Update: March 19, 2009
«©NCSX» Samson and Adon are Super Big Brothers who have Hercules-ish physiques and powerful shots that spurt out from the tops of their shiny bald heads. Their bodies seem to glisten and ripple even when standing still. They're so strong and formidable that they don't need a spaceship when flitting around in outer space. Just a bikini brief will do, thank you very much. NCS would describe Rei Cho Aniki as a shooter that's brimming with male homoerotic antics and devilish visuals that would put the blush on anyone. Almost anyone. The muscular he-men aren't the main characters in the game but serve more as side arms to the main hero Idaten or the heroine Benten. The little blue mascot seen on the upper left corner of the game cover is named Uminin. Upon starting a new game, players may choose either Idaten or Benten and then choose a sidearm. Idaten can select Adon or Samson while Benten gets to team up with a pair of cherubs that are way past their prime named Mika & Eru. The first stage is somewhat reminiscent of Gradius where enemies stream in from the right side of the screen and leave behind energy capsules when destroyed. Larger opponents appear and the end-level boss is a locomotive with arms and a face that's almost like Thomas the Tank Engine except he's surly and fires scattershot. The second end-level boss is a lackadaisical male bather, and the third boss is a muscle-bound pair of meatheads who basically double-team Idaten or Benten from both sides with waves of fast-moving buckshot. Rei Cho Aniki was originally released on the PC-Engine Super CD-ROM2 in 1992 under the name of Cho Aniki and the PSP remake features updated graphics, BGM, and a new song composed by Hayama Hiroharu. A bonus soundtrack CD is included with the "First Print Edition" of Rei Cho Aniki. Jan Code: 4580277330223 View the back cover and screenshots on the main NCSX website.
NCS Game Notes
» The game begins with a total of 3 life stock. Once they're depleted and the game is over, there's an interesting button-tapping challenge where you're supposed to repeatedly hit the "O" button as quickly as possible. Samson and Adon are shown on the screen in a curious embrace (which may be viewed below... for your viewing pleasure displeasure) as grunting sounds emanate from the PSP's speakers. If you tap the buttons quickly enough, you'll get another go at the game continuing off at the start of the level. This is especially useful if you've reached the third stage and don't want to play through the previous two stages again. » The first two stages are a breeze but the third stage which takes place underwater bumps up the difficulty level a bit. Enemies enter the screen from both sides which necessitates the constant turning and shooting in two directions. Press the "L" or "R" trigger to face left and right in order to fire upon encroaching enemies. The sea stage also features an enemy which shoots out a massive amount of schooling fish. » Whenever an enemy is destroyed, a little man is ejected from the burning wrecking. The men may be colored red, blue, or yellow. The only way to amass a huge score is by collecting these little ejected men. An easy way to collect each and every one that appears is to stop pressing the fire button. When Idaten or Benten stop firing, the little men are drawn to them as if by mighty magnetic force. » Rei Cho Aniki has generally sold well for the NCS company. Even back in the days of the PC-Engine. Never underestimate the power of the homoerotic shooter. This document is ©NCSX 2009. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of this document may be made without express written consent of National Console Support, Inc.
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