Sometimes I like to think about how Umihara Kawase Portable was announced for American release as Yumi’s Odd Odyssey, but then wasn’t. That is because I like to feel sad about life. At least the DS port was released before the DSi launched and therefore is region-free. If you can find it, buy it! It’s boss. And hard. Weird, too. But mostly boss.
I positively adore this game, and it is the highlight of my period spent digging through Super Famicom games that never made their way to the U.S. the atmosphere of the game is just so endearing, and the gameplay so frustrating and rewarding!