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Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer
DS
Released On: Mar 4, 2008
69
7.6
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
69
37% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
63% Mixed
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
69
37% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
63% Mixed
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
By hooking up to the Internet or a nearby friend, a fallen Shiren can call for help. If another player hears his plea and pulls off the rescue mission, Shiren is revived, goodies intact.
It's far more demanding than its fellow DS-based roguelikes, lacking, say, the cuddly mascots of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon or the cumulative experience-building of Izuna. But it's remarkably well crafted, with streamlined gameplay that belies its impressive substance.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 15 User Ratings
7.6
80% Positive
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
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20% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 15 User Ratings
7.6
80% Positive
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0 Ratings
20% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
A wonderful roguelike! This masterpiece is filled with various enemies with intriguing and sometimes hilarious (turned into a riceball!) abilities. An old-fashioned roguelike, yet with good and pleasant graphics!
I have beaten the game, finished the kitchen god's shrine and the scroll cave (two bonus dungeons)
and I am still trying to win fay's final puzzle (a 99 floor dungeon of awful difficulty), and so far so good!!!!
My favorite game. If you hate difficult games and permanent death though, then stay away!
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The Super Famicom version is superior imo. Other than that this is the definitive Shiren the Wanderer game.
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Between the cute 2-D graphics, the comfortable, nostalgic soundtrack, and the super addictive "Just one level further!!" game flow, my wander-lust is on full blast. Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer is a great way to dip a toe in the rogue like pool.
Shiren is absolutely and utterly a game for the hardcore. Being flung back to level one for dumb luck or a simple error is infuriating, and Shiren lacks the storytelling polish that many gamers expect from their titles regardless of genre, but the core game is very well done.
While some will be turned off by the challenging gameplay and the less appealing visuals, those seeking an old-school gaming experience should look no further.
If you're not put off by the idea of an RPG in which every death returns you to the start of the game, Shiren the Wanderer can be a lengthy, satisfying experience.
Shiren the Wanderer was a nice concept back on the Super Nintendo. It's not that the game is unplayable, but it ruins your joy when you lose all you have accomplished when you're killed. The game doesn't make much use of the Nintendo DS functions. It would have been better if the game was released on the Gameboy Advance.
Holy crap!
This is amazing!
Sooooo amazing.
Graphics: On my way in from Angband the graphics are heavenly. They aren't to much and they're not shiny or anything.
They're simple sprite sheets and they work for the type of game.
Gameplay: The controls are simple
A: attacks.
Y: open inventory.
Crosskeys/ touch screen: Move shiren.
You think its all easy then you die lose everything and have to navigate the dungeon with no weapons shields or healing items.
Sound: The music and sounds work but nothing flashy and over the top.
The game gets a nine out of ten for effort and succeeding in making a new Rougelike game for the DS.
If you enjoy Rouglikes go buy it.
Go buy it now.
You were supposed to have bought it tree lines ago stop reading.
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Mystery Dungeon: Shiren The Wanderer is a DS game that is a remake and translation to a japan exclusive Super Famicom version of the game. The game is a retro Roguelike Strategy RPG, and an extremely difficult and unforgiving one at that. Its a genre that is not for everyone. Trust me, you will die FREQUENTLY! The point of the game is to learn from your mistakes, replan accordingly and try again to get a little bit farther the next time, it feels extremely rewarding to finally pass an area you where struggling with earlier. For the people who are into these kind of games will find a fun, difficult and replayable Strategy RPG experience. The music and graphics are absolutely beautiful and fit the atmosphere of the game perfectly. and a large variety of different items and enemies for you to learn about and find a way to get as far as possible with the knowledge you gain. I'm not sure if this is a problem with my specific copy of the game, or all of them, but it appears the online server for doing Wifi rescues seems to no longer exist or function which is somewhat of a disappointment. Overall, its a fun yet difficult experience. If you have ever played a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon game and want to play a much harder variation of the game, try taking a chance with this game. It seems to be fairly cheap as I had bought it in used condition for 5 dollars in Canada.
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Summary On a quest to the mystical Lair of the Golden Condor, Shiren the Wanderer and his weasel ally, Koppa, venture through treacherous lands in an attempt to solve the mystery surrounding this legendary realm. Many other warriors have set out on this quest but none have survived the long, perilous journey through deep caverns, vast forests, a...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- DS
Initial Release Date: Mar 4, 2008
Developer:
- ChunSoft
Publisher: Sega
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