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Saturday, August 26, 2017

Twitter Roundup 8/27

Here are the games I've found this past week! Any games that are not free offer a free demo.


Mobile (iOS / Android)

[Puzzle / Other] Escape Game Hotel
App Store description (translated):

This escape game is themed around a hotel room. Solve various puzzle challenges and escape!
Whereas 3D is mainstream for escape games, this game utilizes flat images.
[Features]-Autosave feature- Hint Display Feature (if you ever get stuck)
[How to Play]- You can check out an area by tapping it.- There are items in the room you can pick up. Use them wisely.- You can move around the room using the arrows on the bottom of the screen.- You can open the menu by pressing the button in the upper-left.
(0/3) The App Store description says there's an English version!
(After the fact, I realized that there is already a description in the English-language App Store...)


[Puzzle / Other] Dasshutsu Geemu Nazotoki Nyanko 11 ~Ninki Shingaku Juku no Kaki Koushuu Kaijou~
(Escape Room Game Puzzle-Solving Cat 11 ~Popular Collegiate Cram School's Summer Class Venue~)
App Store description (translated):

The newest installment of the popular escape game series from a cat's perspective... where you don't escape?You're a cat. You collect items, solve puzzles, and try to rat out the treats the humans hid!
This time, a tabby cat does its best to search for treats in the cram school classroom.It seems that there's another cat besides the player...
- "Need a Paw?" FeatureYou can get a clue for solving the puzzle when you get stuck.
- Big Hint FeatureBy watching an ad, you can get an even bigger hint.
- Screen Notes FeatureYou can take up to 7 screenshots and see them within the game.
- It Wouldn't Be A Game About Cats Without...We've thrown in a feature to end all sentences with the feline "nya", something you can only find in a cat-themed game.
[Escape Game Controls]
Single Tap: Inspect, Choose Item
Double Tap (on the item screen): Expand Image
You can use items by having them selected while inspecting an area.You can hold 7 items at once.
[Special Thanks]
Music Note (BGM)http://www.music-note.jp/
Sound Effect Labo (Sound Effects)http://soundeffect-lab.info/
Pocket Sound (Escape Room Assets: Sound Effects)http://pocket-se.info/
Sound Dictionary (Sound Effects)http://sounddictionary.info/
Using "ZENRIN City Asset Series(TM)" distributed on the following site under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License(CC-BY)　http://www.zenrin.co.jp/product/service/3d/asset/

In a sea of identical escape room puzzles... this one is actually quite intriguing! (It helps if you like cats.)
(2/3) In terms of Japanese, you'll need it to get through the menus and understand the hints. Plus, you'll want to understand the cat's dialogue as he's quite cute.
There's a whole series of these, too, so if you didn't get enough of this one... there are still 10 more in the App Store!


[Puzzle / Other] Mojitan (Word Search)
App Store description (translated):

Refreshing Flash Game Puzzle: just search for characters!
Drag your finger vertically, horizontally, and diagonally to find words according to the theme.
The level is cleared when you find all words.
With 210 tasks, it gets harder as you go... but you can handle it, right?
If you have no idea what the word is, use the Hint Button.
It'll be easier to find the word.
There's also a puzzle-making function, so you can make your own "Word Search" and get your friends to play!
It's great for people who like crosswords and line-drawing puzzles.
Optimal for brain-training or killing time.

 (1/3) You're going to want to know Japanese words to solve the puzzles, but they're in hiragana. It could make a fun vocabulary booster!


[Fighting] Drop into manhole! Urban Knuckle

(0/3) It may a bit difficult to understand at first, but there is an English version! Knock out the baddies in this blocky fighter.
* There's a free version that appears to be a trial. If you like it, buy the full version so you can follow the story!


[Sim] My Cafe Story

(0/3) The English version is quite well-done! And with the polish present in all games made by this developer, no wonder they have consistently high reviews!


[Puzzle / Other] a[Q]ua The Water Puzzle. -Welcome to the Ahiroom!

(0/3) Have fun with the English version!
Somehow your Little Rubber Ducky made his way out of your bathtub and into your smartphone. C'mon, you can't possible ignore the little ducklings!


[Puzzle / Other] ZombieEsc

(2/3) The App Store description is in English, but you'll definitely need to know some Japanese to get through the game.
Apparently it's fully voiced, so you'll also get listening practice, and since the main character is a young girl she probably won't be reciting the Japanese equivalent of Shakespeare.


