Keitai Denjuu Telefang - Speed Version (Japan) (GBC)

In Keitai Denjuu Telefang - Speed Version, players assume the role of Shigeki, a young boy who stumbles upon a peculiar mobile phone called the "D-Shot." This D-Shot allows him to connect with the world of Denjuu – digital creatures that inhabit the phone network. The primary objective of the game is to become the strongest Denjuu Master by collecting, training, and battling these Denjuu.

The core gameplay is a blend of world exploration and turn-based battles. Players will navigate an overworld map, exploring towns, forests, and caves, encountering other characters, and facing off against wild Denjuu or rival Denjuu Masters. Upon encountering a Denjuu, the battle transitions to a separate combat screen.

The combat system in Keitai Denjuu Telefang - Speed Version is turn-based, where each side can utilize up to three Denjuu in their party. Denjuu come in various elemental types such as Fire, Water, Wood, Earth, Lightning, Wind, Metal, Ice, and more, creating a complex type-advantage system. Each Denjuu possesses stats like HP, Power, Defense, and notably, Speed. A distinguishing feature of the Speed Version is its emphasis on the Speed stat, which determines the action order in battle. Faster Denjuu gain a significant advantage.

A unique aspect of Keitai Denjuu Telefang - Speed Version compared to other games in its genre is the method of acquiring Denjuu. Instead of catching them with items like Poké Balls, players must battle wild Denjuu. After defeating them, there's a chance that the Denjuu will reveal its phone number. Players can save this number to their D-Shot and call that Denjuu at any time to add them to their party or store them in their inventory. This system also allows players to call friends or other Denjuu Masters for advice or even assistance in certain situations.

Denjuu can evolve or fuse with each other to create more powerful Denjuu or new forms. Selecting and building a diverse team of Denjuu in terms of types and skills is key to overcoming the increasingly difficult challenges in the game. With its characteristic GBC 2D graphics and engaging music, Keitai Denjuu Telefang - Speed Version offers a fresh and captivating monster-collecting RPG experience.