NCS Product Synopsis
Japanese toy manufacturer AM Keihin releases a miniature arcade cabinet measuring 15 cm or 5.90" in height which is loaded with 108 games. Given the low price point of the product, we're going to assume that the games are execrable and the quality of the screen and controls is horrible. Despite these assumptions however, we're going to import a few cases anyway because we're curious and hopeful.
Two styles are available for order - a purple cabinet design and an aqua cabinet design which both contain the same games. Looking at the promotional flyer, one game appears to be a Breakout-like diversion whilst the other one might be an adventure game of some stripe. Even if the games are execrable, going through all 108 games should be somewhat entertaining.
Update September 24, 2014
NCS received the Game Machines a couple of weeks ago and have shipped all preorders. The controls consist of a 4-way joystick and two buttons labeled "A" and "B" along with a "Reset," "Start," and "Option" button across the top of the console. The "Start" button also serves as a "Pause" button during gameplay. The screen is a low-resolution LCD which does the job and the speaker is located on the back of the cabinet. The music in all of the games tend to be of the grating variety. Fortunately, there's a volume dial located on the right side of the cabinet so players can adjust the volume or turn it off completely.
Brief details on the games are listed below. We'll eventually get around to all 108 of 'em:
001) F-22 Vertical shooter where targets are on the ground and airborne; power-ups are available
002) Racing Fighter Reminiscent of Spy Hunter but without the power-up weaponry
003) Strong PJCC Push blocks in a maze to get at a red sphere
004) Utmost Warfare Dollar store version of Galaxian
005) Fated Pirate Naval strategy
006) Golden Bird Platformer where you free birds from their cages by walking beneath them
007) Little Witch Horizontal shooter starring a little broomstick-riding witch
008) Aim Cruise Shoot enemies and collect coins against a planetary backdrop
009) Frantic Fishing Attempt to hook blinking fish that don't swim
010) Brother Ball Rescue cohorts by using a three-part hero made of balls
011) Bug Catcher Move a demon back and forth catching bugs and avoiding bad bugs
012) Star Use a star to catch other stars while evading a trio of non-stars
013) Danger Bridge Grant safe passage to lemming-like humans as they march down lanes
014) Fruit Gift Match falling fruit silhouettes by sliding a solid piece of fruit onto the same kinds
015) Road Worker Fill in portions of a damaged road so a car can pass through
016) Pizza Boy Deliver pies to hungry denizens of a small neighborhood
017) Falling Blocks Tetris play-alike with dual screens
018) Fling Ball Try to shoot at panels past a robotic goaltender who moves to and fro
019) Mowing Avoid moles and an ornery dog as you try to mow a lawn
020) Final Blood Fire artillery at tanks and jeeps in the distance
021) Aether Cruiser Free roaming shoot 'em up
022) Toad in the Hole So, there's this toad popping out of holes and you have to whack it
023) Octopus Collect underwater treasures while being pursued by an octopus and a manta ray
024) Sea Maid Dive for treasures and collect them before your air runs out
025) Nut Cracky Cross the length of the screen to reach a princess before being captured by goons
026) Greedy Guide a serpent around a maze and eat food to lengthen the snake
Orders are welcome to ship today.
Product Specification
Manufacturer: AM Keihin
Territory/Language: Japan
Jan Code: 20050-14-400-04