[Action] Dojikko OL Dojiko: Ofisu de Run! (Clumsy Office Lady Dojiko: Run in the Office!)
App Store description (translated):

You know that kinda clumsy lady in our office? We call her Dojiko.
Now she's going to rush around the office?!
Control the klutz, who's running around like a headless chicken, and try to get a high score!
~Controls~
It's simple: only two buttons!
Dodge obstructions with jumps and slides!
~Compete for a high score! Ranking Feature~
You can match your score against other players' scores in the ranking.
Go for gold!
~Asset Providers~
Sound: PANICPUMPKIN (c)
http://pansound.com/panicpumpkin/index.html
Some pixel art: Pixel Art World http://yms.main.jp/
~Device Features Used~
- Network Access: to display ads and send high scores.
- Reading SD Card Data: screenshots for sharing on social media, reads only in-game data.
(1/3) I don't think you'll need to know much Japanese to play the game itself, but if you want to understand the menus- and share your high score- you might need to know a few words.
Also, I assume "office lady" doesn't translate well for Western audiences; we'd probably find it a bit old-fashioned, but you can find OL in quite a lot of media in Japan.



[Sim] High School Simulator 2018

(0/3) It's in English!
It's called a simulator... but somehow it doesn't look like something I'd find in a real Japanese high school... (And I'm not talking about the graphics!)


Desktop

[Action] Hito Natsu no Boken: Mushi Tori Hen
(One Summer's Adventure: Bug-Catching Vers.)
Description from website (translated):

Catching bugs, watching festivals, going to the pool... the works. You probably have some memory of each of these during summer. In On Summer's Adventure, you're a young boy in the middle of summer who can have different adventures.
In this project, you can try your hand at one such adventure: bug-catching. So, find your inner kid and reminisce on your summer memories!

Text-flowing effect (Character Particle):
onotchi: http://onoty3d.hatenablog.com/ 
Cicada Sound: 
Sound Effect Lab (https://soundeffect-lab.info/)
It's only one part of a larger game in development, but it gives me Ape Escape vibes (now that's a summer childhood memory!).
(1/3) Once you know the controls, you won't have any problems. Directional keys to move, SHIFT + directional keys makes you tiptoe, WASD moves the camera, C is to jump and V is to swing your net.



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Saturday, August 12, 2017

[Action] Pink Hour

As I was browsing through games on Freegame-Mugen, this one caught my eye. Something seemed so familiar... then I saw the developer, Studio Pixel, known for Cave Story and Kero Blaster. In fact, this game might have been released as promotion for Kero Blaster. I'm pretty sure they were also at BitSummit in the past; this year I saw another project that, while vastly different in pace, had its own pixelated, side-scrolling charm: Opake, by Saino.

 But that's not what you're here for!

 Pink Hour
by Studio Pixel
An action game for side-scrolling newbies. Small adventure, small story.
Travel through caves looking for the important document lost by the main character, the pink office worker from Kero Blaster [on sale at the time].
Simple gameplay: move left and right and jump. Add the attack, and that's all you need.In the darkest caves, there's nowhere to go but forward... err, right.
HighlightsCompleting the game takes about 5 to 10 minutes.


 A reviewer said they expected to play once, but ended up playing through 5 times! That's just how interesting it was.

 Language Difficulty: 0 / 3 ✩✩✩
There's an English version!

 To download, find the blue button under the social media icons!
(This time, it'll take you to the studio's site. It's really a prologue to Pink Heaven, so if you follow the Playism or App Store link you can find both games.)
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

[Shooting] EntreatDream by OMA

You know what, I've started to like Free Game Mugen ("mugen" meaning "between dreams and reality"). First of all, it has a great design that's easy to explore. Even without understanding the words, you can figure out each category by its icon.
If you've studied katakana, you'll be able to recognize most of them already!

 Plus, they tag each game with its operating system, going back as far as Windows 95!
Back in my day... actually, let's not date myself.

 And, since I got permission from the site manager to translate what's written for each game, I'll be introducing some of them... with insider information(?)!

 We'll start with something anyone can play...

