While this never came out officially in the West, Natsume put out Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition prior to this, which is very similar and also a pretty good fighter. Again, the system is littered with Square in one form or another. Anyway, Alcahest is a top-down action RPG. For such a relatively early game on the SNES, it also felt ahead of its time. Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun Magginesu launched in and was developed and published by Konami.
After over two decades, both games were finally patched this past February. Arabian Nights: Sabaku no Seirei-o launched in and was developed by Pandora Box and published by Takara, who, again, are two fairly unknown developers outside of Japan. This long-running series, which is still going to this day, has appeared in many forms. This sub-series of games are usually action-platformers that crossover with Gundam , Kamen Rider, and Ultra Man franchises.
The Great Battle V , in particular, is a Western. If one ever dreamed of playing as a cowboy Gundam, well, look no further.
Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in Secretly he enjoys the Just Dance series a little too much. Share Share Tweet Email. Related Topics Lists Fire Emblem snes. The image of plain-faced Mondo riding on the whinnying equine is additional icing on the cake. I can't help but laugh at how ridiculous it is, and this is what makes Killer is Dead such a memorable experience -- a weird story and fun gameplay. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition takes place on a frozen planet by the name of E.
III, where amnesiac protagonist Wayne struggles to remember his past. Armed with the knowledge of handling a Vital Suit abbreviated as "VS", which are the mechas of this game , he proceeds to travel with a small crew of "snow pirates" in hopes of finding his memories.
Moreover, the small crew travels around the harsh winter landscape searching for large quantities of Akrid the creatures and inhabitants of E. III to harvest thermal energy to survive, and it's usually up to Wayne to slay the big bad encounters. Here's a short clip from the Colonies Edition of the game also available on Steam of the first mission:.
Along with fighting Akrid, Wayne also encounters enemy pirates and other VS handlers, so the gameplay goes back and forth between a standard third person shooter and a mecha fighter. Like Astebreed , Lost Planet: Extreme Condition has that "on your toes" feeling where you're constantly moving forward and enemies spawn, kind of like a Japanese arcade game.
For example, in one gameplay sequence it's quiet except for the crunch-crunching sounds of your feet on the snow, and then suddenly the ground trembles and a giant snow worm ambushes you. Do give this game a shot if you enjoy mecha-based combat and diverse boss fights, though I would not recommend LP:EC for the story or for the harder difficulty levels, as they can get quite confusing or unfair.
Did you know developer Game Freak makes games other than the Pokemon series nowadays? It's true! Tembo the Badass Elephant is their recent 2. A brave and stalwart soldier, Tembo charges into battle, rescuing civilians and steamrolling enemies. The gameplay feels similar to old Sonic titles, but in a puzzle setting well, if Sonic was a heavy rampaging elephant. Like Sonic, Tembo can spin and bash himself at enemies, but he also has his own mechanic of spraying water to stop fires and raise platforming plants:.
So why is this a niche title? When I first saw the Game Freak logo in the launch trailer, I have to admit, my eyes lit up. I had to check their Wikipedia page. Nevertheless, Tembo the Badass Elephant is an enjoyable platformer that differs from Game Freak's standard Pokemon style, and I recommend it to anyone who loves a side-scrolling adventure.
The town has a mysterious murder of an 18 yr. This game is categorized as "open world survival horror", but it goes beyond the standard "wandering around solving puzzles and smashing ghoulies" fare. Directed by the talented Swery65, this title has the additional "so Japanese" charm on full tilt. In particular, York and other members of the cast have little quirks -- traits which make them weird and interesting. For example, York constantly talks to his "imaginary friend" Zach, even when others are around.
He also drives around in a police car starting long anecdotes about movies and DVDs to Zach:. Are we the players Zach? And who can forget the cheerful whistling tune prevalent in the game. It makes certain sequences seem almost everyday and normal, in their own eccentric ways.
Here's a small scene where York encounters Mr. Stewart, a handicapped old man with an interesting way of speaking:. In terms of gameplay, Deadly Premonition runs on a timed schedule, where certain places such as a store only opens at certain intervals, so there's a need to speed up the day to complete key events.
How does York fast-forward time you ask? Via a cigarette and his own little mind-world of home furnishings and red leafed vistas, of course:. While there are combat moments against various zombie-like enemies, most of the time York is driving around town, asking questions and collecting items for the people of Greenvale.
He also consumes a variety of items to recover, including a charming can of "the pickles" in his diet. To sum it up: Deadly Premonition visually won't win any awards, but the gameplay mechanics and cast of characters has its own unique style that's hard to find outside of a Swery65 title. Jet Set Radio known in Japan as Jet Grind Radio is a fantastic rollerblading and spray painting adventure, originally found on the Sega Dreamcast in Since then, the game underwent an HD facelift and is now available on various platforms, including PC via Steam.
With a distinct audiovisual style, Jet Set Radio takes place in a fictional city of Tokyo-to known to in-game characters as "Tokyo" for short. With protagonist Beat, players skate around Tokyo, performing tricks and tagging walls with their signature of choice while evading the authorities and rival gang members. The music as loud and expressive as its cel-shaded art style, and will likely leave its graffiti'd mark on your mind after a short moment of play.
VA Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action 's title speaks for itself -- set in a post-dystopia world, you play the day-to-day as a bartender named Jill, mixing drinks and chatting with the various customers in beautiful pixel format.
The characters at the bar are all have their own motivations and roles, ranging from cat-eared ladies to robotic helmet men, each with their own life stories and dialogue to discover:. Other than working and paying the rent, Jill can use her profits to shop for some fun customization of her room, ranging from action figures to even some fresh wall decor. She can also spend time drinking and chatting with her pals, giving the game a very immersive charm.
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