Summary: A review of various titles from the weekly Famitsu magazine, including Smash Brothers X, with each game able to earn a maximum of 40 points. (Main presenters: Kamikaze Osada (Male), Honma Urara (Female))
Kamikaze: Together with Honma we would like to introduce to you various games from the Famitsu Wave magazine.
Honma: This month we’ll be reviewing games from the weekly Famitsu magazine numbers 994 (4th January) to 998 (1st February).
Star Ocean 1: First Departure (PSP, Released 27th December)
31/40
A continuation of the series beginning in 1996 on the Super Famicom, Star Ocean has been remade for the PSP. On a new system with new events, there are many characters never before seen.
Super Robot Wars OG (PS2, Released 27th December)
31/40
The newest title in the popular Super Robot series. In the new game you can enjoy free battles as well as card games, something which is sure to please the fans.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3, Released 27th December)
37/40
From the Call of Duty series, a hit all over the world. With new battle scene comes a dignified story. Stand up to your opponents with the latest in weaponry.
On the Xbox it is possible to play with up to 18 players, enough to keep you happy for a long time!
Lune Factory 2 (Nintendo DS, Released 3rd January)
30/40
The newest title in the agricultural Lune Factory series. Composed of 2 sections, the detail of the game is greatly increased. Enjoy the slow life of farming, relationships and adventures.
Powerful Pro-baseball 14 (PS2, Released 20th December)
33/40
In the success story mode you can become the manager of the Japanese national baseball team aiming to become the best team in the world.
It is also available on the Nintendo Wii, with data up-to-date from 2007. Those who aren’t used to the remote control can easily enjoy the game.
Retro gaming corner
This month’s title is Spelunker from the Famicom, 1985. Exploring caves to retrieve treasures from the depths of the earth, the main character is known for his incredible weakness! The three presenters take on the game. The character has three lives left, so they decide to take one life each. Honma loses her life in the very early stages and Bunbun (the man in the middle with the red jacket) says, “Was that on purpose?” to which Honma replies, “Of course.”
The special guest ‘Nuts’ takes on the game himself, proving to be very adept. He completes the game without losing a single life, claiming, “This really is too easy.” Once completing the game, a secret version is reached with new green scenery. He completes this with the greatest of ease.
Mario and Sonic at the Beijing Olympics (Nintendo DS, Released 17th January)
30/40
Characters from both the Mario and Sonic series can be controlled with the touch pen, competing in various events. The wireless version can be played by up to 4 people.
Trauma Centre New Blood (Nintendo Wii, Released 17th January)
31/40
Controlled with the infra-red Wii remote comes the newest title in the surgery series. The feeling of pressure and nervousness is recreated, feeling almost real.
Exit DS (Nintendo DS, Released 24th January)
33/40
Your job is to make Mr. Escape evade an enormous explosion, controlling his motions with the touch pen, you will feel as if you can manipulate him intuitively.
World Soccer Winning Eleven Ubiquitous Evolution 2008 (PSP, Released 24th January)
34/40
In the new mode a world tour is added. You can also exchange date by connecting to a PS2.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3, Released 13th December)
31/40
The newest title in the best real life driving simulator series. With time pursuits now possible, the realistic engine is the best part of the game.
Smash Brothers X (Nintendo Wii, Released 31st January)
40/40
Various characters from the Nintendo series reappear in a great uprising, with guest characters Snake and Sonic. Send your rivals flying into the sky!
Miyokawa (Black top): The volume of this game is immense. There are new characters, new modes and new events added to make for an incredibly fulfilling game. It’s something which you can play for a really long time, not to mention the Wi-fi battles. I recommend using a Game Cube controller for this game.
The guest character, Sonic, is much faster than his rivals. He can change into Super Sonic where he is able to fly. Another guest character, Snake, can also change his game positioning, so he can shoot his rivals from a distance.
If you hold the down pad for 60-seconds as the Snake character, you can unlock a secret game.
As Kamikaze loses the game, he has to eat some incredibly spicy Ramen. His conclusion…”If you play this game, make sure you don’t make the losers have to forfeit!”.
