My honest rating ^ dont worry
rhythm games dont get better than this one unfortunately, if you havent played this game before literally what are you doing that could be more important
Ooo just like Elite beat agents this game oozes of charm and creativity. I wont go into my opinions here but i only enjoyed this game slightly less than EBA because i didnt understand shit of the story, menus or anything requiering reading cuz you know japanese.
I think video games peaked here
Better then the first, also mission 12 broke my heart ;(
A fantastic sequel that holds up to its predecessor with honors.
Blessed + Sovl + Humanity restored + Banger + Nihilism is a bitch + Bropilled
this game, elite beat agents, and gitaroo man are all the proof i need to happily declare iNiS as the kings of rhythm games. a plethora of genres intertwined yet every song feels connected thematically. the note tapping is silky smooth and glides along to the beat naturally. all of this coated with a thick layer of inspirational emotional motivation and personal charm, presented strongly with a fun-filled artstyle. ends on such a gleeful note that erupts a certain fanfare inside all of us. transcends the boundaries of language with music as a device to communicate with the human spirit. reaches the zenith of the mountain and then shoots for the stars. bursting with overwhelming charisma. this is what video games are all about. goddamn.
For the sequel, iNiS didn't try fixing what wasn't broken. It's clear that the licensing costs for these games weren't worth the sales, which is a real shame. Once again, the J-rock covers are more competent than EBA's goofy versions. Badass final stage.
iNiS had such a good formula here, it's hard to fathom why it didn't carry on to the 3DS.
Community content on Osu! (2007) tends to fall short of a few things which made Ouendan so enjoyable - such as the cutscenes, characters, dual screen, screen-tapping, and uplifting music (it's about hot-blooded cheerleading after all.) Well, it's all here at your disposal, so what are you waiting for?
This was a game made with the DS in mind and took full advantage of the hardware to deliver a stellar product. The original wasn't bad but this took the lessons learned from Elite Beat Agents (2006) and cranked it up to 11.
It's a quintessentially Japanese product and the theme works extremely well in its favour. It's understandable that it lacks broader appeal but honestly, nothing you can substitute it for works quite as well, which is something its predecessor learned the hard way.
It also has the distinction of being the only game to make me jam out to a soccer anthem. It's that powerful.
Community content on Osu! (2007) tends to fall short of a few things which made Ouendan so enjoyable - such as the cutscenes, characters, dual screen, screen-tapping, and uplifting music (it's about hot-blooded cheerleading after all.) Well, it's all here at your disposal, so what are you waiting for?
This was a game made with the DS in mind and took full advantage of the hardware to deliver a stellar product. The original wasn't bad but this took the lessons learned from Elite Beat Agents (2006) and cranked it up to 11.
It's a quintessentially Japanese product and the theme works extremely well in its favour. It's understandable that it lacks broader appeal but honestly, nothing you can substitute it for works quite as well, which is something its predecessor learned the hard way.
It also has the distinction of being the only game to make me jam out to a soccer anthem. It's that powerful.
El juego de ritmo mas epico
Qué puedo decir de uno de mis juegos favoritos. Este walkthrough ha sido mi el primero al 100% y he acabado super gratificado. La última canción a la cuarta dificultad es de las más difíciles que he jugado nunca. En cualquier juego.
Al buscar las traducciones y entender la historia... Pues en sí he disfrutado un pelín más porque ya con imágenes entiendes mucho si no sabes japonés.
Insuperable, uno de los mejores juegos del catálogo de DS.
Al buscar las traducciones y entender la historia... Pues en sí he disfrutado un pelín más porque ya con imágenes entiendes mucho si no sabes japonés.
Insuperable, uno de los mejores juegos del catálogo de DS.
I think I missed out on a lot by not being able to understand Japanese, but the tunes are still good and the game is still fun. The finale is a bit worse than EBA's, but still great, cheesy fun.
It's everything the last game had but more and improved. Took some of the EBA improvements and added it here with it own flavor. This time their are two teams of cheer squads. This game packs anohter banger of songs and fun gameplay scenarios. Not much to say other than that I didn't say in the other ones but Ouendan 2 is the most well rounded one and on days I struggle which game I like more this or EBA, which is pretty amazing as this game is very japanese and EBA is very american so I don't have any loyalty to the songs at all. Doesn't matter as it's a masterclass series.
