Dancing Blade: Katte ni Momotenshi! Kanzenban II | September 30, 1999

"Dancing Blade: Katte ni Momotenshi! Kanzenban II " is an anime-style game developed by Konami. The game is based on the "Momotaro" theme, and the entire story is animated, with Kyoto Animation participating in the production. The main characters are based on the famous "Momotaro" legend, including Momotaro, the monkey, dog, and pheasant.

The plot follows a branching system where player choices affect the story's development. However, there are no elements like character affection or development in the game. The story unfolds through choices, and the opening theme song is performed by Noriko Kuwashima, who is also known for her role as Yurika in "Martian Successor Nadesico."

Features:

• The entire game is animated, and the story unfolds in a TV anime format.
• The PS version is a port of the Dreamcast version with high-resolution graphics, but no additional scenarios were added.
• The game mainly focuses on story progression and choices that lead to different outcomes, with an opening, mid-story, eye-catch, and ending.

Reception:

The game was initially rated 92nd in "Dreamcast Magazine," but over time, it has received criticism and been labeled a "bad game." It sold approximately 10,000 copies, and plans for a third game were scrapped due to the poor sales. The game was often found at discounted prices in stores. Currently, its price is gradually rising in the used market.

Story and Other Features:

The story is structured like a 30-minute TV anime episode, with typical anime-style segments. Among the characters, the monkey is uniquely depicted as a male wearing a mobile suit, while the other characters are female.

Currently, the game is not available for direct play online, but videos of the game can be found on YouTube.