Be prepared for one of the biggest anime fighting spectacles ever! As a result of a powerful collaboration between the famous Japanese Jump magazine and Nintendo of Japan, a total of more than 150 characters from 27 different anime/manga series have come together to duel in this Nintendo DS game.
Included in the impressive lineup are Goku from DragonBall Z, Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto, Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece and many more. And how else could it be, the title takes advantage of the dual-screen and touch panel functionality of the DS system to optimize its gameplay. While the action is taking place on the upper screen, manga sequences are shown on the touch panel.
Jump! Super Stars features a J-Spirit gauge to perform special moves. Once the gauge is filled, your attack power is greatly increased and you can unleash powerful combo attacks. With help and support characters, up to 6 fighters appear on the screen at the same time. Up to 4 characters can play via W-LAN.
the 2 best nintendo ds game very very very fun to play i like playing as is sasuke,
kakashi,luffy,ichigo,allen,jotaro they are all awsome to play as
dragonup378@yahoo.com(2) on 12, Apr. 2008 10:45 (HKT)
finally ive played this before and am soon going to order this and ultimate stars from play asia as an anime fan and fighting fan this is the perfect gamecfor anyone else with this taste and i use to like naruto but it kinda sucks now drag out fights and to much focus on sasuke who i hate i watched one piece first and its better anyway so now i can finally wail on the naruto characters asses with onepiece characters but i still have some sympathy for naruto characters anyway a fan of anime or fighting all together this is a must buy for sure
rma95(2) on 07, Jan. 2008 10:08 (HKT)
This is the BEST! this game is really good.
it has characters from all of your favorite shonen jump mangas/animes. If u are a fan of shonen jump/manga or just fighting in all...GET IT!
efvalle(1) on 12, Dec. 2007 04:36 (HKT)
OMG I cant wait for this game! It is already shipped! It is going to be awsome! It my first naruto ds game so its gonna be cool! Over 30+ characters, many missions, and it makes it awsome because instead of just beating the game easily in english, it gives you a hard time in Japanese which im currently learning! Well anyone who likes fighting games and naruto this is the game for you!
kathyweathers(14) on 25, Jun. 2007 08:53 (HKT)
jump super stars Jump super stars is one of the best games I'v ever played on the DS but the only thing I wish they had was Itachi Uchiha and Kisame from naruto oh and BROLY from DBZ to.
ltkimsey(1) on 08, Apr. 2007 03:54 (HKT)
Absolutely amazing!!! I've recently bought the game and I've been having fun with it. It only took me about 2 or 3 hours to understand what to do,but when I did,I started to have a lot more fun. My only complaint is the fact that some characters are only for support and not playable at all. Other than that,I still enjoy the game.I think of it as a must-buy for fighting and Shonen Jump fans alike.
afroman1000(1) on 06, Apr. 2007 20:21 (HKT)
Great! anyone who s a fan of manga, or even not! this game is great and easy to pick up. even if you don't know japanese there are tonnes of guides.
mustangl2(2) on 05, Apr. 2007 07:30 (HKT)
A game worth the price! This game is super dynamic with a list of hundreds of help, support, and battle komas that you can play with. You make a deck with your komas (or manga panels) and can create an awesome deck. The gameplay is ridicolously awesome and you will be glued to your computer looking at the guide. The game does get hard but no worrys because if you play long enough, you will become a master, but that doesn't mean it'll be a walk in a park.
So if you want a game with your favorite manga characters from Shonen Jump magazine and love fighting and whooping some emo ass (obvisously Sasuke) then buy this and you'll be amazed at how great it is.
Anonymous on 21, Feb. 2007 04:58 (HKT)
No title itsssssss funnnnnnn but um well i want one thats in 3d lol there is one but it only has like 12 poeple
Jkuraah on 27, Jan. 2007 21:55 (HKT)
Best DS game I've played so far Ever wanted to see Naruto & Goku team up on Vegeta & Sasuke?DIS GAME'S FO U!=D
If u don't know japanese just be like me & find a translation site!Or follow the icons.Dis game's addictive as hell!If ur friends don't have it u can do download play & still have tons of fun!!The only problems are that the levels are simply designed(which I don't notice cause I'm having soooooooooooo much fun!^_^).And that you can't grab onto ledges but that makes it more ofa challendge!I wanna get the sequel cause now I know what the first one offers!=D
Anonymous on 24, Dec. 2006 01:45 (HKT)
SUPER SMASH; Anime Stylr A Teens Perspective
Ok this was my first import game and I LOVE it. I though being in japanese, it might be a problrm, but, thanks to IGN and lot of pictures, I didn't have a problem.
Your really just need to know how to get started, and after that, you can usually figure out what to do.
SUPER FUN!!
dogfan101(1) on 23, Dec. 2006 19:14 (HKT)
Better than a colsole game This is one of the best games I have played in years.
It has the game speed of Naruto GNT 3/4.
It has the charecter randomness of Super Smash Bros.
This game has the most playable characters I have ever seen, mixed with the massave deck building mode, the game play is almost never ending.
If I could, I would give it ten stars.
Raurik on 04, Dec. 2006 17:27 (HKT)
A fan When haven't you wanted to know who would win a fight between Ichigo Kurosaki and Yusuke Yurameshi?
This game has tons of fun characters with unique moves.
My only major complaints would have to be the level designs are too simple, the AI will never be a challenge, and there is no WIFI.
But hey, this is just coming from me with my measly 32 hours played. ~_^
uknown on 22, Nov. 2006 13:34 (HKT)
JUMP SUPER STARS one of the best DS game i have ever played besides pokemon pearl. u get to play alot of characters from over 15 mangas. unlock more than 700 komas. if ur a great fan of this game, i recommend to buy the sequel of this, JUMP ULTIMATE STARS!!!!!!! i will get it tomorrow and i will tell u how it is like. PEACE
Anonymous on 17, Nov. 2006 11:50 (HKT)
This game rocks I have been planning to get this game for some time but i got to try it on a friends ds.it is superb compared to smash bros and the characters are auswome cant for for ultimate stars!
msbm86(1) on 04, Nov. 2006 01:45 (HKT)
Super Smash Jump Stars Anime Melee! This game is SUPERB!
