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Nintendo Announces HarmoKnight (Gamefreak's eShop rhythm platformer)
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Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
James Turner needs to have more input with the next Pokemon game.
All his Pokemon were really fun designs (even the Ice Cream Pokemon!) and it's nice that he seems to be responsible for getting Gamefreak to do another property for once.
All his Pokemon were really fun designs (even the Ice Cream Pokemon!) and it's nice that he seems to be responsible for getting Gamefreak to do another property for once.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Hope this comes to Europe soon, and isn't another "Sakura Samurai" (a game inexplicably delayed for months).
ThatObviousUser
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White is one of the greatest JRPGs for the DS, and that's truly saying something.
If someone can't see that, then they really have no place to judge JRPGs.
If someone can't see that, then they really have no place to judge JRPGs.
tetrisgrammaton
Member
Is Sakura Samurai even coming?
Exterminieren
Banned
I don't see how your point about narrative matches up with Game Freak settling for mediocrity, though. It's all well and good not liking BW's plot, but there is no denying that it isn't just sticking to what made Pokemon successful; the greater emphasis on plot and character, and the subverting of the normal League structure is pretty significant.
And, considering the huge amount of assets Pokemon games use, I was impressed by what Black and White squeezed out of the DS in terms of graphics and setting.
...So, about that HarmoKnights?
And, considering the huge amount of assets Pokemon games use, I was impressed by what Black and White squeezed out of the DS in terms of graphics and setting.
...So, about that HarmoKnights?
Yes, and...?
The sprites would be marginally bigger, but functionally identical to those of the DS games, and certainly not "high-res". Proper animated sprites aren't so much a limitation of the platform as a reflection of the fact that they'd take a lot of effort and a hell of a long time to draw for all 600+ pokeymans.
The stereoscopic nature of the 3DS pushed them to adopt 3D models sooner than they might otherwise have, but as more and more pokeys come into existence it was always an inevitability.
For real.
i think changing your avatar made you terrible people
So it's finally uploaded: Harmo Knight Pokemon Battle Theme gameplay footage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfCizu8zvyU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfCizu8zvyU
Femmeworth
Banned
If having high standards is terrible, then I am terrible. ¯\_(ツ
_/¯Coming from you, that is hardly unbiased.
Don't get me wrong, I like Pokemon it's just I want it to be more than what it currently is.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
I wonder how he got to join Game Freak. The company itself is one of the most unique and worker-friendly workspaces one could find in Japan, yet I'd imagine that the recruiters would be somewhat picky. His artwork is awesome stuff, that said. Fleischer eyes and vivid colors everywhere.
Just wish I could figure out who did what with the music! Game Freak should release their older game soundtracks, including Drill Dozer, Bazaru de Gozaru, Click + Medic, and now this.
holy shit i need this yesterday
seriously, i've always wanted to play a game EXACTLY like this.
Wow, that looks great. I can't wait to play this myself.
Exterminieren
Banned
If I remember Iwata Asks rightly, he first came on board for help in applying the rail technology that Black and White used on the Skyarrow Bridge, Dragonspiral Tower and Victory Road, for maintaining a contrast forward direction while going round bends. He used the opportunity to pitch some designs, IIRC.
He obviously gained some cache if he became prominent enough to suggest new IP.
Hero of Legend
Member
Does SCE or Sony Music own Click + Medic? If the latter, then GF should have no prob, but if it's SCE, then working with Nintendo might discourage SCE from allowing GF to release the soundtrack.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
I don't know the specifics myself. But a comprehensive set of Game Freak soundtracks, with liner notes and behind-the-scenes footage, would be a worthy collector's item. We'll just have to wait and seeand interview Masuda about it.
If having high standards is terrible, then I am terrible. ¯\_(ツ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyQ6pqPFwTI&feature=related
MaverickHunterAsh
Member
Honestly, this game was the secret best announcement of the entire Nintendo Direct. Being a huge Japanese rhythm game fan, I was hooked right from the beginning of the trailer.
Now I just need to hope/wait for a US release announcement. Don't you dare screw us on this like you do everything else, NoA...
Now I just need to hope/wait for a US release announcement. Don't you dare screw us on this like you do everything else, NoA...
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/eshop/aq7j/how/index.html
my god..that video above the bottom right one.
It's Nintendo's version of parappa :000
my god..that video above the bottom right one.
It's Nintendo's version of parappa :000
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I really wish they remove the jump and arm swing noise. It clashes with an otherwise good melody.
I look at that artwork and logo and I get a serious Dragon Quest vibe.
You mean Space Channel 5, it couldn't be any closer unless they put Ulala in and said chu.
Uncle Rupee
Banned
1.800 yens is kinda expensive, but it does look great
Q
qizah
Unconfirmed Member
Hopefully this gets localized! Day 1 for me.
MidnightScott
Banned
Everyone should tweet to the producer of Pokémon Junichi Masuda: https://twitter.com/Junichi_Masuda
I just asked if it is going to come over to the west. We'll see if he responds to my tweet. I know he speaks English because he translates his own column on his website.
I just asked if it is going to come over to the west. We'll see if he responds to my tweet. I know he speaks English because he translates his own column on his website.
StreetsAhead
Member
Played the demo on a flight today. I had a lot of fun, could be worth it if indeed there are eight worlds with each level having unique tracks. Let's hope this is successful
GhaleonQ
Member
I was thinking AlphaDream.
BishopLamont
Banned
Official artwork reminds me off the art/enemies of the Mario&Luigi series.
Is he the same James Turner that worked at Genius Sonority?
I believe so, yes
grimshawish
Banned
Looks really awesome; was smiling a lot watching that video.
It's amazing. I hope Nintendo brings the game to the West soon.
ThatObviousUser
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Now that I have a 3DS my desire to play this is burning. Please localize it soon, Nintendo.
Can't wait for some impressions.
Seven Force
Banned
Holy crap, that Pokemon level was fun.
The boss encounter with the huge dog was enjoyable as hell, too. I think I'll actually buy the full game later on.
Too bad it uses the sucky 5th gen music :/
The boss encounter with the huge dog was enjoyable as hell, too. I think I'll actually buy the full game later on.
Where's that one thread asking what genre we'd like to see developers try? I know I definitely said rythmic platformer.
aww hell naw
ThatObviousUser
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PLEASE COME TO AMERICA
I BOUGHT A 3DS XL NINTENDO
WHAT MORE DO I HAVE TO DO
I BOUGHT A 3DS XL NINTENDO
WHAT MORE DO I HAVE TO DO
JustAnotherOtaku
Member
Onto the second world at the minute. I loved the demo, but this really is brilliant. So much charm and variety, with a nice, gradual learning curve and replayability potential.