Umihara Kawase is getting a PSP release next Spring. What is it? Well, according to NeoGAF member D2M15, it is "the best game ever." Looking at a Wikipedia entry tells us that it is a platformer "starring a nineteen year old Japanese school girl of the same name, who has somehow become lost in a world of mutated salt-water and fresh-water creatures." Intriguing.
This retro revival will likely not find its way out of Japan. However, hardcore gamers might be interested by the game's unique premise and old school gameplay. For more images, head to Dengeki.














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12-14-2007 @ 11:53AM
Alien said...
Hmmmm .... well it does looks unique , but technically it looks ugly :?
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12-14-2007 @ 4:51PM
merc25 said...
Is it just me or does the main character resemble Dora the Explorer?
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12-14-2007 @ 4:51PM
andwhyisit said...
I've played the snes version and it is a really nice game.
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12-14-2007 @ 6:29PM
upz said...
I have vague memories of this. I seem to remember that instead of jumping, she would hook onto things like Bionic Commando. Interesting concept, but the control were wonky as heck.
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12-15-2007 @ 8:03PM
cafecito said...
It's a fun game. The girl indeed uses a grappling hook ALA bionic commando, so it's basically cute platforming action.
Hope it's not just a port of the PS1 version, but rather a new game.
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