Simulation
Here we have all the games in the Simulation Section.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Casts the pilot straight into the action, though Genki had a moral dilemma trying to down a Spitfire, virtual world or not. The clips use black and white projector style cut scenes as of the War era alongside testing the polygon capacity of the modern day machine to set the scene. It taks a little mastery, but victory is all the sweeter for it with a real sense of achievement.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Stunning visual dating novel that takes place in urban Japan with careful choices in replies is required not to find out why the saying ‘A woman’s heart is like the autumn sky.’ Exists.
Playstation
Simulation
Developed by Marvelous Entertainment, this anime take makes good use of the license and the artistic merit is worthy of its prime time slot it enjoyed since disposing Sakura Wars of the honour. Known in Japan as Muteki Oh Trizenon. The Tri of the title comes from the three mysterious objects that arrived in Japan from deep space in ancient times. Fearing their powers, the locals buried them deep below but now powerful robot Zenon has awakened! Not wishing to sound like the back of a box too much, the game involves plenty of anime streamed straight from the series alongside fun mini games of fishing and dancing to enjoy.
Playstation
Simulation
Developed by Marvelous Entertainment, this anime take makes good use of the license and the artistic merit is worthy of its prime time slot it enjoyed since disposing Sakura Wars of the honour. Known in Japan as Muteki Oh Trizenon. The Tri of the title comes from the three mysterious objects that arrived in Japan from deep space in ancient times. Fearing their powers, the locals buried them deep below but now powerful robot Zenon has awakened! Not wishing to sound like the back of a box too much, the game involves plenty of anime streamed straight from the series alongside fun mini games of fishing and dancing to enjoy.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Mahjong game which allowed for online play and the associated banter that goes with it through the use of the various calls, such as ‘reach!’ or ‘tea!’ when in a fix. Well presented with a useful perspective on the table tile action.
PC Engine CD ROM
Simulation
Gamblers paradise with this mahjong game. Souped up to involve a digital cast frequently clothed in little more than swimsuits.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
In true football manager style the news caster announces big developments with cheering crowds and meeting dignitaries also necessary besides picking the team and arranging training too. Known in Japanese as Nihon Daihyou Team no Kantoku ni Naro.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Brings in the real pro’s, as represented by their on screen photograph, in this beautifully presented Mahjong game.
Famicom Cart
Simulation
Sci Fi style imagery similar to Cobra with text to explore the locales such as search, check or speak. Real retro feel to the action from eighties Japan.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Design roller coasters, but they must make the required criteria of not making the riders sick, but then also giving them enough G force and velocity.
Mega CD
Simulation
A thoroughly crazed mahjong sequel full of mad characters with a guest appearance of that well known mahjong master ET! ‘ET reach!’ Subtitled Struggle in the Tokyo Mahjongland and also known as Selfish Gambler.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Pre rendered FMV graphics to this adventure of the gothic ilk with plenty of mystery and an assistant in an impossibly short China dress. Slick scenes and good voice acting as the mystery eventually unravels.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Pre rendered FMV graphics to this adventure of the gothic ilk with plenty of mystery and an assistant in an impossibly short China dress. Slick scenes and good voice acting as the mystery eventually unravels.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Design a fun park for the monkey to enjoy with race track, rollerball track, swimming pool and the like for entertainment for our simian friend.
GameBoy Original
Simulation
A refreshing and imaginative action RPG set on the islands and foliage of a far away land making for unusual situations and adversaries. Being tossed overboard whilst your darling is zipping away kidnapped on a boat is not the best foot to get off on.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Adventure set in modern Japan with bullet trains but with mysterious goings on. Subtitled The Virgin on Megiddo.
Gamecube
Simulation
The game that allows players to create their own customised Kaiju monster with the initial appearance based on a few choice questions players get asked. The monsters can gain experience, but the overall aim is to keep the peace on the island and protect it from attacks from Godzilla wannabes. Title translates as Monster Island. Subtitled Amazing Island. Features a GBA link up for an added dimension to play.
Nintendo DS
Simulation
A perfect way to crack into the 1006 essential kanji used in Japanese elementary schools and as such get a real footing in the Japanese language. Regardless of not needing to write, kanji provide the building blocks of the language as they can be pieced together for different meanings; but an understanding of the stand alone meaning can help no end. As endorsed by those dedicated RPG players at Genki.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Enjoy some fine lift music for shogi as the lady very respectfully announces each move on the board reminding players of the sense of honour behind the game.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Play your words right and avoid a slap in this dating sim with plenty of locales around the town such as the clothes shop (complete with gangster looking proprietor) and cafe. As a word of warning though: its best not to be too friendly with all the protagonists.
GameBoy Advance
Simulation
Trading card game with Konami’s class shining through like the beams of sunlight in its European style fantasy world.
Dreamcast
Simulation
A winter’s romance on the main shopping streets of a Japanese city with five different outcomes depending on the in-game choices. Beautifully presented with exquisite avatars.
GameBoy Color
Simulation
Feed, give water, encourage your cute, little hamster top use the wheel, watch it play and wish it a good night in this strangely compelling hamster owning simulation.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Careful choice of language is required or there won’t just be fireworks at the summer festival…
Playstation
Simulation
NEC cut its dating sim teeth on the PC FX and this Playstation release continues in that distinctive and knowledgeable style with a band of fair ladies full of fun to vry for the attentions of the gamer. Be wary of trying to juggle too many eggs though.
GameBoy Original
Simulation
Captures the innocent times of youth in the Japanese countryside with warm, well-knit community and ages of time to explore capturing insects. Known in Japan as Konchuu Hakase which could be translated as Professor Insect.
Dreamcast
Simulation
High school friendship game where players must pick their lines as carefully as the students do their hair in the morning.
GameBoy Original
Simulation
A tidy RPG from Konami whose high production standards shine through. Also stars Koukiatsu Girl and some imaginative characters.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Super natural goings on to this seemingly innocent adventure add that air of Japanese horror and spine tingling chills.
Miscellaneous Games
Simulation
A compilation celebrating young Japanese boys’ love of vehicles with footage of bulldozers, ambulances, tourist buses, post vans, police cars and fire engines.