Having laid our Master System credentials bare, it'd be rude form not to acknowledge the mighty Famicom. Such a following on home territory ensured plenty of Japonica flavoured titles blossomed in its warm climes. I mean Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom certainly took the horticultural link to extremes. Rescue the Tomato Princess and receive the praise of the Broccoli King to become a fine, upstanding cucumber. Possibly the strangest way to encourage salad consumption, but a wonderfully crafted adventure and in friendly Hiragana for those budding students of Japanese: be in language or culture. The Famicom also boasts a fine version of Genki's TV love: Monkey. I mean what more could you ask for than being born or rock, god of the Monkeys and very nimble in martial arts. the game just happens to be a fine shooter in it's own right raises Cloud Master to Mount Fuji like heights in the Genki office. Buddhist related hi-jinx with our beloved, cotton wool cloud riding monkey god. The Famicom has a fine version of Gradius, Dragon Spirit and Tiger Heli besides being the home of the RPG in Final Fantasy and the original Metal Gear Solid to boot. And few who have encountered Gargoyle's Quest 2 will be able to forget Capcom's class. Happy days indeed as the small gargoyle takes out on his quest using his little wings to negotiate tricky platforms with fire spewing forth or to get past seemingly inaccessible towers. The non platforming sections involve more pleasant jollies around the town before getting down to the dirty work on behalf of the big boss. Some seat jiggingly splendid midi tunes. Famicom - many thanks. Good on you!
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