Gaming Best Euro games that are unavailable in the U.S.

[Daemon.nds]

There is a lot of attention given to Jap games, but wot about the Euro ones? What are some good games that are strictly available in the old world?

 

[luneth22]

There are some, i can't really say best though. An example is Naruto Ninja Destiny 2.

 

[granville]

For quite some time, Zubo was Euro-only. It's coming out in the US I believe in a few days, but it was Europe only since fall last year. I think it gets points for that.

 

[cosmiccow]

Giana Sisters DS

oh and this reminds me that contra 4 isn't available in europe.. that really sucks.

 

[Daemon.nds]

So slutty. *snip

 

[JPdensetsu]

I liked Freshly Picked: Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland, dunno why

This game was only released in Japan and in Europe.

 

[cosmiccow]

sorry, double post

 

[cosmiccow]

DeUTsCH

they're only 2 letters away from us.. and like 2 meters.

on a sidenote that cover is really godawful. but the game is still (or because of that?) a classic. the cover for the ds remake/sequel is slightly better too

 

[mrgone]

DeUTsCH

they're only 2 letters away from us.. and like 2 meters.

on a sidenote that cover is really godawful. but the game is still (or because of that?) a classic. the cover for the ds remake/sequel is slightly better too

it's an 80s coverart, what do you expect ?

 

[Daemon.nds]

I liked Freshly Picked: Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland, dunno why

This game was only released in Japan and in Europe.

Thanks. I'll have to give that one a try.

 

[Curley5959]

Hahahah lol.. The guys here would be like the elf.. Look at his face..

 

[ZonMachi]

If it counts as a game the 101 classic book collection

 

[jruschme]

I also enjoyed the Top Trumps Dr. Who game.

 

[luneth22]

Zubo earned a 6.5/10 from Nintendo Power by the way.

 

[granville]

Zubo earned a 6.5/10 from Nintendo Power by the way.

Yes, and a respectable 7.5/10 from IGN. Not that people trust them, but I've had a go with the game myself and find their review pretty accurate. Battles are like a mix of Elite Beat Agents and Sonic Chronicles (without the annoyances of Sonic). It's fun, not perfect, but might satisfy those who like quirky rhythm games or simplistic RPG's.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/969/969265p1.html

 

[Vague Rant]

Battles in Zubo are a mix of awful and crap; terrible game.

Proper recommendations:
Bomberman 2 (Custom Battler Bomberman in Japan)
Crazy Machines (decent Incredible Machine clone)
Giana Sisters DS (fun but easy Mario clone)
Matchstick - Puzzle by DS (matchstick moving puzzles)

Also, it's not Euro-only, but Zoo Keeper's European release has a working sleep mode, which the US and Japanese releases didn't have.