratory.
Super Famicom
Sports
An ace of a tennis title with simple sprite graphics that aid the on court action. The character reactions also help you identify with your player. Known and loved as Super Tennis in the West.
Merchandise
Merchandise
Very tasteful kimono shaped pouch with acrylic charm on the zip for ease in opening. Perfect for the Demon Slayer fanatic.
Merchandise
Merchandise
Draw string bag featuring Nezuko from the hit anime series with elegant Japanese print design and a generous size to make it practical for use.
Nintendo 64
RPG
Follows up the spankingly good Paper Mario combining it skilfully with RPG elements to delve deeper into the colourful Mario world. The balance is just right for those who like their RPG action to be kept fairly simple without too many treks to remote caves to light a lantern all beautifully coated in Nintendo’s saccharine sweetness.
Playstation
Platform
A brilliant version containing all the elements that make Goemon so special: brilliant platforming sections, wandering around town getting some octopus dumplings or staying for a nights sleep, crazy, super hero style 3D mecha sections and above all the wacky humour that makes Goemon stand head and shoulders above other gaming characters. Ganbare Goemon!
Playstation
RPG
16bit style exploration of the gaming world spliced with Guardian Heroes style 3D sprites for the turn based combat with dramatic spell effects and swooping camera angles.
PS2
One on One Beat Em Up
Tecmo’s Team Ninja finest hour comes bouncing onto the Playstation 2 with Kazumi and Ayane in full costume glory. As the theme song advises though: ‘Hide your drastic desire!’