Summary
- Release Year: 1994
- Platforms: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, PC-FX
- Publishers: NEC
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku (1994)
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku is a mahjong video game developed and published by Konami for the Super Famicom in 1994. It is the third game in the Mahjong Gokuu series, and the first to be released on a home console.
The game features a unique cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. The player can choose to play as one of eight characters, each with their own unique story mode. The game also features a variety of different game modes, including a standard mahjong game, a puzzle mode, and a tournament mode.
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku was a critical and commercial success, and is considered to be one of the best mahjong games ever made. It was praised for its beautiful graphics, challenging gameplay, and unique characters. The game has been re-released on a number of different platforms, including the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Nintendo Switch.
Gameplay
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku is a traditional mahjong game, played with a set of 144 tiles. The goal of the game is to be the first player to complete a hand of four melds and a pair. A meld is a set of three or four tiles of the same suit or rank. A pair is a set of two identical tiles.
The game is played with four players, each with their own hand of tiles. The players take turns drawing and discarding tiles, trying to complete their hands. When a player completes a hand, they call out “mahjong” and win the game.
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku features a number of different game modes, including:
- Standard mahjong: This is the basic mahjong game, played with four players.
- Puzzle mode: This mode presents the player with a series of puzzles to solve. The player must complete each puzzle in order to progress to the next one.
- Tournament mode: This mode allows the player to compete against other players in a tournament. The player who wins the tournament is crowned the Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku champion.
Characters
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku features a unique cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. The player can choose to play as one of eight characters, each with their own unique story mode.
The eight characters are:
- Akira: A young man who is new to mahjong. He is eager to learn and improve his skills.
- Mai: A young woman who is a skilled mahjong player. She is confident and determined to win.
- Ken: A middle-aged man who is a mahjong master. He is calm and collected, and always seems to know what to do.
- Yumi: A young woman who is a mahjong prodigy. She is able to see the future, and uses this ability to her advantage in mahjong games.
- Ryuu: A young man who is a skilled mahjong player. He is arrogant and overconfident, but he has the skills to back it up.
- Yuri: A young woman who is a mahjong master. She is beautiful and intelligent, and she is always a pleasure to play against.
- Hayato: A middle-aged man who is a mahjong master. He is a wise and experienced player, and he is always willing to help others improve their skills.
- Miki: A young woman who is a mahjong master. She is a kind and compassionate player, and she is always willing to lend a helping hand.
Development
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku was developed by Konami, a Japanese video game company. The game was directed by Takayuki Hirono, who had previously worked on the first two games in the Mahjong Gokuu series.
The game was developed using the Super Famicom’s Mode 7 graphics engine, which allowed the developers to create a 3D-like environment for the game. The game’s graphics were praised for their beauty and detail.
The game’s music was composed by Masanori Adachi, who had previously worked on a number of other Konami games, including the Castlevania series. The game’s music is a mix of traditional Japanese music and modern pop music.
Release
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku was released in Japan on December 22, 1994. The game was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered to be one of the best mahjong games ever made.
The game was later released in North America and Europe under the title Mahjong Taikyoku. The North American and European versions of the game were not as well-received as the Japanese version, but they were still considered to be solid mahjong games.
Legacy
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku is considered to be one of the best mahjong games ever made. The game’s beautiful graphics, challenging gameplay, and unique characters have made it a favorite among mahjong fans for over 25 years.
The game has been re-released on a number of different platforms, including the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Nintendo Switch. The game is also available on a number of online gaming platforms.
Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku has had a lasting impact on the mahjong video game genre. The game’s unique characters and challenging gameplay have inspired a number of other mahjong games. The game is also credited with helping to popularize mahjong in Japan and around the world.
Review Score
7.5/10
