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Here we have all the games in the Shop Section.
Nintendo Hardware
Controller
Lavishly retro with Hori’s high production values, this fine controller lists the following games on the Famicom it was compatible with at the time of production: After Burner, Knight Rider, Space Harrier, Pole to Finish, Sky Destroyer, Highway Star, but others will also work. On the Mega Drive its known list is: Super ThunderBlade, Space Harrier II and Super Hang-On. Boasts an autofire feature.
Super Famicom
RPG
Square unleashed in a fun filled Japanese cultural style RPG from the golden age of the Super Famicom RPG’s. Plenty of wacky characters of ‘Goemon’ proportions and self references to other Square franchises as the lighter side to Final Fantasy’s creators comes to the fore.
Famicom Cart
RPG
Pixel perfect Square graphics as it matches its own sprawling epic Final Fantasy with immense graphical attention to detail and imaginative boss battles plus plenty of side quests against wonderfully realised monsters. Sheer clash.
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.
PS2
Simulation
Refreshing visual pizzazz to this classy production with cel shaded armies contrasted against the pre-rendered beauty of the main protagonists and some swirling stunning pastel backdrops. A bizarre array of characters pop up throughout the game keeping the players interest – none cooler than the chicken carrying his wounded comrade in a wheelbarrow. And some characters literally pop out with monsters being hatched from eggs to join in the mass battles. With a musical score from Uematsu san, Square fans will be in their element. Subtitled The Seven Hanjuku Heroes.
Famicom Disk System
Platform
Delightfully old school platform shooting as Square begins on its quest to become one of the finest developers in the world. Humble roots can be found here, but the attention to detail shines as beautifully as the sunshine level.
Also known as Hao Kun no Fushigina Tabi and known in the West as Mystery Quest.
Dreamcast
Simulation
From the popular PC version came the Dreamcast pet breeding game in which players chat to the femme fatales in various locales such as the school and neighbourhood.
Complete with spine and registration cards.
Playstation
Sports
Pound the streets and the beaches of Waikiki and surrounds in this jogging simulator which tells you how many calories you’ve burnt up. Also has a time attack mode for when you’re feeling particularly fit and healthy.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Based on the Happy Lesson manga where a student is adopted by five of his teachers with suitably fun frolics ensuing, comes a feature filled fan disk with Happy Slot Machine gaming, a Happy Gallery showcasing the stylised lines of the artistes and Happy Net where like minded fans of the series could gather.
Nintendo Hardware
Accessory
A useful toughened plastic cover to site across the DSi lid keeping it free from scratches whilst allowing the camera to be used. Very unobtrusive.
Nintendo Hardware
Accessory
A useful toughened plastic cover to site across the DSi lid keeping it free from scratches whilst allowing the camera to be used. Very unobtrusive.
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
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.
GameBoy Color
Action
A very respectable license game based on the world of Harry Potter as he explores the impressive 3D world building up experience and spells all building up to a run in with you know who. Great use of the GameBoy Colour’s palette and chip tunes.
Playstation
Simulation
Historical themed romantic adventure with language of the era and good manner to match too.
GameBoy Color
Simulation
A smashing version although the moles that get bashed on the head in the video games it is possible to play in game may disagree. Still farmers have never been big mole fans and its important to choose the right seed. Its possible to pop off fishing, even for a skinny dip in a hot spring in this varied version of the cracking Bokujo Monogatari.
Merchandise
Merchandise
Straps to attach to face masks to make them more comfortable. Also comes with an accessory charm. Great for the gaming or anime convention.
PSP
Rhythm
Rhythm action with catchy, bubbly tunes and the star of the show Miku who seems to have a huge wardrobe of outfits, including bridal gowns for the fanboys. Presentation is superb and the graphical and aural standard shows just how huge Miku is in Japan. And with a bit of hand eye coordination, players too can be big in Japan.
PSP
Rhythm
Update of the rhythm action with catchy, bubbly tunes and the star of the show Miku who seems to have a huge wardrobe of outfits for the fanboys. Presentation is superb and the graphical and aural standard shows just how huge Miku is in Japan. And with a bit of hand eye coordination, players too can be big in Japan.
PSP
Rhythm
Update of the rhythm action with catchy, bubbly tunes and the star of the show Miku who seems to have a huge wardrobe of outfits for the fanboys. Presentation is superb and the graphical and aural standard shows just how huge Miku is in Japan. And with a bit of hand eye coordination, players too can be big in Japan.
PS Vita
Rhythm
The Hatsune Miku series continues to whirl round the gaming community like a cyclone effecting fashion amongst its many followers. This Vita update version allows players to super impose the games delightful characters into real photos for some fun effects. But is the rhythm action that has never looked so finely honed.
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
Featuring a temperamental ace striker on each world team each with their own attributes and awareness of their own importance. Plays a slick passing game with nice arcade mechanics. Known in the West as Football Champ.
Mega CD
Action
A pack in title for the launch of the Mega CD which was only released in CD format in Japan. The action involves wrestling fellow mech for supremacy in a myopic future.
Playstation
Puzzle
Take on the Puyo Puyo master plan where players align four of the same coloured bug eyed balls with saccharine sweet characters and plenty of cutesy sound effects. Does actually add to the genre though and is a well respected series.
Mega CD
RPG
Originally on the Commodore Amiga, this occidental isometric RPG is based on Norse mythology. Ragnarok, the ultimate battle, is raging on earth and three of the gods have had their weapons stolen. To retrieve them they give special powers to the chosen one, a mere mortal and that’s where your mission begins.
Super Famicom
Sports
A nice discovery in a tennis game that makes players destroy opponents blocks on their side of the court in a Break-Out style. An array of players from our hero dog with mallet for a racket, to dog with bone for a racket and even a girl with a racket. Some strange locales as well that may not get approved by the LTS such as the haunted arena. Full title: Heisei Inu Monogatari Bow Pop N Smash.
Mega Drive
Shoot Em Up
Side scrolling shooter from old hands Masaya taking you on a journey through dense jungle and Egyptian inspired artefacts with only a very hand multi directional gun for company. The multi directional shooting capabilities are very useful on latter stages as Masaya ensures you fully appreciate its versatility and it adds much to the shmup formula. Worthy of a place in the Mega Drive shooter hall of fame.
Playstation
Action
Charlie must tweak switches and jump through doughnut hoops to complete the rendered puzzle level and bear the bad egg boss. Known as Eggs of Steel in the West.
Dreamcast
Puzzle
Uber kawaii Kitty played a big part in the Dreamcast marketing. Maybe Sega should have gone for Godzilla instead? Simple puzzle game with guest appearances of Kitty’s friends.