Status scoopings Dec 23, 2022
Beautiful look and sound, maybe I have to explore Japanese on Duolingo next, but for now I can't truly engage with this. The quiz elements are the main inhibitor for me, since the action parts were quite straightforward. Seems like a quality game, especially with that look! (and the sound is particularly good when slowed down on the Archive version …
Beautiful look and sound, maybe I have to explore Japanese on Duolingo next, but for now I can't truly engage with this. The quiz elements are the main inhibitor for me, since the action parts were quite straightforward. Seems like a quality game, especially with that look! (and the sound is particularly good when slowed down on the Archive version ha)
Also, interesting little piece of info about Epoch and the Cassette Visions in general:
Epoch’s original Cassette Vision was introduced in Japan by Epoch in 1981, which had steady sales and took over 70% of the Japanese home console market at the time, with around 400,000 units sold. However, the introduction of next-generation systems from Nintendo, Casio and Sega quickly pushed back the original Cassette Vision, leading Epoch to quickly develop a successor. The Super Cassette Vision was released in 1984, featuring an 8-bit processor and better performance more in line with its competitors. It was later released in France by ITMC under the Yeno branding. At least 16 games were brought over from Japan for a European release. A version of the system targeted the young female market, the Super Lady Cassette Vision. The console came packed in a pink carrying case, alongside the game Milky Princess. The system did not take off, and was unable to match the massive popularity of the Nintendo Famicom, leading Epoch to drop out of the console market by 1987