You know I was gonna give a short review since this got a fan translation but it seems I got beat out by a couple of people, oh well I might as well say my opinion.
I've never seen the source material for this Anime, I've been aware of it, just never had time to watch it. Usually I like to get into before I delve into stuff like games but I'll make this the exception.
In the past I've talked about the first Sailor Moon game on GB and that one had this interesting first level where you'd walk all over town talking to people, doing side minigames, or just advancing the story. This game feels like that level but it's way better and it's the whole game.
You'll go around town talking to NPCs, playing minigames, or helping people out so you can get the Dream Pearls. There's only 10 in the game though I only had to collect 8 so if there is a way you can get more or less I'm not aware. The town is also not too big, it's easy to get around the place.
When it comes to the minigames it's a mixed bag. I don't think they're all bad but some can be not that fun or just have flaws like in the platforming ones where I feel the hitbox on the character is too big. They also might be too simple for people. There's also no checkpoints so for stuff like the detective one or the final part of the game, you have to do it in one go. Though since this was probably meant for kids, it's usually pretty easy outside of some jank like I've mentioned.
The game graphically looks inconsistent. It has moments of looking good with special shoutouts going to the transformation sequence. It's really a beauty. Then you have sprites where the eyes aren't colored so they just change to whatever the background there on is meaning you get stuff like completely blue eye Champ. It probably could be better for 1992. The ending dance you see in the credits is also pretty cute. The music isn't the most interesting but I do like the town theme, it's pretty catchy.
This game won't really impress anyone but for a licensed game it could be much worse. I probably am going too soft on it but I enjoyed my time with this short game. It has a nice vibe to it and I'm sure some fans of the source material or even children will get some enjoyment out of this one. Wouldn't really say it's a must play but with a new fan translation it wouldn't hurt to at least check it out if curious.
I've never seen the source material for this Anime, I've been aware of it, just never had time to watch it. Usually I like to get into before I delve into stuff like games but I'll make this the exception.
In the past I've talked about the first Sailor Moon game on GB and that one had this interesting first level where you'd walk all over town talking to people, doing side minigames, or just advancing the story. This game feels like that level but it's way better and it's the whole game.
You'll go around town talking to NPCs, playing minigames, or helping people out so you can get the Dream Pearls. There's only 10 in the game though I only had to collect 8 so if there is a way you can get more or less I'm not aware. The town is also not too big, it's easy to get around the place.
When it comes to the minigames it's a mixed bag. I don't think they're all bad but some can be not that fun or just have flaws like in the platforming ones where I feel the hitbox on the character is too big. They also might be too simple for people. There's also no checkpoints so for stuff like the detective one or the final part of the game, you have to do it in one go. Though since this was probably meant for kids, it's usually pretty easy outside of some jank like I've mentioned.
The game graphically looks inconsistent. It has moments of looking good with special shoutouts going to the transformation sequence. It's really a beauty. Then you have sprites where the eyes aren't colored so they just change to whatever the background there on is meaning you get stuff like completely blue eye Champ. It probably could be better for 1992. The ending dance you see in the credits is also pretty cute. The music isn't the most interesting but I do like the town theme, it's pretty catchy.
This game won't really impress anyone but for a licensed game it could be much worse. I probably am going too soft on it but I enjoyed my time with this short game. It has a nice vibe to it and I'm sure some fans of the source material or even children will get some enjoyment out of this one. Wouldn't really say it's a must play but with a new fan translation it wouldn't hurt to at least check it out if curious.