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Super Famicom
Sports
Popular baseball series which evolved with every update making it familiar and yet progressive to fans of Famistar. Manages to recreate the good feel of the crack when batters whack that home run onto some poor chap enjoying his hot dog in the crowd.
Super Famicom
Sports
The abbreviated name comes from Family Stadium and Namco have embellished their fine baseball series with plenty of gameplay aspects to make it accessible to all. Much loved in its many incarnations on both the Super Famicom and the Famicom previous to that.
Super Famicom
Sports
Great very playable title from Human. Includes players such as ‘Rentoru’, ‘Bekkaa’, ‘Akashi’ and a very angry looking sprite called ‘Makenro’. Four players possible.
Super Famicom
Sports
The cartoon style approach of the Fire series allows the developers Human to add just that: the human touch. As such the fun and comical animation of taking one where the sun don’t shine is amply represented and captures what more serious wrestle titles skip.
Super Famicom
Sports
Takes on the mantle of the epic Fire Pro Wrestling series. Makes the somewhat tricky manoeuvres of the third instalment a little easier to execute aswell as unlocking all of the hidden wrestlers to be able to sample all the wrestlers.
Super Famicom
Sports
Plenty of hard work is required in getting the shoulder barges and sliding tackles in to get the ball in a decent shooting position. A real battle of attrition in two player mode. The midfield general of football titles.
Super Famicom
Sports
The tackling has to be the most satisfying element of Super Formation Soccer as plenty of effort is needed in order to get to the opponents bye line. Two options are available: the sliding tackle or the shoulder barge which may result in a foul if it has a bit too much barge in it. Great for a two player battle between two self styled midfield generals.
Super Famicom
Sports
The World Cup Edition as Formation does its take on Diana Ross’ missed goal and the all American razzmatazz of the USA 94 World Cup. Updated to include all the correct stats for the ground collecting anoraks.
Mega Drive
RPG
An RPG of fine fettle which takes a realistic approach in that the hero must get sufficient food and rest to stay alive. Items add to the weight lugged around and slow the progress down. And any overnight sortie out of the relative safety of the town requires sufficient planning to survive. The visuals are small so its possible to see a wide area of the gaming world at once. The soundtrack is sublime too to make up for any disappointment with the small-scale sprites. Plenty of heart in this one.
Super Famicom
Sports
A very speedy Indy car title that zips along utilising the revolutionary Mode 7. Concentration is a perquisite to be spraying the champers on the race girls. Warning: shots contain end credit shots (and terrible spelling!)
Super Famicom
Simulation
Hard to resist a ninja themed game as our wee man dressed in black avoids advancing bamboo forests and delves deep to find out how his ninja clan can survive the onslaught of Nobunaga. Some great chip tunes to set the period and some spiffing techniques to be able to use on opponents.
Nintendo 64
Platform
Miyamoto san’s masterpiece was well worth the wait creating the dream world where anything seems possible he often refers to in interviews. Genki loves to challenge that penguin to one more bob sled ride down the mountain and to splash around in the gloriously realised sea. Will bring a smile to the face of the most grizzled of gaming veterans.
Nintendo 64
Platform
Miyamoto san’s masterpiece was well worth the wait creating the dream world where anything seems possible he often refers to in interviews. Genki loves to challenge that penguin to one more bob sled ride down the mountain and to splash around in the gloriously realised sea. Will bring a smile to the face of the most grizzled of gaming veterans. With added rumble feature to enhance the overall experience, if that is possible.
Merchandise
Guide Book
Guide book to Miyamoto san’s masterpiece which was well worth the wait creating the dream world where anything seems possible he often refers to in interviews. Genki loves to challenge that penguin to one more bob sled ride down the mountain and to splash around in the gloriously realised sea.
GameBoy Advance
Platform
A conversion of Super Mario Bros. 3 and classic platforming gameplay it is as players get misty eyed dispatch a turtle shell into a Koopa or two. Looking tip top and Bristol fashion on the GBA, it’s a pleasure to go back and savour some good, clean gameplay exploring pipes and the vast potential of completing collecting all coins.
