Michinoku Hitou Koimonogatari Kai (1999)

Developer: FOG Inc.
Publisher: Nippon Ichi Software
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres: Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Visual Novel, Card & Board Game

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A quiet, unhurried blend of card-game tactics and travel romance, where wins come gently with the aid of helpful hints.

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About

Michinoku Hitou Koi Monogatari Kai is the "sequel" or better said is an updated version to Michinoku Hitou Koi Monogatari that was a mix between a first person adventure game and a hanafuda game that tells the story of a young photographer that travels around the northeast part of Japan playing hanafuda games and taking pictures of the places that he visit. In this "sequel" the game features hints to help the player win in the hanafuda games.

Screenshots

Michinoku Hitou Koimonogatari Kai screenshot 1

Michinoku Hitou Koimonogatari Kai screenshot 2

Michinoku Hitou Koimonogatari Kai screenshot 3

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