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2002 Index > September
> 09.04.2002 | Ikaruga | ESP | Treasure | A conversion of the highly anticipated, 1-2 player, Naomi arcade shooter, which comes from the creators of Radiant Silvergun!  You'll either buy this game, or forever be sorry you didn't.
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2002 Index > August
> 08.28.2002 | Ever 17 ~ The Out of Infinity | Kid | Kid | A collection of five dramatic anime episodes featuring a character who is connected to LeMU in some way and is confronted with an obstacle or a mystery at the theme park. The player must then help the onscreen actor handle the dilemma and eventually finish all five episodes to find that common thread that binds everything together.
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> 08.28.2002 | Love Adventure, The ~ Bittersweet Fools | Sega | Sega | A budget-minded love interaction game which features cleanly drawn anime characters and backgrounds to help the romance blossom.
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> 08.09.2002 | First Kiss Story 2 (Limited Edition) | Broccoli | Broccoli | Similar to other dating games, players find themselves interacting with anime women via text boxes, clicks, and other virtual means.  The limited edition of this game includes two postcards and the original First Kiss Story game. There are 4 GDs total in this package.
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> 08.07.2002 | King of Fighters 2000 | Playmore | SNK | In addition to a very good conversion of the Neo Geo original, KOF 2000 on Dreamcast also offers an Art Gallery and a simple puzzle game.  Another neat addition in the Dreamcast version are a raft of classic backgrounds from previous KOF games and Samurai Shodown (Nakururu's Stage) which are associated with the Another/Manic strikers in the game.
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2002 Index > July
> 07.22.2002 | Elysion ~ Eternal Sanctuary | NEC Interchannel | NEC Interchannel | This game was originally released as a PC hentai game brimming with nudity and sexual themes but the Dreamcast version has been toned down to fit the image of the DC as a family console.
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> 07.15.2002 | Suika (Limited Edition) | Princess Soft | Princess Soft | This edition includes a bonus music/voice CD and a pink cloth pouch with drawstring.  The front of the pouch is decorated with a line drawing of the main character and her kitty kat.
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> 07.15.2002 | Suika | Princess Soft | Princess Soft | The hero goes on summer vacation and visits a seaside village which is surrounded by mountains, setting the stage for possible romance with the local ladies.  Village girls aren't any easier than city girls but the goal is to interact with the females and get a date before summer ends.
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> 07.08.2002 | Castle Fantasia ~ Seima Taisen | Symbio Planning | Symbio Planning | As the male protagonist in Castle Fantasia, you visit different cities to recruit female warriors who fight on your behalf. Ethics aside, the aim of the game is to win battles and win the affection of the girls in your army.
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2002 Index > June
> 06.24.2002 | Metal Wolf (Limited Edition) | Princess Soft | Princess Soft | This edition of Metal Wolf includes a specially embossed telephone card featuring two of Minagi's sexy co-workers on it's face.
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> 06.24.2002 | Metal Wolf | Princess Soft | Princess Soft | A hentai game, Metal Wolf features suggestive poses, lewd panty shots, and other adult themes which thread through the game.  It's set in a dystopian future, where society requires coordination by corporate decree to keep the peace.
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2002 Index > May
> 05.27.2002 | Culdcept II (Re-release) | Omiya Soft | Omiya Soft | A board game at heart, Culdcept II utilizes action and event cards to add a random wrinkle to the fun. Gist: As an adventurer on a board, the player throws the dice and moves the allotted spaces on a preset route. Exact original packaging.
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> 05.27.2002 | Garou ~Mark of the Wolves (Re-release) | Playmore | SNK | Terry Bogard returns to defend his crown as the King of Fighters in the 2D fighter.  New packaging.
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> 05.27.2002 | Guilt Gear X (Re-release) | Sammy | Arc Systems | An intense 2D fighter with large characters, weapon wielding combatants, and plenty of moves. It was converted from the Naomi arcade original. Exact original packaging.
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> 05.27.2002 | Last Blade 2 (Re-release) | Playmore | SNK | A 2D classic series revived on Dreamcast with marquee SNK fighting.  New packaging.
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> 05.27.2002 | Sakura Columns 2 (Re-release) | Sega | Sega/Red | The Hanagumi clan return for more puzzle matching action. Brilliant baubles fall from the heavens and players will have to mix, match and fumble the colors together.  Exact original packaging.
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> 05.27.2002 | Virtual On ~Oratorio Tangram (Re-release) | Sega | AM3 | Yet another Model 3 wonder for the Uberconsole, complete with modem support (import).  Of course, the awesome 3D action/fighting mayhem will be included from the arcade/Saturn original.  Exact original packaging.
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> 05.13.2002 | Tako no Marine | ? | ? | An isometric view puzzle game that puts bombs into play, trampolines, punching, kicking, and other activities in order to reach your goals and save dad.