If you're a anime fan, or follow the Jump Magazine
series, then this game is for you!
If you are not a fan of anime, but still want some action and crazy gameplay, you still will have alot of
fun with JSS
Even though the language is in Japanese, there are guides to help you get through this import game.
Looking forward for Jump Ultimate Stars to come out.
No doubt I'm getting this game too since it has WiFi
internet play!
Anonymous on 03, Nov. 2006 11:25 (HKT)
Highly Addicting This was my first import game and I am happy to say it was a great expericance for me. The game was very much fun and I spent many days on this game. Knowing Kanji isnt really needed to play the game but if you wish to unlock everything, then problems will arise without a guide of some sort. It is also a bit harder to match the Koma together because you dont know what the character is saying. All and all, its easy to jump into (no pun intended), fun to play, and a must buy for any Jump fans.
makashi on 29, Oct. 2006 13:58 (HKT)
No title this is the game that started me on imports. if your a fan you need to try this or ur mssing out on 1 of the best games right now. too bad it probably wont com out to the u.s. due to licencing. cant wait for ultimate stars!
Quinn on 22, Oct. 2006 03:25 (HKT)
Jump super stars This is the best ds game ever.
Anonymous on 21, Oct. 2006 06:31 (HKT)
characters you rock
Kakashi on 18, Oct. 2006 04:05 (HKT)
No title this game is sick u can make the best combos of all your favorite jump characters i really recomend this game
cmcintosh(18) on 17, Oct. 2006 23:29 (HKT)
Crazy fun First Japanese game ive ever played, tons of characters and moves and combos, and using the touch screen to use your custom special moves is an awesome idea. One of the greatest DS games i own. It's hard to do the missions if you can't read japanese but there are online translation guides to make it easier.
Definatly worth the bucks, can't wait for ultimate stars!
tim on 14, Oct. 2006 22:18 (HKT)
cool how many other one's would there be.
chamuca1(2) on 12, Oct. 2006 12:36 (HKT)
One of the Best Fighting Games in a While! This was one of the games last year that I REALLY had to buy, but mostly out of Shonen Jump fandom. Really, now that I've had it for a while, it is one of the best fighting games I have ever played. It is reminiscent of Super Smash Bros., in the way that there's all-out battles with interactive levels and barrels of goodies, and each character has a great set of moves to work with. Personally, Ichigo and Zolo are my favs, and to those who don't know Japanese, don't fret! It's easy to figure out what you're doing, and you might even beat the game without knowing anything about it! That's how I kinda did it...but seriously! Get this game ASAP and reserve Jump Ultimate Stars too! (Insert Hitsugaya fandom here).
l0serkid21(1) on 18, Sep. 2006 11:53 (HKT)
jump super stars is great cant wait for number 2 great game, so much fun to play. once you start making decks it gets easier. if you cant read japanese like most myself look for a guide to help you on what the missions say. go to gamespot.com for the guide and people will help you in the chat part if you ask.
iamcool_luigi(1) on 03, Sep. 2006 16:05 (HKT)
I abosolutely LOVE this game! It wasn't even difficult to learn how to play...and I know NOTHING in Japanese. The graphics are good, the fighting is AWESOME, and the character choice is great! I love the many character combinations and building my own deck, because now I can have Don Patch (Poppa Rocks) and Luffy as a team to beat the heck out of other characters! Yay.
azul_dragon_of_the_seas(1) on 31, Aug. 2006 05:07 (HKT)
really good! This game is really good!! The language barrier is not a big problem and the guides are helpful too(although i printed mine weird). I like the game but I'm sure an english version would be more easily understood. It only took 6 days to get to canada which is awesome. ummm...... not much more to say... Ohhh i'm trying to learn japanese and i hope this sorta budges me into that language a bit.... i doubt it though....any way good game, reccommended by ME!.... now that I think about what i wrote it's not really a review then me talking. Any way thanks for reading bye!
bunda4th(3) on 14, Aug. 2006 13:00 (HKT)
Fun This is my second game for the ds and it was awesome. very fun and i can not wait for the next one to come out.
jeywalker021(9) on 08, Aug. 2006 04:01 (HKT)
Great game ..... I cant wait for pt 2. the only thing lacking is wifi. put that on pt2 and its on. id like to beat all of u who have the game. wifi definitely needs to be a part of all handheld games. it adds longer gameplay plus bragging rights.just hope pt2 has ss4 goku and some bad guys from all.villains have skills n fans too.
azuredragon(8) on 31, Jul. 2006 12:25 (HKT)
Great fighting game! This is a good fighting game for anyone who likes Shonen Jump manga also the characters looks great on the game and the special moves are cool.
I really enjoy this game I didn't even need a guide for it till it got a bit harder to find out what to do I will suggest this game to all my friends.
egotrip186(3) on 22, Jul. 2006 22:43 (HKT)
jump superstars! This game is fun!
chippy_20(5) on 13, Jul. 2006 03:07 (HKT)
Jump! Brilliant fighting game for the ds,great special powers,on the downside though,if your only a rookie in manga and you dont know the faces from the comic book strips that you get,your stuck to only getting to play as little or no other characters,other than that though it is a must have for any manga lover
mac_sacked(1) on 18, Jun. 2006 04:51 (HKT)
AWESOME! dude, this is great. It's like smash bros just with anime characters. And even better, not only do you get to play a game of smash bros with your fav anime characters, but you get to play as your fav anime characters AND beat up the really gay anime characters, like pumbling the one piece guy as kakashi! Sweatness!
