Kotaku: Arika

Excitebike's Subtle Shift in 3D Scenery

Owen Good — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:00:00 EDT

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If you've got a 3DS, and you've got an Internet connection, there's no reason to not have downloaded the latest system update and pulled down 3D Classics: Excitebike from the Nintendo eShop. It's free, after all. More »

Bust-A-Move Universe Is The 3DS Game With Too Much Empty Space

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:20:00 EDT

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What can the unique hardware of the Nintendo 3DS do to invigorate the 16-year-old Bust-A-Move (aka Puzzle Bobble) puzzle game series? Based on Bust-A-Move Universe, not much. This is a game that strives to be old-school on Nintendo's modern-day platform. More »

Metal Torrent Micro-Review: Not As Good As A Coinstar

Stephen Totilo — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:40:00 EDT

The minute you start playing Metal Torrent, you're almost done. But the brevity of Nintendo's first DS shoot-em-up isn't the worst of it. My local bank offers more entertaining ways to press buttons and hear jangling sounds. More »

Forever Blue "Gameplay" And Lots Of It

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:20:16 EDT

If you haven't quite wrapped your noodle around what Arika's Forever Blue for the Wii is yet, this extended gameplay clip might shed some light. As you can see, it's all in Japanese, as the Western version (Endless Ocean) won't be released for months. Despite it's high Famitsu rating, I have a hard time believing this is going to be a purchase for me personally. More »

Famitsu Loves The Krill Out Of Forever Blue

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:40:19 EDT

Arika's Forever Blue for the Wii may not look like much of "game" but the "reviewers" at weekly Japanese gaming pub Famitsu were big, big fans. The four editors apparently had a whale of a time/paycheck with the SCUBA adventure, giving the game scores of 10, 8, 9, and 8, deeming it not quite as good as The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass but two points better than Saints Row. More »

Endless Ocean, A Romantic Undersea Adventure

Michael McWhertor — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:20:26 EDT

The very definition of non-game, Endless Ocean—also known as Forever Blue in Japan—will immerse Wii owners in a world of fish, undersea mammals, and saltwater. Similar to Arika's previous undersea adventures, the Everblue series, you'll experience relaxing SCUBA-filled gameplay as you look for treasure, take photos and frantically rub dolphins. There's also an intense deathmatch mode involving a speargun and a bazooka that launches carnivorous fish. Alright, I made that last part up. More »

Tetris: The Grand Master: The Grand Master

Michael McWhertor — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 01:59:20 EDT

I know some of you are going to say "Hey, Mike, that's not a big deal. Arika's version of Tetris lets you rotate and move pieces even after they've landed." My response? "Shut up. You couldn't do this." Totally insane block shuffling contained within this video. Michael McWhertor More »