nailbombxx
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Ser Flash (Studio Mudprints) put out a short gameplay video of the Wii U version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWJ-wvvcSv0
Looks quite solid and visually impressive. Can't wait for the Steam version myself!
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Ser Flash (Studio Mudprints) put out a short gameplay video of the Wii U version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWJ-wvvcSv0
Looks quite solid and visually impressive. Can't wait for the Steam version myself!
SmiteOfHand
Member
It was never officially announced, only rumors, right?
FWIW The game is extremely playable, and as easy as it comes to "import." Bulk of the menus are in English, and the few that are not are easy enough to manage. I understand wanting to avoid double dipping if a fully localized option is possible down the road, but it is a damn fine port and I have a hard time arguing in favor of waiting for something with no guarantees.
You could be playing an amazing port of Garegga right now. Like right this second. What are you doing with your life!?
e: for reference, or anyone looking for a handy guide, changing the bullet colors (which is awesome) is the worst it gets being 2 menus deep.
Super Galaxy Squadron Goes TURBO ... on March 6th
New:
- SHIPS - Three new ones (now 17 total) with alt fire modes.
- MODES - BOSS RUSH is finally here. Can you defeat ALL of them in record time?
- FEATURES - SLO-MO "Bullet-Hell Time". Slow down time to dodge bullets like Max Payne.
The FINAL edition of Super Galaxy Squadron.
New:
- SHIPS - Three new ones (now 17 total) with alt fire modes.
- MODES - BOSS RUSH is finally here. Can you defeat ALL of them in record time?
- FEATURES - SLO-MO "Bullet-Hell Time". Slow down time to dodge bullets like Max Payne.
The FINAL edition of Super Galaxy Squadron.
Remembrance
Member
Ghost Blade's Steam page is up: http://store.steampowered.com/app/577910/
Note it's coming out for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Note it's coming out for Windows, Mac and Linux.
An expanded version of Sine Mora coming to PC, PS4, & Xbox.
http://gematsu.com/2017/03/sine-mora-ex-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc
I really quite like Sine Mora, it had three major issues holding it back: popcorn enemies took too long to kill, invisible bullets, and powerups were essential but didn't bounce off the edges when you died. Fix those and it would be a great game. Still enjoyable, though.
that said, i can't see myself buying it again. it's on my 360 if i ever feel like playing it again.
http://gematsu.com/2017/03/sine-mora-ex-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc
I really quite like Sine Mora, it had three major issues holding it back: popcorn enemies took too long to kill, invisible bullets, and powerups were essential but didn't bounce off the edges when you died. Fix those and it would be a great game. Still enjoyable, though.
that said, i can't see myself buying it again. it's on my 360 if i ever feel like playing it again.
sixteen-bit
Member
Anybody get the Darius LE? How does the crystal look?
Having tried this when it was in testing; how the feck did anyone beat this without bullet time? Crap just flies across the screen way too fast. Beyond that, this doesn't really fix the problems I have that make this game so fricking dull. I am interested in giving Ghost Blade a try.Super Galaxy Squadron Goes TURBO ... on March 6th
New:
- SHIPS - Three new ones (now 17 total) with alt fire modes.
- MODES - BOSS RUSH is finally here. Can you defeat ALL of them in record time?
- FEATURES - SLO-MO "Bullet-Hell Time". Slow down time to dodge bullets like Max Payne.
The FINAL edition of Super Galaxy Squadron.
Remembrance
Member
I basically said the same thing in the PC shmups thread. Then someone replied about being able to beat the final boss in 3 tries, but I have no idea how you'd do that.
The worst part is no invulnerability time - so you can just lose 3/4 of your life and die without warning.
nailbombxx
Member
Can't wait for either Ghost Blade HD or Danmaku Unlimited 3!
davidwhangchoi
Member
hey shmupGAF,
i picked up this sleeper today =)
i picked up this sleeper today =)
Remembrance
Member
It's also $2.50 on Steam until tomorrow.
Not sure if Degi will publishing it, but Bullet Soul is coming to Steam:
http://5pb.jp/games/steam/bulletsoul/en/
Unconfirmed details:
release date April 7th, 1,480 yen (USD price pending)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/544580/ (not up yet)
https://steamdb.info/app/544580/subs/
davidwhangchoi
Member
is this the ps2 port? i heard the ps2 version is really expensive.
it's the ps1 version with no 2player
nailbombxx
Member
YES! Now I wonder what Cave will be porting next... If anything.
SOME-MIST
Member
Holy crap I had no idea. I bought the ps2 sol divide/dragon blaze for $65 in 2012
!!nooooooo when did the amazon jp price of Battle Garegga go up?!?!
it was like only 4000 yen before.
I really wanted to buy it, but due to my schedule I was gonna actually purchase it in a few weeks,
but when I randomly checked today it had gone back up to almost double what it was!!
wonder if I should jus buy it when I visit Japan to save on the cost of shipping... anyone know where they sell it there?
it was like only 4000 yen before.
I really wanted to buy it, but due to my schedule I was gonna actually purchase it in a few weeks,
but when I randomly checked today it had gone back up to almost double what it was!!
wonder if I should jus buy it when I visit Japan to save on the cost of shipping... anyone know where they sell it there?
I think that's just Mages straight up publishing it themselves.
