Simulation
Here we have all the games in the Simulation Section.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Nobunaga was an iron fisted shogun known by the famous haiku ‘If the bird doesn’t sing, kill it!’ This is a strategy war based game involving seizing control of ancient Japan.
PS2
Simulation
Based on the hit manga series that was made into a popular live action drama starring the young conductor and the affections of Megumi Noda or the Nodame of the title. The game involves conducting the orchestra with a few choice clicks making for perfect swishes. The quirkiness of the manga shines through in the adventure sections with the studious Chiaki the attention of more than just Nodames attention.
Nintendo 64
Simulation
An immense experience is available in this strategic RPG with such fine attention to detail in spite of the limited capacity of carts. Every character seems to have the variables needed to bring them to life in relation to others and this created the feel of a living world in which to send out troops in different formations to succeed in battle. A lavish amount of detail makes this a truly believable experience.
Neo Geo Pocket
Simulation
Fruit machine simulator with a fireworks festival theme complete with the stickers to transform your Neo Geo Pocket into pachinko slot paradise. Very popular title in Japan.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
A dating simulation with many ladies to meet but be warned: hell hath no fury like a dating sim lady scorned.
GameBoy Color
Simulation
Enjoy the escapades of Monkey Luffy, a pirate with potent powers from eating the cursed Gum-Gum Fruit, and his hearties in this game packed full of maritime frolics and high jinx just like its anime counterpart. Bizarre doesn’t begin to explain the action with beautiful animation as expected from a giant of the anime world. Subtitled ‘The Phantom Grand Line Adventure.’
Wonderswan
Simulation
Board game version of the colourful capers of the pirate crew with players each trying to outwit the others to find it to the treasure – loved by pirates everywhere. Pretty animation and plenty of work has gone into this worthy licensed title.
Wonderswan
Simulation
Board game sequel to the colourful capers of the pirate crew with players each trying to outwit the others to find it to the treasure – loved by pirates everywhere. Pretty animation and plenty of work has gone into this worthy sequel that has been refined but is more of the fine formula.
PS Vita
Simulation
Drops players into the zany world of Osomatsu kun with the array of madcap characters from the series causing chaos. Makes great use of the license with the stars full of colour and backed up by fine voice acting.
PS Vita
Simulation
Drops players into the zany world of Osomatsu kun with the array of madcap characters from the series causing chaos. Makes great use of the license with the stars full of colour and backed up by fine voice acting.
PS2
Simulation
Genki is just pleased its more than a slot or fruit machine simulator with Ken and the post-apocalyptic scenes adding to the atmosphere, rather than just menacingly crunching their knuckles and waiting to mutter the immortal words of the series.
Super Famicom
Simulation
Visit the slot machine and pachinko parlours of Japan under the master guidance of the king of spin Sammy. Genki wont be held responsible for anyone developing a pachinko habit and hanging around outside parlours exchanging prizes for cash.
PC Engine Super CD ROM
Simulation
Pachio kun is a little ball with legs, a Pachinko ball to be precise, who here travels into outer space for the theme to this Pachinko controller compatible table game. Pachinko involves a pile of steel balls falling from the top of screen and players trying to manipulate them to fall out to the players collection. Here without the deafening sound.
PS2
Simulation
Sammy has fine lineage in the pachinko stable and excels here once again in recreating the parlour at home with colourful eye candy graphics and toe tapping tunes.
PS2
Simulation
A good license to add much to the pachinko genre as steel balls tumble to many aggressive sounding threats and grim looking outcomes from the Mad Max of the anime world. This is the updated Special Edition with even more shouts of ‘Kiai.’
Dreamcast
Simulation
Fruit machine simulator that took advantage of the DC networks whilst available to give slot machine fans a cheaper alternative to feeding their habit. Tidy Jungle Master theme to the machine in line with the fruity feel.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Spend a week with the girls of Pandora’s Dream: a beautifully animated adventure set in the height of the muggy Japanese summer.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Spend a week with the girls of Pandora’s Dream: a beautifully animated adventure set in the height of the muggy Japanese summer.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Panic Chan and Trouble Chan star in this OVA anime adventure packed full with plenty of doe eyed characters and more high jinx than Maison Ikkoku with a cheeky nod to Star Trek.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Panic Chan and Trouble Chan star in this OVA anime adventure packed full with plenty of doe eyed characters and more high jinx than Maison Ikkoku with a cheeky nod to Star Trek.
Super Famicom
Simulation
A gaming parlour simulator with a pachinko game based on the theme of Horse Heaven and a slot machine simulator where three of the lucky seven hits the jackpot. Seven is nana in Japanese, so this part of the game is known as Nanasy (a pun on the Japanese pronunciation of Nancy?) A popular series with seven instalments.
Playstation
Simulation
War sim take on the Parodius world where players can take charge of an army of octopuses, penguins or paper planes with the aim of capturing more factories and further build up your military might. Whilst the play mechanics are up there with the very finest of this genre, the game never takes itself too seriously and some high jinx ensues in the pre battle banter.
Famicom Cart
Simulation
Early Famicom release with bold primary colours and cutesy penguins to ornate the table. The bonus section is a homage to Mario as he runs from side to side bouncing the ball back up to try and break down the princess platform and free her.
Sega Saturn
Simulation
Sound pinball game which avoids being over ambitious in keeping the full table view at all times rather than zooming in on a specific section making multi balls work a treat. Good table designs and cheery, pool room style tunes.
Famicom Cart
Simulation
Very tidy ball mechanics and nice power ups in the shop make for a fine pinball game. The RPG fantasy theme throws bosses into the mix besides the power ups and the levels are themed with gargoyles and skeletons in keeping with the theme. Super table top flipper fun.
GameBoy Original
Simulation
A wonderful premise of a game: try and keep the family of the household happy. Cheap rent is always a good place to start. Very compelling.
Game Gear
Simulation
Travel Japan racking up the mahjong tiles for a game of the ancient Chinese table game. Smoothly presented with some nice graphical sugar to wash down the serious business of the game.
Playstation
Simulation
A growing up simulator with Kano the star as layers celebrate events like their birthday together. The real selling point is the use of the Pocket Station to ensure players never have to leave home without her. Unfortunately for Kano, cooking and studying are on the agenda as well as playing.
Dreamcast
Simulation
Meet the ladies of Pocket Kano and get to comment on their apartments and the like. But its best to avoid tongue in cheek comments which may fall flat. As tempting as it may be.
Nintendo DS
Simulation
Capturing Pokemon is a strangely compelling hobby and the stylus works a treat with quick squiggles used to net the many and varied Pokemon.