Honkaku Hanafuda GB (2000)

Platforms: Game Boy Color
Genres: Puzzle

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.

More games like this

How it feels

A serious Hanafuda card game simulation with formidable AI opponents and multiple game modes.

strategycard gamethinkytraditionalcompetitivejapanese

About

The content of the game includes 3 competitions, "Koikoi", "Oicho Kabu", and "Flower Matching". A gem of thinking that even Hanafuda enthusiasts will groan, such as abundant option settings and formidable opponents with full-scale thinking. "Winning mode" and "Free battle mode" are available. In "Winning Mode", 7 characters appear as opponents, and the competition can be played in the order of "Koikoi", "Flower Matching", and "Oicho Kabu", and the strength of the rivals will increase as they win. "Free battle mode" is ideal for training, as you can freely select your favorite competition and character.

More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.