Messofanego
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I never played Noitu Love but might now after having played Iconoclasts at EGX. So friggin cute.
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Noitu Love: Devolution coming to Wii U and 3DS eShop (Q1 2016)
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I think that game barely can pretend not to literally be a Zelda game, though, hah. Some of the music is pretty much the same notes. So that's not being planned. And I always intended it to just be one fangame level, unless it some magical day was officially sanctioned or licensed.
TheMoon
Member
It's really thanks to MP2Games (aka Mathias) that NLevolution and other good games made in Clickteam Fusion like Freedom Plant, Heart Forth Alicia etc are now able to be ported to consoles.
Basically, a framework called "Chowdren" is used to convert and run Fusion games as native C++ code, which improves the performance and takes drastically less time/money than remaking the whole game by hand.
Pretty impressive if you ask me!
Oooh, MP2 did Freedom Planet as well? Still gotta get that one!
There's a bunch of really cool porthouses that popped up recently between Engine Software (Proun+ on 3DS, Gunslugs 2 on 3DS, Terraria on Wii U), MP2 (Heart Forth Alicia , A.N.N.E., Freedom Planet and this now on Wii U [and 3DS with the latter]) and Broken Rules paying their bills as a Wii U porthouse between original projects too. Not to mention the amazing multiplatform console support that Curve Studios brought. Cool stuff going on.
Chû Totoro
Member
3DS is an insta buy. Wii U maybe...
Cross buy promotion?
Cross buy promotion?
TheMoon
Member
While you're here, is it safe to assume you're going for a simultaneous release in PAL regions too now with IARC taking care of ratings? Since the trailer only uses the ESRB logo.
TheMoon
Member
That's the goal. It seems like the fastest process would be NoA at the moment, but so far it looks on track.
As long as we're talking about your older games, I know you scrapped a Chalk sequel a while back, but I'd still love to see the concept make its way to a touch device sometime.
Reason 783 why Nintendo should make an oficial Zelda theme gamejam and release the best games on wiiu/3ds
AcceptableGhost
Member
Any plans to release the Chowdren version on PC (for better compatibility, also maybe for linux and mac versions as well)?
Crab Milk Mickey
Member
Any word on updating the PC version of Noitu Love: Devolution for convenience features (like running it in a dedicated window + volume control) with another outside developer or is that still up in the air due to being busy with Iconoclasts and now the Wii U / 3DS port?
James Scott
Banned
I liked Legend of Princess and his sprite work. Will check it out
That'd be nice, but it'd have to be a new game at this point in my opinion. The 2007 game lacks a fair bit of polish, and the HD one is just two levels. Thanks for interest!
I would probably like to update the original game to see if I can make it run better in some ways, but I'd have to buy Clickteam's latest program, and even then I haven't researched if they added those things for easier control of window, etc. Sorry about the inconveniences there...
At least for now, our agreement is to put the ported version on non-computer platforms.
BumblebeeCody
Member
Not heard of this before. Will check it out
Excellent! Nice to see that at least one dev still acknowledges what is far and away the best control option for point and shoot games.
viewtiful_dru
Member
YES I love both games, and have had them on Steam for ages.
I know it's a little off topic, but if you like brawlers and Bangai-O style games def pick up Aces Wild.
Gunstarheroes
Member
I'm in for the double dip.
Triple Da G.O.D!
Member
DIS GON BE GUD!
Playing this with a WiiMote will be something special.
In other news...
Aces Wild is $2 for the Winter Sale on Steam!
GET THIS!
Playing this with a WiiMote will be something special.
In other news...
Aces Wild is $2 for the Winter Sale on Steam!
GET THIS!
Good controller support and full-screen solutions and I'd gladly pay for it!
Out of curiosity: how difficult are PC-to-PC ports using Chowdren?
It's really thanks to MP2Games (aka Mathias) that NL
Basically, a framework called "Chowdren" is used to convert and run Fusion games as native C++ code, which improves the performance and takes drastically less time/money than remaking the whole game by hand.
Pretty impressive if you ask me!
Didn't know about that! Fantastic news, there's a bunch of hidden gems made with Fusion that could use console ports.