Jambi on 07, Jun. 2006 18:21 (HKT)
It's good, but... You know, if my brother didn't have it it wouldn't be half as fun. Yes, using Zoro and Sanji and Luffy and Yoh (I wish I could use Hao) and Naruto and Sasuke and Gokuu and Gohan (I wanted Yamcha...) is great fun, but throwing in Death Note characters (Raito, L, Misa) just as support characters sorta bothers me. And once you get all the koma, there's really nothing to do but multiplayer.
However, with the announced Jump! Super Stars 2... maybe we'll at least get villains to play or something in addition to Wi-Fi play. Who else wants to beat up little Japanese kids?
u don't need to know lol on 25, May. 2006 09:34 (HKT)
No title i just got this game and im mad excited to play it. i walked to 4 stores just to buy it and when i finally got it it was the best. yo can play as so many characters like naruto, luffy, zoro, sanji, bo-bobo, goku, gohan, vegeta, kakashi. it is bond to leave you excited for hours if you want to buy games like these you can go to J and L to buy it its in front of elizabeth center in china town. one last word... GET IT... NOWWWW!!!!!!!
nortonlovesparis(2) on 18, Apr. 2006 21:21 (HKT)
Great! Lots of characters and lots of fun! Very creative too! Totally worty buying!
myrddin_emryss(3) on 16, Apr. 2006 19:28 (HKT)
a must have for manga fan you have all the character you have ever wanted to play with . Plus they all have their special skill and the gameplay is fun also . if you like manga and smash bros and you have a ds just get it
Kudou on 13, Apr. 2006 11:56 (HKT)
Any Anime Fan would Dig it Honestly, its like SuperSmash Brothers hit Shounen Jump with a paper Fan and merged! You combine your favorite characters with your gaming skill to put them up against duels against others, whats there not to like? Who hasnt wanted to See Goku Againts Naruto, or even Kenshin vs Luffei.
matt_bah2(7) on 07, Apr. 2006 06:20 (HKT)
Outstanding! I'm a pretty big anime fan, and let me say that this game has everything you'd want in a fighting game! Double team moves, counters, switching char's on the fly, a big character list, good move list, (similar to SSBM) a great fighting system, and a lot of strategy! This is hands down one of the best fighters I've ever played, and I've played my fair share of them. Even if you don't know one bit of Japanese, (I don't know a thing) this game is still amazing. Just go on gamefaqs or ign(they have the best guide available.) The fact that you can be Naruto, Goku, Luffy, Bobobobobobo, Vegeta, Picollo, Sasuke, Kenshin, among many other famous anime characters, is enough reason to buy the game in itself. I recommend this game to any fighter fan and also anime fans. Heck, even if you don't like anime this game is still the shiz:)
Charlie_Plotz(6) on 06, Apr. 2006 11:14 (HKT)
Unbelievable!! Just like the title...this game is unbelievable!!! You can use a huge amount of anime and manga characters from Naruto, Shaman King, One Piece, and more!
You cannot use ALL of the characters in the game, you can only use a certain amount, but those are a lot too; the rest of them you use them like support (they appear and attack, or make an effect or something, and leave), and help characters (only affect status).
Another thing is that some people complain of the game being entirely japanese...I don't complain...and I don't have a clue of how to read japanese..it feels kinda funny looking at all those symbols and don't understand anything, I'm starting to get used to it, and I like it. Of course, to get through the game, you can get a walktrough of this game almost anywhere..so there's no problem of not knowing what to do next.
To make this short..this game rocks!, you can hardly find a better game on DS..at least in the U.S. ..so it's well worth the import..and Play-Asia is faithful in the deliveries..but if you are not sure...just order it with UPS..it's safer taht way..and you know where your parcel is.
Well..I just leave you with the last few words: "IF YOU LIKE ANIME OR MANGA, YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS GAME!"..
*picks up DS and keeps on playing J!SS*
julien.rattiernapoleon(1) on 29, Mar. 2006 23:25 (HKT)
Achetez le !!! Merci à play-asia de respecter les délais d'envoi (reçu 8 jours après commande).
Sinon ce jeu il déchire trop, au début, un peu comme tout le monde, je pensais que la langue allait géner, mais en fait il y a tellement de site de traduction que cela ne pose plus de problème.
Alors deux mots : ACHETEZ LE !!!
Linkthelegend2 on 20, Mar. 2006 02:57 (HKT)
AWESOME If you like Anime or Smash bros you should get this game, you don't need to know how to read Japanese, and for the parts you can't figure out there is gamefaqs.com
Jumpman565 on 13, Mar. 2006 01:03 (HKT)
Awesome... while it lasts This is so far my favorite DS game on the market. i got through this game in 31 hours so its prety lengthy. of course this doesnet include the multiplayer (ive spent probaly 6 hours on single card and 3 hours on multicard.)
I have also convinced 3 of my friends to get this game by just playing single card download play.
If you like fighting games of any type then i suggest getting this.
Pros: The best fighting game for any system.
Cons: There's not much to do after you complete the single player story mode, besides play with friends.
