Anyone played Jump Superstars or Bleach DS?

Stark · Post by **Stark** » 2006-09-09 07:54am

I'm considering importing a few games for my DS, and these two seem pretty neat. One a SSBM and one a conventional 2d fighter with touch-screen funkiness... but of course they're chockers with Japanese.

If anyone's played them, how much of a barrier is the Japanese? Are they as fun multiplayer as they look?

Exonerate · Post by **Exonerate** » 2006-09-09 06:13pm

I've played Jump Superstars on my friend's DS. The game play isn't bad, although it isn't up to par with SSBM. It'll take quite a bit of experimentation to figure out exactly which option does what, both me and my friend had 4 years of HS Japanese under our belt, and still couldn't quite figure out some of the finer aspects, such as picking your team.

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2006-09-09 06:50pm

I would wait on importing Bleach DS. It's starting to air on Adult Swim starting tonight, so I've got a feeling the game will be translated and brought over within a year.

You should import Ouendan.

Archaic` · Post by **Archaic`** » 2006-09-09 07:19pm

People have already written extensive guides for both games that should make any navigation of menu's and options, etc, a non-issue. Your only problem will be losing out on storyline elements within the game, which may or may not be an issue for you, given that they're fighting games.

Stark · Post by **Stark** » 2006-09-09 07:28pm

Yeah I'm not concerned with importing - it is, literally, cheaper for me to import from Japan than buy at EB down the road. I was just wondering if the games were actually any good.

Ford Prefect · Post by **Ford Prefect** » 2006-09-09 10:37pm

DPDarkPrimus wrote: You should import Ouendan.

Stark! Stark listen to this suggestion!

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2006-09-09 10:43pm

Ford Prefect wrote:
DPDarkPrimus wrote: You should import Ouendan.
Stark! Stark listen to this suggestion!

Actually, I have to amend it.

You must import Ouendan.

Stark · Post by **Stark** » 2006-09-09 11:13pm

But is it fun? How's it played? Is it replayable? Is it multi? Is it a bizarre Japanese rhythm game with civic cheerleaders and bizarre manga panels?

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2006-09-09 11:24pm

Stark wrote:But is it fun?

YES. YES. A THOUSAND TIMES YES.

How's it played?

To quote a Penny Arcade forumer:

"It's like a lightgun game + DDR, only without the lightgun or dance pad."

This FAQ explains pretty nicely.

Is it replayable?

Very, very, very much so. Fifteen levels and four levels of difficulty- and trust me, you will want to keep playing the levels over and over again even after unlocking it all.

I'm working on getting the songs S-Ranked, myself.

Is it multi?

There's no single-cart play, unfortuantely, but it's very fun. There are multiplayer scenarios using the songs from the single-player: whoever has the higher score ends up getting the good cutscenes while the other person gets the bad ones.

Is it a bizarre Japanese rhythm game with civic cheerleaders and bizarre manga panels?

By the makers of Guitaroo Man.

Stark · Post by **Stark** » 2006-09-09 11:50pm

So should I wait for the US version? Why is this insane game so popular?

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2006-09-10 12:24am

Stark wrote:So should I wait for the US version?

What, Elite Beat Agents? That's a completely different game from Ouendan. Completely new cheer squad, new dance moves, new scenarios, new songs... only the basic gameplay is the same.

Even if you were planning on getting EBA, you should get Ouendan.

Why is this insane game so popular?

Because it's pure distilled awesomeness. It's fun beyond description.

Stark · Post by **Stark** » 2006-09-10 12:32am

Fine I'll bloody buy it then! JESUS!

Anyway, are JSS and Bleach fun games? Everything I've got (and bloody Cheerleader Game) are wierdass games, and I'm looking for something 'regular', like a regular fighting game or RPG or something.

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2006-09-10 12:59am

From what I've heard, Bleach is a solid 2D fighter. As I said, it'll probably get translated soon though.

Ford Prefect · Post by **Ford Prefect** » 2006-09-10 04:03am

Stark wrote:Fine I'll bloody buy it then! JESUS!

Well done.

Anyway, are JSS and Bleach fun games? Everything I've got (and bloody Cheerleader Game) are wierdass games, and I'm looking for something 'regular', like a regular fighting game or RPG or something.

Though not a DS game, Mother 3 is available; if you've ever heard of Earthbound, this is the sequel. It's apparently an expertly made RPG, with 40 hours of gameplay (with a very strong story and characters). Naturally of course, you won't be able to play it properly, because it'll have forty hours of gameplay in Japanese. A pity, because the battles are refreshingly fun and not random.

Keep an eye out for it though should it appear in English.

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2006-09-10 04:12am

Ford Prefect wrote:Keep an eye out for it though should it appear in English.

Hah, somehow I'm doubtful of that. Why hasn't Mother 1 + Mother 2 been brought over, hmm?

Ford Prefect · Post by **Ford Prefect** » 2006-09-10 04:26am

DPDarkPrimus wrote:
Ford Prefect wrote:Keep an eye out for it though should it appear in English.
Hah, somehow I'm doubtful of that. Why hasn't Mother 1 + Mother 2 been brought over, hmm?

Mother 2 was.

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2006-09-10 06:34pm

Ford Prefect wrote:
DPDarkPrimus wrote:
Ford Prefect wrote:Keep an eye out for it though should it appear in English.
Hah, somehow I'm doubtful of that. Why hasn't Mother 1 + Mother 2 been brought over, hmm?
Mother 2 was.

You know goddamn well I'm talking about the GBA version, dumbass.

Ford Prefect · Post by **Ford Prefect** » 2006-09-13 06:56am

DPDarkPrimus wrote:
Ford Prefect wrote:
DPDarkPrimus wrote: Hah, somehow I'm doubtful of that. Why hasn't Mother 1 + Mother 2 been brought over, hmm?
Mother 2 was.
You know goddamn well I'm talking about the GBA version, dumbass.

No, I didn't. I had no idea that Nintendo had put the first two games on GBA. With hindsight it appears obvious though that's what you were talking about.