Simulation
Here we have all the games in the Simulation Section.
PS2
Simulation
Subtitled ‘Boiling blood’ (atsuki chishioni), a hybrid version of the original given a complete graphical overhaul and new speech to introduce the Sega series to the platform. Crazed mix of steam powered mech strategy battles and delicate as a cherry blossom romance.
GameBoy Color
Simulation
Subtitled ‘Flower Corp. New Recruits.’ Crazed mix of steam powered mech strategy battles and delicate as a cherry blossom romance translated well onto the GameBoy Colour.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Famed for its footage of Ms. Chisa Yokoyama performing the Sakura Wars anthem complete with full Sakura Wars, Shinto inspired outfit with some good backing from the loyal crowd of devotees. The media disk takes the form of an imperial era newspaper which is scanned for info with certain sections revealing mini dating games and plenty for the Sakura Wars fan. The presentation is excellent too: a small example being the greeting when the Saturn is booted up which varies from a morning Ohayou! To an evening Konbanwa, along with a few special dates along the way.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Plenty of flushes and wry smirks from the poker face avatars of the Sakura Taisen participants in this card game. Nice off shoot from the world where imperial Japan lives on.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Plenty of flushes and wry smirks from the poker face avatars of the Sakura Taisen participants in this card and mahjong game. Nice off shoot from the world where old Japan lives on. Differing cover to the Imperial version with a few teaks.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Forget the card game take on the Sakura Taisen world; this deluxe Dreamcast version comes with a full sized wall clock with picture of the girls enjoying a game of cards and a cup of tea and some suspected peeking at players hands. No wonder the Dreamcast was doomed, but what unparalleled love towards owners from Sega.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Forget the card game take on the Sakura Taisen world; this deluxe Dreamcast version comes with a full sized wall clock with picture of the girls enjoying a game of cards and a cup of tea and some suspected peeking at players hands. No wonder the Dreamcast was doomed, but what unparalleled love towards owners from Sega.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
The Sakura series has a huge following and this is a mish mash of sub games, interviews, songs and of course anime from the celebrated series.
PS2
Simulation
Showcasing all that is popular in these sim games: love interest, beautiful graphics and of course a few fights along the way. Considered actions are the order of the way as the interactions with other characters effect the overall endings in a form of gaming karma. A huge Sega title for the discerning otaku with a huge thank you from Sega in the form of this lovely limited edition.
Playstation
Simulation
Beautiful fan book with plenty of screen shots to discuss the Playstation drama game. Every decision seems to have an influence over the very enjoyable story.
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.
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.
Playstation
Simulation
Fans of the almighty Gundam series will lap this huge sprawling game in a beautiful limited edition complete with model and goodies.
Wonderswan
Simulation
Tactical moves around the space board to take territory before the live-action shooting sections where the other mecha must be turned into a smouldering, molten mess.
Playstation
Simulation
Turn based battle simulator with very enjoyable combat sequences where the player gets to lock horns with opponent in real time, side scrolling battles with shrunk down robots from the Gundam world.
Super Famicom
Simulation
The Sufami Turbo plugs into the cart slot of the Super Famicom allowing you to play Bandai’s anime themed releases that came on smaller, cheaper carts through it. Two games can share each others resources when utilised together opening up secrets. Good use of the anime license with Gundam mecha animation sequences to back up the battle sim gameplay.
Game Gear
Simulation
Gundam in Japan is huge in both popularity stakes and sprawling stories. Humans enter the cockpits of giant mecha robots to fight with other suitably proportioned mecha robots.
PS2
Simulation
A bit like looking after a fish with a human face and that evolves quickly to learn new tricks. An intriguing game that thinks well outside the pond.