Welcome to Channel IX's Excellence of the Week! This week, the excellence is:
For the Nintendo DS!
So, yeah, if you haven't guessed it yet, I'm kinda into obscurities. Not to say that Yakuza is far and wide unknown, but it isn't name that all gamers know. This game is another such case. This is no demo though, this is the full-blown real deal. This is Retro Game Challenge!!!
WHAT IS THIS EXCELLENCE?!
Retro Game Challenge or as its called in Japan, GAME CENTER CX, is based of the popular Japanese show called, surprise of surprises, GAME CENTER CX!!! The show features Japanese comedian Arino as he plays his way through some of the toughest retro games around. I haven't seen the show, but I have heard its really good. The game works off essentially the concept, compiling a bunch of 8bit games and having you work through set challenges to move forward, with one exception; none of these games are actually retro. They are all 8bit games, but none of them are actually from the 80's. Said games were actually made specifically for this. Amongst them are a racer, a platformer, even a full fledged RPG! And that's only part of it. There are in game manuals for each game, along with magazines chock full of tips and cheat codes! It really is a sight to behold.
HOW CAN I GET THIS EXCELLENCE?!
Well, first off, get a DS if you don't already have one (If you don't, then shame on you) and go out and buy it, it'll probably only run you $2o at max.
HOW HARD A FIND IS THIS EXCELLENCE?!
In terms of offline shopping, its moderately difficult. Its not too well known but it is out there.
THE EXCELLENT WRAP-UP!!!
Retro Game Challenge:
Retro Game Challenge or as its called in Japan, GAME CENTER CX, is based of the popular Japanese show called, surprise of surprises, GAME CENTER CX!!! The show features Japanese comedian Arino as he plays his way through some of the toughest retro games around. I haven't seen the show, but I have heard its really good. The game works off essentially the concept, compiling a bunch of 8bit games and having you work through set challenges to move forward, with one exception; none of these games are actually retro. They are all 8bit games, but none of them are actually from the 80's. Said games were actually made specifically for this. Amongst them are a racer, a platformer, even a full fledged RPG! And that's only part of it. There are in game manuals for each game, along with magazines chock full of tips and cheat codes! It really is a sight to behold.
HOW CAN I GET THIS EXCELLENCE?!
Well, first off, get a DS if you don't already have one (If you don't, then shame on you) and go out and buy it, it'll probably only run you $2o at max.
HOW HARD A FIND IS THIS EXCELLENCE?!
In terms of offline shopping, its moderately difficult. Its not too well known but it is out there.
THE EXCELLENT WRAP-UP!!!
Retro Game Challenge:
EXCELLENCE LEVEL: Must Buy!!!
EXCELLENCE PRICE: $15-$20 (Used)
EXCELLENCE RARITY: Sneaky! (Average) 3/5
(Note: All purchase info is for offline purchases)
So, that is it for this weeks EXCELLENCE!!! Buy Retro Game Challenge, and maybe we'll get the second game localized!!!
So, that is it for this weeks EXCELLENCE!!! Buy Retro Game Challenge, and maybe we'll get the second game localized!!!
See you next time,
-Nine
Next Week: Shin Megami Tensei Imagine
