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The Best Episodes of GameCenter CX

Every episode of GameCenter CX ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of GameCenter CX!

The Best Episodes of GameCenter CX

Shinya Arino, a member of comedy duo Yoiko, plays Japan's most popular video games and records his progress as he works through a time limit,...
  1. Background image for Golf? Or Billiards? "Kirby's Dream Course" (#123)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Golf? Or Billiards? "Kirby's Dream Course" (#123)

    S15:E7

    Kirby Bowl (Kirby’s Dream Course) isn’t a regular Kirby game — it’s a crazy hybrid of mini-golf and elements of pool, with Kirby being the ball, and needing to get through the tricky courses by destroying all the enemies and dropping into the hole at the end.

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  2. Background image for Arino's Challenge in Budokan Documentary (#172)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Arino's Challenge in Budokan Documentary (#172)

    S17:E16

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  3. Background image for Nakayama Approved! "Fatal Fury Special" (#77)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Nakayama Approved! "Fatal Fury Special" (#77)

    S10:E8

    The game that AD Nakayama wanted Arino to try finally makes an appearance! Fatal Fury Special in addition to being one of Nakayama's favorite games, is Arino's second fighting game challenge. During the challenge Nakayama announces that this episode will be his last.

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  4. Background image for Can You!? Can't You!? Puzzle and Action in "Tant-R" (#120)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Can You!? Can't You!? Puzzle and Action in "Tant-R" (#120)

    S15:E4

    For the first time, Arino challenges a mini-game compilation title, Tant-R on the Mega Drive.

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  5. Background image for A Marvel? "Comix Zone" (#122)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - A Marvel? "Comix Zone" (#122)

    S15:E6

    Arino takes on Sega's unique comic book styled beat-em up.

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  6. Background image for The Vampire of Legend... "Nosferatu" (#175) (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Vampire of Legend... "Nosferatu" (#175) (1)

    S17:E19

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  8. Background image for Miyashita World! "Seahorse Fighter" (#177)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Miyashita World! "Seahorse Fighter" (#177)

    S18:E1

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  9. Background image for The Royal Road Again... "Mega Man X" (#178) (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Royal Road Again... "Mega Man X" (#178) (1)

    S18:E2

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  10. Background image for Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You

    S3:E3

    To celebrate his recent engagement Arino is tasked with beating the dating sim, Tokimeki Memorial. The staff hope that his gameplay will instruct lovelorn viewers in how to succeed in the art of love. Even after being presented with the strategy guide Arino boldly declares that he won't be needing it as he embarks on his quest to win the heart of Fujisaki Shiori.

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  11. Background image for Prince of Persia (Part 1)
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Prince of Persia (Part 1)

    S2:E7

    Shortly after Arino completed Solomon’s Key, Sasano steps in with a Super Famicom and offered Arino the next challenge: Prince of Persia. With no break in between, Arino begins the challenge. He must save the princess from the evil Jafar by completing 20 stages in under two hours. Contains interview with Koji Igarashi.

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  12. Background image for Prince of Persia (Part 2)
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Prince of Persia (Part 2)

    S2:E8

    Part two of the Prince of Persia challenge. The Western game completely hooks Arino in, but can he clear the game before the in game time limit?

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  13. Background image for Nintendo - Super Mario Brothers 2 - The Lost Levels (Part 2)
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Nintendo - Super Mario Brothers 2 - The Lost Levels (Part 2)

    S1:E11

    Previously bested by Super Mario Bros 2 (SMB: The Lost Levels), Arino vows revenge. Staff involved in the Pokemon games are interviewed including Satoshi Tajiri.

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  14. Background image for Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis)
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis)

    S2:E1

    Arino faces the challenging platformer for the NES, Atlantis no Nazo. Will Arino get the hang of its difficult controls and unforgiving level design? We follow Arino on the first ever arcade trip (TamaGe) to the roof of a department store where he plays a number of classic prize games before being introduced to his newest assistant director. Arino then conducts an interview with Game Republic founder and the creator of a number of classic Capcom games, Yoshiki Okamoto.

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  15. Background image for Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)

    S2:E3

    Arino tackles one of the scariest games of them all, Ghouls 'N Ghosts! At least it's not all doom and gloom as Arino continues his visit to the TRY Amusement Arcade. After encountering one of the more brutal game over screens Arino manages to recover to play a boat load of classic games but he still pines to get a chance at Xevious. Arino then speaks to one of the most revered game creators of all time, Sega's Yu Suzuki. They speak about a number of his cherished creations and even have a bout in Championship Boxing.

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  16. Background image for Super Mario World (Part 2)
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Super Mario World (Part 2)

    S3:E8

    We pick up right where we left off as Arino struggles to conquer Super Mario World. Watch as he ventures closer to Bowser's lair in what will prove to be the most dramatic episode yet! But if you can't handle all the stress you can calm your nerves with a little Ring Ring Tactics where we find Arino struggling to decipher a string of random letters.

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  17. Background image for Taito: Takeshi no Chousenjou (Takeshi's Challenge)
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Taito: Takeshi no Chousenjou (Takeshi's Challenge)

    S1:E1

    In the first episode of Game Center CX, Arino visits Taito to learn it's history and play one of it's most difficult and cruel games Takeshi no Chousenjou. Upon first entering Taito he marvels at the Space Invaders machine. Tomohiro Nishikado, the creator of Space Invaders comes and discusses with Arino the history and impact of the game and they challenge one another to a game. After this Arino meets Akira Saito to discuss the Densha de GO! series. As the tour continues he finds out nobody from the original development team of Takeshi no Chousenjou is left so he meets Tetsuo Egawa instead to discuss it. To find out more about the legendary game he talks to Kazuhiro Hayashi who presents Arino with guidebooks for the game. Finally we see Arino tackle Takeshi no Chousenjou which includes various hilarious snippits of him getting frustrated at the game's bizarre challenges such as singing karaoke, and waiting one hour without pushing anything.

