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NEWS:
Import Roundup #2
JPN
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PS1
Arcade
Hits Moon Cresta
[Published
by Hamster / $20]
It
don't get more old school than this. Back in the day (1980),
Nichibutsu blasted out a shooter in the style of Galaxian
but with a twist. Instead of a simple ship, the possibility
of using a three-stage vessel helped shooter nuts to rid the
cosmos of alien marauders. The ability to dock onto larger
segments gave players the ability to build a veritable
killing machine. The original and an updated version are
included herein.
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PS1
Digimon
World 3
[Published
by Bandai / $55]
While
playing a new game called Digimon Online, three friends are
transported into the game-world where they must fight four
schools of monster trainers in order to escape. Attractive
isometric world exploration screens and detailed battle
sequences provide ample graphical eye-candy. Each copy of
DW3 includes a 35-page booklet which details strategy, maps,
and monsters in the game.
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PS1
Gatchaman
[Published
by Bandai / $25]
The
full name is "Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman: the
Shooting" but in the USA, we know it as Battle of the
Planets. Essentially a 2-D vertical shooter, the Gatchaman
crew fly through various stages and shoot all oncoming enemy
ships. For a budget priced release, the graphics are well
done with a clean, cartoon-ish style.
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PS1
Pop
'n Music 6
[Published
by Konami / $55]
Bemani
continues to roll with all of the various franchises hitting
high number sequels. The latest Pop 'n Music includes a
number of catchy tunes including Gotta Get My Groove On,
Marshmallow March, We Two Are One, and many, many other
musical selections. New characters join the usual crew to
diversify the mix.
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