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Great Giana Sisters Remake Coming to DS (PR, Screens)
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EmCeeGramr
Member
I actually like the graphics more than New Super Mario Bros. I really didn't like the blurry prerendered sprites and 3D models.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
When seeing screens of the old one I thought the too-wide blocks were a result of some strange resolution goings-on on the old computers. Images based around non-square pixels not displaying properly without resizing on a modern monitor or whatever. Buuut now I see that was intentional, as it's retained for the DS game.
deadhorse32
Bad Art
I'm 11 again :O
lastendconductor
Put your snobby liquids into my mouth!
Awesome!!! rocketed to the top of my list, and I've not even played the original.adamma666 said:
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
What the?? Looks dope as hell. My daughter will love this.
Diablohead
Member
Looks real good from the video, I was watching a youtube of the original and some of the areas in the new video are the same as the old but with extra routes, a nice touch.
adamma666 said:
oh the memories...
so that's system seller no. 2 for me (after Chrono Trigger), I need a DS in early 2009.
Original versions for those who are interested:
C64: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMTdr026bZU
Amiga: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vWUzQiQUY0
yeah, that would be awesome.CTLance said:
Just saw the video. LOVE IT. The addition of the bubbles and the teleports and more frequent mid level checkpoints are just AAAAAAAAH WHY CANT IT BE OUT NOW IM GOING TO PUT MYSELF IN THE FREEZER AND NOT COME OUT UNTIL RELEASE DATE.
OK I'm biased because this is a game that I still play more or less daily (DS homebrew port is fantastic) but this totally feels like a real Giana game. The music's ace too.
I really don't think there'll be any legal issues here. Rainbow Arts weren't sued by Nintendo over it - just given an order to take the game off the shelves. (Hugs his c64 cassette copy) These days a 2D Mario-esque platformer isn't a contentious issue, but back then it was a really big deal.
June 2009. God DAMN it!!!
OK I'm biased because this is a game that I still play more or less daily (DS homebrew port is fantastic) but this totally feels like a real Giana game. The music's ace too.
I really don't think there'll be any legal issues here. Rainbow Arts weren't sued by Nintendo over it - just given an order to take the game off the shelves. (Hugs his c64 cassette copy) These days a 2D Mario-esque platformer isn't a contentious issue, but back then it was a really big deal.
June 2009. God DAMN it!!!
Dragona Akehi
Retired
Oh shitcakes, son. I remember this. CANNOT WAIT.
radios shipping overview
Member
Okay. I never played the original, because I never had a C64 or Amiga, so I feel no particular fondness for Euro clones of Japanese games. But this looks surprisingly good. The art and animation are cute, I'm digging the multiple layers of parallax, and the music is nice, laid-back, poppy stuff that reminds me of Umihara Kawase. I think I might pick this up.
Waaaaatttt..... uh.. How? This game was pulled off shelves back in the day. It's a letter for letter copy of Mario Bros. How in the hell will this be allowed to be released? Sure, there are a million Mario clones these days. But not a direct rip off. I can't see how this will be allowed to happen.
I hope it does though. While I didn't think the original was that interesting (I didn't like Mario either though), I love C64 games and any remakes will get my support and cash moneys.
I hope it does though. While I didn't think the original was that interesting (I didn't like Mario either though), I love C64 games and any remakes will get my support and cash moneys.
radios shipping overview
Member
Kid Chameleon came out on Wii fine, and it has mechanics that draw pretty heavily on Mario. This one doesn't look like it rips off level design or sound effects like the original Giana did, so I don't see it having a problem.
A Black Falcon
Member
No Mandred Trenz or Chris Huelsbeck? Hmm, we'll see... it wouldn't be the same without them working on the game, for sure. But yeah, it is pretty weird it's back. I mean, I'd never have guessed that, particularly not on a Nintendo platform... how weird.
They didn't sue, they just pressured the company into stopping selling it, presumably under threat of a lawsuit... not that that's too different.
Anyway, it might be kind of like KC Munchkin -- that is, it's not actually IDENTICAL to SMB, just like how KC Munchkin actually had some innovations when compared to Pac-Man despite Magnavox losing a court case about the matter. Rainbow Arts were just too close and Nintendo managed to press them into giving up, it seems... but really, there's nothing consistent on this stuff. I mean, there are so many games that are such blatant clones, yet only a few get banned? This is a pretty blatant Mario clone, but a lot of other games were that weren't pulled, I think... though this does copy a lot of Mario's basic gameplay concepts for sure. It's not like it's just a reskin of Super Mario Brothers, though... watch a lot of the Amiga video there and you'll see what I mean when I say that it's definitely not exactly the same.