Dutchmen(3) on 03, Mar. 2006 05:38 (HKT)
No title I don't speak Japanese, I don't know half the characters (over 150!!) and I love this game! The ability to customize your "deck" is just awesome. Very exstensive adventure mode. Spectacular special attacks ( and funny ones too ). The stages are a bit dull though...
sailormoonfan(4) on 25, Feb. 2006 04:35 (HKT)
Super für jeden Manga Fan! Ich war erst skeptisch ob mir das Spiel Spaß machen wird, da ich kein Wort japanisch kann. Aber diese Skepsis hat sich sehr schnell gelegt als ich das Spiel dann hatte. Es macht einfach riesen Spaß mit den ganzen verschiedenen Manga Charakteren gegeneinander zu Spielen. Für jeden Manga Fan ist dieses Spiel echt ein absolutes Muss! *.*
maxb_76(1) on 22, Feb. 2006 06:17 (HKT)
Ce jeu est une tuerie !! La langue n'est pas une barrière si on a un minimum de patience et quand est barré dans la jeu ! Ce jeu est excellent ! A avoir absolument !! une excellente traduction en anglais : http://guides.ign.com/guides/706897/page_8.html et une en Français mais de moins bonne qualité et dans laquelle il y'a des erreur : http://smashingjump.free.fr/jss.html
Achetez ce jeu !! il déchire !
shawn on 18, Feb. 2006 06:46 (HKT)
Teh Awsomeness This game is surley a pleaser very in depth story mode just wish it was wifi...but none the less i really recommend this game
Mattroid(16) on 12, Feb. 2006 06:12 (HKT)
Too bad it's not WiFi This is by far one of my favs for the DS so far. A blast to play in story mode, but made for multiplayer! If they make another, it'd better be WiFi!
Unlocking characters can be a pain if you can't read Japanese, but there are good FAQs on GameFAQs that can walk you through the process.
From what I've heard, the next installment of the Naruto series on DS is going to be similar to this rather than a sidescroller. Can't wait for that, either.
All in all, if you like anime, manga, fighters, or just enjoy having a great time playing with your friends, then give this game a shot. It's a blast!
keitaro20(1) on 11, Feb. 2006 06:55 (HKT)
It`s the best It`s the best Game i have ever played for the Ds. I am happy to have it. Buy this game here ^-^. I hope they make a second game ^-^.
skohrp1o(1) on 31, Jan. 2006 12:30 (HKT)
not bad, but def. not great. no way does this game deserve 5 stars. and yes, it might be the best fighting game on the ds, but thats not saying much. overall its fun to play, very similar to smash bros, but the luster of character involvement ultimately becomes overshadowed by the limited gameplay. and trust me, if you cant speak japanese in the slightest, it only hinders the experience.
Gustavo on 29, Jan. 2006 02:28 (HKT)
Best DS Fighting Game Ever This game ROX. The animations are smooth, it's pretty cool to see your favorite manga characters in action.
The deck formation is a fun work to do. You can match several characters to fight with.
The only part that sucks is that not all 150 character are playable... Only 30 and a little more are for you to fight.
Dave on 24, Jan. 2006 07:39 (HKT)
Very well made! Ive got to say, this game was better than i thought. I thought they were going to make another screw up of a game like they did with One Piece:Grand Battle. This must be one of the best DS games I have ever pllayed. This is why I give this game a 5 and my hieghest recomendation!
nebenbei13(1) on 19, Jan. 2006 22:36 (HKT)
good :) I think this is the best nintendo ds game buy it
Anonymous on 15, Jan. 2006 08:00 (HKT)
Fun while it lasts, an honest review This game is fun.
The character selection is good but this isn't your normal fighter.
Keep in mind you'll have to using the touch screen to aid you in the fights, summonig support characters and using help characters to aid you is a crucial part. Alothough you can beat it all without using a single help or support character.
Don't be decieved by the "Over 100 character"
Most are just help and support. There a fewer fighting ones.
The most popular Manga characters made it in this game, sorry Beet. That means you'll see a lot of DBZ, One Piece, and Naruto fighters in this game (as well as help and support characters). The less popular ones like Gintama have one fighter and around 2-3 support and help characters. This won't be a problem however if you like big name Manga.
The top screen is where up to four players duke it out for the title of the wnner. The bottom screen is the most interesting part of the game. Here, you place KOMA. KOMA are the little blocks you see on the bottom screen and consist of Help (1 block), support (2-3), and Battle (4-6 blocks, popular fighters might have a 7 block that must be unlocked). You gain these things by going through the main adventure mode, where you MUST have a translation or help guide nearby to help beat the
game if you CANNOT speak japanese. These can be convieniently found on GameFAQS. Putting together the "Deck" is the funnest part. Think of all the combinations you can do... Kakashi and Ichigo teaming and showing everyone true power or Jo Jo and Bo Bo Bo kicking some serious butt.
This is all a lot of fun and gives the game 1 STAR!
This is a good game, however, it is short and can be VERY BORING after you get every Koma. Especially if you don't know anyone else who has this game. The computers aren't very challenging, the toughest level computer can beat by using the same attack over and over. It is obvious after playing that the target audience for this game in Japan was 7-13 year olds due to game difficulty. Sometimes, Koma will boost other Koma if placed by each other. Such as placing Naruto next to Kakashi or placing Rukia next to Ichigo. This adds another depth of startegy to the whole Deck making process.
There is another thing to this game that adds more depth to the game, each Character's atribute. There are three atributes: Power, Laughter, and Knowledge.
Power>Knowledge>Laughter>Power
Power beats Knowledge
Knowledge beats Laughter
Laughter beats Power
Well they don't really beat it, more or less it just adds extra damage (x1.5) if you connect hits rightly and counter your fore's fighter. Let's see... it's like this...
Kenshin (Power) does Kyuzu-Ryusen to Dio (Power)
Does 45 damage points.
Kenshin does Kyuzu-Ryusen to Kakashi (Knowledge)
Does 67 damage (rounded down)
Use your fighters wisely
It gains a point for offering some of the best multiplayer the DS can offer right now. You can even play single pack, but it can get boring after a while.
SCORE:
Pros:
Good Multiplayer
Interesting touch screen features
Has some familiar fighters that fans will appreciate
Strategy Element to making Decks
Cons:
Too short
Will get boring if no one else has this game.
Easy computers
Not much to do after beating the main story
Music can get annoying
Focuses bit much on DBZ, One piece, and Naruto
All in all, when you first get it, it's like a Five Star game. After a while however, it shrinks to Two star.
