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PS2
One on One Beat Em Up
A host of crazy characters, almost as many as there are in game modes and health bars to keep track of your layers well being, temperament, weapon etc. Samurai Spirits Zero is not shy on a drop or two of claret either – all in the proper red colour unlike the Western versions of some SNK titles. But unfortunately SS Rei never made it out of Japan. Extra pugilists have been entered over the arcade versions and there’s a practise mode too to help hone that samurai like timing. A superbly solid scrap and slicer.
Soundtracks
Soundtrack
A rip roaring CD with two games covered in the eighteen tracks from Hyper Duel and the four arrange tracks from Thunderforce III including the bizarrely named ‘His behaviour inspired us with distrust.’ Shame the Technosoft Store is no more.
Sega Saturn
A Bit Special
Tanto R is a popular Sega developed party game title that was followed up by Ichitanto R and re-released on the PS2 under the Sega Ages banner. Here we have the third release in the series. Light hearted action and puzzle mini games make up the action which is fast and frantic but most importantly plenty of fun. For example, a towel must be rubbed along the kung fu mans back to keep away colds. Or passengers must be pushed onto the overcrowded trains.
PS3
Action
Thanks to clever snow and fogging effects, it really does feel that you are in the midst of an epic battle with quick combos required to avoid getting swamped in a mass of foot soldiers. Lavish costumes and triple A acting are evidence Koei has really gone to town once again on its silky dynasty.
PS3
Action
Ancient China never looked so good as Koei not only takes advantage of the beautiful setting, but also uses the artistic license provided by rich mythology as players fend off tigers and use a giant mushroom to sweep away the armies of ten thousand. The lighting effects and sheer amount of on screen action truly boggle.
Wonderswan
Simulation
Evokes the spirit of the hardy warriors of the Water Margin with swords and kwando weapons never far from being drawn. The Art of War in a video game.
Mega Drive
Simulation
Known in the West as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, there is often little romance to be found on the battlefield as your troops fight bravely and bitterly to pursue your ultimate goal of unifying the middle kingdom under your control. Training is important to be able to defeat opposing foes as Koei shows where it made its hard earned money.
PS2
Simulation
With similarities in gameplay to the Final Fantasy tactics series, Sangokushi embarks on a sweeping crusade to build up the biggest army in ancient China through conquering all others. Some epic battles all very nicely realised and true to the period costumes and weaponry, even if the specials touch more on fantasy. Playing like a game of military chess but alot more exciting than that may sound. Known as Dynasty Tactics in the West.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Koei once again raises the torch to burn the sky to the blood red colour of grand battles in the series sometimes known as Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer as the wisdom of the Five Rings is put to the historical battle test. Koei has made it’s war chest trading historical battle games based on ancient Chinese history. The nation has been divided into three kingdoms. You must unite the country or be destroyed by the prevailing anarchy.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Koei once again raises the torch to burn the sky to the blood red colour of grand battles in the series sometimes known as Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer as the wisdom of the Five Rings is put to the historical battle test. Koei has made it’s war chest trading historical battle games based on ancient Chinese history. The nation has been divided into three kingdoms. You must unite the country or be destroyed by the prevailing anarchy. This set includes Sangokushi V and Sangokushi Returns.
Dreamcast
Simulation
This Japan exclusive version of the warring kingdoms embarks on a sweeping crusade to build up the biggest army in ancient China through conquering all others. Some epic battles all very nicely realised and true to the period costumes and weaponry, with some nice effects. Known as Romancing of the Three Kingdoms VI in the West. Raise the torch and burn the sky.
Super Famicom
Simulation
Genki loves the kabuki themed cabinet and the chip tunes and sound effects are cheerful.
Famicom Cart
Puzzle
Line up the colourful characters from the famed Sanrio series, with none more infamous than Hello Kitty herself, in this fine and dandy Puyo Puyo tribute.
