In writing about car-tunes and games and whatnot I try to sound semi-professional (read: not completely retarded), so I’m going to take this as an opportunity to come off as a hyperactive third-grader in an undersized sandbox and just write off the top of my head.

Recently, I picked up a Japanese PS2. It took me a long time, but the reasons behind this purchase were 100% pathetically nerdy. I wanted the new Space Sheriff Spirits game because I’m completely obsessed with anything tokusatsu (Japanese special effects shows. Think Ultraman).

But that bad boy is on backorder now and I’m patiently (read: rabidly) awaiting its arrival. In the meantime, though, I ordered a copy of Chikyuu Boeigun 2 and got it in the mail today. For the unaware, this game is a budget title that’s part of the PS2’s Simple 2000 series; a series that’s already pushed out such riveting classics as Zombie Vs. Ambulance (yes, I ordered that too. More on that when it arrives).

Make no mistake, this game is a STEAL at its budget price. Exciting 1-2 player kaiju-killing action that doesn’t quit fills the disc, and so far I’m having an absolute blast. The first couple of levels have you blowing away giant ants in London and beyond. After that it’s UFOs, huge War of the Worlds-style pods, massive jumping tarantulas and more.

Your basic arsenal consists of an automatic and a bazooka, but there are also vehicles you can hop in. I don’t want to go on and on about the details because in that case I may as well be reviewing it right now (that can wait, right?). I just have to jump in and exclaim what a good time I’m having with this cheapo game. I can’t wait to bust out some co-op and versus tomorrow with one of my friends.

Chikyuu Boeigun 2 is the ding-dong bee’s knees, y’all.