DS gets 'Point Blank' tap, light gun not required

[wraggster]

Namco's classic arcade shooter Point Blank ships for the DS next week, as Point Blank DS. Back in 1998, the game was ported to the PlayStation and required the use of Namco's GunCon peripheral. Obviously, it would be awkward -- especially in public -- pointing a light gun at the DS's 3-inch screen, unless it was a really tiny zapper -- which would still be awkward in public. Thankfully, the stylus acts as an intuitive, if not unorthodox, alternative.

Point Blank DS will be an important test for Nintendo's handheld, and if well received, will expand the possibilities for simple, addictive fun on the DS.

Via Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/08/ds-gets-point-blank-tap-light-gun-not-required/)

[GinaWrite]

Hi,

I got this today. It's a lot of fun. It's faster paced than the PSX version, probably to make it equally challenging. I've only been playing the practice levels, but it states I should skip the Beginner level and go right to the Advanced level. That doesn't hurt my ego one bit.