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Super Famicom
Platform
Putting the fun back into gaming, Konami expertly combines tight platform sections and clever 3D effect bosses with exploring the hospitable towns to stock up on octopus dumplings and rice balls. Its hard not to smile taking control of the rampant Impact Robo and running riot. The resulting explosive mixture is a firework of intense and long lasting beauty – a real gem in the series and a must have Super Famicom title.
Famicom Cart
Action
Goemon has to be Genki’s fave series as our star visits towns and captures alot of the Japanese spirit in them. The superb action sequences purvey the pure class of the developer. This small cart packs alot of punch.
Super Famicom
Platform
Full of the characteristic humour that has made Goemon one gaming character to get those who savour their retro gaming with an Eastern infusion misty eyed. Clever use of mode 7 in the Goemon mecha battles as was de rigueur with a top SFC title. A tuneful, traditional Japanese soundtrack bodes well with the warm feel to the towns and their friendly folk. Slightly more cerebral than previous installments with the townsfolk yielding important assistance at times. But its the tactical switching of characters that is most intriguing: be it for Ebisumaru’s ability to shrink, Sasuke’s powerful ball destroying bombs or Yae’s swimming ability. Goemon of course remains the good all-rounder.
Super Famicom
Platform
Action orientated title with Goemon landing on a planet where he is worshipped like a god. Some small puzzle elements including a mini game on the Puyo Puyo style Taisen dama. Goemon at its craziest best, pure genius. Subtitled The Reason Why I Became A Dancer.
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Game of the Week Switch
Platform
A dream compilation for Genki as we idolise the Mystical Ninja and this mighty compendium contains thirteen of Goemon’s back catalogue to celebrate the series’ fortieth anniversary. So much gaming joy on one tiny cart and with so many titles, there’s a good chance many will savour at least a few of them for the first time. Brings a tear to the eye!
Playstation
Action
Isometric 3D style towns with platform sections and bosses to battle in mecha suits: yes its Goemon alright. The towns as a pleasure as ever with traditional warm-hearted friendliness to welcome you. And the 3D style boss battles add another dimension to the already varied gameplay. Overall the 3D effect has been well implemented with pretty shading and the proper balance between the trade-off of gameplay and graphical glitz.
Playstation
Platform
Isometric 3D style towns with platform sections and bosses to battle in mecha suits: yes its Goemon alright. The towns as a pleasure as ever with traditional warm-hearted friendliness to welcome you. And the 3D style boss battles add another dimension to the already varied gameplay. Overall the 3D effect has been well implemented with pretty shading and the proper balance between the trade-off of gameplay and graphical glitz.
GameBoy Color
RPG
Places the player into the sublime Goemon world as a young lad who then teams up with the blue spiky haired one (not Sonic) to savour the fine hospitality of ancient Japan and take on a crop of unsavoury folk and creatures causing havoc.
GameBoy Color
RPG
Places the player into the sublime Goemon world as a young lad who then teams up with the blue spiky haired one (not Sonic) to savour the fine hospitality of ancient Japan and take on a crop of unsavoury folk and creatures causing havoc.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
Overhead perspective attractive golf title with four player option. Maybe Genki should listen to the caddy’s advice more often..? Also known as Go For It Golf Boys.
Dreamcast
Sports
Complements the button bashing action of Virtua Athlete well with the official Olympic license giving it a bit more of a refined approach to the varying disciples next to its more down to earth arcade podium runner.
Nintendo 64
Sports
Daley Thompson has a lot to answer for as the official Olympic license gives this modern day incarnation a bit more of a refined approach to the varying disciples next to its more down to earth, retro podium runner. Known in the West as International Track and Field Summer Games.
PS2
Sports
Daley Thompson has a lot to answer for as the official Olympic license gives this modern day incarnation a bit more of a refined approach to the varying disciples next to its more down to earth, retro podium runner.
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Neo Geo AES Preorder
One on One Beat Em Up
Seamlessly animated with all the panache that goes into SNK’s characters and backgrounds especially when it comes to the rich heritage of the Fatal Fury series. The new faces settle in well and are far from stereotypical. Collecting power ups is strangely invigorating too.
PC Engine Super CD ROM
Shoot Em Up
Play as pilot of the Hunting Dog assisted by power ups from the Wild Cat in the shape of pods to help protect your ship. Heavy metal soundtrack, but no time for head banging apart from against the monitor as relentless waves swarm in to attack. Similar to the MD’s Thunderforce and prequel to Winds of Thunder. Some very tidy rotation and parallax effects as Hudson demonstrates its perfect grasp of the Engine architecture with backgrounds that close in on you inducing claustrophobia.