GameBoy Color
RPG
Wander the Sanrio world and build up your skills to fight the likes of hot jacket potato man. Imaginative characters, really well drawn to add to the charm of the game.
Super Famicom
RPG
Captures that classic, regal look that screams Super Famicom polish, but has plenty of its own character and non-player characters keeping it interesting and fresh.
Sega Hardware
Controller
A smart white finish to this wireless pad that uses a connector (not supplied) to both the joypad ports to hook it up to the Saturn to run via infra-red. Enjoys a comfortable 5 metre range and beats untangling cables any day. Also has TV control button!
Sega Hardware
Cable
S Video cable for the Sega Saturn with generous length to provide a crisper picture according to many Saturn head.
Sega Hardware
Cable
Third party AV cable with the red and white stereo outputs and the yellow visual output. For use with the Sega Saturn.
NEO GEO CD
One on One Beat Em Up
A patriotic American wrestler called Eagle, an overweight policeman called Gordon and a gymnast called Carol who tosses medicine balls at you from out of her hair – it could only be Savage Reign. Interactive backgrounds including a go kart that’ll knock you down if you lurk in the rear too long. The Genki fave has to be the Chinese Chun Li tribute stage, though we doubt Capcom enjoyed it as much.
Nintendo 3DS
Platform
With heavy respect to the prestige the original Playstation and Super Famicom versions are held in comes the 3DS update from the original team. Ms. Kawase is joined by fellow platform protegees Emiko and Ms. Nokoyama offering differing abilities. The core remains the use of a line to swing between platforms all looking very smart in 3D with the players characters themselves looking like a character from the Wii Animal Crossing. Lets just hope it isn’t sayonara yet.
PS Vita
Platform
Great to see the series get back to its roots in this tribute to the highly collectable Super Famicom version. The visuals are spot on – the Vita hardware has added much to the visual impact. But Genki are grateful the gameplay has been left as it always was. Unlike most platformers super hero style jumps aren’t possible here – instead a trusty fishing rod is used to latch onto platforms and guide our schoolgirl heroine around. It is also used to catch fish adversaries in an imaginative twist that can then be stashed in her backpack if so desired. Fresh gameplay even today that you soon get into the swing of.
Soundtracks
Soundtrack
Eighteen tracks as fresh as the blue skies and giant fish that appear in game. Only available as a preorder gift with the 3DS version of this series with strong retro roots on the Super Famicom and Playstation.
PS2
A Bit Special
The superbly drawn anime story zips along and players must choose from phrases to shape the direction of the story. Careful choices are required to not become the headline scandal yourself.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Set in a spooky, abandoned school; your task is to save the children who have wandered in there from the kancho monster (if Genki’s Japanese is up to scratch!) Goes full circle with the FMV being so badly acted it becomes funny.
PS2
Simulation
An upbeat style to this dating sim featuring good old joystick waggling to power up the angry meter in chit-chat. Has its won humour too as players interact with the ladies across suburban Japan.
Wonderswan
Simulation
Super Deformed characters from the Gundam epic battle clash in this Knight version. Data can be sent between Wonderswan and Playstation using the Wonderwave. Known as SD Gundam Knight Legend.
Wonderswan
Simulation
Super Deformed characters from the Gundam epic battle clash in this Warrior version. Data can be sent between Wonderswan and Playstation using the Wonderwave. Known as SD Gundam Warrior Legend.
Wonderswan
Simulation
Utilising the weighty Gundam license with a battle simulation engine as the giant mech dismantle rival enemy vessels.
Playstation
Simulation
Fans of the almighty Gundam series will lap this huge spralling game covering two discs up.
GameBoy Advance
Simulation
Plenty of speed lines and visual pyrotechnics to portray the mech on mech mayhem as the tension cranks up. The players avatars frequently appear too reminding us of the people in control of these massive hulks of steel. Lovely pastel look to the backgrounds and very cute SD representations to the mecha of the Gundam universe.