Honkaku Pro Mahjong: Tetsuman Special (1996)

Honkaku Pro Mahjong: Tetsuman Special cover

Developer: Chatnoir
Publisher: Naxat Soft, Kaga Tech, Kaga Create
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres: Quiz/Trivia, Card & Board Game

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How it feels

A measured, by-the-book mahjong experience that feels like quietly climbing the ranks against serious opponents rather than chasing flashy thrills.

methodicalstrategiclow-keycompetitivefocusedmodest pacingstraightforwardsimulation-like

About

Tetsuman Special is a 4-way riichi mahjong game featuring the endorsement of the Japan Professional Mahjong League and the likenesses of 14 professional mahjong players (15 in the Saturn version). It is the third title in Naxat Soft's Tetsuman mahjong game series. There are two main play modes: Title Conquest mode tasks the player with winning against the pros to increase their rank and earn a total of 48 different professional titles; Free Game lets the player set up a more relaxed exhibition game against any set of opponents. The game also keeps detailed records on the player's performance which can be reviewed at any time.

Screenshots

Honkaku Pro Mahjong: Tetsuman Special screenshot 1

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