The BEST episodes of GameCenter CX season 21
Every episode of GameCenter CX season 21, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of GameCenter CX season 21!
GameCenter CX (domestically imported as Retro Game Master) is a Japanese television series where Shinya Arino, a member of comedy duo Yoiko, plays Japan's most popular classic video games and records his progress. From shooters (his worst genre) to puzzles (his best) and anything in between, Arino tackles an amazing variety of games. He is supported by his Assistant Directors (ADs) and staff, who offer moral support, tips and tricks, and occasionally take the controller and play themselves. He also gets the chance to interview game designers and to visit arcades all over Japan.
#1 - Dragon Quest (1)
Season 21 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/7/2017
The time has finally come for Arino to take on Yuji Horii's seminal Dragon Quest. Can Arino draw upon his distant memories in order to free the land of Alefgard from the tyranny of the Dragonlord? Watch now as his epic adventure begins! A bit of a short TamaGe excursion in Akihabara today as Arino sets out to track down and play the Game Center CX coin clipper game. Nakayama is out for revenge in the latest bout of 2p Battle Without Honor or Humanity.
#2 - Dragon Quest (2)
Season 21 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/21/2017
This is it. The dramatic conclusion is one of the most legendary games of the NES era of gaming, Dragon Quest! With the Princess still in peril, it will be up to Arino to destroy the DragonLord once and for all and free the people of Alefgard. In a quick dose of GCCX News, we catch up with Arino as he attends The Tokyo E-Sports Festival to challenge Bakarhythm in 5 rounds of retro gaming action. We are being taken to school in the latest segment, Learning Game Course. The first lesson will be math and has Sensei Kibe schooling Arino with Underground Continent Orudoora.
#3 - Um Jammer Lammy
Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/1/2017
If there's anything that Arino is known for besides his gaming skills, it's his rhythm. And that is exactly what will be challenged when he goes up against Un Jammer Lammy. Following up from the cult classic PaRappa the Rapper, Un Jammer Lammy sees our hero Lammy running late to a concert that could be her big break. It will be up to Arino to rock out by any means necessary and make sure Lammy makes it on time. Arino's modestly sized ice-cream gives as hint as to what is being announced in the latest ice-cream news break. 2-player without honor or humanity tackles one of the quintessential 2-player games in the form of the original Mario Bros. This time, Arino will face off against Itou in an attempt to prevent him from clearing phase 4.
#4 - Densha de Go! 64
Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/18/2017
The Arino express is back up and running after 7 years off the tracks and heading on a collision course with Densha De Go 64. After recently appearing in a movie as a train driver, Arino will hopefully be able to teach Shinjuku from Tokyo station without resorting to continues and derailing his challenge. An Ice Cream corner without the ice cream gives a hint of an upcoming nautical adventure for Arino.
#5 - It's Bazar dé Gozarre's Game, If You Please
Season 21 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/1/2018
Today Arino will be tackling a classic game featuring NEC's mascot of the day in It's Bazar dé Gozarre's Game, If You Please! Arino will need to guide our simian hero through 80 perilous puzzle action stages if he wants to see the much awaited ending screen. Class is back in session and it is time for a little aerobics lesson during P.E.
#6 - Gekibo: Gekisha Boy
Season 21 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/16/2017
It's time to smile for the camera as Arino poses as a photographer in Gekisha Boy. Arino will do his best to help David Goldman pass 9 stages in what must be the most strict graduation process in education history. In this 2-Player battle it is the power bower himself Nakayama who will face off against Arino in Mario Bros.
#7 - Wild Guns
Season 21 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/15/2018
#8 - New Japan Pro-Wrestling Chō Senshi in Tokyo Dome: Fantastic Story
Season 21 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/1/2018
#9 - Virtua Fighter 2
Season 21 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/15/2018
#10 - Destiny of an Emperor
Season 21 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/2018
#11 - Bonk's Revenge
Season 21 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/2/2017
#12 - Earthworm Jim
Season 21 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/19/2017
#13 - Super R-Type
Season 21 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/5/2017
#14 - Nishimura Kyōtarō Mystery: Blue Train Satsujin Jiken
Season 21 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/7/2017
#15 - The Adventures of Bayou Billy
Season 21 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/3/2017
#16 - Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom
Season 21 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2017
#17 - Splatterhouse 2 (2)
Season 21 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2017
#18 - Splatterhouse 2 (1)
Season 21 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/15/2017
#19 - Renegade
Season 21 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/4/2017