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  18. Background image for Koei: Angelique Trois
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Koei: Angelique Trois

    S1:E2

    Arino visits the headquarters of Koei to speak with the two men behind the Dynasty Warriors and Nobunaga’s Ambition series of games. He then speaks to a PR representative about another of their popular series, Angelique before taking on the latest addition to the dating sim series, Angelique Trois. It's quite a change of pace from Arino's last challenge but that may work against him as he relaxes and opens his heart to his many suitors. Contains interviews with Kou Shibusawa, Takazumi Tomoike, and Tomomi Matsushita.

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  19. Background image for Nintendo - Super Mario Brothers 2 - The Lost Levels (Part 1)
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Nintendo - Super Mario Brothers 2 - The Lost Levels (Part 1)

    S1:E10

    Arino is faced with the difficult challenge of beating Super Mario Brothers 2 for the Famicom Disk System. He first practices is skills with the original Super Mario Brothers before moving onto Super Mario Brothers 2; will he be able to beat the game? Or will he be defeated by one of Nintendo's own? Contains interview with Yoshio Sakamoto.

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  20. Background image for Metroid
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Metroid

    S2:E5

    Nintendo’s classic sci-fi game is thrust upon Arino this time, and his goal is not a very noble one. Inspired by a rumor, Arino hopes to clear Metroid as fast as he can, to see if heroine Samus Aran really does take her clothes off after a speedy clear. Contains interviews with Akira Sakuma, Takayuki Doi and Chisa Yokoyama.

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  21. Background image for Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key)
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key)

    S2:E6

    What secrets are hidden in the many castle rooms of Solomon's Key? Arino takes control of the titular wizard and discovers the many wonders to be had in this difficult puzzle game. Arino travels to Matsudo to visit an arcade with a name fit for a boss, Mechman. Arino barely makes it inside before he finds himself fending off ninjas and flying into the Danger Zone. Arino then meets the creator of the much beloved game centric manga series, Game Center Arashi. Creator Sugaya Mitsuru discloses his favorite game and presents Arino with a gift to top off what is an informative and entertaining interview.

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  22. Background image for Super Mario 64 (Part 1)
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Super Mario 64 (Part 1)

    S4:E7

    Arino had enough trouble with Mario when he was only 2D so let's see how he fares with an extra dimension in Super Mario 64. He'll have to conquer the highest mountains, ice cold tundra and searing heat on his quest to collect the required number of stars to face Bowser and save the princess. It's a bit of a special TamaGe this week as Kibe and Arino compete to get the best deal on games with only 5000 yen to spend. They both stretch their budgets a little to pick up a couple of games and Tojima makes a sudden appearance with the required gear for them to test out their purchases. The finale of Secret Jet Stream has a request for a steamy little number from the typically very serious Hokkaido Serial Murders.

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  23. Background image for Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (Mega Man 2)
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (Mega Man 2)

    S2:E9

    Arino takes on the most popular game in Capcom's Mega Man series, Mega Man 2! Contains interview with Etsunobu Ebisu.

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  24. Background image for Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima (Adventure Island)
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima (Adventure Island)

    S4:E3

    There won't be any Takahashi Meijin appearance to save Arino during his challenge of another Hudson classic, Adventure Island. Will the ADs be a suitable replacement for this brutally difficult game? An arcade with the unusual title of Amusement VIKING is the venue for this week's TamaGe. Things become even more unusual when Arino exhibits actual skill when taking on a prize machine before moving on to play some of the rare VS. Super Mario Bros. For Secret Trick Jet Stream Arino receives a request for an Ice Climber glitch. In Project: DVD the staff continue their discussion over what challenges deserve to make it onto the set. The challenge that they finally settle on was one of the longest in the show's short history.

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  25. Background image for Super Mario World (Part 1)
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Super Mario World (Part 1)

    S3:E7

    Arino's history with the Super Mario series is mixed to put it extremely generously. He hopes to rectify this when he challenges one of the true all time classics in Super Mario World. While some may view this game as a straight forward platformer Arino is sure to meet stiff resistance in this challenge. One of the holiest places in all of retro gaming, the mega store Super Potato, is the settings for this week's gaming excursion. Filled from floor to ceiling with classic games and systems, Arino is like a kid in a candy store. At long last Arino completes a missed connection in Ring Ring Tactics so at least this episode isn't a total failure in terms of progress.

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  26. Background image for Super Mario 64 (Part 2)
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Super Mario 64 (Part 2)

    S4:E8

    Join Arino for the exciting conclusion of his Super Mario 64 challenge. Arino has it all ahead of him though as he takes on the games toughest levels to try to increase his star tally and open up the doorway to the King Of The Koopa's himself, Bowser. A new and exciting form of transport delivers Arino to this week's TamaGe location but that's not before he samples the local delicacies in Enoshima. Once at his destination Arino drives a virtual train before trying to trick AD Urakawa in a plan that quickly backfires.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Golf? Or Billiards? "Kirby's Dream Course" (#123)" is the best rated episode of "GameCenter CX". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/7/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Arino's Challenge in Budokan Documentary (#172)".