 EntreatDream 
genre: shooting
"A scrolling bullet hell game."
It's split into four difficulty levels, so there's fun for anyone from newbies to pros. In addition to three basic types of equipment, you can choose two of four magic-consuming powers.
In a somehow-familiar foreign world, a magician struggles to solve the riddle of the foreboding skies. What truths will be revealed?! 
Highlights
  • Compatible with controllers
  • About 30 minutes per round, with 7 stages total
  • *Epilogue unincluded
Player reviews say it makes up for its unfinished polish with a great design sense, specifically in terms of its unique graphics and shooting gameplay. It's just a bit hard to tell things apart on the screen,  but you'll get used to it. Other than that, it's interesting if only a bit difficult!

 Language Difficulty: 0 / 3 ✩✩✩
Looks like it's all in English!
To download, click the blue button under the social media icons!
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Saturday, June 17, 2017

[Crowd Funding] Musubiyori : Board Game Cafe near Ueno Station

Exciting news!
When I went to BitSummit- another story for another time- I met some people who also like to play board games. Unfortunately, I'm pretty far removed from where they meet up. However, after some searching I found out about a board game cafe opening right by Ueno Station in Tokyo. It's called Musubiyori, and it looks like they have a great setup! There are tables as well as tatami booths (with lowered floors, so you don't need to suffer through your feet falling asleep!), plus discounts and spaces for all kinds of customers and even a bar. They've kindly allowed me to translate their crowdfunding page. I know I'm not the only one who wants to go, but they need help! If you can, please donate any amount you're comfortable with, and depending on that amount, you can get some sweet rewards! The crowdfunding campaign is only until July 3rd!
Note: this crowdfunding service cannot send rewards outside of Japan. That especially applies to the teacup set, but if you ever find yourself in Tokyo, you can pick up the tickets at the store!

 For the crowdfunding page, click here.
English translation is below.

-Introduction-

 "I don't bite!"

 I'm Shimazu of Talosil Games.
We're going to open a board game cafe called "Musubiyori" in a great location just a minute's walk from Ueno Station!

 Anyone can enjoy plenty of games and feel at ease in our Japanese-themed space.

 On weekdays, you can stop by after work before getting on your next train home.
On weekends and holidays, you can play games just like you just invited a bunch of your friends over.
We want you to feel at home here.

 Ueno Station is unbelievably convenient for those transferring trains to Chiba or Ibaraki.
However, there haven't been any board game cafes in the area until now.

 So we took our chance and found this incredible location, and what's more, at a resonable rent.

 Sure, it's not a new building, and there's no elevator to take you to our place on the 5th floor, but it's close enough to escape from the rain and, hopefully, offer a comforting refuge.

 At Musubiyori, we'll make a fun place with all of the right services.
Our goal is for guests, both players and creators, to use the space in a way most convenient for them and to share good times through games.

 That's why we need your help to support this project!

 -About the Store-
Address:
7-chome-7 5 Ueno Taito-ku Tokyo To-o Building 5F
(〒110-0005 東京都台東区上野7-7-5 東欧ビル5F)

 Access:
1-minute walk from JR Ueno Station Iriya Exit

 5-minute walk from JR Ueno Station Asakusa Exit
5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ueno Station (Ginza or Hibiya Line)


-Visiting Musubiyori-

 Musubiyori is a cafe where you can enjoy board games, but above all we think of it as a place you can have a good time with your favorite people.
That's why we've prepared the following plans to suit any occasion.
*Not an actual image.
- Girls' Party Discount: female-only groups get 500 yen off their table and complimentary snacks!
- Parent-Child Discount: groups of parents and their children can use the children's space for free and get a free kid's drink! (limited to pre-school children and under)
- Student Discount: with a student ID, get 500 yen off your table!
- Others: We also offer a variety of other plans, including a Ladies' Day discount, renting out the entire cafe, and holding events.

 How you use the cafe is up to you.

 You also have your choice of seating!
In addition to regular tables and chairs, we have prepared lowered tatami seating areas separated by folding screens for an at-home-with-friends experience.
Of course, the regular tables are separated by partitions as well so you and your friends can play in peace!

 Feel free to visit on your own, too!
In that case, you can either put out a call for other players to join you or have a playing space all to yourself.
Our female staff will assist women who come alone.

 Plus, we have couples' seats and a counter for those who want to chat with the staff.
Please use the cafe as you see fit!