PRO TIP: To unlock Kakashi (and his mission to get his bigger Koma), get 360 Koma.
Anonymous on 14, Jan. 2006 05:00 (HKT)
This is the game you should import! The best game for the ds yet! Really like it since it's set up like Super Smash Brothers, can't wait for the next one of SSB and Jump SuperStars! Buy this game!
metaphoenix on 13, Jan. 2006 02:27 (HKT)
metaphoenix Great game for anime fans
LucazMix(4) on 09, Jan. 2006 06:17 (HKT)
It's OK But not all 150 characters are playable. Most of them are just simply strickers that will help you recover HP or put a trap into the stage.
The Manga strips in the bottom screen is just a character selection menu to change characters in the level. Something more dynamic could do the trick.
The only use thet gave to the stylus was to navigate through the menu.
It's still pretty cool if you're an otaku though.
Kirby120 on 07, Jan. 2006 09:33 (HKT)
Now this is what im talking about! Ive imported this maybe 1 or 2 months ago and its awesome.
I cant stop playing. Wanna play with your friends but they cant import it? not a problem. Due to this game with its DS download play feature you can play with up to 3 friends in an
All out brawl for the most K.O's. If you need translations hit up gamefaqs.com or ign.com
Anonymous on 06, Jan. 2006 20:53 (HKT)
Kaimon Kai Good!
TMRevolution on 05, Jan. 2006 11:20 (HKT)
Jump Superstars This game is amazing, any fan of shonen jump manga needs this game. It is basically like supersmash bros, except with 150 characters and its portable. The multiplayer mode is the reason I bought this game because i heard it was like super smash bros, and i love playing ssb multiplayer, so i bought this game and i got a bunch of friends together and we played for hours and now they too are thinking of buying this game!
Anonymous on 31, Dec. 2005 03:17 (HKT)
Julian This game is perfect!
kingvoltz8(1) on 24, Dec. 2005 16:52 (HKT)
One of the Ds Best Games I'll start by sayin : "BUY THIS GAME!!!!!"
if you have a DS.
magormley(1) on 23, Dec. 2005 04:06 (HKT)
great game I'll start by saying I don't have anyone to play multiplayer with (yet; I'm giving a second copy as a christmas gift), can't read any Japanese, and don't know 95% of the characters. That said, this game is really, really fun. Don't worry about the language barrier, any online guide can tell you what you need to know.
I'm sure I'd get more out of the game if I knew Japanese or if I was more familiar with the characters, but I can say that the gameplay alone is reason enough to get it. I just got MarioKart, and this is the only game that makes me take that out of the DS. The only thing they could have added is online play, but I guess it was released too early for that. Still definitely worth getting, especially if you know someone else who has it.
Anonymous on 21, Dec. 2005 10:25 (HKT)
Poo-poo-pee-pee It's poo-poo-pee-pee! LOL!
Steph(2) on 03, Dec. 2005 20:34 (HKT)
Awesome fun All my favourite characters from Shounen Jump in this Smash Brothers-styled fighting all-out beat-'em-up. It's a very fun game, great sound effects but the background music is a bit repetitive. The graphics look amazing and a lot of detail has gone into the character designs and attacks.
There's a fair bit of Japanese text in this game, which made 'adventure mode' a little challenging as you need to fulfil certain requirements before you can clear a stage e.g. don't use special attacks or get more KOs than your opponent.
Haven't tried multiplayer yet as I don't know anyone with a DS, but it looks great.
waikit_kong(6) on 01, Dec. 2005 22:47 (HKT)
Wonderful!! This game is soo entertaining, with all the manga characters appearing on your DS screen. From Goku to Naruto. It is very exciting to unlock characters as there are many of them. I manage to unlock all of them and enjoy every character. This is a must for anime fans.
SeanML12(2) on 28, Nov. 2005 09:33 (HKT)
Your favorite anime characters duke it out... ... in one of the greatest DS games to come.
Gameplay (10/10)
For a fighting game, the battle system is INCREDIBLY detailed. Who you fight as depends on your Koma deck. Help Komas take up one square, Partner Komas take up 2-3, and Battle Komas (who you play as) take up 4-7 squares, with 7 being the most powerful. When you create your deck, placing certain characters next to each other, connecting them, or putting specific help komas in the deck, can make the deck/characters stronger. The single player experience takes at least 25 hours to get a decent amount of Komas. Unlocking them all (527) can take a while longer though. The battle system never got old, and I was having fun the whole time.
Graphics (10/10)
Although being in 2D, the special effects are amazing. Huge blasts of energy fly across the screen, and backrounds are very detailed. There is no slowdown at all, which surprised me. There is alot of action on screen at once. All in all the graphics were awesome. It makes you sad that 2D is going away.
Sound (8/10)
Nothing real special. The music was catchy sometimes, but the blasts/attacks weren't all that great. Not bad though. Most of the time I played with the sound off, but that's just me.
Multiplayer (10/10)
Perfect. THE multiplayer game for the DS, (with the exception being Mario Kart, since it's online) which had me showing all my friends how awesome this game was. Single cart only allows 1 map, and a handful of characters, but multicart is AMAZING. Talk your friends into getting it. Seriously, it will amaze you.
Replay Value (10/10)
Remember when i said 527 Komas? Yeah, I think that's all that needs to be said. Finding all of them gives this game extreme length. It will last you a while, making it worth the money you spent on it. Plus mulitplayer will keep you coming back for more.
Average: 9.6
Grade: A
Rating: 9.6/10 or 5 Stars
Don't hesitate to get this game. If you don't have a DS, I suggest you get one. Because there is a lot of great software coming out for it, including this game.
Anonymous on 22, Nov. 2005 09:38 (HKT)
perfect this is was the DS was built for, to play games like these, having a good time. play with your friends, they dont have the game? no problem it supports download play. me and my friends are having a blast at it so far and we just got it a few days ago.
