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Super Bomberman R patched to 1.3: 60fps, story mode camera changes, lag improved, etc
- Thread starter Regiruler
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Going to give Konami credit where it's due. Their post release support for this game has been incredible. And completely out of nowhere.
The game runs so, so much better now. And their changes to the controls are very significant for me. It's much tighter and far easier to move around.
This is awesome. I wonder why they decided to do so much.
The game runs so, so much better now. And their changes to the controls are very significant for me. It's much tighter and far easier to move around.
This is awesome. I wonder why they decided to do so much.
I think the odds of it going on other platforms is not impossible but won't happen anytime soon. At most in a year or two if they release a sequel, maaaaybe it'll be multiplatform. Nintendo wouldn't feature it on a Treehouse segment as part of the marketing for the game if they didn't have decent involvement in the game.
So how big is it? I'm still debating between picking it up later at a store or just downloading it from the eShop.
I wonder how much of it was "ok guys, we need to rush to get this out, we know it's not perfect but it's playable. If we reach X amount of sales we can justify an extended budget/post launch dev period to allow patches and free dlc. If we don't reach X then we won't do anything"
FrostuTheNinja
Member
Schmood
With the update, it's about 2.4GB.
Dreamwriter
Member
Because it's the best selling game in the Bomberman franchise in 20 years. Due to its incredible sales Konami said they'd also look into bringing back other old "forgotten" franchises.
JustAnotherOtaku
Member
#LoveKonami
I imagine that is the case, but even then, totally out of left field from post-Kojima scandal Konami. Just really crazy and unexpected (just as was my reaction when the game was announced.) Totally not complaining, though.
Thx. Does anyone know how big the update is for those with a physical copy?
Total update data on my switch for the game is 530 mb. Not sure exact size of patch though.
FrostuTheNinja
Member
I have a physical copy and it says Bomberman is using 530 megs. Don't know how much of that is save data, but yeah.
Update data shown for digital copy says 530MB. Base game was 1.8GB. I'd imagine the update data size is the same regardless.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Where did they say this?
Resistance100
Member
Great stuff. Rebooting this now
Earthpainting
Member
I still can't believe of all the games that makes Konami seem like they might give a shit again, it's a Bomberman one. It would have been easy for them to push out a rushed launch game, and leave it as is. 2017 truly is a magical year for games.
2.4GB is what I think it said on the store
Cow Mengde
Banned
The fact that a Bomberman patch can generate a 7 page thread says a lot about how many people still love Bomberman.
To those that own this/played it can you answer some questions I have?
1. Donthe stages vary in anyway? Environmental effects or anything?
2. In multiplayer are there different modes or is it just standard Bomberman? Like one where you have to bomb as much as possible to colour tiles on the floor in your colour? That was in a Bomberman before right?
1. Donthe stages vary in anyway? Environmental effects or anything?
2. In multiplayer are there different modes or is it just standard Bomberman? Like one where you have to bomb as much as possible to colour tiles on the floor in your colour? That was in a Bomberman before right?
I don't remember this but I want it. They could do a tie in with Nintendo for a splatoon mode, with ink-filled water bombs and squid/kids.
IrishNinja
Member
shiiiiiiit ive been sitting on my copy since getting persona, looks like i gotta dive back in soon...awesome news!
..let's not get carried away here though
..let's not get carried away here though
The12thGripper
Member
This patch fixed a lot more than I thought but my biggest complaint about the game sadly still hasn't been fixed: the gems.
Everything costs a ridiculous amount of gems and you get so little, no matter what you do. I didn't even know you could upgrade the hats and once I saw how much each upgrade costed, I almost died. All of the new stages are also locked behind gems too, each at 4K a pop. I only get 300+ gems a run in World 1 because I suck at Bomberman and I made the mistake of buying a special stage because it was cheap early on so I'm a good ways away from buying anything. They really need to double (or even triple) the gem output, cut all the shop prices and give out gems in local multiplayer (like 100 for 4 player matches and 200 for 8 player matches or something like that).
Everything costs a ridiculous amount of gems and you get so little, no matter what you do. I didn't even know you could upgrade the hats and once I saw how much each upgrade costed, I almost died. All of the new stages are also locked behind gems too, each at 4K a pop. I only get 300+ gems a run in World 1 because I suck at Bomberman and I made the mistake of buying a special stage because it was cheap early on so I'm a good ways away from buying anything. They really need to double (or even triple) the gem output, cut all the shop prices and give out gems in local multiplayer (like 100 for 4 player matches and 200 for 8 player matches or something like that).
Damn, i hoped story mode would benefit too, shame.
There are environmental effects. Some stages have gimmicks like being able to press a button on the map to lower and raise walls and walk on them.
Cow Mengde
Banned
Hopefully next patch.
Dreamwriter
Member
There are many articles about it, such as this one: https://mynintendonews.com/2017/03/12/super-bomberman-r-sales-indicate-that-its-the-best-selling-in-its-franchise-in-nearly-20-years/
However, I found the original source, and the quote is much more vague - they were asked if they would consider other franchises if this did well, and the response was "Regardless of Super Bomberman Rs success, we are always evaluating opportunities for all of our IPs."
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Ah so its nothing then...until today where they probably are seriously considering it.
could metal gear solid be next?
I confirm resolution took a hit. I won't complain as it's more pleasing to the eye at this framerate, and it plays better too. I only tried it in handheld mode before going to work. I'll check tonight how it looks docked.
Well, we DO get Metal Gear Survive :lol
Dwight Schrute
Member
How are the controls now ? Still not grid based but does it controls well ?
polyh3dron
Banned
Because you thought it wouldn't make a difference, or because it would never happen? BTW it's not anything close to a locked 60, but just the very fact that the frame rate is unlocked makes the game SO SO SO much more responsive. This game is a textbook case of a game's frame rate mattering and of how people who care about the frame rate aren't nitpicky pissants.
Even better than in 1.2 which was already good. It's now very good.
polyh3dron
Banned
They finally feel like this game is supposed to feel. As another poster said, it'd be nice if there were clearly defined grid positions so that I don't get killed by a bomb when I think I'm out of harm's way.
Seems there may be a difference between SP and MP from what i've seen/heard from others.
Story mode framerate is most definitely better than where it was. I posted a short video some pages back (docked, obviously).
Well Bomberman wasn't even the first one. They had already worked with Nintendo to bring back Momotaro Dentetsu.
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
Aka 98% of what people call well managed fiscally responsible software projects are like that IMHO...
Well, I just bought it for 20 Euro on Amazon thanks to this news (from a seller marked with the game labeled 'new' - worth the risk)
I don't really understand Konami on this
though. Bomberman 64 seems to be the best selling Bomberman so far according to the NPD thread, but they never revisited this Bomberman formula? How come?
I don't really understand Konami on this
not that they make any more sense elsewhere though