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2002 Index > April
> 04.15.2002 | Evangelion: Ayanami Ikusei Keikaku (Deluxe) | Gainax | Gainax | Taking place at the beginning of the Shinseiki Evangelion television series, Gendou Ikari hands you the responsibility of live-in teacher to Rei Ayanami. Improve or diminish Ayanami's attributes with various activities.  The deluxe version of the game includes a clear DC mouse with the NERV logo on it, a mousepad, and a set of Ayanami pins.
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> 04.15.2002 | Gundam ~ Federation vs Zeon | Ban Dai | Capcom | An action/fighting game where you move, slash, shoot, and jump within Gundam realms.  Players may choose to be on the Federation or Zeon side and then motor off into missions of progressive difficulty. The DC game package includes two GD-Roms - one containing the original Naomi Gundam ~ Fed vs Zeon and the other harboring the DX version.
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2002 Index > March
> 03.18.2002 | Sakura Taisen (Complete Box) | Sega | Sega/Red | Contains all four games in one heck of a collector's box!
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> 03.18.2002 | Sakura Taisen 4 (Limited Edition) | Sega | Sega/Red | (no additional info).
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> 03.18.2002 | Sakura Taisen 4 | Sega | Sega/Red | A long awaited sequel to the classic Sega Saturn series.
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> 03.11.2002 | Weakness Hero Torauman | NEC Interchannel | NEC Interchannel | As a disturbed high school student who also happens to be the leader of a dark cabal, you create and dispense a fear potion amongst the school body to reduce them to sniveling miscreants. Others are transformed into fearful monsters in your bid for world domination..
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> 03.04.2002 | Milky Season | Kid | Kid | Anime Maidens abound in this interaction game.
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> 03.04.2002 | Nijyuei | Princess Soft | Princess Soft | Interactive anime adventure featuring female cast (aka dating/sim).
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> 03.04.2002 | Mizuiro First (Limited Edition) | NEC Interchannel | NEC Interchannel | First, this game is not based on the Mizuiro Jidai manga and anime series.  Still, the game features the travails and trials of an adolescent schoolgirl as she hurtles towards maturity.  The LE ships in an oversize box and includes a bonus NTT telephone card and a small tin (of collectables).
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> 03.04.2002 | Sakura Taisen 3 Memorial Pack | Sega | Sega/Red | With the re-release of this Dreamcast classic, Sega attempts to milk the series for all it's worth.  The Memorial Pack edition of Sakura Taisen 3 includes a bonus "music box" packed along with the game.
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2002 Index > February
> 02.14.2002 | NHL 2K2 | Sega | Visual Concepts | A revamped graphics and gameplay engine highlight this fully licensed hockey release for Dreamcast.  Improved AI, and the choice of finesse or intimidating skaters necessitates more strategy.
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> 02.07.2002 | Fushigi no Dungeon | Sega | Chunsoft | This game is aka Mysterious Dungeon.  The DC game is exactly as it's namesake suggests, a side story to the overall series of RPG's.
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> 02.07.2002 | J-Leaque Spectacle Soccer | Sega | Smilebit | Another in a long line of J-League Soccer games that the Japanese seem to eat up.  It's licensed and ready for action.
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> 02.07.2002 | Sakura Taisen 2 Memorial Pack | Sega | Sega/Red | With the re-release of this Saturn classic, Sega attempts to milk the series for all it's worth.  The Memorial Pack edition of Sakura Taisen 2 includes a bonus gold-colored DVD which includes data, images, and other fond memories from the Sakura Taisen franchise.  Collectors will love this.
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2002 Index > January
> 01.31.2002 | Doki Doki Idol Starseeker Remix | Grev | Grev | This is a port of a Naomi puzzle game featuring a trio of lovely anime maidens in action.
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> 01.31.2002 | Rez | Sega | Sega | It's hard to classify this game, but most would agree it's part shooter on rails with a rhythm gameplay aspect.  Both the Japanese and Euro versions are in English.
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> 01.28.2002 | Bokomu no Tatsujin | ? | ? | A board game populated with strangely themed mini-games and scenarios.  The hero gets to confront/unleash hidden "alter-egos" with which he can succeed. The mini games invariably involve Pavlovian button tapping, repetitive pattern matching, and fairly simple button sequencing.
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> 01.21.2002 | Missing Parts ~ The Tantei Stories | FOG | FOG | Play the part of an anime detective in this multi-scenario thriller where you investigate foul play, murderous intent, untimely death, and other hairy situations.  FOG (Full On Games) gives Dreamcast gamers a sweet, parting farewell in this new detective adventure.
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> 01.17.2002 | Sakura Wars Memorial Pack | Sega | Sega/Red | With the re-release of this Saturn classic, Sega attempts to milk the series for all it's worth.  Included are a perpetual calendar and six glossy trading cards so you can assign a particular member of the Hanagumi to certain months.  Collectors will love this.
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Sources: Electronics Boutique, NCS
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