Chou Aniki (1992)

Developer: Masaya
Publisher: Nippon Computer Systems, D4 Enterprise, Hudson Soft, Extreme Co.,Ltd, Konami
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable, Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Shooter, Arcade

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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 wonderfully strange, campy shooter where muscle-bound celestial heroes battle through surreal absurdity.

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About

The odd world in this shooter made for quite the conversation piece in its day. Players control either Idaten or Benten, celestial warriors out to bring an end to the tyrannical rule of the emperor of Planet Builder, who holds muscular prowess to be the supreme virtue of the universe.

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