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"You spin me right round baby, right round..."
Last year, during a bout of rnadomly buying import DS games without knowing anything about them, I stumbled upon Mawasunda!!, a quirky little mini-game title from Taito. It consists of 24 games all controlled through use of a turntable-like control on the touch screen. The puzzles themselves range from simply, quirky originals to homages to classic Taito games, like Arkanoid and Elevator Action.
Now Majesco is releasing the game in the US this Summer, under the completely underwhelming title, "Turn It Around." It features the same challenges and multiplayer modes of the Japanese title, only understandable people who don't read squiggles.
While the gameplay is kinda light and sjprt-lived, the $19.99 MSRP goes a little ways towards forgiving the downfalls. However short and quirky it may be, I'm glad to see it getting a release on this side of the pond. More quirky titles please.
Here Comes Topsy Turvy Gameplay On Your Nintendo DSTM As Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Turn It Around'
EDISON, NJ, April 23, 2007 - Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games and digital entertainment products for the mass market, today announced Turn It Around for the Nintendo DS. Developed by 505 Games and licensed from Taito, Turn It Around challenges players to master the Touch Screen turn wheel in 24 arcade-style games.
"Turn It Around's unique spinning premise and wide range of mini-games make it a perfect title for gamers looking for a new handheld experience at a great value," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing, Majesco.
All 24 mini-games in Turn It Around focus on Touch Screen turning. Players must strategically rotate the turn wheel to complete each game based on power, technique or speed. Whether destroying blocks in Arkanoid, transporting guests to their floor in Elevator Action, hitting it out of the park in Pinch Hitter or maintaining your balance in Packed Train, gamers will get a wrist workout on their way to becoming the ultimate Turn Master. Turn It Around also features three different multiplayer turning modes so gamers can "spin off" against a friend.
Turn It Around will be available this summer for a suggested retail price of $19.99. For additional information please visit www.majescoentertainment.com.
