Bakushō Yoshimoto Shinkigeki

[termis]

Well, it's been over two years since I've written up a review of anything (was in school and all), but it's always been my intention to continue on with writing reviews of mostly obscure PCE games, so here it goes again...

So, today, we have Bakushō Yoshimoto Shinkigeki:

Within a few minutes of playing the game, I noticed the very Kansai (South-central region of Japan)-theme going on.  The accent, the words ("maido"), the scenery (glico running man, the osaka crab) etc.  I also noticed that this game was probably based on some live-tv comedy show.  Upon a little research, my suspicion proved to be true, as that's exactly what the game is about.  In fact, I found out that the title roughly translates to something like "Laugh! Osaka Accent Comedy Show".

I have to admit that picking up on these little things increased the enjoyment value of the game for me, even though my Japanese is rusty as hell now (it's been 4 years since I've really used it), but I still understood enough of few things to get a laughs here and there from the jokes in the game.  However, you'll still get a few chuckles even if your Japanese is at zero, as there are a LOT of sprite animations that are just plain humorous.  The characters have a lot of costumes, facial expressions, etc to make it interesting enough for a playthrough.

The platform action of the game itself is very basic.  You run around, jump on enemies & platforms, and clear levels.  Each level has a separate theme, like being in modern Kansai, feudal Japan, jungle, etc.  And along with the new level scenery, your character has a whole new costume set as well.  Between levels, there are a lot of mini-games that doesn't take too much to figure out, even if you don't read Japanese.  In fact, the game is so basic I did a 1LC my very first playthrough, and won every single mini-game as well.  So I can't recommend this game for the game itself, but for the novelty value of enjoying the colorful scenery and the goofy characters & spirite animations.



And other reviews I've done over the years...
Aurora Quest: Otaku no Seiza in Another World
Ane-san
Babel
Blood Gear
Cosmic Fantasy 1
Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes
Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes II
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari
Iga Ninden Gaiō
KO Seiki: Beast Sanjūshi
Kūsōkagaku Sekai: Gulliver Boy
Nekketsu Legend Baseballer
Tengai Makyō: Itōryōdan
Valis I~IV
Xak I & II
Xak III

[Tatsujin]

wow a 1LC

considering that there are some mini games which you have to get in first, a massive performance from yourside

I don't remember how many numerous tries I need to clear the last quiz like stage :oops:

anyway, one of the few very overlooked gems, since it doesn't appear like containing that much of fun only from the outside. and considering that you can get it for below 10 dollarz, it makes it an absolute must have for an everyone pce obeyer.

[rag-time4]

Nice links Termis!

I love the Rag-time intro to Bakushou Yoshimoto Shinkigeki!! And the Western level!

[SuperDeadite]

Haven't played this one yet, but I'll have to as Kansai is the greatest part of Japan by far.

Kansai>Kyushu>Tokyo!

[SignOfZeta]

Yeah, I love this game...and its cheap as hell. I think payed $15 for an unopened copy a couple of years ago.

Somewhere some doofus is paying off $1000 in credit card debt for a copy of Dynastic Hero that he won't even open, meanwhile there is great shit like this out there for less than the price of a good pizza. The world is strange...

[Tatsujin]

as Kansai is the greatest part of Japan by far.

Kansai>Kyushu>Tokyo!

Roflol. And what makes you believe that way?

[Tatsujin]

The world is strange...

LOL. Very true that!

[termis]

I don't remember how many numerous tries I need to clear the last quiz like stage :oops:

Ah, yeah.  The quiz mini game was the "toughest" in a sense to get it right, since you need to know Japanese (Out of the 10 or so times I had to jump up, I knew ONE answer), but as long as you jump up rapidly to make it to the answer selection first, you're okay, as you prevent your opponent from accruing the number of correct answers needed to win the event. 

Shikoku>Kansai>Kyushu>Tokyo!

Fixed! 

[SuperDeadite]

I haven't been to Shikoku yet, can't comment on that one.

@Tats:  Tokyo girls are boring is why.

[Tatsujin]

Ok, can't tell you much about that, since I'm already married to one since the last 10 years (to be exactly, on next monday 10 years).

Anyway, judging locs according to their girls (which you probably have met just very very very lil of 'em yet), is kinda retarded nuff already

[SuperDeadite]

Ok, can't tell you much about that, since I'm already married to one since the last 10 years (to be exactly, on next monday 10 years).

Anyway, judging locs according to their girls (which you probably have met just very very very lil of 'em yet), is kinda retarded nuff already

Hahahahaha.  Remember I be 26 and single.  Girls are an important part of healthy life.

[shubibiman]

This game rocks.
This game is funny.
This game was nicely programed.
This game features characters from Kansai.
This game features Jankenpoi.
This game features okonomiyaki.

Best PC Engine game E-VER.

[Tatsujin]

AND, this games uses the original Bakushō Yoshimoto Shinkigeki BGM in the title :!:

:EDIT:

WOW, didn't know that was from that guy

[rag-time4]

AND, this games uses the original Bakushō Yoshimoto Shinkigeki BGM in the title :!:

:EDIT:

WOW, didn't know that was from that guy

Favorited!!! Best title music ever! Listening to the whole thing it seems more Jazz than rag-time, but still great!