Here at the Tokyo Game Show, there's plenty of exciting news to go around. A launch window for the Last Guardian was announced, Microsoft's Kinect has been getting plenty of support, and there's even a new Devil May Cry game coming from the folks at developer Ninja Theory.
But amidst all the announcements, there are always some very... "unusual" games that emerge from the crowded halls of the convention center. Alien dating sims, stealth puppy games and more tend to raise some eyebrows among the IGN crowd, so we decided to put together a list of the zaniest titles we've seen this year. We aren't necessarily saying these games are bad or they aren't worth your time; these games are just the ones you'd want to hide from all your friends. So read on and experience the madness along with us.
But amidst all the announcements, there are always some very... "unusual" games that emerge from the crowded halls of the convention center. Alien dating sims, stealth puppy games and more tend to raise some eyebrows among the IGN crowd, so we decided to put together a list of the zaniest titles we've seen this year. We aren't necessarily saying these games are bad or they aren't worth your time; these games are just the ones you'd want to hide from all your friends. So read on and experience the madness along with us.
Publisher: Mega Biotech and Electronics Co., Ltd.
Genre: Girl Maker Sim
Chance of U.S. Release: Zero
Make your own girl.
Have you always wanted to design the perfect girl from her manicure to her facial features? If the answer is yes, you might want to go Google Plugin: Plugirl Maker Online. While there are tons of dating sim games at Tokyo Game Show, none of them give you the vast options found in Plugirl Maker Online. I mean, you can design their finger nail polish. Seriously. Pedicures have not been confirmed yet, so if you have a foot fetish you might be out of luck.
This one comes from the makers of Parse Rorunpe.
Publisher: Parrot
Genre: Augmented Reality / RC Toy
Chance of U.S. Release: 50%
Awesome.
You play AR Drone with an iPhone, using an app to control a flying hovercraft. That on it's own wouldn't be much more than a really cool remote controlled helicopter. The catch with AR Drone is that it uses the screen on your iPad or iPhone to create an augmented reality game that requires you to navigate and land your drone. You can even shoot down other craft, all while piloting a real helicopter.
Do want.
Publisher: D3 Publisher
Genre: Dating Sim
Chance of U.S. Release: 25%
Want to go dancing?
Do you ever just want to go out to a club, pick the exact type of girl you want to hang out with from a lineup, buy her drinks, talk to her for hours, watch her dance and feed her bananas? If so, then you should probably go out and do it in real life, because what's the worst that can happen? Seriously, stop what you're doing immediately and go feed bananas to girls. It's the best way to meet people.
Publisher: Inti Creates
Genre: Shooter
Chance of U.S. Release: Zero
The Xbox 360 is known for first-person shooters. So it's only natural that Japan's most innovative new shooter has been created for Microsoft's system. GalGun is like House of the Dead, but instead of shooting zombies with bullets you are shooting pigeon-toed schoolgirls with bursts of your "charm." And instead of being slightly fun while you're waiting to get into the movie theater, it's incredibly creepy while you're trying to figure out if you're a terrible person for playing it for more than 10 seconds. Oh, also, the controls are unresponsive, the gameplay is a centimeter deep, and it's not really any fun to play. Other than that, House of the Dead and GalGun are exactly the same.
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Action RPG
Chance of U.S. Release: 85%
Everyone knows that little dogs are the most vicious creatures on the planet, and yet people dress them up in adorable outfits and carry them around in bags. Finally a game has been developed that truly showcases the violent nature of these tiny beasts -- Tokyo Jungle. As a deceptively cute Pomeranian wearing a fetching red shirt, you'll unleash hell on the now-devoid-of-people streets in Tokyo. Apparently, the city has gone to the dogs, and you'll stalk prey, strike from the shadows and om nom on your victims. Eating rabbits, chickens and crows isn't just tasty, it also levels up your pooch. This game is totally crazy, but I really hope it comes to the States.
