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{{Game | {{Game | ||
|name=Shin Oni Ga Shima | |name=Shin Oni Ga Shima | ||
| − | |image=[[Image: | + | |image=[[Image:Shinonigashima boxarts.PNG|250px|Box art 1 (left) and box art 2 (right) of Shin Onigashima.]] |
|bgcolor=silver | |bgcolor=silver | ||
|fgcolor=black | |fgcolor=black | ||
| − | |developer=[[ | + | |developer=[[Pax Softnica]] |
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| − | |system=[[ | + | |system=[[Famicom Disk System]]<br>[[Game Boy Advance]]<br>[[Virtual Console]] |
|release=''[[NES]]''<br />JP: September 4, 1987 (Part 1)<br />JP September 30, 1987 (Part 2)<br />''[[Super Nintendo]]''<br />JP December 1, 1997 ([[Nintendo Power system|NP]])<br />JP May 23, 1998<br />''[[Gameboy Advance]]''<br />JP August 4, 2004<br />''[[Virtual Console]]''<br />JP June 19, 2007 | |release=''[[NES]]''<br />JP: September 4, 1987 (Part 1)<br />JP September 30, 1987 (Part 2)<br />''[[Super Nintendo]]''<br />JP December 1, 1997 ([[Nintendo Power system|NP]])<br />JP May 23, 1998<br />''[[Gameboy Advance]]''<br />JP August 4, 2004<br />''[[Virtual Console]]''<br />JP June 19, 2007 | ||
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| − | '''Shin Oni Ga Shima''' is a text adventure for the [[NES]]. In English, the name translates to '''New Island of Demons'''. | + | '''Shin Oni Ga Shima''' is a text adventure for the [[NES]]. In English, the name translates to '''New Island of Demons'''. The game is based on an old Japanese folktale most importantly Momotarō and Princess Kaguya. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
| − | + | Many years ago in the small village of Nagakushi an old couple found two children and named them Hikari and Donbe. When the kids turned 8 year old a demon dragon appeared near their village and turned some humans into Oni, devils with the ability to suck other human souls. When the devils arrived to Nagakushi sonly Donbe nad Hikari survived the attack and decided to save the village. Now they travel along with many animal friends to the island of demons. Once there, they must battle the king of demons for the souls of her village. | |
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | + | [[Image:Shin onigashima screenshot1.gif|thumb|right|200px|Donbe (left) and Hikari (right) in ''Shin Onigashima''.]] | |
| − | The game uses a command list, allowing the player to examine, use, or talk to anything around. A picture in the upper right corner shows the player's progress in the game. | + | The game uses a command list, allowing the player to examine, use, or talk to anything around. A picture in the upper right corner shows the player's progress in the game. A special command allows to change between Donbe and Hikari triggering text or actions that only that character would say or do in a given situation. The game itself uses 2 discs and must be used in succesion in order complete the story |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
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==Ports and Remakes== | ==Ports and Remakes== | ||
| − | *''Heisei Shin Oni Ga Shima'' was a remake of the original game. Featuring upgraded graphics, the game was available through [[Satellaview-X]] and the [[Nintendo Power system]]. | + | *''Heisei Shin Oni Ga Shima'' was a remake of the original game. Featuring upgraded graphics, the game was available through [[Satellaview-X]] and the [[Nintendo Power system]]. It featured the original plot but seen from the viewpoint of helpers that join the heroes. |
*''Shin Oni Ga Shima'' was rereleased on the [[Gameboy Advance]] as part of the [[Classic NES series|Famicom Mini series]]. | *''Shin Oni Ga Shima'' was rereleased on the [[Gameboy Advance]] as part of the [[Classic NES series|Famicom Mini series]]. | ||
*It was released for download over the [[Virtual Console]] in 2007 in Japan. | *It was released for download over the [[Virtual Console]] in 2007 in Japan. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Characters in Shin Oni Ga Shima]] | ||
[[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Gameboy Advance Games]] [[Category: Classic NES series]][[Category: Virtual Console Games]] | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Gameboy Advance Games]] [[Category: Classic NES series]][[Category: Virtual Console Games]] | ||
Revision as of 11:59, 4 December 2007
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| Shin Oni Ga Shima | |
| Developer | Pax Softnica |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Famicom Disk System Game Boy Advance Virtual Console |
| Release Date | NES JP: September 4, 1987 (Part 1) JP September 30, 1987 (Part 2) Super Nintendo JP December 1, 1997 (NP) JP May 23, 1998 Gameboy Advance JP August 4, 2004 Virtual Console JP June 19, 2007 |
Shin Oni Ga Shima is a text adventure for the NES. In English, the name translates to New Island of Demons. The game is based on an old Japanese folktale most importantly Momotarō and Princess Kaguya.
Story
Many years ago in the small village of Nagakushi an old couple found two children and named them Hikari and Donbe. When the kids turned 8 year old a demon dragon appeared near their village and turned some humans into Oni, devils with the ability to suck other human souls. When the devils arrived to Nagakushi sonly Donbe nad Hikari survived the attack and decided to save the village. Now they travel along with many animal friends to the island of demons. Once there, they must battle the king of demons for the souls of her village.
Gameplay
The game uses a command list, allowing the player to examine, use, or talk to anything around. A picture in the upper right corner shows the player's progress in the game. A special command allows to change between Donbe and Hikari triggering text or actions that only that character would say or do in a given situation. The game itself uses 2 discs and must be used in succesion in order complete the story
Legacy
Hikari and Donbe have made a cameo in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a trophy. They also appear in Kirby's Dream Land 3.
Ports and Remakes
- Heisei Shin Oni Ga Shima was a remake of the original game. Featuring upgraded graphics, the game was available through Satellaview-X and the Nintendo Power system. It featured the original plot but seen from the viewpoint of helpers that join the heroes.
- Shin Oni Ga Shima was rereleased on the Gameboy Advance as part of the Famicom Mini series.
- It was released for download over the Virtual Console in 2007 in Japan.