C64: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMTdr026bZU
Amiga: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vWUzQiQUY0
The gameplay is Super Mario Bros., but with completely different level designs, graphics, and sound and some new or altered gameplay elements.
OuterWorldVoice said:
They didn't sue, they just pressured the company into stopping selling it, presumably under threat of a lawsuit... not that that's too different.
Anyway, it might be kind of like KC Munchkin -- that is, it's not actually IDENTICAL to SMB, just like how KC Munchkin actually had some innovations when compared to Pac-Man despite Magnavox losing a court case about the matter. Rainbow Arts were just too close and Nintendo managed to press them into giving up, it seems... but really, there's nothing consistent on this stuff. I mean, there are so many games that are such blatant clones, yet only a few get banned? This is a pretty blatant Mario clone, but a lot of other games were that weren't pulled, I think... though this does copy a lot of Mario's basic gameplay concepts for sure. It's not like it's just a reskin of Super Mario Brothers, though... watch a lot of the Amiga video there and you'll see what I mean when I say that it's definitely not exactly the same.
C64: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMTdr026bZU
Amiga: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vWUzQiQUY0
The gameplay is Super Mario Bros., but with completely different level designs, graphics, and sound and some new or altered gameplay elements.
Night_Trekker
Member
Gazunta said:
:lol
When they pressured Rainbow Arts (I think they made the game?), Super Mario was still relatively new, and they had everything to lose if a clone got more popular. They had to pressure them into not selling the game, so it wouldn't hurt future sales (and they probably already had big plans for Mario and co).
Today, Mario's status is set in stone and nothing can push it down the throne as THE videogame character everyone recognizes. It's pretty much what Mickey Mouse is to Disney. Having Great Giana Sisters released on their console only improves their goodwill, and will in no way affect Super Mario's status. Not to mention, since they're probably aware of the nostalgic value it have among oldtimers, it could potentially pull some more hardware sales.
Although I'd be happier if they released it on XBLA/PSN.
Today, Mario's status is set in stone and nothing can push it down the throne as THE videogame character everyone recognizes. It's pretty much what Mickey Mouse is to Disney. Having Great Giana Sisters released on their console only improves their goodwill, and will in no way affect Super Mario's status. Not to mention, since they're probably aware of the nostalgic value it have among oldtimers, it could potentially pull some more hardware sales.
Although I'd be happier if they released it on XBLA/PSN.
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
Is it wrong that one youtube video later this is one of my most anticipated games? All Nintendo has to do is keep the DS alive forever and keep a steady trickle of respectable 2D platformers coming out and I will be happy. Of course I want to be wowed by the newest most cutting edge electronic entertainment as well, but this pure bred old school shit is what nourishes my gaming soul.
Mr_Appleby
Member
oh. yeah.
neopokekun
Member
Giana and Maria.HUELEN10 said:
The thing that I'm a bit worried about is that the bubble part looks and sounds like a blow into the microphone thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaL-lghFOzU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu8oaBxTOxU
Also did anyone play Terry's Bid Adventure?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqXrf6FwOHE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu8oaBxTOxU
Also did anyone play Terry's Bid Adventure?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqXrf6FwOHE
Infernal Monkey
Member
A Black Falcon said:
Trenz already played Giana Sisters DS and it got his approval, Huelsbeck is supervising the music so that the game should be really close to the original in this aspect. at least Armin Gessert is the programmer (did the original), so the game should be fine.
A Black Falcon
Member
HUELEN10 said:
Middle aged? What? Um, no... here's the actual original boxart. Definitely young...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/70/The_Great_Giana_Sisters_Coverart.png
neopokekun said:
Yeah, player one is Giana and two is Maria, in the original game at least. Like the original SMB's Mario and Luigi, they're just palette swaps*+9285.
adamma666 said:
Really? That's good, then... it should be good then.
Zerodoppler
Member
SecretBonusPoint
Banned
This will be my DS GOTY. I can't wait. Just hearing the music gives me goosebumps. It looks amazing. I want it to have like a faux C64 loading screen, just to finish me off so i probably start crying from nostalgia overload.
Joseph Merrick
Member
ha. the graphics absolutely destroys nsmb.