nincompoop said:Even the original Contra had more weapons and had temporary invincibility and screen clearing items. So you can't really say it's going back to the basics when even the first one is more advanced.
Adding extra weapons and powerups obviously could have been balanced with more challenging level designs. As it stands, even without them Rebirth was the easiest in the series by a pretty big margin (although I haven't played on hard yet). When you make the player less powerful and balance that by dumbing down the level design, I do consider that a step back, yes.
AniHawk said:Man, where's the love for Super Return of the Jedi?
Capndrake said:OFLC update:
-Fighting Street (Capcom, TGCD)
-Street Fighter II': Champion Edition (Capcom, VCA)
Capndrake said:OFLC update:
-Fighting Street (Capcom, TGCD)
-Street Fighter II': Champion Edition (Capcom, VCA)
It's actually possible it's the TG16 version of Street Fighter II': Champion Edition, but that was only released in Japan, which is why I'm assuming it's the arcade one instead.iamaustrian said:MAN, capcom are basterds!
Street Fighter II CE for Virtual Arcade!
I already downloaded all SNES street fighters but I will purchase the arcade version too.
also why the hell do they release "street fighter 1" for the turbo grafx? that game is horrible.
iamaustrian said:also why the hell do they release "street fighter 1" for the turbo grafx? that game is horrible.
Capndrake said:It's actually possible it's the TG16 version of Street Fighter II': Champion Edition, but that was only released in Japan, which is why I'm assuming it's the arcade one instead.
Cosmonaut X said:Updating the OP, but I just need to get Japan's releases for the week sorted & I haven't had chance to go trawling for them. Can someone help?
Cheers!
Somnid said:I've been posting them every week on Friday for a while now:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17433926&postcount=73
Jazzem said:Anyone have anything to say on Solomon's Key/Rygar? I really liked NES Solomon on the VC.
Got myself the 2-in-1 Solitaire game, about as true to what it says on the tin as it gets! Worth it if you're a solitaire addict though, the interface is great.
mclem said:Given that VCA games *shouldn't* be reliant on refresh speed - having originally had bespoke monitor setups - are we getting 'pure' copies of the games in Europe? This might just be the definitive Solomon's Key for me.
Actually this one is really good. I like it. The overall design is Kawashima(DSi) like and feels great. You can see the battery info and stuff like in those DSi Brain Trainings.Capndrake said:DSiWare:
-2-in-1 Solitaire (Nintendo, 200 points)
BELIEVE.Nuclear Muffin said:OMG Capcom are now officially supporting VCA!
Strider and Ghouls N' Ghosts please! Oh and Street Fighter 3 would be radLol I know it'll probably never happen
Yeah, I love it too! it's a must-buy for 200 points.Caesar III said:Actually this one is really good. I like it. The overall design is Kawashima(DSi) like and feels great. You can see the battery info and stuff like in those DSi Brain Trainings.
It's Spider Solitaire and Klondike, so both Windows Solitaires are included
It counts your playtime and your win-lose percentage.
And it only needs 7 blocks BUY BUY BUY for 200points it's a nobrainer
Sold.sfog said:Castlevania the Adventure ReBirth
bon said:I was hoping we'd get Dragon Quest Wars in North America. It's a fine day for downloadable news!
Captain N said:I hope we get this tomorrow.
I just got my DSi last week and it didn't have any of this. What region are you?Somnid said:Or hopefully something to entice those new Pink and White DSi owners to get online. I noticed that my GF's new DSi comes preloaded with a video that tells you how to get online and what you can do once you have. Also the internet browser now comes preloaded.
What's the difference between Street Fighter II CE and say, Street Fighter Turbo or whatever...I'll probably get slapped for this, but I always regarded everything pre SF3 to be the same with added characters+turbo. Seriously, Street Fighter novice here.iamaustrian said:MAN, capcom are basterds!
Street Fighter II CE for Virtual Arcade!
I already downloaded all SNES street fighters but I will purchase the arcade version too.
also why the hell do they release "street fighter 1" for the turbo grafx? that game is horrible.
VOOK said:Oscar in Toyland is going up today for you guys I got a PR about it.
evilromero said:I just can't imagine Castlevania hitting today when we haven't seen one screen. Prove me wrong Konami!
Hobbun said:So these rebirth series of games, are they remakes of the originals, or new games that have old school graphics?
zigg said:Is it supposed to be any good, then? (anyone?)
Not on the site and they haven't sent it out to the press yet either, for some reason.Baconbitz said:So where is the u.s. PR?
To conclude, Oscar in Toyland is a fairly decent platformer which expends on the basic idea of the genre. The game packs a decent amount of content for its price-tag and, despite some dodgy controls, plays pretty well. Unfortunately the game is majorly let down by its gaudy and over-the-top presentation, with some levels being monstrously cluttered with platforms, enemies and too much going on in the background. The bright visuals which were praised at the time of its original release can only now be described as excessive. Furthermore with only one audio track to accompany each level it's hard not to feel like the game is on loop with it's all too similar gameplay and generic backdrops.
Overall, if Oscar in Toyland had been polished and updated for 2009 this could have been the DSiWare service's first big platformer. As it is, Oscar in Toyland only just manages to escape mediocrity, and yet doesn't quite fall into the "good" category.