 -Not Just Any Board Game Cafe!-

 The 22nd of every month is Cat Day! (In Japanese, the number 2 is pronounced "ni", which is close to "nyan", the sound a cat makes!) On this day, the cat on our signs, Tart, will clock in to work. He's still a spoiled 3-year-old, but he loves company!
Guests who bring their cat on this day get 500 yen off their table as well as a gift for their cat!
Tart says, "Yeah, games or whatever, play attention to me!"
We expect Musubiyori to be a hit with people on their way home on the train.
I happen to be a fan of alcohol myself, so I'm getting ready plenty of drinks for those who do. I'll also keep your unfinished bottles for your next visit.
You can also use the counter as a bar to play games while getting to know the staff!
*Not an actual image.

 -Store Information-

 Business Hours:
[Weekdays] 4pm-10pm
*We also open between 1pm and 4pm for advance reservations.
[Weekends] 1pm-10pm

 Regular Closings:
Every Thursday
*When a holiday falls on Thursday, we open on that day.
*We also close for Obon (in August), New Year's, and special events.

 Prices:
[Weekdays]
"Daytime" 1pm~4pm
1000 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
*reservations required
"Evening Time" 4pm~7pm
1000 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
"Bar Time" 7pm~10pm
1000 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)

 [Weekends]
"Daytime" 1pm~4pm
1250 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
"Evening Time" 4pm~7pm
1250 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
"Bar Time" 7pm~10pm
1250 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)

 [Fixed-Price Passport]
Within the period of validity, you can use this passport as many times as you want.
20,000 yen per month (with 1 free drink per time slot)

 -Supporter Rewards-

 (1) Thank You Email
We'll send you an email with our heartfelt gratitude.
(500 yen)

 (2) 6 Tickets (50% off original value!) (women only)
These tickets give you free table use for up to 3 hours on weekdays during Evening Time (4pm~7pm) or Bar Time (7pm~10pm).
Invite your friends!
*Only women can use these tickets.
*Each ticket comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up these tickets at the store.
(3,000 yen)
(3) 6 Tickets (40% off original value!)
These tickets give you free table use for up to 3 hours on weekdays during Evening Time (4pm~7pm) or Bar Time (7pm~10pm).
Invite your friends!
*Each ticket comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up these tickets at the store.
(3,500 yen)
(4) 2 Original Teacups
Along with a thank-you letter, we'll send two teacups with our original logo. It's great for those who may not be able to visit the store but want a commemoration of their support!
(4,000 yen)
(5) Party Set of 8 Tickets (35% off original value!)
These tickets give you free table use during any time on any business day.
Come and have fun with your buddies!
*If you use these tickets on a weekday, you'll get an additional free drink.
*You can also pick up these tickets at the store.
(6,500 yen)
(6) One-Month Passport (50% off original value!)
For one month after the store opening, you can use a table as many times as you want for free!
We'll send you one passport.
*Each visit to the store comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up this passport at the store.
(10,000 yen)
(7) 3-Month Passport and Event Invitation
For three months after the store opening, you can use a table as many times as you want for free!
We'll send you one 3-month passport.
*Each visit to the store comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up this pasport at the store.

 We'll also send you an invitation to the pre-party before the store opening (planned for Friday, June 30th from 5pm to 8pm).
(30,000 yen)
(8) 3-Month Passport, Right to Select Games, and Event Invitation
For three months after the store opening, you can use a table as many times as you want for free!
We'll send you one 3-month passport.
*Each visit to the store comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up this pasport at the store.

 We'll put your favorite board games on our bookshelves!
*You can choose up to 10 board games. If the game you choose has several expansion components, we may not be able to acquire all components.
*We'll keep the games on the shelf for at least a month. After that, they may be changed according to store operations.

 We'll also send you an invitation to the pre-party before the store opening (planned for Friday, June 30th from 5pm to 8pm).
(50,000 yen)
-Use of Received Support-
We'll use received capital for the following investments:

 - promotional expenses
- enhancing store facilities
- reward postage fees
- pre-opening event expenses
- payment for interior design

 -Who We Are-
Finally, as the originator of this project, I have a few things to say.

 It's already been 20 years since I first tried out a table-top RPG.
I play all kinds of games, analog and digital; there's no question about it, I like them all.
I want to keep working with games and connect to other game-lovers.

 Oh, and I love bringing people together.
I still have really fun memories of getting together and playing games with my family and relatives as a kid.
I want to meet, talk, and connect to many people. That's why I thought to make such a place.

 Musubiyori is my dream, but I'm also looking to expand my circle of friends by even one more person.
I'm grateful for any assistance you can offer!
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