Cool fact in japan you could even download the EBA agents from gamestores onto this game to unlock them as playable characters even though that game never came out over there.
Cool fact in japan you could even download the EBA agents from gamestores onto this game to unlock them as playable characters even though that game never came out over there.
Sólo está en japonés, pero no hace falta saber nada para jugar, las historias que te cuentan son muy visuales y encima tiene temazos (que al fin y al cabo es lo más importante).
peak rhythm games here
Lo primero de todo decir mencionar que, al contrario que la primera entrega o el EBA, a este juego no le apetecía funcionar en mi R4 por lo cual lo he tenido que jugar emulado en el móvil junto a un lápiz táctil para móvil. Situación que supone un hándicap para disfrutar de este titulo, ya que creo que es un juego que requiere del hardware original para disfrutarse al máximo. Aún con esto, me lo he pasado completo y he llegado lo más lejos que me han dejado mis habilidades en las dificultades superiores. Y ya sobre el propio juego:
Me ha gustado mucho! Al igual que la anterior entrega, uno es capaz de enterarse de la historia visualmente aunque no entiendas los diálogos. Las diferentes historias de los niveles siguen siendo igual de imaginativas y divertidas como en la primera entrega, sumándole ahora una selección musical que me parece más redonda todavía, con una gran variedad de géneros. El gameplay sigue siendo igual de bueno y me atrevería a decir que es el más exigente de la saga una vez pasas de la dificultad normal. Y en general el más perfeccionado de todas la entregas.
Personalmente me sigo quedando con EBA como mi favorito de los 3 por conocer muchas de las canciones desde pequeño, pero objetivamente diría que está entrega es la que mejor perfecciona la experiencia de jugar estos juegos.
Me ha gustado mucho! Al igual que la anterior entrega, uno es capaz de enterarse de la historia visualmente aunque no entiendas los diálogos. Las diferentes historias de los niveles siguen siendo igual de imaginativas y divertidas como en la primera entrega, sumándole ahora una selección musical que me parece más redonda todavía, con una gran variedad de géneros. El gameplay sigue siendo igual de bueno y me atrevería a decir que es el más exigente de la saga una vez pasas de la dificultad normal. Y en general el más perfeccionado de todas la entregas.
Personalmente me sigo quedando con EBA como mi favorito de los 3 por conocer muchas de las canciones desde pequeño, pero objetivamente diría que está entrega es la que mejor perfecciona la experiencia de jugar estos juegos.
I miss this series dearly. EBA + Ouendan are the peak of rhythm games for me, sure we got a clone in the form of "Osu!" but since it's more of a platform to make song charts with the same mechanics rather than its own full fledged game it is naturally lacking personality.
Ouendan 1 was a nice albeit unpolished experiment, Elite Beat Agents was a great evolution with QoL improvements and its own particularly charming group of characters with a sillyness aided by the adoption of North American stereotypes that are simply silly and fun.
Unfortunately I find Ouendan 2 to be a bit of a step down from EBA. A few of the songs simply have kinda boring and tedious charts as well as characters that don't always feel as compelling. However, this could be seen as subjective and we have some nice additions like 2 groups of Ouendan which develop a rivalry during the game, which I love seeing clash and then come around. The gameplay is also the most polished its ever been, thanks to this being the final game in the series.
Despite the language barrier, the stories are mostly easy to follow through illustrations that convey the characters pretty well. However, context will still be lost so I'd recommend following along with translations that are up on youtube or gamefaqs. Even if I don't find these as compelling, they still ooze with the signature charm of iNiS at the time and culminate in a great story of finding the drive to keep going in the face of adversity.
I think I wanted to say more but honestly it's just that these games make me so happy: following the troubles of the people in this wacky world and helping them overcome their hardships through song and dance is great satisfaction and fun and makes me kinda feel less alone. Yet again, the songs, writing, illustrations and gameplay all come together in a style that simply can't be replicated. While I'm sad this is the end, I'm very glad it happened and I'll always cherish these games as something to put on when I'm having a hard time to simply find my groove and get lost in for an hour.
