Get zapped into the '80s with Retro Game Challenge
by JC Fletcher 
{ Nov 19th 2008 at 11:00AM }
Of course, in this version, he's just some guy named Arino who gets upset with games. It still works, kind of. 1UP's preview goes into the localization in more detail, including the use of Western game journalism in-jokes in the fake GameFan Magazine found in-game. More videos of the localized Retro Game Challenge, including a readthrough of a GameFan issue, follow the post break.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
TheFreak @ Nov 19th 2008 1:44PM
I'll take it! I'll take twelve!
Josh @ Nov 19th 2008 1:50PM
Haha, is that a picture of the real Shoe?
Anyway, this game looks so good. I would have preferred they kept it completely Japanese in nature, but I guess that's only because I'm relatively well-versed/interested in Japan's 80s gaming culture.
Hmm, but one thing I'm hoping for is the ability to turn off that voice during the game. I assume it was the real Arino in the Japanese version, but there's kind of no point to it when Arino's not the one talking in the English version.
E @ Nov 19th 2008 3:11PM
This game looks great! Long live the old school! I'm so glad the DS exists (although I'm not too sure about the new DSi...).
chibi_wings @ Nov 19th 2008 9:06PM
ehehe. the old-school rpg sure brings back memories, as does the 2-D platformer. And the magazine is adds a nice touch. I'll be keeping my eye for it =)
Monodi @ Nov 20th 2008 1:20AM
Holy crap! I've been disturbed. And I love the Masked-Rider style villain he is.
I will buy this without a second thought. Sigh if only there wasw also a 90's challenge