(Spotted) OneShot - RM2k3 - RMN

Via RMN
Steam Page
(teaser trailer of OneShot, pax east etc. - will revise this entry once I have a bit more info)

(Archive) Alter A.I.L.A Genesis - RM2k3 - RMN

(from PC Gamer by Chris Thursten - February 25, 2011)
"One of the most celebrated games on the network, Alter A.I.L.A Genesis is a side-scrolling cyberpunk epic offering a thorough reworking of traditional JRPG gameplay. Genesis builds upon the existing RPG Maker 2003 combat system, adding an extensive resistance/damage-type system along with a escalating series of EX attacks and 'Field Effects' (environmental conditions) – all of which must be taken into account when building a team. Experienced JRPG players will recognise most if not all of these from other games; but in the context of a lengthy, free adventure built by a single creator it's impressive stuff.

The plot, while familiar, is sufficiently well-told to pass without incident. There are highs and lows – while the game's hand-drawn artwork can be ropey, there's some accomplished spritecraft on display and the soundtrack is punchy without becoming overbearing. Perhaps thanks to its unique perspective, Alter A.I.L.A Genesis doesn't really feel like anything else on RPG Maker – no small feat, given the swap-and-trade nature of the community.

When it comes down to it, though, the combat system is the reason to give Genesis your time. If you're looking to sink a few hours into honing a squad, rooting out hidden areas and working on your boss strategies, this is your game."

(From NeoGaf- "RPG Maker Games: Underlooked Gems" by Dust Golem 12-26-2012)

"A platforming-stealth RPG featuring a futuristic punk world and colorful cast of characters. The game does have turn-based battles when you encounter enemies, but its main gameplay involves stealth invoked through platforming. Surprisingly fun and interesting, mixing in original art with edits, it is different and worth it for anyone looking for a stealth-RPG-Platformer, a strange hybrid but one that works and executes it quite well!"

Via RMN
Mirror Download

(...Will update with a better source that better summarizes this game)

(Spotted) Wild Rage - RM2k3 - RPG²s

Via RPG²s - (Italian)

Wild Rage's blog (Italian)

(Spotted) The Huntress of the Hollow - RM2k3 - RMN

(Update: Interview with the creator of "The Huntress of The Hollow" )

Via RMN

(Spotted) Aëdemphia - RM2k3 - Oniromancie

Via Oniromancie (Aëdemphia's Creator, Community Site)
Aëdemphia's Website (French)
Aëdemphia (English Demo) (very old)
(Will update this entry if I can find any interviews/english version for download)

(Spotted) Seventh Wish: Rêve - RM2k3 - RMN

Via RMN (defunct)

(Reference) GameCenter CX:Pokémon Interview & Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels

(I mentioned awhile back I was going to upload this privately...

Sunday, October 4, 2015

"...One of the more interesting episodes being Part 2, of the Super Mario Bros Lost Levels, episode:

In that episode, (which I’ll try to eventually upload here, privately) Arino sits down and interviews Satoshi Tajiri; the creator of Pokemon. It’s here where we learn of Satoshi’s incredible passion and fascination to track down various arcade games seen throughout Japan, that eventually lead to the creation of his self-published fanzine GameFreak... that eventually lead to a position within the game industry....That eventually lead to the creation of Pokemon itself. (really interesting stuff and a great episode to boot!)

...which I finally got around to! Enjoy! ; I'll probably edit this entry later with timestamps.)
*please don't spread this around, I'm simply uploading the video here, solely for posterity's sake. (...thank you.)

(Alternative Download - GamingCX Pokemon Special)

(CrunkGames.com write up)
(Another great Satoshi Tajiri interview from BulpediaGarden.Net)
(GameCenterCX/RetroGameMaster on Amazon)

(from The TV Database - thetddb.com )

"First Aired: 2004-05-30

In the closing episode of this first season, Arino visits one of the most famous and yet reclusive developers in the world, Game Freak. Arino discusses their history with company founder Satoshi Tajiri as well as their most famous creation, Pokémon.

This week's challenge is a continuation of last week's and finds Arino attempting to finish Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. Just as it looks as though Arino is no chance, Tojima presents him with a gift that could change the tides in this challenge.

Lastly there is an extended travelogue centered around visiting arcades in hot springs located in the tourist town of Hakone. When he isn't indulging in the hot springs themselves he's playing impossible prize games, broken shmups or leaving his mark with his trademark high score name."

(Spotted) Rhapsody (Working Title) - ???

(Spotted) Earthcraft - ???

Via RPGArchitects
rpga.info (defunct)

(Spotted) Shinobiya - RMVX

(from Nocturne: Rebirth's GamePage Blog on RMN by eplipswich - February 4th 2015)

"Blog 10: Shinobiya: A new future game that I may translate in the future

Hi everyone!

So, I was just reading Enu's latest blog (Enu is the creator of Hat World), and I stumbled onto this game called Shinobiya (忍屋) by Nanabuluku. It's being made in RPG Maker VX and hasn't been released yet, but a release date has been announced: Winter 2017. If we take that date from the Japanese point of view, it's some time between end 2016 and early 2017. Anyway, here's a preview video of the game by Nanabuluku herself:

No videos of actual fights yet, but the game certainly looks promising. I'll certainly be keeping an eye on this. And if I'm impressed enough after playing this when it's released, I might even translate it!

Oh, and before I forget, here's the official website of this game.

Well, that's all from me then. Just wanted to post this to let people know of another one of great Japanese RPG Maker games out there. Till next time!

-eplipswich"