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Here we have all the games in the Shop Section.
Game Gear
Sports
Game Gear slug fest with focus on the pugilists from a side on perspective. A fine roster of boxers to select of different nationalities, if not perhaps a little stereotyped in the retro game way.
XBOX 360
Sports
Quite a stunning visual feast as bumps in the road, the distant cityscape, rival cars and the course itself all glide along like the smoothest of road surfaces. The beats to the soundtrack are relentless and encourage the pedal to the metal. Well worthy of the series name and as pretty as one of its race girls.
Playstation
Sports
Captures the baton from the original Ridge Racer and runs on fumes passing the race girl and plenty of other sleek cars even with time for a quick look in the rear view mirror (albeit probably just to check their hair.) Continues the excitement of a new generation of gaming felt at the time.
Sega Saturn
RPG
Quite experimental work coming from Sega, but we can’t expect perfection everytime. Certainly has it’s moments to recommend it to RPG fans. The appearance of Crow man ‘Kuroyasha’ being one of Genki’s favourite.
Sega Saturn
RPG
Quite experimental work coming from Sega, but we can’t expect perfection everytime. Certainly has it’s moments to recommend it to RPG fans. The appearance of Crow man ‘Kuroyasha’ being one of Genki’s favourite.
GameBoy Original
Sports
Does a spiffing job of bringing the arcade coin op, lycra-clad wrestlers to the small GB screen and even die-hard grapple fans will lap it up.
PS3
Action
Gorgeous graphics as the immense dragons swoop down from the skies to attack the hapless foot soldiers. Add to that exquisite audio that shows the degree of Sonys expertise in making the PS3 sound like a mythical sirens call and at last the legend of Panzer Dragoon has some worthy homage.
Super Famicom
One on One Beat Em Up
One on one fighter released in a area of CG effects becoming de rigueur for a CD format release. The clanking robots have good variety and the riffs inspire a bit more perseverance with the fight engine.
PC Engine CD ROM
Simulation
Known in the West as the Lords of the Rising Sun, the game takes us on a trip into Japans feudal past when samurai clashed on the whim of their leader. Here the exiled son must muster all his might to regroup, hold and take back what is rightfully his.
PS2
Sports
Fits into the under populated water sports genre featuring dinghy and kayak rides through Canada, France, New Zealand… The water physics are incredible and the unique control method of rotating the dual shocks works a treat. The translucent water effect looks amazing and the bird song and scenery mean all that’s missing is the spray in the face. Known in the West as Wild Water Adrenaline.
Famicom Cart
Sports
Zippy race game from Konami’s arcade roster with very impressive speeds. Sharp reflexes are required to avoid traffic, oil clicks, bikes that seem to target your car, whilst still trying to collect bonuses. Delays will prevent the players car getting to the check point in time.
Playstation
Platform
The third release in the Jumping Flash series has some tight controls as you bunny hop from sky scraping platforms in full 3D. Uber cute and cuddly kawaii adversaries give this an adorable Japanese feel. Mission based to add diversity to the challenges.
Famicom Cart
Platform
Destroying Nuke and arresting perps is all in a days work for Robocop. This leaves the urban decay of the prequel and uses a few more gaming tricks of lifts and conveyor belts in the giant factories. Some ominous robot adversaries lie in wait for our slickly animated law enforcer.
PS4
Shooter
Shooting action but with a friendly feel, a bit like it is set in the Wild West area of Disneyland. Nice to have a more frivolous shooter amongst the many that take themselves too seriously.
Soundtracks
Soundtrack
Quickman, Hardman, Dr. Wily, Frostman and not forgetting Mr. X all guest in this Techno fest from the Rockman series. Suited to the musical genre in the relentless beats keeping the adrenaline flowing, the CD also features some slick and pretty sick samples from the series.
Famicom Cart
Platform
The game has nice, solid sprites and slick anime cut scenes to reward the gamer for the tricky platform sections.
Famicom Cart
Platform
Fine Famicom version which is very playable title in it’s own right. Detachable arm power ups rock!
Famicom Cart
Platform
Fine Famicom version which is very playable title in it’s own right. Detachable arm power ups rock!
Playstation
Action
Megaman takes the leap into 3D platforming and Capcom have applied plenty of polish to avoid the lure of a third dimension lacking in gameplay. Plenty of sub quests and so polished it positively sparkles like an avatars smile.
Playstation
Action
Rockman revels in the 3D world with the action RPG elements working a treat alongside the fine combat that let our hero, also known as Megaman, seems to find a blast.
GameBoy Advance
Simulation
Based more on the Rockman Exe Anime series than any other previous Mega Man game, progress rewards the player with new armour and chips are collected from defeated foe. Plenty of exciting material for fans of the little Mega Man.
Merchandise
Accessory
A fitting tribute to Mega Man in this large rubber mat that is from a trading card maker, but would work equally well on a desktop. Very colourful and a fine design.
Gamecube
Platform
Akira’s involvement helps give Rockman a timely boost on his fifteenth anniversary with very smooth cel shaded graphics bringing the mega franchise up to modern expectations. But its ultimately a return to the old school roots of the series that make the platforming sections a real joy. Includes the broadcast quality anime intro which is from the Japanese TV series.
GameBoy Original
Platform
The name Rockman seems to more aptly convey the old school challenge the series presents and this version squeezes scintillating performance out of the GB. Yet it is more likely hardware restrictions such as found on the Famicom that led to the series gripping gameplay and tight play mechanics that launched a solid franchise. The gamers choice.
Gamecube
RPG
Such a fabulous world lends itself to becoming a role playing game and it looks a treat in cel shaded glory as Megaman whizzes around getting into the turn based battles Genki certainly wouldn’t challenge such a well-equipped character too.
Super Famicom
Platform
Rockman has always faced improbable platform situations with little fear and players will need to squeeze every iota out of his dash charge and Bionic Commando style grabber arm to reach the boss section. Even the platforms themselves can fall away giving the impression all is against our Capcom Hero. But with such colourful graphics and always fair gameplay, the fault only lies with a lack of practise.
Playstation
Platform
Rockman gets suited and booted to look more like a star of Battle of the Planets. His extra abilities allow for some real speed clocking in at a few Machs as he zooms through the platforms and flies across the rest of the level. Emotive use of cut scenes help encourage players to endeavour. Top drawer platform action.
Playstation
Platform
Genki may be going soft, but we miss the day when you could find a safe spot on the screen and simply blast away until the boss destructs. With a slight pang towards a greater challenge, these bad boys demand not only full attention to weak spots, but also to keeping an eye on the platforms to avoid tumbling to boss rush purgatory. Rats!
Playstation
Platform
Genki may be going soft, but we miss the day when you could find a safe spot on the screen and simply blast away until the boss destructs. With a slight pang towards a greater challenge, these bad boys demand not only full attention to weak spots, but also to keeping an eye on the platforms to avoid tumbling to boss rush purgatory. Rats!
Playstation
Platform
Genki may be going soft, but we miss the day when you could find a safe spot on the screen and simply blast away until the boss destructs. With a slight pang towards a greater challenge, these bad boys demand not only full attention to weak spots, but also to keeping an eye on the platforms to avoid tumbling to boss rush purgatory. Rats!