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Dreamcast
Simulation
Plenty of opportunities to practise conversational Japanese by choosing the right riposte in this simulation game which has a dark undertone to the proceedings.
Famicom Cart
Action
Famicom arcade conversion in fine fettle as participants have to run a gauntlet of futuristic obstacles to get to the other end of the course. Hurdles must be lept, ramps and booster squares propel the runner to the goal and its possible to leap from power square to power square in order to reach the finish line in record time.
Wii
Shooter
Exquisite lighting effects, a rising soundtrack, a dank, moody atmosphere that feels straight from the creative genius of Ridley Scott, fluid, intuitive controls and gameplay worthy of the weighty license which respects the heritage whilst pushing the boundaries of the modern FPS.
PS3
Rhythm
Fans of the late, great Michael Jackson will rejoice in this tribute to him bringing you the chance to moonwalk across the living room like the man himself and keep neighbours on their toes with appropriate exclamations.
Mega Drive
Platform
Busts out the familiar Moon Dance as a special move along with plenty of checks to the family treasure to superb chip versions of all the classics. It can get a little surreal at times, but perhaps thats a fitting tribute to Mr Jackson and his flamboyant character. Just wait until bubbles pops up.
Super Famicom
Platform
Capcom excels in these Disney backed licenses producing killer app visuals to back up its ever dependable gameplay. No doubt the results would please the Disney big wigs with such extravagant attention to detail and colourful, rich sprites utilising the circus theme to the hilt. Gameplay is kept fresh by collecting uniforms that change the players abilities – be it tossing enemies around screen, climbing walls or a hoover to vacuum up coins. Subtitled ‘The Great Circus Mystery.’
GameBoy Advance
Platform
Disney’s demands on Capcom to ensure it cherishes its license brings out stunning results on the hardware be it the SFC, MD, GG or here on the GBA. Crisp sprites with astounding attention to detail make you feel your stay is at a five star hotel. Good, clean platform fun executed with a panache and design flair few developers can match.
Super Famicom
Platform
A dream collaboration between Capcom and Disney that really came up trumps. Capcoms attention to detail more than matches Disneys demands and the gameplay is fluid and inventive with looks to kill. This initial instalment is actually harder to come by than the sequel.
Super Famicom
Platform
Unbelievably fluid animation capturing the fine emotive expression of Mickey. Delightfully revisits the cartoons earliest years with a spiffing black and white intro level and the early characters that featured in Mickey’s early scrapes. A special ghost level awaits, but we will try and keep the suspense. Splendid example of the genre. Hats off.
Famicom Cart
Platform
Nintendo goes for an early Disney look approach to realising Mickey and Minnie in this good, clean platform adventure. Clever touches and plenty of colour to put a spring back in your gaming step.
Nintendo 64
Sports
Rare does Mickey and the Mario Kart style race action makes good use of the license as the racers all have chit-chat in the style of their character. The locales are fun too: beachside, through the mansion, besides the obligatory ice level to skid around and Grand Canyon.
GameBoy Advance
Platform
The usual suspects are here from Walt’s theme parks. Play involves throwing a dice and trying to gain a crystal besides some colourful platform section. Known as Disney’s Party in the West.
Super Famicom
Platform
Well suited to the 16Bit format, Mickey once again comes up a winner in this assuringly familiar platform adventure. Gas is used to fill balloons to travel up to seemingly out of reach platforms or get a gulp of air quickly out the sea with water being used to put out fires. Ice levels, water based worlds and lashings of Disney magic as treasure chests come alive and walk off. Nice bosses and dramatic sound effects in a highly endearing platform escapade.
GameBoy Original
Sports
A fun adaptation of the manga and anime series that featured a mule that ran hard to get the better of thoroughbred rivals in order to try and buy back his mother who was sold. The galloping sequences are well made with Makibao running diagonally across teh screen, avoiding hazards as you sprint along.
Super Famicom
RPG
The hugely popular series shows its true colours as players explore walled dungeons, tree lined mountain-scapes and towns in the familiar 3D dungeon explorer style. Plenty of intriuguing folks to meet along your quest with items to boost your inventory and a battle never too far around the corner.
Famicom Cart
Platform
A fun journey into old school platforming as Jack whizzes through the bomb laden levels and bonus sections. Works well on the Famicom and brings plenty of fun to the party: an oft forgotten ingredient in some modern gaming pies.