The final song is just great. I am not getting over this one.
Ouendan 1 was a nice albeit unpolished experiment, Elite Beat Agents was a great evolution with QoL improvements and its own particularly charming group of characters with a sillyness aided by the adoption of North American stereotypes that are simply silly and fun.
Unfortunately I find Ouendan 2 to be a bit of a step down from EBA. A few of the songs simply have kinda boring and tedious charts as well as characters that don't always feel as compelling. However, this could be seen as subjective and we have some nice additions like 2 groups of Ouendan which develop a rivalry during the game, which I love seeing clash and then come around. The gameplay is also the most polished its ever been, thanks to this being the final game in the series.
Despite the language barrier, the stories are mostly easy to follow through illustrations that convey the characters pretty well. However, context will still be lost so I'd recommend following along with translations that are up on youtube or gamefaqs. Even if I don't find these as compelling, they still ooze with the signature charm of iNiS at the time and culminate in a great story of finding the drive to keep going in the face of adversity.
I think I wanted to say more but honestly it's just that these games make me so happy: following the troubles of the people in this wacky world and helping them overcome their hardships through song and dance is great satisfaction and fun and makes me kinda feel less alone. Yet again, the songs, writing, illustrations and gameplay all come together in a style that simply can't be replicated. While I'm sad this is the end, I'm very glad it happened and I'll always cherish these games as something to put on when I'm having a hard time to simply find my groove and get lost in for an hour.
The final song is just great. I am not getting over this one.
Ouendan! Ouendan! Ouendan! Ouendan! Ouendan! Ouendan! Ouendan! Ouendan! Ouendan!
Unfiltered awe and joy. Manages to enchant and charm the player in the little time you have together with it, and provides a beautiful message on human determination whilst doing so. Follow your dreams, overcome every obstacle and never give up. And sometimes, when life gets you down, there’ll always be those words you can shout. Who knows, maybe they’ll be someone out there who can help…
大須！大須！大須！
大須！大須！大須！
Fun game, takes a lot of the quality of life improvements from Elite Beat Agents and goes back to the Ouendan style of the original. However, I found the soundtrack and stories much weaker than either previous entry, which is unfortunate. Elite Beat Agents without the Material Girl…
🎵 Somewhere in the distance, I hear a voice
In the darkness, calling my name
And when I turn to face it but I can't see anything
I just kneeled down and crouched
Anxious and lonely from this place
You took me by the hand
You took me out of this place
I'm walking towards the light
I have something to protect so I can be strong
Whatever pain, whatever troubles you're going through
I'm sure I'll be able to accept it
That's why it's gonna be okay
Because I can hear your voice
All this time, I didn't understand.
You gave me the power to believe
I know you'll get this wish, too.
I put my hands together and I just prayed.
You know, sometimes people get hurt.
But soon we'll be able to laugh again
I'm walking towards the light
I have something to protect so I can be strong
Whatever pain, whatever troubles you're going through
I'm sure I'll be able to accept it
That's why it's gonna be okay
Because I can hear your voice
If you are weak...
I'll be strong for you.
Don't worry.
We'll walk together toward the light.
♪ I've got something to protect me, so I can live on
♪ I'll take your pain, I'll take your worries
I'll make it all go away
No more tears... your voice...
We'll walk together toward the light.
♪ I've got something to protect me, so I can live on
♪ I'll take your pain, I'll take your worries
I'll make it all go away
Don't cry no more
I can hear your voice ooh, yeah 🎵
In the darkness, calling my name
And when I turn to face it but I can't see anything
I just kneeled down and crouched
Anxious and lonely from this place
You took me by the hand
You took me out of this place
I'm walking towards the light
I have something to protect so I can be strong
Whatever pain, whatever troubles you're going through
I'm sure I'll be able to accept it
That's why it's gonna be okay
Because I can hear your voice
All this time, I didn't understand.
You gave me the power to believe
I know you'll get this wish, too.
I put my hands together and I just prayed.
You know, sometimes people get hurt.
