Season 14

1. Off-Course!? "Paris-Dakar Rally Special" (#107)

Today’s challenge, Paris-Dakar Rally Special, is considered a bad one. It’s low-quality all-around, from a Famicom-era publisher (CBS Sony) that was never known for quality in the first place. It’s a racing game, of course — taking place in the real-life Paris-Dakar Rally — but calling it a racing game is not entirely accurate. You’ll see.

2010-10-28 • 60 min

2. The Prince Becomes a Slime! "Smart Ball" (#108)

Jerry is turned into a slime by an evil magician who also goes ahead and steals the princess. For Arino, this means he must complete all eight worlds in this cute platformer before midnight.

2010-11-11 • 60 min

3. Finally That Masterpiece... "Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" (#109) (Part 1)

Arino takes on one of the greatest games ever made, and luck may be on his side.

2010-11-25 • 60 min

4. The Masterpiece's Conclusion!? "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" (#110) (Part 2)

2010-12-09 • 60 min

5. No, Not More Shooting! "Super Star Force" (#111)

Arino challenged the original Star Force way back in season 1, and Super Star Force would make the second ever shooting game featured in full on the show.

2011-01-06 • 60 min

6. From Beginning to End: "Ninja Spirit" (#112)

Arino takes on this surreal side scroller, and makes amazing progess.

2011-01-27 • 60 min

7. You Scared? You Sleepy? "Night of the Sickle Weasel" (#113)

Arino recently played through the detective adventure Okhotsk ni Kiyu, and now he tackles another adventure, though this one is almost pure story: Kamaitachi no Yoru, Chun Soft’s Super Famicom visual novel.

2011-02-08 • 60 min

8. And Now, Once Again... "Mega Man 4" (#114) (Part 1)

Arinos 4th challenge in the Mega Man series, sees him battle a new foe... the mysterious Dr.

2011-02-17 • 60 min

9. Climing Higher... "Mega Man 4" (#115) (Part 2)

Part 2 of the Mega Man 4 challenge, has Arino challenging the final 4 Wily stages.

2011-03-03 • 60 min

10. Arino's First Choice! "Tower of Babel"

The Tower of Babel is an action-puzzle game where you guide the big-nosed hero up the eponymous tower. Each level is filled with L-shaped blocks that must be placed so that Arino can reach the exit door.

2011-03-17 • 60 min