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The Umihara Kawase games have been delisted from Steam
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Finale Fireworker
Member
So, from what I understand...
The Vita version is the original SNES version and a remake of the SNES game.
The DS version is the original SNES game and a PS1 game together.
Which of these two options is ideal?
The Vita version is the original SNES version and a remake of the SNES game.
The DS version is the original SNES game and a PS1 game together.
Which of these two options is ideal?
Gameboy415
Member
I went ahead and bought a copy too - didn't want to chance it being suddenly de-listed!
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Vita game is a third entry into the series along with an enhanced port of the original with additional features added.
Finale Fireworker
Member
Thank you for clearing that up. The reading material on this series can be a little confusing.
thebigmachine
Member
Was lucky to have been able to grab them a few days ago on sale. Acted quickly when I heard about the bankruptcy. Good luck to the ones trying to grab them right now.
For now, sayonara
For now, sayonara
Starwolf_UK
Member
Well this is unexpected. Nintendo of Europe are pretty good at giving software removal notices for known takedown (Tetris and Tetris last year) but from what I can gather nothing on the eShop but there is nothing stopping Nintendo from pulling games without warning (that is basically what they did to Cubic Ninja in Japan, IIRC the notice went up after the removal) should they need to following this.
Since the developer is still around could a re-release be possible? Though I can't be certain which versions they will focus on so if you have a particular favorite go for that. Also am I right in thinking non AGATSUMA published ones are unaffected?
Since the developer is still around could a re-release be possible? Though I can't be certain which versions they will focus on so if you have a particular favorite go for that. Also am I right in thinking non AGATSUMA published ones are unaffected?
Emperor Bohe
Member
can we please get a Delisted Games OT that we could bump when games are getting delisted?
Eolz
Member
Nintendo/Sony/MS only remove games without notice when there's a possible exploit and it's dangerous for them to let it up, like Cubic Ninja.
I'm sure there will be a re-release, this is not the first time they have problems with publishers.
Right. I'd much rather play it on Vita, but if I was getting it on PC purely to avoid the delisting there'd be no reason not to go all in.
With GMG and it's 20% off code, I decided to get the 2 games they have there, since they seem to be the best in series, and the 20% off makes the price equal that of the PSVita release.
For now, I think I'll wait to see if Shun returns with a relisting later on. I was SO CLOSE to buying the full collection when it was originally on sale, but I'm happy with the 2 purchases. Finally get to play the games! (Though I'm sorry to hear what's happened with Agatsuma, and I really hope Code of Princess releases on Steam.)
If you're referring to the western releases, I don't think this is right.
The 3DS game is the first release of the 3rd game of the series. It runs bad in 3D mode, better in normal mode, but rarely 60fps, I believe.
The Vita Version is that same 3rd release, and includes the SNES game as well, for the first time in the west. It runs 60 fps (all the time?), and was the preferred release before PC.
Neither of these include Shun, which was a PS1 sequel that was made by a different dev originally. Shun, however, has had a load of revisions and re-releases, to improve it's quality, as it released buggy, and with some odd unliked ads and cinematics.
The version that reached Steam fof game 2 is the best version of it, with the best framerate, physics, replacement of the ads with static pictures of our heroine, and all the extras that were produced between versions. In the west, it's exclusive to PC.
If I've got this wrong somewhere, please correct, Umihara fans!
For now, I think I'll wait to see if Shun returns with a relisting later on. I was SO CLOSE to buying the full collection when it was originally on sale, but I'm happy with the 2 purchases. Finally get to play the games! (Though I'm sorry to hear what's happened with Agatsuma, and I really hope Code of Princess releases on Steam.)
If you're referring to the western releases, I don't think this is right.
The 3DS game is the first release of the 3rd game of the series. It runs bad in 3D mode, better in normal mode, but rarely 60fps, I believe.
The Vita Version is that same 3rd release, and includes the SNES game as well, for the first time in the west. It runs 60 fps (all the time?), and was the preferred release before PC.
Neither of these include Shun, which was a PS1 sequel that was made by a different dev originally. Shun, however, has had a load of revisions and re-releases, to improve it's quality, as it released buggy, and with some odd unliked ads and cinematics.
The version that reached Steam fof game 2 is the best version of it, with the best framerate, physics, replacement of the ads with static pictures of our heroine, and all the extras that were produced between versions. In the west, it's exclusive to PC.
If I've got this wrong somewhere, please correct, Umihara fans!
Eolz
Member
He was right when he was saying the DS version had the SNES and PS1 version. Really good compilation.
3DS one is indeed the original version of the third game.
Yes, they're like puzzle-platform fun Fish-Monger-Commando. They have a fun physics fishing pole-turned-grappling hook system that'll make you feel awesome when you master it. They have hidden pathways that lead to warp zone, and multiple endings!
A very classic-style series that's gameplay first, fluff later.
I thought this might be a mistake of "calling the 3DS a DS", since this thread focuses on the delisting.
But yeah, if it's the physical eastern releases, then no issues.
Different teams but still with Kiyoshi Sakai and Toshinobu Kondo.
Credits at mobygames -
http://www.mobygames.com/game/snes/umihara-kawase
http://www.mobygames.com/game/playstation/umihara-kawase-shun
Ok, so only Shun Portable was developed without Sakai, then? He had his hand in the base game, but not that version? (just going by Wikipedia here.)
Once we get to Shun-Kanzeban, everthing is nice and dandy again.
AzureSkies
Member
Wow. Holy shit.
I was tempted to buy 1&2 last night but didn't. I regret that.
I was tempted to buy 1&2 last night but didn't. I regret that.
Ragnorok64
Member
I, for one, appreciate the cover art and am somewhat disappointed it doesn't represent the in-game model of the vita version more.
They'd work alright.
Also, apparently they're out of keys for the Umihara Kawase Trilogy but they will restock, if you plan on buying them all.
Jawmuncher
Member
I think they'll end up coming back.
Chance Hale
Member
They better not given I just spent 30 dollars on humble for keys they don't actually have right now, lol.
Hopefully someone buys the games + Code of Princess PC port.
Ah, good to know thanks.
Will they really? I mean, you can still craft them, right?
I wonder who gets the royalties of unlisted games market trades.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
If I have the 3DS version, is there any reason to buy the Vita version?
YianGaruga
Banned
Better framerate and it includes the SNES game.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
more levels and altered ones too.
YianGaruga
Banned
Someone actually put a decent amount of work into the Steam cards and emoticons
There's some cool art in there
There's some cool art in there
AzureSkies
Member
I'm on greenmangaming, should I buy the original or the third game?
Eolz
Member
If you can only buy one, I'd say the latest. I prefer the first one, but this one is available on a lot of platforms
and you can emulate it if needed
AzureSkies
Member
Thanks for the recommendation! I ended up buying both as I just got paid, and I knew I'd regret it if I didn't buy both.
ThePeoplesBureau
Member
Grabbed the Steam trilogy yesterday, is the 3DS one the worst port of the currently available versions? It's as expensive to buy as the full trilogy was on Steam via HB. I would like a handheld version of the game, is Vita my best option?
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well it has the least amount content and half the framerate so I'd get the Vita version which also includes the enhanced port of the first game as well.
ThePeoplesBureau
Member
Thanks for clarifying.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
No problem! Just to clarify more there is new and remixed levels added to the Vita/Steam versions with Umihara Kawase (SFC) included for the Vita version with some new features.