But soon we'll be able to laugh again
I'm walking towards the light
I have something to protect so I can be strong
Whatever pain, whatever troubles you're going through
I'm sure I'll be able to accept it
That's why it's gonna be okay
Because I can hear your voice
If you are weak...
I'll be strong for you.
Don't worry.
We'll walk together toward the light.
♪ I've got something to protect me, so I can live on
♪ I'll take your pain, I'll take your worries
I'll make it all go away
No more tears... your voice...
We'll walk together toward the light.
♪ I've got something to protect me, so I can live on
♪ I'll take your pain, I'll take your worries
I'll make it all go away
Don't cry no more
I can hear your voice ooh, yeah 🎵
OUENDAN!
It's so sad thinking this series didn't sadly meet sales expectation, because it honestly has an incredible potential.
Osu! Tatakae! Ounedan 2 is the sequel to both Elite Beat Agents and the first Osu, mixing the mechanics of the two and extremely improving them, creating one gem of a game that many people, even fan of the series or rhythm games in general haven't ever touched.
Osu! Tatakae! Ounedan 2 is the sequel to both Elite Beat Agents and the first Osu, mixing the mechanics of the two and extremely improving them, creating one gem of a game that many people, even fan of the series or rhythm games in general haven't ever touched.
The pinnacle of OSU games for the DS, the most refined out of the three as well as the most enjoyable, incredibly underrated every rhythm game fan has to try these games.
The style still looks cheap in some areas, but with the budget they had, I'm more than happy.
The style still looks cheap in some areas, but with the budget they had, I'm more than happy.
Another gem of the DS library. It's so good.
Jugablemente, un juego musical en el cual no debes fallar para superar los niveles con completo éxito, sencillo de aprender y difícil de perfeccionar en su totalidad.
Pero su appeal no es la mecánica, si no el concepto el cual me parece inspirador y muy conmovedor: Brindar ayuda a personajes variopintos con problemas que van desde cotidianos hasta alocados, todo con el poder de la música y el baile.
Tan solo ese concepto basto para sacarme de una profunda ansiedad y depresión con la cual combatí y vencí siendo este juego y los demás de la saga original una de mis terapias en esos momentos de angustia, razón por la cual tengo un cariño personal por la misma.
Además tiene uno de los finales mas épicos que haya visto en algún juego musical, que sinceramente me saca unas lagrimas de lo emocionante que es.
Gracias Osu Tatakae Ouendan por existir, siempre tendrás un lugar en mi corazón.
Psdt:
Osu 1, 2, & EBA (Soulfull and epic)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Osu! (Soulless and weebo crap)
Pero su appeal no es la mecánica, si no el concepto el cual me parece inspirador y muy conmovedor: Brindar ayuda a personajes variopintos con problemas que van desde cotidianos hasta alocados, todo con el poder de la música y el baile.
Tan solo ese concepto basto para sacarme de una profunda ansiedad y depresión con la cual combatí y vencí siendo este juego y los demás de la saga original una de mis terapias en esos momentos de angustia, razón por la cual tengo un cariño personal por la misma.
Además tiene uno de los finales mas épicos que haya visto en algún juego musical, que sinceramente me saca unas lagrimas de lo emocionante que es.
Gracias Osu Tatakae Ouendan por existir, siempre tendrás un lugar en mi corazón.
Psdt:
Osu 1, 2, & EBA (Soulfull and epic)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Osu! (Soulless and weebo crap)
Aside from the spinning wheel I had a romp of a time emulating this with a mouse. The convenience of playing a game at a whim because it just requires a mouse was what drew me into giving this series a go and it did not dissapoint.
It's like Katamari. It's just raw fun in every possible way.
It's like Katamari. It's just raw fun in every possible way.
Okay so take EBA and further improve on it and you get this.
OH MY JUUUUUUULIAAAAAA
OBO-EEEEE-TEEEEEERU KAIIIIIII
OREEEEE TACHI
MITE-TA YU-ME
OH MY JUUUUUUULIAAAAAA
OBO-EEEEE-TEEEEEERU KAIIIIIII
OREEEEE TACHI
MITE-TA YU-ME
tried something kind of like the EBA finale and (i think it) failed