Do NOT buy the NA copy of the game, it is missing content. My actual review/rating of the game is not affected by this and I go on about it further below.
This localized version has removed content from the original at this time of purchase on release date. Specifically, it is missing the Molcar Soccer minigame.
I suspect this is because this minigame had online features in a later update and they were lazy, but it was playable singleplayer against AI on release, so there is ultimately no excuse.
Import a copy of the SEA version of the game, it has the same English, it is slightly more expensive to import ($10 more on Amazon at the time of writing), but it's a better product and worth supporting as a consumer. Don't support lazy localization!
Also, the NA version had some weird stutters during the minigames and upon exiting the games and going back to the town it would freeze for a few seconds, this does not seem to be present in overseas copies of the game.
But, on to the actual game, it's really fun! It's a very short game, and certainly not worth full price given the small amount of content, but if you're a fan of the series eh why not. A lot of the minigames feel pretty fun and enjoyable to play at least, I look forward to playing them with some friends soon.
I imagine this a game I won't really pick up again after I play it with some friends, have a few good chuckles playing the minigames, and move on. But that's okay, playing as the cute molcar and goofing off on some minigames is still a worthwhile experience.
This localized version has removed content from the original at this time of purchase on release date. Specifically, it is missing the Molcar Soccer minigame.
I suspect this is because this minigame had online features in a later update and they were lazy, but it was playable singleplayer against AI on release, so there is ultimately no excuse.
Import a copy of the SEA version of the game, it has the same English, it is slightly more expensive to import ($10 more on Amazon at the time of writing), but it's a better product and worth supporting as a consumer. Don't support lazy localization!
Also, the NA version had some weird stutters during the minigames and upon exiting the games and going back to the town it would freeze for a few seconds, this does not seem to be present in overseas copies of the game.
But, on to the actual game, it's really fun! It's a very short game, and certainly not worth full price given the small amount of content, but if you're a fan of the series eh why not. A lot of the minigames feel pretty fun and enjoyable to play at least, I look forward to playing them with some friends soon.
I imagine this a game I won't really pick up again after I play it with some friends, have a few good chuckles playing the minigames, and move on. But that's okay, playing as the cute molcar and goofing off on some minigames is still a worthwhile experience.