:Gekibo: Gekisha Boy
{{Short description|1992 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
|image =
|developer = Tomcat System
|publisher = Irem (PCE)
D3 Publisher (PS)
|released = PC Engine
{{vgrelease|JP|October 2, 1992}}PlayStation
{{vgrelease|JP|May 23, 2002{{cite web|author=D3 staff |title=SIMPLE1500シリーズ：Vol.94 THEカメラマン ～激写ボーイおまけ付～ |url=http://www.d3p.co.jp/cgi-bin/support/faq/faq.cgi?key=s1500-094_gekishaboy |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121218233741/http://www.d3p.co.jp/cgi-bin/support/faq/faq.cgi?key=s1500-094_gekishaboy |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 18, 2012 |publisher=D3 Publisher |language=Japanese |accessdate=April 22, 2012}}}}
|genre = Action
|modes = Single-player
|platforms = PC Engine, PlayStation
}}
{{nihongo|Gekisha Boy|激写ボーイ|Gekisha Bōi}}{{efn|{{Nihongo|Gekisha|激写}} literally translates to "exciting photography; abbreviated to {{Nihongo|Gekibo|激ボ|lead=yes}}.}} is an action photography video game developed by Tomcat System and published by Irem for the PC Engine. The game is centered on taking photographs of the interactive environments through which the player progresses.
Story
David Goldman is an amateur photographer studying at Los Angeles Photography School so he can achieve his dream of becoming a great photographer. David's parents suddenly die in a plane crash, leaving him orphaned and alone. David loses his confidence and is about to leave the academy to live a lonely and sad life. The principal of the academy sees him and says that if David completes eight tests by taking eight special photograph shots in eight different locations, then he can graduate from the academy. Unsure about this offer, David accepts the test.
Gameplay
Players must guide David through the given level attempting to photograph rare or exceptional occurrences which transpire around him while evading obstacles that may injure him. As he take a successful shot of an unexpected situation, he is rewarded with extra film, increased speed and bigger camera lenses. The player can only advance to the next stage if the required score is met.
Re-release and sequel
In 2002, the Japanese version of Gekibo was re-released on the PlayStation as Volume 94 of the Simple 1500 Series under the title The Cameraman: Gekisha Boy Omakefu. This version features an added stage and an unlockable cooperative gameplay with a second player as the Gekisha Girl.
A sequel for the PlayStation 2, Gekisha Boy 2, was released in Japan in 2001.{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=November 2, 2000 | title=Quirky Japanese Stuff | url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/087/087281p1.html | publisher=IGN | accessdate=April 22, 2012}} A European release (re-titled Polaroid Pete) was announced in the same year,{{cite web |author=Ahmed, Shahed |date=September 18, 2001 |title=First look: Polaroid Pete - News at GameSpot |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/2813112.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731015133/http://www.gamespot.com/news/2813112.html |archive-date=July 31, 2012 |accessdate=April 7, 2009 |work=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive}} but there were no further announcements and the publisher suddenly disappeared. A competition was held in the UK "Official Playstation Magazine", but it is unknown if they announced any winners after the cancellation.
Notes
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References
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External links
- [http://www.vgmuseum.com/images/tg16/01/photoboy.html Screenshots from VG Museum]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071118091013/http://www.namakoteam.com/news.php?id=159 Review]
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Category:Japan-exclusive video games
Category:PlayStation (console) games