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Dreamcast
RPG
A bit of the old Miyazaki magic feel to this RPG as players savour the isometric perspective adding an extra element of detail to the gaming world. A nice, innocent feel to the medieval action and a popular series updated.
PS2
Sports
A real trailer trash feel to the back garden fight action that sees wrestlers utilise any of the detritus lying around to smash against an opponent, all whilst the guy happily barbecues away obliviously. Varied fight arenas including a dimly lit bar with nervous looking fish int he aquarium. Quite a cult following to this rough and ready fight fest.
XBOX 360
Action
With production values of a high budget Hollywood and no doubt a cast of voice actors to match, Biohazard 6 sees it all kick off again with nerves of steel and plenty of bullets a requisite to not ending up zombie fodder. Genki feels a nervous twitch returning as the hordes of undead begin to mass and a real sense of dread when the bosses begin to surface.
Gamecube
Platform
The popular Crash series runs and runs right onto the GameCube and its not too common a title in Japan coming later in the series which was already a well established Playstation fixture. As such the programmers show a fine grasp of the GameCube architecture with impressive reflections and draw distances in the biplane sections. But Crash has always been about pure fun and this forth installment doesn’t disappoint.
PS2
RPG
Incredible art in the avatar and game characters that give this an unearthly, sci-fi feel. The combat system is honed and a delight with some hybrid critter like creatures for your brave band to take down, leg by leg.
PS2
Action
A beautiful and colourful action adventure with so much polish from Sony as our hero has his own creature friend to help him on his quest involving simple tasks that prove thoroughly rewarding. The effort Sony has placed into this triple-A title is clear as the bright, blue skies and it clearly placed a lot on it during the early PS2 console wars.
Famicom Cart
Sports
Overhead Formula One racer that uses the Namcot flair for cartoony graphics to add plenty of colour and the all important emotion to the package. The attention to detail makes this feel far much more fun than the sum of the parts may suggest.
Famicom Cart
Sports
Known as Batter Up in the West, but in Genki’s humble opinion looks far better with the Homepride Flour, Fred style Japanese graphics. Bases loaded and this representation of the sport covers all bases.
Mega Drive
Sports
A very ambitious project with the original being entirely polygon based on a platform requiring programmer imagination to squeeze good 3D out of the hardware. Plenty of nostalgia for fans of the series and Atari with rogue developer Tengen on programming duties.
Mega Drive
Sports
Arcade style play mechanics with Japanese domestic teams, cat like keepers and prima donna strikers. Simple to pick up and play, but very enjoyable as a result.
Mega Drive
Sports
Joe Montana was quite a player and few will have missed his charming Mega Drive title which was as popular as Genesis back in the 90s. Simple interface and good action with fun two player bouts make this the football game to recommend to fans of any shape of ball.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Sepia tinged graphics and soothing music as players interact with the ladies of the town through its various locales including main shopping street and Japanese temple. Quite a desired title in Japan.
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.
Dreamcast
Simulation
A bumper Love Hina package from back in the Dreamcast heyday coming with lushly animated isometric adventure complete with roulette system for tricky to make decisions. It also included a beautiful mailing system to send emails via the Dreamcast to friends.
It is hard to convey the sheer size of this limited edition and might go a way to explaining, whilst Sega fans could feel their love of the Dreamcast being reciprocated by Sega, somewhat why it was a commercial struggle with such huge boxes and generous gifts.
Dreamcast
Simulation
A bumper Love Hina package from back in the Dreamcast heyday coming with lushly animated isometric adventure complete with roulette system for tricky to make decisions. It also included a beautiful mailing system to send emails via the Dreamcast to friends.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
An interactive novel that had a huge budget to cover the multiple scenarios and was really at the cutting edge of the coal face with such innovative approaches to gaming. A real polished diamond with a vast cast and a cult following. Machi is also known as The Town.
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.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Gentle, department store lift music tinkles along as players visit the local patissier and interact with the fellow customers and waitresses with impossibly high pitched, anime style voices.
Sega Saturn
Sports
Subtitled The Craig Stadler Challenge and hosted by the good man himself, looking good in digitised form and dubbed in Japanese. The golfers look fine too also in digitised form with fine presentation to introduce each hole.
Famicom Cart
Action
Tactical positioning of battlements a must in order to repel enemy invasions and keep in charge of the battle. The best compliment Genki could pay is to say Rampart produces a feel of a full scale battle without ever feeling too simy due to its fine interface. Some great military beats too.
GameBoy Color
RPG
Build your own RPG with plot twists to put Square to shame. Plenty of options to hone your idea into a model of perfection. All thats required is imagination and patience. Two players can link up to share ideas in this version small in stature but full of endless gameplay.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Luscious anime adventure mixing love and war. Ogami return’s from the Imperial Navy to lead Hanagumi and their steam powered contraptions. (Very) Big in Japan.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Koei once again raises the torch to burn the sky to the blood red colour of grand battles in the series sometimes known as Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer as the wisdom of the Five Rings is put to the historical battle test. Koei has made it’s war chest trading historical battle games based on ancient Chinese history. The nation has been divided into three kingdoms. You must unite the country or be destroyed by the prevailing anarchy.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Koei once again raises the torch to burn the sky to the blood red colour of grand battles in the series sometimes known as Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer as the wisdom of the Five Rings is put to the historical battle test. Koei has made it’s war chest trading historical battle games based on ancient Chinese history. The nation has been divided into three kingdoms. You must unite the country or be destroyed by the prevailing anarchy. This set includes Sangokushi V and Sangokushi Returns.
PS2
RPG
Not the most famed PS2 title, but it is well-worth a trip back in time to play as the game itself involves slipping through time to an old school Germany and trying to solve the mysterious quest. Konami always bring plenty of polish and this cult cracker is very unpredictable.
PS2
Platform
The hardware is capable of keeping up with Sonic’s speed and the game works as well in the third dimension as it does in 2D back on the Mega Drive. Fine blend of speed and action, masterfully mixed by the Sonic Team.
Nintendo 64
One on One Beat Em Up
Plenty of all-star combatants from the Nintendo range, taking each other on in innovative arenas with plenty of little touches, such as dust clouds on impact, that relay that Nintendo magic. Yet beneath the pretty candy coloured characters lies a pretty brutal fight engine.
PS2
Action
Superb old school British accents as the player is tasked with escaping the prisoner of war camp in WWII in this well made game of stealth and cunning with plenty of tension to avoid detection.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
High school dating game where attending the right class is essential to woo your heart throb. Lovingly created, candy sweet graphics.
Sega Saturn
One on One Beat Em Up
Subtitled: Darkstalkers’ Revenge. The Saturn was made for titles of this ilk: wonderfully balanced characters hammering it out in 2D bliss. You can feel Capcom’s spark return in this Saturn classic.