Dash Kappei
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Oh boy Switch release basically confirmed? I'm glad 'cause given the choice I'd buy it there instead that on my PS4/X1 (if really good I'd double dip later on PC).
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Monster Boy Announced
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OrbitalBeard
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It's not basically confirmed. It's full-on confirmed. It's happening, baby!
I want as many games like this on Switch as possible. Sonic Mania next, please.
Ghost_Messiah
Member
As OrbitalBeard said it's full-on confirmed! So confirmed that it's one of the major reasons they're delaying the game - to be there for the Switch launch. The game is basically done, what's happening is commercial manoeuvring at the moment to maximise their potential sales. Evidently they believe launching with the Switch will help them shift more units. I'd strongly expect the game to release in March now, just in time for the Switch launch.
Now there's a game that definitely needs to be confirmed for the Switch. Sonic does well on Nintendo platforms - it has to be there for the Switch launch.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Can't imagine sonic mania would be a hard port, taxman's previous games all run on arm already. I assume it's an iteration of the same underlying retro engine.
Ghost_Messiah
Member
Checking their development blog nothing new has been announced just yet:
Hope the game also makes it to the Switch! Both games are on my radar as a massive Wonderboy fan. Excited for both projects.
Yeah it's super strange that Switch wasn't confirmed when Mania was announced whilst Project Sonic 2017 was and is arguably the much harder port. It's as you say a very easy port and Mania, like Monster Boy is scheduled to release around the Switch launch. They'd be missing out on easy money. Hope we get Switch confirmation soon. Taxman has stated they'll be revealing more about the game and making some announcements early next year so hopefully that includes the announcement of a Switch port.
Ghost_Messiah
Member
Some more info from Thomas at FDG on the development blog. Responding to me:
And responding to someone else:
Sounds like it's not just the Nintendo Switch holding the game up - they've tested the game and feel it also needs more development time. An acceptable compromise IMO. The game needs to be the best it can be.
Looking forward to the release date post. Would love to see a firm date for this.
And responding to someone else:
Sounds like it's not just the Nintendo Switch holding the game up - they've tested the game and feel it also needs more development time. An acceptable compromise IMO. The game needs to be the best it can be.
Looking forward to the release date post. Would love to see a firm date for this.
Ghost_Messiah
Member
A ridiculous amount of new gameplay footage was posted here. Looks like Monster Boy was featured in a French show with the developers present. 45 minutes of new footage!
Original Famous Ray
Member
Sweet! Looking forward to it! Has that Pepelogo thing from Monster World IV..heh.. Lots of familiar stuff!
Ghost_Messiah
Member
Woah that's a lot of footage! Thanks man must have missed it. The games looking quite fantastic IMO.
Here's another blog post.
Announcing :
- 21:9 support
- simultaneous release on Switch, PS4 and Xbox One
- Main character human form redesign :
Announcing :
- 21:9 support
- simultaneous release on Switch, PS4 and Xbox One
- Main character human form redesign :
Nice! Hopefully it will be available before this summer.
Read this...
Thought to myself.. 21:9 for a 2D game, that's pointless, no?
*looks at the picture*
OMG I need a 21:9 monitor.
Why do I have no money for this kind of stuff?
Where is pc?
Ghost_Messiah
Member
Delayed it seems.
Seems like a strange choice given a sizeable portion of their potential userbase will be playing this via Steam/PC. Guess because they're a super small studio console versions have to be prioritised. Hopefully the delay isn't too severe as personally I'll be playing this on my gaming laptop.
Father_Brain
Banned
Delayed it seems.
Seems like a strange choice given a sizeable portion of their potential userbase will be playing this via Steam/PC. Guess because they're a super small studio console versions have to be prioritised. Hopefully the delay isn't too severe as personally I'll be playing this on my gaming laptop.
Strange decision, but I'm not playing it for a while anyway.
Delayed it seems.
Seems like a strange choice given a sizeable portion of their potential userbase will be playing this via Steam/PC. Guess because they're a super small studio console versions have to be prioritised. Hopefully the delay isn't too severe as personally I'll be playing this on my gaming laptop.