Merchandise
Figure
Cute Rosetta plush in a shrunk-down, baby style with long fringe and dummy.
Famicom Cart
Platform
Mario’s penchant for red and white mushrooms and hiding down pipes continues unabated ageing like a good wine. Just don’t tell princess what he’s been up to.
Famicom Cart
Platform
The pinnacle of platform entertainment with a sublime blend of power ups and powerful adversaries. Yet the real dazzling gem in this treasure chest is the sheer limitless imagination that Miyamoto san and his crew have poured in, the child-like wonderment that can be copied, but never surpassed.
Famicom Cart
Platform
The pinnacle of platform entertainment with a sublime blend of power ups and powerful adversaries. Yet the real dazzling gem in this treasure chest is the sheer limitless imagination that Miyamoto san and his crew have poured in, the child-like wonderment that can be copied, but never surpassed.
Merchandise
Figure
Bunbun is a colourful character from the Super Mario universe and well worthy of a plush to add to the collection.
Super Famicom
Platform
Not a rare game, yet being regarded as a National Treasure in Japan ensures it holds its value up high. So beloved coming with the four Famicom outings of our plump plumber. (The forth outing was known as Super Mario Brothers USA in Japan.) The presentation is impeccable and the bonus Battle Game from Mario 3 is the icing on a substantial, yet very more-ish cake.
Super Famicom
Platform
Not a rare game, yet being regarded as a National Treasure in Japan ensures it holds its value up high. So beloved coming with the four Famicom outings of our plump plumber. (The forth outing was known as Super Mario Brothers USA in Japan.) The presentation is impeccable and the bonus Battle Game from Mario 3 is the icing on a substantial, yet very more-ish cake.
Wii
Platform
A most timely return to form from the dungareed dude – plump plumber platform gaming hasnt been this much fun since Mario 64. Oozing absolute triple A Nintendo class from the very outset, Galaxy bedazzles like a shooting star with graphical wonders and a real orchestral score. The freedom from the laws of physics has really seen Miyamoto san et al let loose and every star required is a pleasurable adventure along with a lesson in games design. The controller fits snugly, even the simultaneous 2P mode is a barrel of laughs. First class honours.
Figures
Figure
A very fine tribute to Mario’s epic Wii adventure with an attention to detail far beyond their budget price would suggest. Captures the innocence of the Galaxy adventure with a real twinkle in their eyes.
Figures
Figure
A very fine tribute to Mario’s epic Wii adventure with an attention to detail far beyond their budget price would suggest. Captures the innocence of the Galaxy adventure with a real twinkle in their eyes.
Merchandise
Figure
Genki doesn’t mind the odd Goomba: very agreeable adversaries that don’t hang around for too long and annoy. Known as a Pata Kuribo in Japan.
Super Famicom
Sports
The essence of Nintendo’s brilliance captured in a piece of software that draws in the beginner gently but demands hours of dedication to fully master the power slide turns. Perfect controls plus simple mode seven graphics equal the definitive Mario Kart version. Even the battle mode would beat other rivals as a stand alone title as you stealthfully attack fellow competitors. A seminal title and a lesson in programming guaranteed to give prickly armpits and sweaty palms on latter levels.
GameBoy Original
Platform
Chirpy, cheery chip tunes and a suitably sized up Mario sprite make for a fine outing for Nintendo’s loveable mascot on the GameBoy. Using wings to gain extra distance on jumps, underwater sections, pipes – its all here and the wee man is in fine fettle.
Merchandise
Figure
A soft plush figure of the man from the Big N with the moustache. Looking good in vibrant red and blue.
Super Famicom
RPG
A dream collaboration between Square and Nintendo gives Mario the fondest of farewells in this last SFC release from the plump Italian plumber. Brings next generation levels of graphical prowess to the humble 16Bit console but as ever with the big N the focus is intently on deliriously fluid gameplay. And as you might expect from the Kyoto company, the game eases you in gently with controls fit for those unfamiliar with Square’s RPG-ing world. Draws on the massive potential of the Mario universe with the emphasis firmly on fun and the balance favoured on action.