Richard C on 09, Nov. 2005 06:14 (HKT)
GODLY SWEET IF THERE WAS A GOD, HE'D BE PLAYING THIS RIGHT NOW!
Popia on 30, Oct. 2005 13:56 (HKT)
Great I've recieve the game a long time already. The game has 657 characters available. The last one will be Goku 7 blocks, which has an incredible HP, defense, attack and with it's reji Sword the attack is violent. In order to get it you must unlock all the 656 characters and blank. You have to win what they ask for example you have to hit until opponent fall down from cliff 3 times for each.
Azu on 29, Oct. 2005 01:40 (HKT)
No title Super Smash Bros., what's that? This IS the ultimate game for everybody who liked SSB, although this is ten times better than Super Smash Bros. Single Player is great, you really do have to get 'em all. Multiplayer is the greatest things ever if everybody has their own copy of the game, "one game multiplayer" is a joke demo version compared to the full version of the multiplayer. Can't recommend this enough.
gpereira(2) on 25, Oct. 2005 08:53 (HKT)
No title Absolutely recommended. Although Japanese languase is REALLY present in this game, you'll figure it out. Trust me. Will it be on your own or with IGN's FAQ's who knows... just get it. And fight Kenshin against cursed Sasuke with your friends and be happy. For good.
drell on 22, Oct. 2005 18:20 (HKT)
super star game whell if you play it enough you will learn it
that's how i learnd it just like english
i'm dutch so.
steeldragon150(1) on 20, Oct. 2005 07:58 (HKT)
A great game This is a truly awesome game. It will be big with both Shonen Jump and Super Smash Brothers alike.
Randomly_Happy on 12, Oct. 2005 13:25 (HKT)
GET IT OR DIE
GET THIS GAME OR DIE
----from boredom
dsmaniac987 on 12, Oct. 2005 07:01 (HKT)
ssj it is awesome. it is a must have
rocktena(2) on 10, Oct. 2005 20:57 (HKT)
¡¡¡ El mejor juego de peleas para DS !!! Un excelente titulo que no puedes dejar pasar, si tienes la oportunidad de comprarlo, hazlo, no te vas a arrepentir. Si tu problema es el japones, no te preocupes, hay guias en español. El modo multi-jugador es maravilloso.
flyingelf(1) on 08, Oct. 2005 07:48 (HKT)
Great game You'll need to find some sort of translations for some of the missions, but overall the game is pretty fun.
raffman2(1) on 05, Oct. 2005 08:41 (HKT)
Simply Amazing I really didn't know what to expect. after all it was a fighting game that had touch screen elements so I thought it couldn't control well. Boy was I wrong. They hit every nail on the head with this and now I believe more than ever there should be a super smash bros on the DS if this game is any indication.
Snoop Dogg on 03, Oct. 2005 03:11 (HKT)
A Wonderful game to look at It's like Super Smash Bros. meet anime in an all out brawl! For sizzle my nizzle, doggy nizzles
bebe_c_t_1(1) on 28, Sep. 2005 13:08 (HKT)
spectactular! This game is by far the best DS game yet. I don't know a word of japanise and with a little help from the internet guilds I was fighting like a pro in no time. Even with the language barrier this game is extremely excesible and simply a blast to play. If you can get a friend to get the game you will have a multilplayer match not seen since your SSBM days. So print off you faq, read up on some of the charactors and order yours today!
tonam0(7) on 26, Sep. 2005 05:33 (HKT)
SECOND ONE AND STILL ROCKS! I BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE FOR A FRIEND OF MINE, AND I CAN ONLY SAY THAT THIS IS THE BEST GAME FOR DS EVER!!!, YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS SHOULD HAVE IT, IT`S FUN FOR ONE PERSON BUT IT`S INCREDIBLE WHIT FRIENDS.
Baka Survivor(3) on 18, Sep. 2005 22:03 (HKT)
Love it! If you have a DS, you simply need this game. If you have no knowledge of japanese, it may take you a bit to figure stuff out, but you'll manage! When I first heard that my favorite Jump titles would be in it like One Piece, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Dragon Ball. Death Note, Bleach, Eyeshield 21, Hikaru no Go and Death Note... I was thinking that it would suck because it seemed too good to be true... but I put hope in and imported it and I love the game. Not only was I able to kick Naruto's ass as much as I wanted, but it was simply fun. Multiplayer is a blast. Trading decks is fun so you can try out your friend's deck and possibly try characters out that you would not try on your own and end up liking them. It's simply a great game and I am going to go play it more now...
Anonymous on 16, Sep. 2005 12:24 (HKT)
Wow. Just...Wow. First off, I wanna tell all the Smash Bros. Fanatics that there is finally a game that is better than SSBM. It is Jump! Superstars. Theres more to Unlock. More characters. More fun. And I can say this because I LOVE Smash Bros. But alas, Jump! is better. If only because Theres nowhere else in the world where you can see Yugi and Goku go at it!
If you've ever enjoyed a Japanese Manga, you will like this game. But I warn you: It is SERIOUSLY Text heavy. So if you don't know any Japanese, or couldn't be bothered to learn, you'll be spending a ton of time playing this with your PC. (Translation guides are all over the net.) But if you know Japanese, or are learning, (Like me! ^^) you will get 110% out of this game.
The single player modes have tons of stuff to unlock, its funny to see crazy manga/anime dream matches, and the multiplayer is a blast! (Single card download included! 2-4 players.) So do yourself the favour of buying this one from play-asia.com. Its worth it!
The only thing that can make this game better, is if Nintendo releases a translated verson over here. It'd make millions! And lets all look forward to the possible sequel. Nintendo Jump! Superstars 2. Where Mario and Link can duke it out with Naruto and Krillin! That's all we need. Enjoy the game! It is truly amazing.
Oh! And for the record: Yugi kicked Goku's ass!