Sega Saturn
Action
Madcap mayhem with up to eight players competing for dominance in the various off the wall mini games. Makes great use of the light gun and mouse which not many titles can claim. Fun variation between the games too making this well worthy of a place in a collection needing something other than smooth 2D fighters and blister inducing shooters.
Super Famicom
Simulation
Combat simulation with more missiles than a rogue state where players set up their defences and then send in the mechas for some nice action sequences. Plenty of appropriate military pomp to the music. Known as Metal Marines in the West.
Famicom Cart
Action
Milon dons his night cap and blows a few bubbles at enemies as he scales up the castles platforms. Secret doors and breaking walls can reveal hidden routes and surprises. Good, solid platforming fun. Apart from the crumbling ones… Known in Japan as ‘Meikyuu Kumikyoku Miron no Daibouken.’
Soundtracks
Soundtrack
A small art booklet plus soundtrack featuring five tracks, plus the opening theme tune plus comments by the various stars of the adventure. Nicely presented in a small file.
PC Engine CD ROM
Puzzle
The classic puzzle title where players take on the role of admirals to negotiate the mine scattered seas to negotiate a safe channel.
Famicom Cart
RPG
Incredibly emotive chip tunes that strum the heart strings in this fine specimen of a Famicom RPG. Taito have done an excellent job of keeping the sprites cute, but to scale so that a vast world can be explored. The boat makes traversing the world a real pleasure. Square may have grumbled on seeing the results, yet what better a company to model your fantasy RPG on? And Taito have put their own twist on the combat with shooting as opposed to number crunching against adversaries. Subtitled Ragon no Fukkatsu.
Playstation
A Bit Special
J Pop all girl quartet Mini Moni get involved in some Konami capers with a variety of mini games such as paper, scissors, stone, rhythm action dancing sections and skipping where timing is crucial. Nothing too taxing but perfect for a quick laugh with solid Konami play mechanics under the candy sweet exterior.
Playstation
Rhythm
Compatible with the Dance Dance Revolution controller, this Mini Moni themed rhythm title allows you to work on your para para step to the all-girl, J-Pop band’s back catalogue. There is also a mini game mode for when feeling fatigued keeping up to the spritely tunes.
PS2
A Bit Special
More of the madcap mayhem that made the prequel such a popular title with plenty of bizarre inhabitants as the giant ball engulfs all that it can rolling around Japanese towns all wondrously realised in the games unique style. Not just towns though – a school, ski resort, even the bottom of a lake keep things fresh and innovative. Tactical additions to gameplay such as having to race your katamari or having to become a giant fireball through collecting wood and rubber. Known in English as We Love Katamari.
PS2
A Bit Special
More of the madcap mayhem that made the prequel such a popular title with plenty of bizarre inhabitants as the giant ball engulfs all that it can rolling around Japanese towns all wondrously realised in the games unique style. Not just towns though – a school, ski resort, even the bottom of a lake keep things fresh and innovative. Tactical additions to gameplay such as having to race your katamari or having to become a giant fireball through collecting wood and rubber. Known in English as We Love Katamari.
PSP
A Bit Special
A short story in Japanese that is a great language tool for those wishing to brush up on their mobile skills with plenty of street savvy language and a few nice images to kindle the love story.
Playstation
Sports
The start of the series and its clear how much planning Sony put into making the definitive golf game, just as it did with Gran Turismo and the driving circuit. The course design excels, as does the character design with a colourful roster of players. Fine weather effects and the feel of the great outdoors (albeit a little over-done) to truly refresh like the effect of a stroll round eighteen holes would have.
Playstation
Sports
The start of the series and its clear how much planning Sony put into making the definitive golf game, just as it did with Gran Turismo and the driving circuit. The course design excels, as does the character design with a colourful roster of players. Fine weather effects and the feel of the great outdoors (albeit a little over-done) to truly refresh like the effect of a stroll round eighteen holes would have.
PSP
Sports
Keeps up the series impeccable presentation with the cute characters, over the top reactions to success or defeat and some devilishly designed courses looking ever so stunning on the small screen. You can almost feel the sun on your back teeing off on a sunny day with the birds singing. Thankfully includes a putting practise mode to hone your skills on. Best shots can be saved too a la Virtua Striker allowing you to show off your eagle. Perfect way to whittle away long journeys. Known also by its English name of Everybody’s Golf.