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Know this, pachinko games sell in Japan. Really.
Generally unknown to the American public, Pachinko
occasionally makes it's way to the USA through
non-traditional channels in minute numbers. NCS keeps a
coin-operated pachinko machine we procured years ago but
it rarely sees any use (it's in storage). |
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Hissatsu Pachinko Station v2.0 distinguishes itself from
previous PS2 pachinko games with vibrant, gorgeous
visuals and presentation. The machines are decorated
like holiday bonanzas, sporting festive red, green, and
other brilliant hues. |
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A wacky group of characters dot the playboard and
occasionally animate themselves during the game's
intermissions. We're fairly certain the antic-heavy
cartoons are famous in Japan and they look strangely
familiar. |
Four game modes are available upon starting the game as
follows:
1) Capture Mode - Standard pachinko game
mode wherein you launch balls onto the playfield and
hope they'll descend into bonus slots for winnings, et
al.
2) Opposition Mode - Play pachinko against
one of the cartoon characters.
3) Reach Catalog - Check out the patterns
of the pachinko pegs on a playboard up close and in
sweet depth in order to plan your method of attack.
4) Catalog - Scope out the internal
machinery of a pachinko machine. |
