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Here we have all the games in the Shop Section.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Brings in the real pro’s, as represented by their on screen photograph, in this beautifully presented Mahjong game.
Sega Saturn
Sports
Dodgy little FMV sequence with heavy sponsors influence: it could only be a fishing game. Fishermen and ladies get to take their boat out into the desired location keeping an eye on the depth metre in a cute, little sprite section. A line is then cast and those legendary fighting bass await as the sound of summer and cicadas rings therapeutically in the ears.
Sega Hardware
Console
The original Dreamcast machine is a splendid way to enjoy the vast array of Japan exclusive Dreamcast titles without the hassle of convertors in full NTSC glory. The Dreamcast remains a well respected machine amongst the gaming cognoscenti for its excellent array of fighting games, shooters and a few off-beat treats.
Sega Hardware
Console
Treat of a machine is tasty, slimline, zero calorie form. Great to get up and running into importing Japanese exclusives with very snug pads.
Nintendo Hardware
Console
A great way to get into import gaming: the Japanese N64 has more import sizzlers than a Yakuza has had cigarettes extinguished on them. Please also note: this console does not support RGB output.
PC Engine Hardware
Console
The PC Engine Duo R combined the standard Hu Card compatible PC Engine and the CD Rom unit with souped up specs negating the need for system cards. The differences between the two machines are mainly cosmetic. It can also play Super CD games too and as such is an excellent way to enjoy some fine and exclusive import-only titles of which there are many on the Engine.
Sony Hardware
Console
The benefits of buying a Japanese machine are that you can use it straight away without any modification to play import Japanese titles thus enjoying a plethora of hidden gems. This version has a PC card slot in the reverse.
Sega Hardware
Console
A delightful machine full of the love that Sega always gave to all its consoles and with plenty of madcap peripherals that may have lead to its downfall as a hardware producer. From an era of innocent gaming comes a delightfully simple console.
Sega Hardware
Console
A more compact Saturn with a coloured buttoned joypad and an off white finish described as mist grey, but certainly alot more cheerful than the original release. Makes a great starter machine into which to enter one of the largest, unexplored galaxies of import stars.
Sega Hardware
Console
A more compact Saturn with a coloured buttoned joypad and an off white finish described as mist grey, but certainly alot more cheerful than the original release. Makes a great starter machine into which to enter one of the largest, unexplored galaxies of import stars.
Nintendo Hardware
Console
The finest Nintendo console to date with some incredible feats of programming and imagination, so much so that the N64 went out to replicate its wonders. Plenty of import only titles to enjoy as similar to the Saturn, the SFC flourished in its native climate. These are well loved machines, but a great way to get into bargain base import gaming, especially if you can live without the box in your loft.
Nintendo Hardware
Console
Japanese NTSC Wii console which allows adventurous gamers to open up the non – Western released world of Wii. Regional protection means owning the Japanese version is the only way to be able to savour the full release schedule. Nintendo’s new dawn appears very bright at present thanks to the innovative control method feeling like a spring breeze to jaded gamers after a bleak winter of too many derivitive releases. By taking a chance the usually conservative Kyoto company may prove the saviour of video gaming. Wii shall see…
Famicom Cart
RPG
Explore the vast gaming world in what looks like a deep sea divers suit, more likely a space suit with Jarvas having come from the future.
Super Famicom
Platform
A very colourful and little known platformer with a very manipulative jelly ball as our hero. The malleable nature of the protagonist makes for some fine platform manoeuvres. Interludes from the levels are set in small towns and even under the sea with whales to help players unwind. Known as Smartball in the West and also Jelly Boy.
Famicom Cart
Simulation
Sci Fi style imagery similar to Cobra with text to explore the locales such as search, check or speak. Real retro feel to the action from eighties Japan.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Design roller coasters, but they must make the required criteria of not making the riders sick, but then also giving them enough G force and velocity.
Soundtracks
Soundtrack
Funky, fresh, fly-guy Hideki Naganuma shows off his talents in this cracking CD based on the X-Box incarnation. Perfectly suited to the gameplay, but equally stands alone as a fine compilation of modern Tokyo tunes.
Mega CD
Simulation
A thoroughly crazed mahjong sequel full of mad characters with a guest appearance of that well known mahjong master ET! ‘ET reach!’ Subtitled Struggle in the Tokyo Mahjongland and also known as Selfish Gambler.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Pre rendered FMV graphics to this adventure of the gothic ilk with plenty of mystery and an assistant in an impossibly short China dress. Slick scenes and good voice acting as the mystery eventually unravels.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Pre rendered FMV graphics to this adventure of the gothic ilk with plenty of mystery and an assistant in an impossibly short China dress. Slick scenes and good voice acting as the mystery eventually unravels.
Famicom Cart
Action
Charge into the screen Space Harrier style, but this is a platform style escapade and the player must avoid gates and space critters on the planets surface. The 3D effect is impressive and quick reflexes are needed to keep up with the rapid pacing. The Sequel to Tobidase Daisakusen.
Mega Drive
Sports
Instantly recognisable due to using commentators to add that extra bit of Super Bowl razzmatazz to the presentation. Plenty of different moves to select for the offence mainly variations on the theme of short pass, long pass, battling through the middle or nipping round the outside. Became a real MD classic, especially in North America.
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.
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.
Game Gear
Sports
Joe Montana was quite a player and few will have missed his charming scaled-down version of the 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.
PS2
One on One Beat Em Up
Subtitled ‘Golden Whirlwind.’ Comes with a warning of bad language, thankfully in Japanese. Genki would love to diverge more details if only the plot of Hirohiko Araki’s suitably named manga made sense… Recommended to fans with a deluge of new scenes. Also known as ‘Gio Gio’.
Dreamcast
One on One Beat Em Up
Genki would love to diverge more details if only the plot of Hirohiko Araki’s suitably named manga made sense… Recommended to fans with Capcom’s solid fighting engine and JoJo’s insane animation skilfully blended together. The special moves are the cocoa dust on top to fans of the series.
Super Famicom
RPG
Certainly bizarre as players pick a card and go through a sim style battle with a rich wealth of characters that wouldnt look out of place in the mystic field on day three of Glastonbury. Colourful and true to the unusual source material.
Famicom Cart
One on One Beat Em Up
A classic case of a brilliant game released late into a hardwares life scale and as such some what slipping under the radar. A one on one fighter with some quirky differences that makes it a bit of a genre bender and all the more enjoyable for it. Anyway check out the Hardcore Gaming guide for a fine assessment… Virtua Fighter for the Famicom.
Nintendo Hardware
Controller
A unique controller from Hal’s crack design unit where the ball is gripped by the palm as well as fingers allowing for very responsive manipulation. As such it is not a track ball type controller. Genki loves to see the innovations that Hal came up with as its creative minds set to work on the games industry.