GameBoy Original
Action
Genjin, or PC Kid, enjoys to dish out a few head butts, clearly a fan of the John Otway song. Here they are used ina series of mini games: dispatching adversaries back into the pipe they just popped up from, keeping the ball moving instead of using a flipper in the pinball style mini game, or more traditional platforming. The rollercoaster level in particular shows what a well-suited hero PC Kid was to platforming, just lacking the marketing clout of Nintendo and Sega’s more renowned mascots.
Nintendo Hardware
Cable
Colourful and transparent link cable designed for the original GameBoy to allow two player action on appropriate titles for a nostalgic trip to retro gaming heaven.
Super Famicom
RPG
Beautiful use of sunlight and darkness in the dank caves and caverns that need exploring with the team in this emotional journey from the golden era of Super Famicom RPG gaming.
Game Gear
Sports
Reminiscent of World Stadium on the C64 if that doesn’t give away Genki as a bit of a veteran with less hair than Sir Clive Sinclair. Covers all bases with aplomb.
Famicom Cart
Platform
Highly playable platform version of the popular anime series involving plenty of ghostly goings on. Japanese Scooby Doo with spooky eastern ghouls that make for a culturally refreshing and delightful platform romp.
Famicom Cart
Shoot Em Up
Incredibly fast into the screen 3D shooting action which handles some impressively sized bosses. Very impressive results from the hardware and no sign of a struggle. Clever use of colouring and backgrounds to give a varied feel to the relentless action.
Playstation
Shoot Em Up
Pixel pefect reproduction of the two player coin-op vertical shooter. The mighty power ups are needed to combat the steep difficulty curve. Incredible attention to detail with even falling debris causing a splash in the background. The squid boss is a Genki fave in a twisted way!
PSP
Simulation
Set in the warring period in Japan’s history, this title involves plenty of action in the battlefield with a bit of tactical nous needed every now and then to help your quest. Take on rival clans in fully pitched battles to become the ultimate Daimyo, but be warned desire can never be quenched; so choose your battles carefully so as not to stretch your resources too thinly on the ground.
Famicom Cart
Action
Japan exclusive, four wheel drive action racer with smaller cars to allow plenty of on screen action. Feels like the inspiration behind Micro machines, but don’t let Codemasters hear that. Its necessary to bash opponent vehicles off the screen and quite satisfying to do so. Especially when tuned up with a raging power up on the go.
Sega Saturn
Sports
High school baseball game with some nice 3D animation for the Saturn, although admittedly the modelling does feel a little like a Virtua Fighter style demo due to the similarity of the players to artists models. With this being a huge attraction in Japan, all the high school teams are covered and there are thousands of them for devotees and ex-JETs to look up. Plays a good game covering all bases.
PS2
Action
Fast and throw away fun which is easy to pick up and play and not too much character depth are the hallmarks of the Simple series. Here players are stuck in a maze and must find keys and weapons ahead of their opponent to escape first.
Sega Saturn
Board Game
Incredibly atmospheric representation of the Japanese table game Shogi due to the cracking avatars and superb voice acting. Mind you, Genki wouldnt like to meet a few of the players down a back alley having just knocked them out of the competition in the Tokyo Dome.
Mega Drive
Action
Tongue in cheek take on a battle game with close hand combat and much more hedged on the action side of the genre. Plays like a large sprite version of Cannon Fodder with Metal Slug like combatants on screen players steam into enemy, or at last to a safe spot on screen. Tactics are required, but the game eases one in gently until you find yourself grenade pin in teeth, machine gun in arm.
PS2
Action
Samurai themed action slicer set in feudal Japan from the crack Capcom break away unit Game Republic. Captures the essence of the period beautifully in the graphics, musical score and presentation and shows great promise from those old Onimusha hands.
PS3
Action
Based in in ancient Japan, Genji really brings the Heian period to life with graphical splendor in the rich, colourful kimonos where you can make out every thread. The cut scenes are of sublime quality as the scene is set: Genji clan must once again defeat the rival Heishi clan with a seeming supernatural influence. As you’d expect from a game of rich samurai heritage the action is hack and slash, or dice and slice more appropriately with the sharp sword used and the combos soon roll off the joypad. With progress comes the opportunity to play as new characters: the slow, but powerful Benkei, the spear armed Lord, but its the nimble priestess Shizuka with her nifty grapple hook that looks most stunning. All group members must be equally protected if you don’t want the credits to roll early – one death of any member means game over. The game also utilises the systems motion sensing controller.