The Suikoden series are famous for their character role-playing adventure and has been the favourites of many since a long time. This game was introduced to the Nintendo DS world recently and is planning to maintain the same success formula. There are as many as 108 characters in this game, eventually there is no shortage of fun and adventure. Many locations are added to this version of the game with new inhabitants. The game begins with the players venturing into a dirty path through the forest.

The instructions are given by anime characters, which appear in little bubbles. These characters give instructions time to time during the span of the game. They disclose few choices available to the players and which they are unaware. The Suikoden Nintendo DS story is based on Suikoden Tierkreis, who ventures from his village to hunt down monsters of other areas. On the way, he finds a highly ruined temple and enters inside to examine it. After a long time examination, he finds a mysterious book in the middle of a circular chamber. When Suikoden touches the book, some memories are unleashed, which shows him the turn of events that lead to the destruction of the temple. When it comes to the game play, there are various combat modes and numerous attacks to give complete adventure.

The four members’ team have to face baddies of all kinds on their way to glory. On killing each monster, the players can collect various items, which will of great use during the course of the game. The most attractive feature of this game is definitely the story play and the character. Enjoy playing Suikoden Tierkreis and you will know the reason behind its numerous fan clubs.

Tags for this review: adventure, anime, nintendo ds, review, role-playing

After the huge success of Spectrobes in 2007, Disney Interactive Studios is all set to release its sequel Spectrobes II: Beyond the Portals for the Nintendo DS. This sequel has a wealth of new features, including an entirely new story. The story has a three-dimensional perspective, complete with a map to assist with exploration and new excavation. The story features a battle with some creepy creatures that would certainly fit the definition of a new style of anime.

Spectrobes II: Beyond the Portals, is an action role-playing game that continues the story of interplanetary patrol officers, Rallen and Jeena, who not only discover or excavate, but also awake and train strange fossilized creatures that are called Spectrobes. The Spectrobes are then trained to battle enemies. The story of the game surrounds the origin of mysterious portals that are connected to remote dimensions and Spectrobes. In spite of Rallen possessing the power to fight lesser krawl outside of the vortexes, he does not take part in the vortex battles. Meanwhile, Jenna uses her research and technological skills to solve puzzles and helps in completing the missions.

The game seems to have adept fighting controls and a new technology that makes it fun to play. Spectrobes, the monster hunting RPG, is targeted at a younger audience, just like most other monster capturing games. Since the first Spectrobes (Nintendo DS) was a massive hit among its fans, expectations are high for its sequel, Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals, which is going to be unveiled in autumn 2008.

Tags for this review: adventure, anime, game