To date this is the most recent Umihara Kawase release, containing both the original Super Famicom game as well as the Second Edition version of the PS1 sequel in full (for the curious, "Second Edition" is identical to the first PS1 release bar a removal of advertising for fishing equipment, a few bugs getting ironed out and three additional stages). As well as those two games a new "DS Route" was added to Umihara Shun containing a further eighteen new stages.
Umihara Kawase herself (Kawase is her first name, if you were wondering) is an athletic girl, armed with nothing more than an extendable rubber fishing line which is used to both navigate to the exit of each field and also dispatch the randomly appearing marine enemies by reeling them into her backpack. The fishing lure can stick to any surface and be used to swing across large gaps or be reeled in to pull her over to distant ledges. The line is pliable and reacts to the environment and Kawase's momentum, bending around corners and bouncing her around if used at speed. The stages frequently encourage creative use of the line – there are multiple routes through the game, with some fields only being accessible to players that choose to find the more difficult to reach second exits in a level. Speedrunners are also rewarded; multiple replays can not only be saved to the DS cart but also shared via local wi-fi to any other Umihara player.
Outside of the main game modes there's the option to practise any stage unlocked so far, an illustration gallery and sound test, as well as an encyclopaedia of all enemies encountered with brief descriptions.
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sharc
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still one of the finest platformers ever made.
i take it this is a much better release than the reportedly buggy psp port?
Oh yes, definitely! I've never owned the DS and Super Famicom versions at the same time to test them side by side, but from memory there's no difference between the port and the original (or nothing big enough for me to remember).
Oh, I looooove this game. Only played it via emulation thus far, though. I'm planning to pick up an actual copy soon, but I can't decide which one I want: This one or one of the original PS1 versions. Decisions, decisions...
Retr0gamer: Play-Asia still have the DS version (new) for the same price it's always been, and the Super Famicom/PS1 versions have dropped significantly since this version came out - I'd say there's not been a better time to dive in!
Bryan: It's a wonderful platformer isn't it, I've always enjoyed bouncing around and trying to find quicker routes through the levels. As for which version to get - the only reason to go for the PS1 version is if you have a great preference for a joypad/TV over a handheld - the DS version's cheaper and has more Umihara in it too :)
In a perfect world, Kimimi, I'd get both the PS1 and DS versions. I really want the PS version because I think I'd prefer playing this one on a TV, as opposed to my DS Lite's fairly tiny screen. Maybe I should just get the DS version and a DSi XL :P
Yeah, but the DSi XL has an even larger screen! Believe me, I know I'm being weird. I'm just worried everything will be too small if I play this on a portable. I've only ever played it on a TV, and I can't imagine playing it on something so tiny. Plus, it wouldn't be a terrible thing for me to add to my fairly small PS1 collection. I guess I'm answering my own question, aren't I? :)
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still one of the finest platformers ever made.
i take it this is a much better release than the reportedly buggy psp port?
Oh yes, definitely! I've never owned the DS and Super Famicom versions at the same time to test them side by side, but from memory there's no difference between the port and the original (or nothing big enough for me to remember).
I wish I'd bought this when it wasn't so expensive.
Oh, I looooove this game. Only played it via emulation thus far, though. I'm planning to pick up an actual copy soon, but I can't decide which one I want: This one or one of the original PS1 versions. Decisions, decisions...
Retr0gamer: Play-Asia still have the DS version (new) for the same price it's always been, and the Super Famicom/PS1 versions have dropped significantly since this version came out - I'd say there's not been a better time to dive in!
Bryan: It's a wonderful platformer isn't it, I've always enjoyed bouncing around and trying to find quicker routes through the levels. As for which version to get - the only reason to go for the PS1 version is if you have a great preference for a joypad/TV over a handheld - the DS version's cheaper and has more Umihara in it too :)
In a perfect world, Kimimi, I'd get both the PS1 and DS versions. I really want the PS version because I think I'd prefer playing this one on a TV, as opposed to my DS Lite's fairly tiny screen. Maybe I should just get the DS version and a DSi XL :P
Why not just use your 3DS instead? Umihara definitely doesn't have region locking - if it did, it wouldn't work on my PAL DSi.
Yeah, but the DSi XL has an even larger screen! Believe me, I know I'm being weird. I'm just worried everything will be too small if I play this on a portable. I've only ever played it on a TV, and I can't imagine playing it on something so tiny. Plus, it wouldn't be a terrible thing for me to add to my fairly small PS1 collection. I guess I'm answering my own question, aren't I? :)
It sounds like you've already decided and you just want me to agree!
*agrees with Byran*
Does that help? ;)
Thanks Kimimi, I only checked ebay, didn't even realise it was on playasia!
I wonder how many of us will end up buying this game now >_>
I loved the Super Famicom game, and playing with stylus seems like it'd be really cool.
Thankfully (in my opinion anyway) the stylus is completely off limits - the game controls exactly as it always did, just d-pad and buttons :)
Yes, Kimimi, I was looking for you to agree with me. And I got you to do it. Ha! Thanks :)
If you ever need someone to flimsily justify more potential purchases in the future you know where I am ;)
I'm going to remember that, Kimimi! Expect me to aim a tweet at you the next time I'm considering a purchase (which is sure to be soon).
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