Years ago there were the odd Taito arcade cabinet that would draw you in with its multiple screen wizardry. Arcades such as Darius and Ninja Warriors. Taito are arcade masters.
Then in more recent times (2010!), Taito brought out Dariusburst! A very welcome surprise (I think it was a PSP port!). Later we'd get EX and CS updates
In 2017, they gave one of their most loved train simulators, Densha De Go! (Go by Train), the super duper arcade cabinet treatment. It was more like a cabin than a cabinet. 3 screens surround the player (driver) and a fourth touch screen for further controls outside of the familiar lever and gears.
The aim of the game is simple. Drive the train to designated stops on time and carefully line up along the platform, so your passengers don't step onto the tacks and frazzle. Along the way, adhere to speed limits and honk your horn when crossing bridges (or something). Of course, you get to see an excellent representation of Tokyo's Yamanote line whilst driving those cool and cute, green and white JR trains.
The series has umpteen games released across consoles and PC (all in managable Japanese). In my opinion, Densha De Go! Final on PS2 being the best to get hold of.
What we have now though is are PS4 and Switch versions release of the 2017 beautiful arcade version with added content. New modes, a new station, plus 2 lines not featured in the arcade version, the Saikyou Line and Narita Express. Oh and PSVR support! Coming 3/12/2020.
Also, In celebration, there's a smartphone browser version of the original 1997 game >>> here
Official website
Then in more recent times (2010!), Taito brought out Dariusburst! A very welcome surprise (I think it was a PSP port!). Later we'd get EX and CS updates
In 2017, they gave one of their most loved train simulators, Densha De Go! (Go by Train), the super duper arcade cabinet treatment. It was more like a cabin than a cabinet. 3 screens surround the player (driver) and a fourth touch screen for further controls outside of the familiar lever and gears.
The aim of the game is simple. Drive the train to designated stops on time and carefully line up along the platform, so your passengers don't step onto the tacks and frazzle. Along the way, adhere to speed limits and honk your horn when crossing bridges (or something). Of course, you get to see an excellent representation of Tokyo's Yamanote line whilst driving those cool and cute, green and white JR trains.
The series has umpteen games released across consoles and PC (all in managable Japanese). In my opinion, Densha De Go! Final on PS2 being the best to get hold of.
What we have now though is are PS4 and Switch versions release of the 2017 beautiful arcade version with added content. New modes, a new station, plus 2 lines not featured in the arcade version, the Saikyou Line and Narita Express. Oh and PSVR support! Coming 3/12/2020.
Also, In celebration, there's a smartphone browser version of the original 1997 game >>> here
Official website
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