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Haisei Mahjong Ryouga [牌勢麻雀 凌駕] Game Sample - SFC

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Channel: Vysethedetermined2 · 2012 · Gaming

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So... there are certain genres I've been avoiding for a while now due to their steep learning curve or my general lack of understanding. Among the list, "Mahjong" was one of them. While I own several Majhong games, up until now, I only made videos for two of them (Tokimeki Mahjong Paradise and Nekomimi Memorial V / Pom de Nyan: Version II, two simplified Mahjong games). It got to a point where I got tired of running and actually sat down and meditated atop Mt. Fuji for what felt like an eternity in an attempt to unlock the secrets of the universe. When that failed, I cross-referenced various online tutorials on Mahjong to understand the fundamental concepts behind Japanese computerized Riichi Mahjong. After studying for a few hours and testing out different combinations through trial and error, I actually learned how to play without being held by the hand the whole time. Even then, knowing how to play doesn't mean things are easy -- the game is still comprised of quite a bit of luck, and this is even more so for computerized Mahjong. The only thing that's changed is that I have a fighting chance... this is good as Mahjong is one of the most popular genres of game in Japan.

There isn't much to say about Haisei Mahjong Ryouga (also known as Paizei Mahjong Ryouga, which means "Superior Mahjong Tile Group"). Developed and released by ASCII in 1995, the game is pretty straightforward four-player Japanese Mahjong with some automatic hints. Its distinguishing features is that you can create various profiles and save your stats with the game's battery-backed capabilities, play a quick "Derby Race" (shorter Mahjong game), play the game's "Make Mode" (where you can tweak the luck and capabilities of every opponent individually), and it is one of the few titles to utilize the uncommon "Turbo File Twin" accessory (which we own) to transfer files between games. The extent to which you can manipulate the rules of the game is impressive and allows you to make a game suited for most folks' playing ability, but it's not a remarkable title audio/visual wise even for this type of game and is ultimately forgettable. This is a video of the game in action. Enjoy.

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