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Xeodrifter coming out on Dec. 11 in NA (3DS eShop, $9.99)
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ActStriker
Member
Please be better than Mutant Mudds.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Looking forward to it.
OrbitalBeard
Member
I swear that was edited in after I commented... or I'm just really tired.
Looks ok I guess. If it feels better than Mutant Mudds I'm interested, that game just didn't control how I like to.
Yeah, looks like I edited at the same time as you posted. But it wasn't a retort, just a heads up
dirtywhirlwind
Member
More_Badass
Member
Yes! Did a double take when I saw the Steam page because I thought it was a 3DS exclusive
metsallica
Member
I can't wait but I'm sad to say I think that price will be a tad too high for some given the gaming world we live in these days. Especially if the game is a few hours max. Whatever. Renegade Kid almost always delivers and this has done nothing but look awesome from the first development diary.
The Wheel of Fortune
Member
Yeah, too expensive. Can't support it like this
abstract alien
Member
If this is anything like Mutant Mudds as far as length and play time, it's so bought. I put some hours into that game and it felt good every step of the way.
Infernal Monkey
Member
Renegade Kid is the Atlus of indie devs when it comes to Europe.
Solid SOAP
Member
This looks fun, is it supposed to be anything like Metroid?
toythatkills
Member
Yeah, too expensive. Can't support it like this
Fucking indie developers, trying to make a living. I agree with you, I won't be buying this either, they have no right.
Solid SOAP
Member
Why is $10 too expensive for this? It looks fun and that's like... 1/6 the price of a regularly priced game. Eshop titles at $10 doesn't surprise me, I don't think thats too much to ask for if you're getting a quality experience. IPhone games and such can afford to only be $1, on the other hand, because of Microtransactions and overall lack of quality and structure. I applaud independent developers who are willing to take the financial risk of releasing something less likely to make money (i.e.: a Nintendo eshop game) as opposed to making something simple and stupid that they have a better chance at fucking people over with (i.e. an iPhone game).
The developers said to expect the game to have a similar length and scope as Ikachan. Ikachan was originally developed as a prototype; it takes 45 minutes to beat, it was never even intended for public consumption, and the 3DS commercial release is already considered a poor value at 5 dollars, half the price of Xeodrifter.
OrbitalBeard
Member
This looks pretty neat, might get it for the 3DS.
Jeez, that 3DS exclusivity didn't last long, did it?
Solid SOAP
Member
Really? Damn. I bought Ikachan because I loved Cave Story so much and was disappointed at how short it was. How can a Metroidvania type game be that short?
The gameplay looks awesome.
metsallica
Member
Now the question becomes... 3DS, PC, or both?
We don't know yet, but the developer of Xeodrifter said that it would be the same length as Ikachan, which only takes about 45 minutes to beat.
It's kind of a moot point for me, since Nintendo blocked the homebrew launcher with an update and I don't want to sacrifice homebrew to visit the eshop.
DirtyLarry
Member
For some reason I thought this released today. Good to know it is tomorrow as I would have been going crazy on the eShop. I am really looking forward to this game, plus it will give my 3DS some love.
Yeah, too expensive. Can't support it like this
Ten dollars is too much for you?
Jeeze.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
wow really...
the game looks cool but man I dunno then. I'll wait for reviews/impressions.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
I've heard different things on the length so I figured I'd wait for reviews from sited or GAF. Game doesn't need to be super long, but 45 mins isn't gonna cut it.
More_Badass
Member
Where'd you get that info?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Muttant Mudds is longer than 45 mins.
Like I said it doesn't need to be crazy long, but under an hour probably means a pass from me.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
It was part of a podcast interview. I can't remember where it was though.
As it were, people now have the game after they gave a few copies away yesterday, and have been playing it multiple hours without completion.
More_Badass
Member
That's great to hear
Mr.Miyamoto
Banned
This will almost certainly see a mobile/PC release eventually, but it's neat that it's 3DS exclusive and I'll be glad to pick it up.
More_Badass
Member
Extra Sauce
Member
What perfect timing. I'm spending the weekend over at my parents's house so I know what I'll be doing once they have gone to bed.
Phawx
Member
Last place I cross post into. Figure this is the last relevant thread.
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I played Xeodrifter. Impressions and Let's Play below:
If Nintendo asked Renegade Kid to make a Metroid game, Xeodrifter would be it. Everything that makes Metroid great is featured in Xeodrifter.
My Let's Play can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygvew8U9Fyo
Shooting, platforming, areas unlock based upon items/power-ups, and an emphasis on exploration. What Renegade Kid has done is put their spin on it. Please excuse this quick aside but it should be noted that if you were given a bunch of pixel art styles along a police lineup, It would be very easy to I.D. Renegade Kid's animation. So, well done for having a unique and recognizable look with so few pixels. To segue Renegade Kid's previous work in here, if you've played Mutant Mudds or are aware of it's notable feature, the multi-depth parallax platforming works so amazingly well in Xeodrifter that using the buzzword synergy is appropriate here. There were a few times that the background just drifted off in the periphery of my attention, but thanks to brilliant game design, there are enemies or objects moving that punctuates the setting to capture your attention and give you that eureka "Ah-ha!" moment to make you feel like a genius. There are also times when you just need to be paying attention because there are power-ups idly sitting.
