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UFO: A Day in the Life
UFO: A Day in the Life is one of the strangest, most patience-testing games I've picked up on impulse: a PS1 exclusive where you hunt invisible aliens across an apartment building using nothing but timing and a camera. Here are my first impressions after 3+ hours.
Community POM
Community Pom is a Japan-exclusive PS1 action RPG from 1997 that almost nobody knows about. Cute visuals, charming gameplay, and a surprising city-building twist make it a true hidden gem, if you can forgive some weird design decisions.
Maria: Kimitachi Ga Umareta Wake
A mystery visual novel released exclusively in Japan in 1997, Maria puts you in the shoes of a doctor unraveling the dark past of a teenage girl with multiple personalities. The graphics and pacing show their age, but the story is intriguing enough to keep you going.
Magic Knight Rayearth (Game Boy)
A surprisingly simplified spin-off RPG with its own original story. Magic Knight Rayearth for Game Boy is a short and easy adventure. But is it worth your time over the Saturn version?
Angelique Duet
Our first impressions on Angelique Duet, the remake of the original otome game! Guardians, dates, and a race against your rival Rosalia to rule the universe.
Magic Knight Rayearth
A surprisingly polished action RPG based on the beloved anime and manga series. Even if you're not a fan of the original work, Magic Knight Rayearth for Saturn is well worth your time.
Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu
Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu is a unique PS1 monster-collecting RPG that stands apart from Pokémon with its fusion system, where merged creatures become hybrids of their parents. Discover what makes this 1998 classic special, from its strategic gameplay to its rich lore.
NARUTO & BORUTO Ninja Village: A ninja adventure at Awaji Island
Discover what it's like to visit NARUTO & BORUTO Ninja Village at Nijigen no Mori! Conquer mazes by making ninjutsu hand seals, explore anime scenery, collect stamps at ninja altars, and watch light shows on Hokage Mountain. Check out practical tips on how much time to set aside, how to get to Awaji Island, and what to expect from this immersive experience perfect for fans of all ages.
Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon)
I share my first impressions of Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon, a Japan-exclusive Mystery Dungeon game released for PlayStation 1 in 1997. This was the first Mystery Dungeon title to feature Chocobo and Moogle, Final Fantasy's beloved mascots!
A real-world RPG adventure at Dragon Quest Island
We visited Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori park on Awaji Island and experienced a real-life JRPG adventure. From creating our characters to exploring a meticulously crafted village, solving quests, battling monsters, and facing the demon Zoma, this unique 2-3 hour interactive attraction truly brings the beloved game to life.
Donkey Kong Country at Universal: The new area that stole the show from Mario
December 2024 brought the expansion we'd been waiting for to Super Nintendo World: Donkey Kong Country arrived with a bang at Universal Studios Japan. A roller coaster that rivals Mario Kart, interactive bongos, and an environment that transports you straight to DK Island. Spoiler: even those afraid of roller coasters will fall in love!
From hanafuda to Switch: Our epic adventure at Nintendo's new Museum
After more than 130 years of making history, Nintendo has finally opened the doors to its own museum in Kyoto. Giant controllers, unique prototypes, hanafuda workshops, and much more await you in this temple of gaming nostalgia. Is it worth facing the ticket lottery? Spoiler: yes, and we'll tell you all the details!
Living the otaku dream: One day as a student in Japan
Discover Kimino High School, a unique experience located in Chiba that allows foreigners to experience a day in Japanese school life. In a real school adapted for tourists, visitors wear traditional uniforms and participate in calligraphy classes, kendo, physical education, and even a matsuri. This adventure offers fans of Japanese culture the opportunity to experience what they've always seen in anime and manga.
Exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Rurouni Kenshin
We went to check out the exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of the manga Rurouni Kenshin, also known in the West as Samurai X.