Oh hey, you just released Luxe Chalk to the public last month! I had no idea.
And it's just as creative and even prettier, too. Any particular reason why it didn't pan out?
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
This looks awesome! Will it support pointer controls tho? From the trailer it seemed like you used a keyboard+mouse aim combo on pc?
I probably had a hard time with motivation on such a direct sequel. If you ever saw Noitu Love 1, it's not very much like 2
Yeah, pointer controls or gamepad touch is the aim for Wii U!
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Oh shit if you actually manage to implement pointer controls in, similar to GeoWars Galaxies or Sin&Puni2, then this is gonna be 100% mine on day zero
...assuming it does come out in EU in a timely fashion and not after months of the NA release
...assuming it does come out in EU in a timely fashion and not after months of the NA release
Eh, fair enough. I actually did play NL1 back in the day, at least up until the highest difficulty when the enemies got a bit too damage spongey, so I get what you mean.
Crab Milk Mickey
Member
Alright. Was merely curious and it hadn't bothered me too much up since its release, so don't sweat it!
Ooh I remember seeing this long ago and thinking it'd be perfect for to play on my Wii U. Good to hear the wait won't be long now!
Ah nice, shoutouts to MP2Games for this then! <3
It's really thanks to MP2Games (aka Mathias) that NL
Basically, a framework called "Chowdren" is used to convert and run Fusion games as native C++ code, which improves the performance and takes drastically less time/money than remaking the whole game by hand.
Pretty impressive if you ask me!
Ah nice, shoutouts to MP2Games for this then! <3
TheMoon
Member
Also want to add that Wii U supports gamepad touchscreen for your input!
Cool! How does it work? It's set up so you can use the stylus on the gamepad screen while looking at the action on the TV, right? The recent Kirby game took a lot of flak for basically requiring you to stare at the gamepad the entire time.
Yeah, I'm fine with Wiimote controls, so no worries there.
Games like Kid Icarus or Metroid Prime Hunters on 3/DS are examples of what I mean--everything takes place on the top screen and your eyes are on the top screen the entire time but you're contolling the reticle with the stylus on the bottom screen, in pretty much the same way as you'd use a mouse. On 3DS especially, it's a pain to have to touch or hold your hand over the screen you're looking at, y'know?
Ironically, 3DS version will have that as an option. But there are additional assets and tutorials for each mode so it probably won't appear on Wii U right now...
Didn't realize this was also heading to 3DS, now i'm torn of which version to get lol. Does the Wii U version have multi-player or features not on the 3DS?
That's cool, I know how it is. Good luck with it!
whiterabbit
Member
I just heard of this game because the main character is a secret character in the Renegade Kid eShop game, Mutant Mudds Super Challenge.
El Pescado
Member
I've always wanted to play this game and can't wait for it to release. I'm in for the Wii U and 3DS versions.
I didn't know that the designer also made Legend of Princess. I always wished that it could become a full game some day.
I didn't know that the designer also made Legend of Princess. I always wished that it could become a full game some day.
Solid SOAP
Member
This is coming at the end of the week. The trailer really caught my eyes, is the original game good? I was reading that it's short, but maybe there replay value is good? Can anyone comment? I wanna get this but I don't if it'll be worth it at $10 if I can beat it in about an hour.
sixteen-bit
Member
Will check it out on 3DS if it's a good port.
bobawesome
Member
Looks cool. Unfortunately, I'll never remember it and it'll be impossible to find shortly after launch, drowned out in a sea of mediocrity, shovelware and Nintendo's shameless self-promotion that is the eShop.
Glass Rebel
Member
It's sort of a tribute to Treasure games, Gunstar Heroes in particular, both in terms of gameplay and aesthetics still very unique. There's three playable characters and I think replays at higher difficulties are absolutely worth it. I personally think it's one of the best indie games I've ever played (back when it was released for free on PC) and depending on how good the ports are, it should be absolutely worth the pricepoint.
Solid SOAP
Member
Awesome! I'm in for something short but replayable. I love speedrunning and score attacking after I beat games so this sounds perfectly tailored to that. Hopefully the ports are good, I can't imagine them not being quality though but we'll see!
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
This looks really cool. Thanks for sharing!