Shanghai Pocket
Game by Sunsoft
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Size: 8 megabits
Save: None
Released: 1998
Works with: all Gameboy versions

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Opening Snide Remarks: I have always been a huge fan of Shanghai games. I 
think that a portable version would be awesome. 

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Gameplay Descripion: Shanghai is best described as being similar to Solitaire
but instead of cards you use Mahjohng tiles.  You must match up like tiles 
until the playing area is cleared of tiles.  There are 3 modes of play. 
Shanghai mode is just classic Shanghai.  Gold Rush is where you must be the 
first to uncover the hidden golden tile.  The final mode is Hong Kong which 
is a convoluted attempt at a battle mode.

Liked: Classic Shanghai gameplay.

Hated: Hong Kong Mode is lame.

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Graphics Description: The graphics in Shanghai Pocket are overall pretty 
good.  The in-game graphics are somewhat plain dut to limited use of color.
The cinema screens, on the other hand, are very colorful. 

Liked: The cinema screens.

Hated: Limited use of color.

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Sound/Music Description: Shanghai Pocket's music is great.  There really 
aren't many noticeable sound fx, though.

Liked: The well-done music. 

Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: The control in Shanghai Pocket is great.  You click
on one tile, then click on the matching tile.  That's all.  The design is 
great other than the lame Hong Kong mode, which I can forgive.  

Liked: Perfect control.

Hated: Hong Kong Mode.

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Improve: Drop the Hong Kong Mode.

RIYL: Any Shanghai game, Solitaire.

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Final Words: If you want an perfactly addictive game, then look no further 
than Shanghai Pocket.  It would be a welcome addition to anyone's GameBoy
library.

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: ****
Sound/Music: ****
Play Control/Game Design: *****
Personal Opinion: *****
Total: 23 out of 25
Final Score: 92 %

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Currently Known Codes: None