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PS2 Arc the Lad Generation
  PS2 Arc the Lad Generation - New Import
   Join a new hero named Edda who aspires to the occupation of Hunter and goes on missions for the rewards and bounties that they pay. Two comrades in arms join Edda - a rotund human named Hemo and a girl named Kirika.
 Arc the Lad Generation takes the brand in a new direction where the fighting scenes are now fought in real time action. Hack and slash as monsters are encountered instead of choosing simulated attacks from a menu. In addition to standard attacks, a dodge move is available as well as an assortment of magic attacks. A versatile camera pans in and out of the action in fluid motion as the action runs hot. Card battling also takes place where cards may be flipped out to enhance skills or used to perform special attacks.

 
 

PS2 SD Gundam Force Daikessen
  PS2 SD Gundam Force Daikessen! - New Import
   Super-deformed Gundam robots and Dimension Pirates face off in a cel-shaded 3-D action game where squabbling is the order of the day. Upon starting the game, players choose to play as Captain Gundam, Musha Bakunetsumaru, or Zero the Winged Knight. Each robot differs in the weapon that it hefts and in some attributes such as speed and power level. The action consists of scrapping as many enemy robots as possible in the time provided. Slash them, shoot them, and special attack them to death. Bosses also make an appearance to give something of a challenge to jaded Gundam handlers. Three major stages taken from the animated series await anxious players - Neotopia, Lacroa, and Ark which feature different enemies.
 
 

PS2 Shining Tears

Talking with townfolk

  PS2 Shining Tears - New Import
   An oppressive force dubbed the Runegeist Army foments war and its up to a small band of ragtag adventurers to rise up and overcome all odds to bring peace back to the land. Take control of a hero named Xion and the various partners that he ventures out with on strike missions against an evil army.

   The popular Shining series continues in sharp graphical fashion with lush visuals and fluid animation. The artwork is so clean and crisp that one may be tempted to pause the game every once in a while to appreciate. The familiar animated icons for "Yes" and "No" and other actions return to provide kinetic menus. Players adopt the role of Xion and race across the land in real time and engage in frenzied button mashing fighting encounters. For example, when wandering on a grassy knoll, gangs of monsters shuffle towards the hero and one must swing and stab in full motion action to rid the world of the evil. A comrade provides backup muscle, magic, and combination attacks but the party never grows beyond two members. The computer may control the partner but a second player may also participate and join in for some buddy action. For those who fly solo, the trigger buttons on the Dual Shock 2 activate special attacks from the comrade in arms. The monsters in Shining Tears move in such bumbling manner that they evoke more laughter than fear. Slash away and each monster takes damage which is counted by numbers which rise up above the respective beasts. After a group is defeated, coins sprout up with a crisp jingling accompaniment. There's a tendency for the enemy creatures to gang up on the hero but furious swinging of the sword seems to be the solution. A few magical blasts from a capable partner also helps to disperse crowds. 
   The power-up wrinkle in Shining Tears is in the form of rings that Xion carries. During exploration forays, a ring may be equipped on a partner which enhances its unique skills or attack power. Special attacks may also be ignited by linking the two characters for a catastrophic combo blast.
 
 

Famitsu Vol 418
231 pages, NM condition
$6.50 per copy shipped

  MOTD Famitsu Magazine Vol 418 [Dec 20 1996]

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 Cover  Mascot plays the part of pirate with a little bird on the side.
p8-14 Weekly Famitsu Express news on the N64 DD and a few photos of the media and hardware. There's also a tidbit on Namie Amuro's Digital Dance Mix, BOF (Band of Fighters), a visit to a Lawson store, Thunderforce, etc.
p21-23 Real Bout Special for Neo Geo cartridge and CD preview. 
p24-29 SFC Dragon Quest III news, stats, maps, monsters, etc.
p31-36 The review crew ranks 26 games this week including Tactics Ogre (8/8/7/7), Parodius ~Forever with me~ (7/8/7/7), Zero Divide (7/4/5/7).
p62-65 Virtua Fighter Today news article and screenshots of the action.  
p109-124 Famitsu checks out 175 new and upcoming games for all consoles such as the SFC, Saturn, Playstation, and Gameboy.
p181-185 Mini 4WD A Gogo article which checks out Tamiya's line of racing toys and assorted gear. Various models of cars from 1982 to 1994 are photographed and described. A Super Famicom game based on the lineup of toys is reviewed along with photos of the bonus vehicle included.
p187-189 New toys in the Japanese market such as Ultraman figures, weird costumes, and an explosive champagne stick for New Year's Eve parties..
p208-209 Kowloon's Gate preview and system explanation.
 
 
Summary of the Week
Monday TOYS Sega History Collection gashapon, One Piece Portrait of Pirates 2, Star Wars Kubrick Series 3
Wednesday PS2 Arc the Lad Generation, SD Gundam Force: Daikessen!, Shining Tears
Thursday TOYS Dead or Alive Ultimate Gashapon, Tatacon Sound Game, Famicom Storage Cases
Friday GBA Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Messiah Riser, Super Real Mahjong Dousoukai, Zelda no Densetsu Fushigi no Boushi  MAG Famitsu Wave Vol 12  PS2 Dokapon the World, PS2 SCPH-70000CB, Sentimental Prelude, Shrek 2  XBX Dead or Alive Ultimate, Kasumi Xbox Bundle
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