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Review of Bishi Bashi Special on PlayStation

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Jan 1998
Cover image of Bishi Bashi Special on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 01 Jan 1998
Genre: Party/Minigame Collection
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami

Introduction

Ladies and gentlemen and everyone in between, welcome to the glorious, chaotic, and utterly absurd world of 'Bishi Bashi Special'-a game where your thumbs will work harder than your entire body during a high-intensity workout. It's a party game where you and up to seven friends (or frenemies) engage in an array of mini-games that are as random and bizarre as trying to explain TikTok to your grandparents. So, put on your game face-or your loveable loser face-and let's dive into the carnival of chaos that this game offers!

Gameplay

Let's talk about the gameplay, shall we? 'Bishi Bashi Special' catapults players into a realm of frenetic mini-games that range from wildly amusing to utterly confounding. Each player can shake, press, and alternate buttons like their lives depending on it, which, spoiler alert, they don't-but it sure feels like it. The variety of mini-games is astounding! You've got everything from tapping buttons as if you're in a rhythm game to bizarrely thought-out challenges like 'Dance Off' and 'Eat the Sushi,' where skill, timing, and pure luck play a collective part in your victory-or your crushing defeat. You'll often find yourself yelling at your friends while they incoherently yell back-thus completing the entire human experience in just a few rounds. What works best is how accessible the gameplay truly is. The rules are straightforward. Each game provides a short tutorial, so no one ends up furrowing their brows in confusion-unless they're really trying hard to lose. This inclusivity means that even non-gamers can join in on the fun and immediately feel like they're part of something ludicrous. The skill required leans heavily on reflexes and a pinch of brainpower. No, seriously, you don't want to overthink it! But here's the rub: as easy as it sounds, these mini-games have a sneaky way of being devilishly challenging. You know how in workouts they say 'no pain, no gain'? In Bishi Bashi, let's modify that to 'no speed, no victory'. One moment you're feeling like a gaming god; the next, you're a squirrel caught in the headlights when the game unexpectedly jumps to a "now you see it, now you don't" challenge that requires reactions quicker than a cat on a hot tin roof. You'll be intensely mashing buttons, and suddenly realize, "Who invited this much stress to my life?" It's all in good fun and competitive spirit, but don't fool yourself-it can be cutthroat. In the heat of competition, frustration levels can rise faster than your blood pressure at a family holiday dinner, which adds to the hilarity. Just imagine a group of friends caught up in the craziness, someone throwing a controller across the room, and next thing you know, laughter fills the air. That's the beauty of 'Bishi Bashi Special'-the challenge lies not just in the game itself, but in how it captures the spirit of ridiculous fun with every session.

Graphics

As for the graphics, let's keep it real: this ain't winning any awards for groundbreaking artistry. The visual design in 'Bishi Bashi Special' embraces a charming cartoonish style that conveys nothing but quirky fun. Each mini-game is vibrantly colorful, resembling an artsy child's drawing turned into a carnival of imagination. The graphics are enough to keep your eyeballs entertained while you're frantically focused on pressing every button available. Despite not pulling a hyper-realistic artwork miracle, the graphical style suits the game's zany essence perfectly. It captures that essence of 'I'm supposed to be here having fun' rather than 'I should be impressed'. The character designs are goofy yet relatable, and their exaggerated animations deserve a round of applause for making you feel every tiny victory-even when you're just smashing a giant button to win a freaking sushi-eating contest. It's not going to blow your mind, but you'll definitely get a good chuckle out of it.

Conclusion

So, is 'Bishi Bashi Special' worth your time? If you're looking for a game to liven up a party or challenge your friends to a battle of reactions and laughter, then stampede your way directly toward it. With delightful chaos, ridiculous minigames, and challenges that keep you hooked for just a bit too long, it's a swan dive into absurdity that many gamers need in their lives. The easiest way to describe it? Imagine your friends on a rollercoaster ride of random emotions, buckled up for trouble and laughter. Challenges will get competitive, hearts will race, and friendships may even be tested-if they can survive your triumphant victory, that is. So grab your PlayStation and prepare to have your thumbs do the talking-with a whole lotta laughing along the way! Bishi Bashi Special: it's like a full-blown party packed into a sweet, pixelated case. Let the button mashing madness begin!

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