The fuck?
Good bye boy
... free copy?
PixyJunket
Member
Kickstarter backers were promised a free copy when the Kickstarter was cancelled (because they were picked up by a publisher).
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
True but I never heard back from them, even after emailing them, now that I think of it...
Conrad Link
Member
Day 1 on Switch for me then!
I hope it gets a physical release.
I hope it gets a physical release.
...?
Why would anyone honor an offer for a free copy of a game for a kickstarter that was cancelled?
I mean, I was already interested but 21:9 support is a isnta-buy from me.
PixyJunket
Member
The situation was a little odd, if I remember. The Kickstarter was clearly not going to make it, then a published said "this looks awesome, we will fund it," so the Kickstarter was cancelled; backers were promised a copy of the game as goodwill for supporting the game early on.
Here's the blog post about that free copy. It probably doesn't concern a lot of people since there was 967 backers and I don't think many of them bothered to do what was asked in order to get the free copy.
I didn't bother to do it.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
I did it back when they published that post, but they never sent any message about it, so I have no idea if it will actually happen.
Interestingly enough, the Switch version is the only one that'll also get released in Japan.
PixyJunket
Member
I figure they'll worry about it when the game is actually releasing, that was three years ago so..
Probably only the PC.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Same. Guess we'll see...
Yeah, it's been years. Who knows if they'll honor it at this point. But back a long time ago, I remember checking in on that and they seemed to be still up for those free copies. Given the post said PC copy, and that's coming last now. I wonder if they'll ask us for a possible different platform if we want. (If that's happening at all)
Laevateinn
Member
I'd be incredibly surprised if their publisher will allow such a deal to be honored.
It's the publisher in the first place that offered it.
I did it, but I got no reply.
Ghost_Messiah
Member
A little more insight from Thomas at FDG about the PC delay.
These are responses to questions about the PC version on the development blog. Sounds like their reasoning is understandable. They'd rather put the energy and effort in to a decent PC port than just rush something out on Steam. I'd say that's acceptable reasoning.
Looks like I'll have to get a console to play this day one however. Hopefully the PC release isn't delayed too far.
These are responses to questions about the PC version on the development blog. Sounds like their reasoning is understandable. They'd rather put the energy and effort in to a decent PC port than just rush something out on Steam. I'd say that's acceptable reasoning.
Looks like I'll have to get a console to play this day one however. Hopefully the PC release isn't delayed too far.
Well.. It's good to know which games to not support in the future..
I have a lot of nostalgia for Wonder Boy in Monsterland. Great experience back in time when I played it in the arcades, put a lot of money into it..
Ghost_Messiah
Member
Yeah I'm pretty bummed out about the PC delay too. I only have a gaming laptop at the moment and no next-gen console so my only option is PC. On the bright side at least they're pouring love and attention in to this thing taking the time and care to make this the best game possible. Sounds like a PC delay was necessary given they're such a small studio so whilst it's disappointing it's also understandable.
I just asked Thomas about news on a release date so I'll update this thread when I hear back from him.
Formal ultrawide support in a 2D game? Color me interested.
Ghost_Messiah
Member
For those curious Thomas stated recently that a blog post coming up will announce a definitive release date so we should be getting a firm date for this soon.
So excited for this and Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap. Both games look fantastic IMO.
So excited for this and Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap. Both games look fantastic IMO.
mikezilla2
Member
Vita makes alot of sense even if the sales numbers arnt quite there
if i do get it il probbly get it on steam maybe even PS4 ...
GhostTrick
Banned
mikezilla2
Member
that is true but if your games only going to sell like say 010 copies on said platform theres probbly little point for some Devs
Ghost_Messiah
Member
They've had an overwhelming amount of requests on the development blog for Vita and have responded pretty positively to them. It's not confirmed but according to Thomas it's on their minds and definitely possible.
Still waiting to hear back from Thomas regarding the release date. I'll let you guys know when I do.