(10/2/2014 - 10/8/2014) Game of the Week: Parasol Stars

[SamIAm]

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October 2 - October 8: Parasol Stars
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(chosen by mitsuman)

A very well received game, first and best on the PCE. Parasol Stars has a simplicity that gives it a universal appeal. It's also one of those games that you take one look at and say "pfff, I could beat that with one hand tied behind my back." And then you try it, and it's not so simple after all. Addicting though, and it has good music. What do you think about it?

Please keep those new submissions coming! Remember, we had a reset, so everyone may now submit another game!

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GOTW Schedule:
1. 9/10/2014 - 9/16/2014: Bonk's Revenge (johnnykonami)
2. 9/18/2014 - 9/24/2014: Splash Lake (nullity)
3. 9/25/2014 - 10/1/2014: Gekisha Boy (owlnonymous)
4. 10/2/2014 - 10/8/2014: Parasol Stars (mitsuman)
5. 10/9/2014 - 10/15/2014: Bomberman '93 (_joshuaTurbo)
6. 10/16/2014 - 10/22/2014: Monster Lair (neutopia6)
7. 10/23/2014 - 10/29/2014: Salamander (lukester)
8. 10/30/2014 - 11/5/2014: Shapeshifter (Mishran)

Previous Games:
January 15-21: Battle Royale (TheClash603)
January 22-28: Drop Off/Drop Rock (esteban)
January 29-February 4: Bonk's Adventure (roflmao)
February 5-11: Silent Debuggers (vestcoat)
February 12-18: Somer Assault (BigusSchmuck)
February 19-25: Splatterhouse (FiftyQuid)
February 26-March 4: Bloody Wolf (Jibbajaba)
March 5-11: The Lost Sunheart (Gogan)
March 12-18: Sapphire (BlueBMW)
March 19-25: Energy (PunkicCyborg)
March 26-April 1: Air Zonk (_joshuaTurbo)
April 2-8: Veigues Tactical Gladiator (Punch)
April 9-15: 1943 Kai (lukester)
April 16-22: Lords of Thunder (munchiaz)
April 23-29: Ninja Spirit (csgx1)
April 30 - May 6: Bomberman (SamIAm)
May 7 - May 13: Pyramid Plunder (Black Tiger)
May 14 - May 20: Galaga 90' (nullity)
May 22 - May 28: JJ and Jeff (geise)
May 29 - June 4: The Legendary Axe (Damon Plus)
June 5 - June 11: The Legendary Axe 2 (galam)
June 12 - June 18: Aero Blasters (Phase)
June 19 - June 25: Star Parodier (Inframan)
June 26 - July 2: Alien Crush (synbiosfan)
July 3 - July 9: Shockman (toktogul)
July 10 - July 16: Cadash (Bardoly)
July 17 - July 23: Dungeon Explorer (Gentlegamer)
July 24 - July 30: Military Madness (DarkKobold)
July 31 - August 6: Blazing Lazers (tpivette)
August 7 - August 13: Fantasy Zone (jtucci31)

Rules:
-All members are allowed one submission. When there are no further submissions, we will have a reset and everyone will be able to submit another game.
-Each game may only be submitted once.
-If you wish to retract your submission, please do so at least two weeks before your game is due. Your next submission will go to the back of the cue.
-Please don't submit games that have a high language barrier or will take too long to complete (particularly RPGs).
-Please don't submit games that are too expensive. Below $50 is best. Above $100 won't work.

[esteban]

Such a fun game. I have to play this with my daughter, I don't know* why I haven't done so already.

*Probably because I haven't played it in years.

Q: Will I play Parasol Stars before 10/8?

A: I better.

[johnnykonami]

I loved this game to bits.  And I was not likely to be sold on a fruity looking game starring little fat children at the time.  Still have it from when I got it brand new, though the spine label looks a little rough (I don't know what happened!  All of my SCD games have the spine label INSIDE the plastic and are fine, I guess just having the sticker exposed like that wasn't the best idea NEC ever came up with)

The really great thing about it that appeals to my elitist side is that it's truly a console exclusive and it's such a great game and entry in the Bubble Bobble series.  There was the GB port but of course that has it's imperfections.

[mitsuman]

I can not wait to pick this game up to add to my library again. I used to spend HOURS playing it years ago. I really think my kids will get a kick out of it too. Passing down the fun to the next generation.