Rakugakids JP release: 23rd July 1998 PAL release: 4th December 1998 NA release: N/A Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami N64 Magazine Score: 80% Rakugakids is odd in that it came out in Japan and Europe – but not North America. It’s a 1-on-1 fighting game where magic crayons have brought the creations of children to life. This created a fun cast of inventive characters – showing Clayfighter that something fun can be done with its concept – these fighters even change shape as they perform moves. It has a really lovely visual style, and some neat touches like shadows and a stage that features a mirror. The fighting itself it a ton of fun, and I’m not someone that enjoys the genre. There are a lot of moves for each characters – the moves reminded me of Super Smash Bros in a way. The presentation and how much fun it is to play – even the movement and jumping feels extremely fluid – makes this one of the N64’s standout fighting games, which is a nice change for a platform littered with poor examples. Remake or remaster? A crisper looking version of Rakugakids would be lovely to see. Official ways to get the game. There is no official way to get Rakugakids.

Great matches tonight. Some really close ones as usual too. 

Thanks for the games. Not two hours this time, but I did at least join for the last Terry-ific hour and a quarter. Here's a link to this week's stream... - - - - - N-Europe Saturday Smash! (27/04/2024) - - - - -

I'm gonna assume he made a deal with the devil. And you can't convince me otherwise!

Thanks for the games everyone! That was a lot of fun. I shall do my best to explain how I created that custom stage tomorrow, but right now I need to keep my eyes closed!
2 hours of chaotic Smash Bros. is the limit for my old eyeballs.