Simulation
Here we have all the games in the Simulation Section.
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.
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.
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.
PC Engine Super CD ROM
Simulation
A battle simulator that makes fine use of the CD format to splice retro anime cut-scenes between the action.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Bishonen anime inspired action, the first in the series to have 3D graphics. Multiple endings are also possible.
PC Engine CD ROM
Simulation
A life simulation game where you must guide a young woman through her daily routine with great anime cut sequences. Japanese title: Kagami no Kuni no Legend.
Playstation
Simulation
A Slime breeding game which involves building up the world for these loveable lumps of jelly. Strangely compelling drawing you into their slippery slope like an exotic flower.
PC Engine FX
Simulation
Futuristic battle sim and nurture game as the Little Cats team gets up to plenty of mischief in deep space with all the lavish anime and voice acting you may expect from an FX title.
Super Famicom
Simulation
Falcom produced strategy war game which is a continuation of the Dragon Slayer series. Set in a cutesy, medieval Europe allowing the developer plenty of license for the fantasy setting.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Join three high school girls: Kaori, Takami and Miyuki through their school life to see if, eighty five days later, it ends in love. Or detention. Anime style.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
An unusual title sampling music and interviews for its sound novel concept. Collectable demo of the game.