The Japanese PlayStation Store recently received a massive booster shot from Sony and a number of third-party developers who've made a few of their PSP titles downloadable. Coded Arms, Dynasty Warriors and Valhalla Knights are among the notable downloadable games -- but the inclusion of Koei's cult classic rhythm title, Gitaroo Man Lives, is what really sets our hearts a-flutter. Available for just ¥1,200 (about $14), we'd be hard pressed to not buy this hard-to-find gem five or six times should it come stateside.
Speaking of which, we've contacted Koei to see if they plan on bringing U-1's epic journey to the North American PlayStation Store. We'll let you know whether or not the developer plans on breaking our hearts.
Reader Comments (7)
Posted: Aug 11th 2009 12:22PM (Unverified) said
Gitaroo Man is the most funnest game ever, its way batter then any guitar hero or rockband game!!!!
I will pick this one up if it hits North American PlayStation Store but if it doesn,t I wil just get it next time when I buy another japanese psn card to get the other bleach game that means I will have to buy another 5000 points card which is about 67$
I will pick this one up if it hits North American PlayStation Store but if it doesn,t I wil just get it next time when I buy another japanese psn card to get the other bleach game that means I will have to buy another 5000 points card which is about 67$
Posted: Aug 11th 2009 12:23PM (Unverified) said
Gitaroo Man is the most funnest game ever, its way batter then any guitar hero or rockband game!!!!
I will pick this one up if it hits North American PlayStation Store but if it doesn,t I wil just get it next time when I buy another japanese psn card to get the other bleach game that means I will have to buy another 5000 points card which is about 67$
I will pick this one up if it hits North American PlayStation Store but if it doesn,t I wil just get it next time when I buy another japanese psn card to get the other bleach game that means I will have to buy another 5000 points card which is about 67$
Posted: Aug 11th 2009 1:22PM (Unverified) said
Oh man, I love Gitaroo Man. I'd be so happy if they released a version on PSN to play on PS3. I've got it already for PSP, but I can't find the original game for a decent price anywhere. I should've bought it way back when... but I'd def buy it if I could play it on my PS3.
Posted: Aug 11th 2009 2:59PM zonic505 said
I remember being at GameStop & found this used for $10. I was so excited despite already having the PS2 version.
Posted: Aug 11th 2009 3:36PM Kattleox said
I would definitely buy another copy of Gitaroo Man given the chance. Its worth the hope that they may make a sequel.
Posted: Aug 11th 2009 4:12PM (Unverified) said
I found this when it was first release and had an absolute blast with it. It's a great rhythm game and any PSP owning music game fan should definitely have it in their collection alongside Lumines and Patapon.
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