Famitsu | Latest GameCube Scores from Japan

So here we have the latest scores from Japan's well-renowned gaming magazine, Famitsu. Whilst some of the games on the list will certainly not be of interest to many, and most likely will not see the light of day outside of Japan, there are a few matters to point out. The port of V Rally 3 is finally due to come out on the GameCube around the world, but reviews from all corners of the globe have mirrored the one that Famitsu gave - 26/40 would fall in their 'average-good' category, therefore it would be wise to stick with the likes of Burnout 2 most likely. The same can be said about GT Cube (27/40) and Capcom's Auto Modellista, which despite having a few additions to the original PS2 outing, still does not managed to impress anyone. But Capcom has had some better luck with their new side-scrolling adventure, Viewtiful Joe, which received an extremely pleasing 34/40 rating. The only game to out-do it, in fact, is Konami's Japan-only baseball franchise, which obtained 35/40. Come on Konami, why not take a chance for the first time ever?!

Finally, Hudson's first two classic remakes for the GameCube have not gone down too well with the reviewers at Famitsu. Perhaps it is better that they are currently only in line for a release in the Land of the Rising Sun...