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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (将棋の星) is a 1991 game for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] by [[Home Data]] released only in Japan. The game is an implementation of the Japanese board game [[wikipedia:Shogi|Shougi]], with the notable inclusion of mannerisms (such as a character which flips off the camera).
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (将棋の星) is a 1991 game for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] by [[Home Data]] released only in Japan. The game is an implementation of the Japanese board game [[wikipedia:Shogi|Shougi]], with the notable inclusion of mannerisms (such as a character which flips off the camera).
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This would be one of many Shogi simulation games by Home Data.
  
 
The game's title screen music is an instrumental version of the opening theme from the anime ''[[wikipedia:Kyojin no Hoshi|Kyojin no Hoshi]]''.
 
The game's title screen music is an instrumental version of the opening theme from the anime ''[[wikipedia:Kyojin no Hoshi|Kyojin no Hoshi]]''.
  
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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Kinta is a boy whose mother is trying to train him to become the best Shougi player in Japan.
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Kinta Hoshi (星金太) is the main character of the game. His name is a reference to the titular "Hoshi" (star), as well as the Gold General (金) in Shogi. His father was a part of the Underground Shogi Syndicate, and was the boss's right-hand-man. Upon trying to leave, he was apparently murdered. 10 years later, Kinta receives strict discipline by his mother Ittetsuko Hoshi including not letting him in the house until he masters the special moves of Shogi. It turns out she's training Kinta so he can go after the boss of the Underground Shogi Syndicate.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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The goal of the game is the same of traditional Shougi: capture the opposing king, making it impossible to defend.
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There are two modes of gameplay, the Adventure Mode, and the Standard Shogi Mode, the latter of which is an exhibition game with an AI opponent of varying levels. Unfortunately, a two-player mode is not available.
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In the Adventure Mode, you have to go up against five opponents; Hida Takayama, Keima Ittou, Sister Okyou, Ryuukaku-san, and finally the Great King. Because the game does not have a save feature, the Adventure Mode must be beaten in one sitting. If the player loses, they can try again after solving a Tsume Shogi problem, varying from 3, 5, or 7 moves. If the player beats an opponent, they can select one of three chests which rewards them with a powerup they can use during a game. When the later enemies are put in Check, they will use their own powerup, which usually allows them to make two moves in a row.
  
 
{{A}} or {{C}} selects a piece to move, {{B}} selects a piece that you captured to put into the board and {{Start}} opens a menu of tricks (but does not pause the game time, however).
 
{{A}} or {{C}} selects a piece to move, {{B}} selects a piece that you captured to put into the board and {{Start}} opens a menu of tricks (but does not pause the game time, however).

Revision as of 13:25, 23 July 2023

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Shougi no Hoshi
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Home Data
Developer:
Sound driver: SMPS Z80
Genre: Table[1]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • 日本語
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega Drive
    JP     		¥6,7006,700 T-67013

    Shougi no Hoshi (将棋の星) is a 1991 game for the Sega Mega Drive by Home Data released only in Japan. The game is an implementation of the Japanese board game Shougi, with the notable inclusion of mannerisms (such as a character which flips off the camera).

    This would be one of many Shogi simulation games by Home Data.

    The game's title screen music is an instrumental version of the opening theme from the anime Kyojin no Hoshi.

    Story

    Kinta Hoshi (星金太) is the main character of the game. His name is a reference to the titular "Hoshi" (star), as well as the Gold General (金) in Shogi. His father was a part of the Underground Shogi Syndicate, and was the boss's right-hand-man. Upon trying to leave, he was apparently murdered. 10 years later, Kinta receives strict discipline by his mother Ittetsuko Hoshi including not letting him in the house until he masters the special moves of Shogi. It turns out she's training Kinta so he can go after the boss of the Underground Shogi Syndicate.

    Gameplay

    There are two modes of gameplay, the Adventure Mode, and the Standard Shogi Mode, the latter of which is an exhibition game with an AI opponent of varying levels. Unfortunately, a two-player mode is not available.

    In the Adventure Mode, you have to go up against five opponents; Hida Takayama, Keima Ittou, Sister Okyou, Ryuukaku-san, and finally the Great King. Because the game does not have a save feature, the Adventure Mode must be beaten in one sitting. If the player loses, they can try again after solving a Tsume Shogi problem, varying from 3, 5, or 7 moves. If the player beats an opponent, they can select one of three chests which rewards them with a powerup they can use during a game. When the later enemies are put in Check, they will use their own powerup, which usually allows them to make two moves in a row.

    A or C selects a piece to move, B selects a piece that you captured to put into the board and  START  opens a menu of tricks (but does not pause the game time, however).

    Production credits

    • Planning: K. Miyahara
    • Director: Miyazee (K. Miyahara)
    • Program Design: Yi Wu, Ofu (Masahiro Kobayashi), Earlo
    • Graphics Design: Miyazee (K. Miyahara)
    • Music Compose: Novuko Hasebe (Novko Hasebe)
    • Music Program: Junichi Ueda
    • Special Thanks To: Fujishima, Miao

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Shougi no Hoshi/Magazine articles.

    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
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    0 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    50
    		[2]
    Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
    60
    		[3]
    Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
    60
    		[4]
    Hippon Super (JP) NTSC-J
    50
    		[5]
    Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
    51
    		[6]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    65
    		[7]
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 56
    Based on
    6 reviews

    Shougi no Hoshi

    Mega Drive, JP
    ShouginoHoshi MD JP Box.jpg
    Cover
    ShouginoHoshi MD JP CartTop.jpg
    ShouginoHoshi MD JP Cart.jpg
    Cart
    ShouginoHoshi MD JP Manual.pdf
    Manual

    Technical information

    Main article: Shougi no Hoshi/Technical information.

    References

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-02 23:21)
    2. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 271
    3. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "November 1991" (JP; 1991-10-08), page 38
    4. ↑ Famitsu, "1991-11-08" (JP; 1991-10-25), page 37
    5. ↑ Hippon Super, "September 1991" (JP; 1991-08-03), page 91
    6. ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "January 1992" (JP; 1991-12-07), page 101
    7. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87


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