Sarahsuke
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- Posted: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:07:10 +0000
Welcome All Goemon Fans!
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[ABOUT:]
What games do most people think of when they hear the name "Konami?" Castlevania? Metal Gear? How about Goemon? No? Well, you're not alone.
While Western gamers are largely unfamiliar with the series, it's actually one of Konami's oldest franchises in Japan, having spawned a great number of games (including various cameos and spin-offs) since its debut in 1986. But if the games are so popular, then why aren't more of them released outside of Japan?
Cultural barriers, mostly. One of Ganbare Goemon/Mystical Ninja's biggest draws is its bizarre brand of Japanese humor. You'll find many oddities such as time-traveling nuns, bunny-obsessed shoguns, and suicidal sportsmen. There's also a great deal of anachronistic elements (such as giant robots) that really have no place in ancient Japan. Even if you're not a history or geography buff, it's hard not to be amused by the sheer absurdity of it all.
The games also boast excellent music, graphics, and gameplay that's often a mixture of platformers and RPGs with a da-da-dash of first-person battles with giant robots. Those curious enough to try the games were pleasantly surprised. Take it from me. wink
[LINKS:]
* The Mystical Website of Goemon
* The Mystical Ninja Club
* Hardcore Gaming 101: Mystical Ninja/Ganbare Goemon
* Ganbare Goemon Official Site (Japanese)
* GOEMON International
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Feel free to contribute some - you'll even be given credit!
@ By MizukiKazakaru!
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PM me if you want me to link to your own threads!
> The Official Snowboard Kids Thread
> The Official Megaman Thread
[RULES:]
~ Try to stay on topic.
~ Don't bump unless the thread is no longer on the first page.
~ No spamming or pointless comments unless it's meant to be a bump.
~ No harassment! Flamers will be reported (possibly also "blacklisted" in severe and/or recurring cases).
~ All of Gaia's other rules still apply here!
[ABOUT:]
What games do most people think of when they hear the name "Konami?" Castlevania? Metal Gear? How about Goemon? No? Well, you're not alone.
While Western gamers are largely unfamiliar with the series, it's actually one of Konami's oldest franchises in Japan, having spawned a great number of games (including various cameos and spin-offs) since its debut in 1986. But if the games are so popular, then why aren't more of them released outside of Japan?
Cultural barriers, mostly. One of Ganbare Goemon/Mystical Ninja's biggest draws is its bizarre brand of Japanese humor. You'll find many oddities such as time-traveling nuns, bunny-obsessed shoguns, and suicidal sportsmen. There's also a great deal of anachronistic elements (such as giant robots) that really have no place in ancient Japan. Even if you're not a history or geography buff, it's hard not to be amused by the sheer absurdity of it all.
The games also boast excellent music, graphics, and gameplay that's often a mixture of platformers and RPGs with a da-da-dash of first-person battles with giant robots. Those curious enough to try the games were pleasantly surprised. Take it from me. wink
[LINKS:]
* The Mystical Website of Goemon
* The Mystical Ninja Club
* Hardcore Gaming 101: Mystical Ninja/Ganbare Goemon
* Ganbare Goemon Official Site (Japanese)
* GOEMON International
[BANNERS:]
Feel free to contribute some - you'll even be given credit!
@ By MizukiKazakaru!
[POSSE:]
PM me if you want me to link to your own threads!
> The Official Snowboard Kids Thread
> The Official Megaman Thread