Speaking of power-ups, Xeodrifter handles weapon upgrades as points to your gun that you can repurpose at will and even create up to three quick-slot configurations to deftly switch in between. There are a few methods to upgrade your gun. You can make your bullets larger, shoot faster, do more damage, spread shot or do a sine-wave pattern. There are certain enemies, like Giant-Eye-Lazer-Death-Cube-Thing that can be dispatched quicker with the sinewave upgrade. So figuring out what works best in a certain aspect and one that is entirely decided by you, works hand-in-hand with the non-linear exploration of the game.
Also I didn't mention it yet, but traversing to the four different areas of the game is done via a small little spaceship. It barely plays any role outside of being a hub, but it's a very nice touch.
One thing that I find a bit lacking is the boss fights. So far there is just one boss that is varied each event. I am conflicted with this because there is enough variety, especially when you consider the parallax battling, and new "tells" that need to be learned to not feel stale. However, I really wish there were more completely original bosses. I can understand the amount of time to conceive and implement original bosses is non-trivial, so it is appreciated that the one boss continually finds new ways to make use of all of the power-ups. That is essentially the only negative thing I can say about Xeodrifter.
Lastly, the secrets. Yes there is a grid-based map. And yes, after you've revealed a secret it is indicated on the grid-based map via a special indicator. There are also a few easter eggs and funnily enough even though I would call Xeodrifter a Metroidlike as opposed to a Metroidvania game, there are early Castlevania Chicken-in-the-wall secrets to be found.
Also, I didn't know where to fit this so I apologize for that, but even the little details like the bullet particle effects and splashing in the water being dynamic is a great touch. Love the little details.
If you like Metroid or Metroidvania games, Xeodrifer is a no-brainer. You need to buy this. It will make you happy. I don't usually hand out guarantees* but in this instance, I guarantee* it.
*guarantee offered is for humor purposes only. I have no means of offering any sort of guarantee
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I played Xeodrifter. Impressions and Let's Play below:
If Nintendo asked Renegade Kid to make a Metroid game, Xeodrifter would be it. Everything that makes Metroid great is featured in Xeodrifter.
My Let's Play can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygvew8U9Fyo
Shooting, platforming, areas unlock based upon items/power-ups, and an emphasis on exploration. What Renegade Kid has done is put their spin on it. Please excuse this quick aside but it should be noted that if you were given a bunch of pixel art styles along a police lineup, It would be very easy to I.D. Renegade Kid's animation. So, well done for having a unique and recognizable look with so few pixels. To segue Renegade Kid's previous work in here, if you've played Mutant Mudds or are aware of it's notable feature, the multi-depth parallax platforming works so amazingly well in Xeodrifter that using the buzzword synergy is appropriate here. There were a few times that the background just drifted off in the periphery of my attention, but thanks to brilliant game design, there are enemies or objects moving that punctuates the setting to capture your attention and give you that eureka "Ah-ha!" moment to make you feel like a genius. There are also times when you just need to be paying attention because there are power-ups idly sitting.
Speaking of power-ups, Xeodrifter handles weapon upgrades as points to your gun that you can repurpose at will and even create up to three quick-slot configurations to deftly switch in between. There are a few methods to upgrade your gun. You can make your bullets larger, shoot faster, do more damage, spread shot or do a sine-wave pattern. There are certain enemies, like Giant-Eye-Lazer-Death-Cube-Thing that can be dispatched quicker with the sinewave upgrade. So figuring out what works best in a certain aspect and one that is entirely decided by you, works hand-in-hand with the non-linear exploration of the game.
Also I didn't mention it yet, but traversing to the four different areas of the game is done via a small little spaceship. It barely plays any role outside of being a hub, but it's a very nice touch.
One thing that I find a bit lacking is the boss fights. So far there is just one boss that is varied each event. I am conflicted with this because there is enough variety, especially when you consider the parallax battling, and new "tells" that need to be learned to not feel stale. However, I really wish there were more completely original bosses. I can understand the amount of time to conceive and implement original bosses is non-trivial, so it is appreciated that the one boss continually finds new ways to make use of all of the power-ups. That is essentially the only negative thing I can say about Xeodrifter.
Lastly, the secrets. Yes there is a grid-based map. And yes, after you've revealed a secret it is indicated on the grid-based map via a special indicator. There are also a few easter eggs and funnily enough even though I would call Xeodrifter a Metroidlike as opposed to a Metroidvania game, there are early Castlevania Chicken-in-the-wall secrets to be found.
Also, I didn't know where to fit this so I apologize for that, but even the little details like the bullet particle effects and splashing in the water being dynamic is a great touch. Love the little details.
If you like Metroid or Metroidvania games, Xeodrifer is a no-brainer. You need to buy this. It will make you happy. I don't usually hand out guarantees* but in this instance, I guarantee* it.
*guarantee offered is for humor purposes only. I have no means of offering any sort of guarantee
Thanks for the overview! Sounds awesome.