LoveCook(1) on 14, Sep. 2005 23:34 (HKT)
Pretty sweet!! My first import and boy, what a game. Although I have no knowledge of Japanese whatsoever, it's still fun to battle it out in exhibition and I managed to figure out the koma. As I continue, it should be pretty great!
KIRBY120 on 11, Sep. 2005 23:47 (HKT)
AWESOME! This was my first imported game
And im glad i did import this game. THIS IS ONE OF THE
GREATESR GAMES IVE EVER PLAYED! And there are tons of translation guides on the net. But thats really the only problem.
If your gonna play the story mode or if your gonna make a deck you have to pretty much stay at the computer unless you know japanese. If only there was something on the DS that translated japanese to english.
That would be the best ^_^
And as for my name its what im known as on the net.
Kogi on 10, Sep. 2005 21:41 (HKT)
GREAT GAME I just bought it and I'm almost done getting everything, but its so much fun! Theres a translation at IGN that helps you throughout the way, so you can get everything you possibly need.
Ichiro on 08, Sep. 2005 01:46 (HKT)
that was... some issues man.. I know this game is one of the best right now on DS with Advance Wars and Kirby but it's not a reason or any game will be a reason to trade PSP with DS!!! cmon it's crazy and really fanboyish please don't put things like that here! your makin a bad impression on buyers! I got a DS and would love to have a PSP but I'm not bias. please not here ok? and don't brag about it cause it's not! the only cool around here is this game right now cause it ROCKZZZZZZ!!!!!!!
dante(10) on 05, Sep. 2005 20:40 (HKT)
Amazing Game It plays kind of like smash bros and has a sould calibur esque stroy mode, which has immense replayability due to teh fact that most levels have multiple completion condition. It all starts of with a fair range of characters split up amongst the thr4ee categories of attack support and help with an immense amound of characters lifted from some of the most popular anime series out there. Like most of the lovely japanese releases tthis supports single cart play, with more options being available via multicart mode.
Even though i was stung by teh customs man to teh tune of 8 of my english pounds, i still believe this to be well worthy of the purchase, and has given me added impetus to enrol for beginners japanese classes so as to be able to better understand the full nature of the titles greatness.
The game offers an inivative but yet intuitive use of the touch screen and provides a fluid method of control that just wouldnt be as fluid on any other console.
Graphics filt the subjet matter very well and sound is right up there with the familiar beats that can be found in the various anime series.
In short a solid resoning for why having a ds can be cool
faq can be found at gamefaqs.com and once you have a read things will all become a lot more fun.
Roger Ram on 03, Sep. 2005 13:52 (HKT)
The reason why I traded my PSP I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 because of my lack of japaness skills. OK now to move forward I traded my PSP for a Nintendo DS because of one great game and is Jump superstar and I'm happy I gamble on it because it is great hoping this would be dubbed for a U.S. release. Look out PSP it look like nintendo is here to stay in the handheld market for a very very very...........longtime and still regin as KING OF HANDHELD. Reasons is because nintendo know what game is and is ment to be fun. NOT SERIOUS LIKE PSP Which is one main reason why I traded it for a nintendo ds. NINTENDO DO A PART 2 WITH JUMP SUPERSTAR VS. NINTENDO CHARECTERS.... YEAH CAN'T BLAME ME FOR TRYING.
wot_filo(1) on 03, Sep. 2005 08:32 (HKT)
Goddamn!!! Man it's too bad they never released this anywhere else... but I'm getting it imported!!
This game look effing awesome!!!!
Can't Wait Can't Wait Can't Wait Can't Wait Can't Wait Can't Wait Can't Wait Can't Wait Can't Wait Can't Wait Can't Wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sasuke-kun(20) on 29, Aug. 2005 17:54 (HKT)
ROCKS!! This game is everything a manga funatic needs. All the jump superstars in 1 game. ^^
Yoones(7) on 26, Aug. 2005 07:33 (HKT)
good game it's not my favorite, but it's good; even if the gameplay isn't as great as smash bors melee, it's still good and fun playing with all those chars...even if for now I haven't played with more than 5 characters, I m really stuck due to my almost zero japanese skills. well I received it today, so i guess I should try a little more, but it seems a lot complicated.
mmh can I add :"GO BUY OUENDAN!!!!! HUSSS!!!!!!!!" ;p
Wesbert(1) on 25, Aug. 2005 15:54 (HKT)
What more can one say? This game is quite simply amazing. It is a Super Smash Bros. like battle jump'n'run with the customization fun of a trading card game (but no luck required) and tons of unlockable support- and battle-characters (each of which handles differently). And it works perfectly on the DS, with the second touch screen. This game is a true highlight, even if (like me) you're only a little familiar with two of those mangas (a fact which even now is changing). There's no real reason NOT to buy this game (After all, japanese can be learned and the DS has lots of other games to offer). But excuse me now, I have to get back to battling...
I3laZe88 on 24, Aug. 2005 15:28 (HKT)
This game makes me want to buy DS RIGHT NOW! Yo I just played this game at my friends house who got it shipped from japan and its crazyyy!!! He knew japanese so he taught me how to play and told me what was going on. Man Kenshin, dbz, one piece, NARUTO... too much lol
kippogirl(1) on 22, Aug. 2005 05:06 (HKT)
Great game! I wouldn't say it's the perfect game, but it's definitely worth buying. You'd probably get the most out of it if you have a good grasp of Japanese; you'll need it to play adventure mode...and it's probably good to know at least a little so you know what you're doing in the menus. Don't worry if you don't know any Japanese though, there's plenty of online FAQs to help you out too. ^_^ Play-Asia was very fast in processing and shipping out the game to me too.
ryanc519(5) on 21, Aug. 2005 02:28 (HKT)
Let your imagination runs wild! This game is a must-buy for every manga fan out there! Even if you are not a life-time manga fan like I am, you should add this game to your game collection!
