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That Bloodrayne project Arc System Works teased is a Japanese release of Betrayal
- Thread starter Levito
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I haven't played previous Bloodrayne games, but I think if you go into Bloodrayne Betrayal as an original 2D action game starring a female damphir that uses Bloodrayne license you'll have a better time. It's a mix of the dashing abilities of Mega Man X, the linear stage based gameplay of Castlevania and the movement of later Metroidvanias.
Some of the creative talent behind the game, including the director, also worked on Double Dragon Neon and have gone on to form Yacht Club Games to make Shovel Knight. (So if you're waiting for Shovel Knight, definitely check out this game)
It's only $10 on PSN and XBLA now, but I would recommend the Xbox 360 version if you can get it because the game feels like it was designed for the Xbox 360 controller with its analog stick and triggers for dashing. I think most players would have a harder time using the PS3 controller because it feels looser.
Once you beat the game, you can unlock the 8-bit soundtrack. Here's my playthrough of the early stages. (Protip: If you press attack right when the coffin lands, Rayne will kick it open)
Stages 1-4
http://youtu.be/6zpEEKKi_TE
Stages 5-8
http://youtu.be/Gsi3axrxYEc
Some of the creative talent behind the game, including the director, also worked on Double Dragon Neon and have gone on to form Yacht Club Games to make Shovel Knight. (So if you're waiting for Shovel Knight, definitely check out this game)
It's only $10 on PSN and XBLA now, but I would recommend the Xbox 360 version if you can get it because the game feels like it was designed for the Xbox 360 controller with its analog stick and triggers for dashing. I think most players would have a harder time using the PS3 controller because it feels looser.
Once you beat the game, you can unlock the 8-bit soundtrack. Here's my playthrough of the early stages. (Protip: If you press attack right when the coffin lands, Rayne will kick it open)
Stages 1-4
http://youtu.be/6zpEEKKi_TE
Stages 5-8
http://youtu.be/Gsi3axrxYEc
NoirVisage
Banned
Yep, love that manga to pieces!
SatoAilDarko
Member
Even that ending? Felt ridiculously rushed to me especially with all the time spent on
Tae
Edit:
In other news I just bought both PS2 games for $7 total after being reminded of this series. I really like her design a lot.
I'm glad they didn't, personally. But then, I like the Betrayal look better than her original design anyway.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
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This is certainly how everyone is feeling currently.
Some of my videos of the game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzSRKofetLc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DEgllUm6i8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QZgKLPVEno
I think those videos prove there's some indepth gameplay there. It's not an uncontrollable action game as some people are implying. It does have some flaws (particularly platforming segments later in the game being rather frustrating), but for people wanting a 2D action game I'd definitely recommend it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzSRKofetLc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DEgllUm6i8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QZgKLPVEno
I think those videos prove there's some indepth gameplay there. It's not an uncontrollable action game as some people are implying. It does have some flaws (particularly platforming segments later in the game being rather frustrating), but for people wanting a 2D action game I'd definitely recommend it.
NoirVisage
Banned
yeah, even with the ending
i'm a hopeful romantic
TAE
sixteen-bit
Member
Those negative comments and dislikes... :/
plasmawave
Banned
The manga is still awesome even with the horrible horrible horrible horrible ending.
It's also coming to Steam on April 30th:
Oh, that's kind of cool.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
That is significantly more interesting news. I thought it was an excellent actioner... Just thought it was a bit disappointing that all this announcement was was a rerelease of an old game in a different territory.It's also coming to Steam on April 30th:
Wonder if it'll come to GOG, too...
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
I was excited for nothing. 
Midnight City is a Majesco label. They're also publishing Costume Quest 2, and are bringing Gone Home to consoles.
Oh, I did not realize that. I was just about to go look it up. Thanks for the information.
It's also coming to Steam on April 30th:
Once I saw it was a re-release I figured this might come to PC.
Now all we need is HardCorps PS3/360 on Steam, and all is good with the world.It's also coming to Steam on April 30th:
They should take that slick new art and go the whole way:
Oh wow, cool. I've heard it's not that great, but I'll probably get it in a sake during the summer or the holidays.
Make Rayne a guest fighter in the console ports of Xrd.
It's also coming to Steam on April 30th:
Oh wow, cool. I've heard it's not that great, but I'll probably get it in a sake during the summer or the holidays.
Metal Gear?!
Member
Are those LITERAL spiked heels?
Have a Nice Day
Member
Galactic Barret
Member
Gantz (and Claymore) need some games stateside. They would be awesone as videogames properties. Would work almost too well.