Monday, November 12, 2007

Asahina Mikuru Sidescroller Action - Sidescroller Adventure Game


Hehe a photoshoped background.

Hmm... ok I can't read Japanese just yet, so I'm not too sure about the title of this game. Anyway, this is a quaint little game featuring the popular character Asahina Mikuru from the Haruhi Suzumiya light novels and anime adaptation. Mikuru wears her maid cosplay outfit and is equipped with some kind of machine gun that shoots out green beams of light. This is a 2D platformer and your objective is to reach and defeat the end-level bosses of each stage. I've only been able to reach level 2 so far, and it seems the bosses are actually characters from the series. Stage 1 boss is Tsuruya and Stage 2 are Taniguchi and Kunikida.


The controls are the standard Z,X,C plus directional buttons. The gameplay is kinda like a simplified Jazz The Jackrabbit (if you've played that old game). The level design is kinda bland and you get killed with one hit unless you have special move equipped, which you lose if you get hit. The special moves come in the form of contact lenses which gives Mikuru different special abilities such as the rifle dart and my favorite... Mikuru Beeeeeeem!


Are those things rabbits?

The graphics are pretty good for a 2D platformer. The sprites are simple but well-drawn, the 3D effects are reminiscent of fighting games like the Guilty Gear Series and the animation is super-smooth.

However, over-all this a pretty standard, watered down platform with little to offer in terms of depth or innovation. I'd recommend this game strictly for Haruhi fans or as a fun little time waster. It's worth playing just to hear the "Mikuru Beeeem!" voice.

Note: Sorry no downloads

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