Underplayed Gems

Simple 2000 Series Vol. 83: The Konchuu Saishuu (2005)

Simple 2000 Series Vol. 83: The Konchuu Saishuu cover
Publisher
D3 Publisher
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Arcade
Where to get it
Website
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How it feels

A breezy, simple errand of wandering summer fields to catch bugs while a rival kid tags along for some light, easygoing competition.

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About

The Konchuu Saishuu: Strap on the Birkenstocks, jostle into the hemp shorts, and wander into the wilderness in search of bugs. As the story goes, a whole mess of insects have escaped from a laboratory. Gone. The hapless scientist at the lab charges the player with the task of finding the same bugs that fit the lab's specimen needs. The setting of the game takes place during summer vacation and the player adopts the persona of a boy with a fascination for insects. A rascally blue-haired girl plays the part of a rival that is also collecting specimens for the lab and barging in on your action.

Screenshots

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