Zwick(5) on 20, Aug. 2005 20:09 (HKT)
Fantastic! This game was one of the reasons that made me buy NDS, and I don't regret that I bought one. The Adventure mode is nice! So much to unlock and stuff...The deck making was a bit difficult at first, but after reading the manual (with my lousy japanese skills) I managed to get a grip on it! A must buy! and thanks to Play-Asia.com for the fast delivery.
GokuJunior aka Syaoran on 19, Aug. 2005 17:28 (HKT)
IT SEEMS THE BEST HANDLED GAME EVER I live in europe and I don't have anyway to bring it from here to me ;___; I just expect very much that they release the game here it seems awesome...
jin_pak(2) on 18, Aug. 2005 14:26 (HKT)
good game
Yacjuman on 17, Aug. 2005 10:26 (HKT)
Cool If you have no knowledge of japanese this game is difficult, yet all the more rewarding (instead of matching up manga panels using clues you have to do it systematically!!) THe walkthroughs help, but i personally only use them if i cant figure out what to do in the j world by scouring the text descriptions for an A B X Y or up down left right 5 10 20. Awesome game awesome fun, but if there were just a few more option in the otherwise seamless and smooth single card multiplayer it would have been all the better!!
l2mc(6) on 15, Aug. 2005 09:02 (HKT)
If I have to wait for Smash Bros. DS... Hands down, this is one of the best handheld fighting games I have everplayed. The DS hardware is used superbly in this title. The music, sound effects, character roster, and play engine are all spot on. Definately a must own for DS owners and Jump fans alike.
ledain_lionel(5) on 13, Aug. 2005 17:27 (HKT)
The DS Jump into the Game It's such the Best handled game I have ever played...Thanks to Nintendo and Jump we can play with all our heros from the mangas...So amazing
tonam0(7) on 13, Aug. 2005 11:23 (HKT)
BEST GAME EVER ON DS!!!!! Believe me, this game rules!!!! it`s a weird combination of styles and it`s the best thing you can do with your money!!! and it came very fast to my house (thanks play asia) in only 2 days and I live in mexico, BEST GAME EVER ON DS!!!
ahmed439(2) on 12, Aug. 2005 15:32 (HKT)
Get it now. Jump Super Stars is such a great game. There is just so much to unlock and it has single cart multiplayer. It is text heavy but there are english walkthroughs online that you can find to help you out.
vjenwest(1) on 11, Aug. 2005 04:03 (HKT)
I preordered, and glad i did. I preordered this game from oh course play-asia.com. It came right on the 8th. As for the game itself i am very pleased with it. All the combinations, it is just amazing. You really can make a deck all your own. The game play is really like a hand held smash bro's. I cannot read a word of japanesse or chinese. If you buy this game, and you are like me that cannot read the lang. Go to http://db.gamefaqs.com/portable/ds/file/jump_superstars.txt For a complete walkthrough. I am glad I purchased this game. Have fun
Hobbes on 10, Aug. 2005 15:15 (HKT)
I WANT JUMP TOO!!! i herd that this game was gonna be a hit for the DS out in japan so i already reserved mine in America. It has already come out here but it got sold out in ONE DAY!!! So i have to come back another time when they are in stock...i know the jump comics are in english too but i dont think this game will come out for america in english.
popia on 09, Aug. 2005 19:04 (HKT)
This game is the best This game is enjoyable for comic readers
Gambit(4) on 09, Aug. 2005 05:13 (HKT)
This game rocks! Got the game today and kept playing it the whole day long! Really awesome how much characters and moves this game features! And the gameplay is great. The only thing I missed: Character Voices. But if you think about, more than 100 characters... that would cost a lot of voice actors. :P
Well, however, awesome game! Buy it when u like anime or/and fighting games like Super Smash Brothers!
wacco(2) on 09, Aug. 2005 01:11 (HKT)
THE import-game Chances for a North American release aren't very big, and for an european one they are even smaller. This game is without a doubt worth a place in your collection.
Very playable even if you don't know Japanese.
jay22098(1) on 08, Aug. 2005 11:29 (HKT)
cool looks cool, sounds cool and im still waiting for my copy. i hope it really is as cool as it sounds and looks...
luid(1) on 08, Aug. 2005 04:20 (HKT)
!!!!!! this game is Wonderfull !! Iwanna play too !!
Nashrakh(2) on 07, Aug. 2005 21:47 (HKT)
Friggin Awesome. Jump Superstars - the wet dream of every manga lover?
What surprised me is the fact that Raito from Death Note is playable - one of the best manga characters I know of.
And even Hitman Reborn! Jump chose really good characters, and if the action plays like Super Smash Bros then this title is going to be absolutley rocking your DS!
sylan on 06, Aug. 2005 11:27 (HKT)
whoah i order this game now ! i dont like anime's but i like games like smash brothers and the language is not hard, words in game like " boom " peng " klick " are know each import player i think and the text hm....i go to the japanese restaurant in the street xD
altab2002(3) on 06, Aug. 2005 04:51 (HKT)
Best Game The Best Game For Nintendo Ds....
I'll Order 1 For Play At The Last Week Of Summer
el_centy(2) on 05, Aug. 2005 23:47 (HKT)
Looks amazing I read lots of the shonen jump manga and this game looks like a dream come true i wonder if anyone knows if it needs 4 cards to play multi or if it just off the 1 which would make it all the better it just looks like smash bros shrunk with whay more characters now to ebay to sell to make enough for this lol.
Kiki le kid on 05, Aug. 2005 04:45 (HKT)
Jump! SuperStar. i wanna play!
Dcow(1) on 05, Aug. 2005 04:43 (HKT)
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet This game is gonna be awesome there are over 100 playable characters they have a full roster over at IGN, my copy just shipped. I heavily suggest getting this game!