A Bit Special
Here we have all the games in the A Bit Special Section.
Sega Saturn
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Rated Yellow Label material, this bumper collectors pack contain Suchie Pai Mahjong 1 & 2 plus Suchie Pai Throbbing Adventure making it a worthwhile purchase even if you can’t play mahjong.
Super Famicom
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Known as Super Ninja Boy in the West, this version has more going for it that didn’t make the cut for the English language release. Jammed full of Chinese cultural references, or at least Chinese culture from a Japanese perspective, it can be pretty zany at times.
PC Engine HU Card
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Tongue in cheek take on the Momo Tarou of Japanese folklore. The name refers to the train element of the game (‘den’ from train and ‘tetsu’ from iron) rather than the usual densetsu (‘legend’.)
Dreamcast
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Perhaps it was playing this on his import Dreamcast that Mr Cowell first came upon his idea for a TV show? The producer must choose a budding artist from the host of auditioning wannabes. Then the real work starts in making a song and getting it to Top of the Pops.
PS2
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Super gal Haruhi once again stars with a voice to melt the Cadbury’s Caramel bunny in this love adventure where players also get to make their own game. Superb high standards to the figure that comes as part of the package too matching the voice acting.
Mega CD
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Sega’s humour may not be to all tastes, but this release proved successful enough to warrant a PS2 remake. Known as Panic in the West.
Nintendo DS
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A great learning tool for intermediate aficionados of the Japanese language which has simple problems and multi choice answers to make the most of the stylus. Nicely illustrated too and the interactive nature of the DS with effects and instant feedback make studying fun rather than a chore.
Playstation
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Players take on the role of caveman and explore the landscape building up their own and the tribes abilities allowing them to swim or boost the fertility rate. The aim is to build a tower of mammoth tusks towards the sun. Highly original from an era when anything seemed possible in gaming terms. Known in Japan as Taiyou no Shippo.
GameBoy Original
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Gamers of a certain vintage would have cut their teeth cleaning up Tamagotchi poo, petting them and feeding them. The journey to the GameBoy seems a natural progression.
GameBoy Original
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Opens up the Tamagotchi world as players explore the town and meet more virtual pets that need feeding and teaching basic maths to grow up big and strong (and able to add up.)
GameBoy Original
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Feed your virtual pet, give it medicine, shower it with praise, tell it off and play puzzles with it, not forgetting the odd poop that will need a scoop. Happy days are here again.
Sega Saturn
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Demos of Sengoku Blade, Stakes Winner, Street Racer Extra and Magic Carpet with a feature on AM2 and a look at Shining The Holy Ark.
Sega Saturn
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Genki has a question, is your Japanese good enough or are you feeling lucky enough to find out why this game merits the red badge warning? Includes quiz and CG Gallery.
Sega Saturn
A Bit Special
A collector curio multimedia disk based on the mad Japanese cooking show in which the Iron Chef takes on all comers in a challenge to produce the finest dish based on bizarre ingredients. Puts our Ainsley to shame… Also know by its Japanese name: Ryouri no Tetsujin Kitchen Stadium Tour.
PS2
A Bit Special
Very cute and cuddly version of Sega’s Crazy Taxi with players ferrying around the good folk of the metropolis in this more Japanese themed edition. Great variety in the punters wanting a ride from old to young but the common thread of almost all being in a hurry to get where they want to be.
Sega Saturn
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The Tokimeki phenomena is absolutely immense in Japan and as such fan service releases such as this go down a treat there. But Konami have kept an eye out for the growing band of overseas fans with some English language messages and menu translations when accessed via a PC. On the Saturn the disk is crammed with media with music video clips, art gallery presentations even the chance to play paper, scissors, stone with your favourite Tokimeki character.
PS2
A Bit Special
Blend, cut and mix cartoons together to make a coherent whole or a crazy compendium. As producer for the TV studio the choice is yours.
Playstation
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A real cult following behind this game and also ‘Moon’ due to the developer’s blank canvas approach to realising their real work of passion. In UFO players must take photos in order to identify aliens missing from a crash. Basically suspicious events occur which are a good indicator of some alien involvement. These photos can be then used to locate the MIA aliens. Requires careful thought and observation and reveals that all games don’t have to be the same.
Playstation
A Bit Special
A real cult following behind this game and also ‘Moon’ due to the developer’s blank canvas approach to realising their real work of passion. In UFO players must take photos in order to identify aliens missing from a crash. Basically suspicious events occur which are a good indicator of some alien involvement. These photos can be then used to locate the MIA aliens. Requires careful thought and observation and reveals that all games don’t have to be the same.
PC Engine CD ROM
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CD format magazine for PC Engine users to cast an eye over upcoming releases as well as enjoy a bit of light entertainment. This issue has a date simulator and a bizarre astrologer.
PC Engine CD ROM
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CD format magazine for PC Engine users to cast an eye over upcoming releases as well as enjoy a bit of light entertainment. This issue has plenty of demos, animation and information to sample.
PC Engine CD ROM
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With anime, a chance for romance in Club UB with Shigeko, Chinatsu or Miyo, an interactive comic and a Totoro RPG; theres plenty on this CD Rom based magazine to keep the budding import fan and PC Engine collector well happy.
PC Engine CD ROM
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PC Engine CD ROM magazine loaded with features making it an intriguing collectable. Features a love simulator, original RPG, some smooth anime along with an art gallery.
PS2
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‘Three girls’ (should read gyaru’s) ‘And an Afro save the world.’ The ‘Afro’ is the funky Doctor Dance who teaches you the necessary moves to bop away to J Pop, hip hop, disco tunes in this worthy PS2 ‘Space Channel 5’ rival. ‘Bring back the smile by soul dancing!’
PC Engine CD ROM
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A fan disk and quite a rare one at that which compiles the animated cut scenes from three of the Valis releases on the PC Engine in Valis II, II and IV. In between sequences the narrator explains what is going on (bearing in mind the sequences are out of the context of the game.) A real treat for Yuko devotees. Subtitled Laser Soft Visual Collection Volume 2.
XBOX 360
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Namco remembers to bring back the fun to mass market gaming and this pick up and play, off the wall rubbish gathering game will invigorate the fingers of the jaded gaming veteran. Never taking itself too seriously and some cracking tunes from the land of karaoke.
Sega Saturn
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Get further involved in the Virtua Fighter series as gamers get to meet Akira more in his familiar surrounds practising kung fu. Lots of footage make this a very tidy addition to the GG collection.
Sega Saturn
A Bit Special
A collectors item for fans of VF: watch Jacky about town in his sports car, hussling the pool hall or prancing around with his Dalmatian! Owners of five or more of the series were rewarded with a special Dual disk.
Sega Saturn
A Bit Special
A collectors item for fans of VF: watch Jacky about town in his sports car, hussling the pool hall or prancing around with his Dalmatian! Owners of five or more of the series were rewarded with a special Dual disk.
Sega Saturn
A Bit Special
A collectors item for fans of VF: watch Jeff in different situations – including diving and whaling! Owners of five or more of the series were rewarded with a special Dual disk.