Remembrance
Member
Yeah, looks like they learned the Steam publication process starting with Steins;gate.
The... Steam manual for Bullet Soul: http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/544580/manuals/BSsteamマニュアル_-_English.pdf?t=1488820655
It's literally a Powerpoint printed to PDF.
sixteen-bit
Member
tomwhite2004
Member
Shame we don't get Infinite Burst as I thought vanilla Bullet Souls was perhaps the easiest STG I have ever played, your main shot cancels 90% of the enemy bullets and the game presents virtually no challenge whatsoever.
Having Mages beginning to put games on Steam may mean we get a port of their Ketsui conversion in due time. Fingers crossed as its gone awfully quiet on the Degica / Cave front, it seems that the Xbox 360 will still be the best way to play their catalogue to a long time to come......
Remembrance
Member
Ghost Blade released on Steam - a rare launch early in the day.
Remembrance
Member
There's really not much to Ghost Blade HD. You have only 1 mode, it's over in 20 minutes at most, and the achievements don't suggest that there are any secrets.
It's mainly a bullet-herding game - you have to hold the center of the screen or else you'll get trapped on the left or right side. Then you have to use the focus shot often enough to destroy the most dangerous enemies. This is the whole game, more or less.
If you can beat normal you can beat hard - it just adds suicide bullets from the big enemies. There seems to be nothing to unlock except up to 9 continues.
I guess maybe there could be a different ending screen if you get 1CC?
It's mainly a bullet-herding game - you have to hold the center of the screen or else you'll get trapped on the left or right side. Then you have to use the focus shot often enough to destroy the most dangerous enemies. This is the whole game, more or less.
If you can beat normal you can beat hard - it just adds suicide bullets from the big enemies. There seems to be nothing to unlock except up to 9 continues.
I guess maybe there could be a different ending screen if you get 1CC?
The real show starts tomorrow.
Caladrius Blaze is currently discounted on US PSN, whopping 75% off for PSN+ peeps:
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/cid=UP1295-CUSA03819_00-ENCALADRIUSBLAZE
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/cid=UP1295-CUSA03819_00-ENCALADRIUSBLAZE
CoolBatteryCharge
Member
Would have been upset to miss this. Thanks!
There's also a 77% discount in the UK store, at £5.74 there's really no excuse for anybody to not own it at the moment - Caladrius Blaze
nailbombxx
Member
Ghost Blade HD is solid. Looks beautiful in TATE mode. No slowdown. Enemies and backgrounds are colorful and detailed - art direction is very nice. As per the gameplay - it is very standard beginner-friendly shooter but is definitely enjoyable. Each ship is fun is distinct and fun to play as. Movement is smooth and just the right speed. Shooting enemies point blank seems to give you extra points. And, normal mode seems to offer a substantial challenge for me at least (I 1CC'd easy mode on like my 2nd try though).
However, as one would expect, this is no Dodonpachi or Crimzon Clover. Enemy placement and variety, as well as bullet patterns could be better I guess - there is the feeling that the difficulty increases not by the game throwing difficult patterns at you but ever increasing clusters of enemies and their bullets. The bosses too could benefit from more elaborate design in their attack patterns. Also, the way that the screen pans left and right to your movement at times doesn't feel natural in the way that it does in games like Crimzon Clover.
Ghost Blade HD is a no-frills shooter. It looks good and plays good too. Could be better in a number of ways but I think it is definitely worth playing, especially for beginners.
However, as one would expect, this is no Dodonpachi or Crimzon Clover. Enemy placement and variety, as well as bullet patterns could be better I guess - there is the feeling that the difficulty increases not by the game throwing difficult patterns at you but ever increasing clusters of enemies and their bullets. The bosses too could benefit from more elaborate design in their attack patterns. Also, the way that the screen pans left and right to your movement at times doesn't feel natural in the way that it does in games like Crimzon Clover.
Ghost Blade HD is a no-frills shooter. It looks good and plays good too. Could be better in a number of ways but I think it is definitely worth playing, especially for beginners.
sixteen-bit
Member
I hope Steam price matches
Hey SHMUP GAF, just curious if others here own a Switch and are hoping to see SHMUPs on it. Today Blaster Master was released in NA, and it has some SHMUP elements, albeit obviously it's not a SHMUP per se.
Given Nintendo's indie thrust with Switch, I think there's a good chance we see some true SHMUPs ported. If anyone hears of any, please post!
Given Nintendo's indie thrust with Switch, I think there's a good chance we see some true SHMUPs ported. If anyone hears of any, please post!
CoolBatteryCharge
Member
It could be really interesting to have a vertical shmup holding the Switch sideways...
Yes! I've tried holding it different ways, and it could absolutely support a tate mode.
Brian_FETO
Banned
It would be nice, screen would work well for it, but honestly it's already rare enough to see anything ported to consoles over Steam (and even Steam ports have seemingly slowed down as of late)
Still waiting for more Cave games and the Dangun Feveron PS4 port that disappeared (was announced months before Battle Garegga, which came out. lol)
Still waiting for more Cave games and the Dangun Feveron PS4 port that disappeared (was announced months before Battle Garegga, which came out. lol)
I have a Switch and really like it, but I wouldn't want to play 2D shooters on it over a large screen arcade stick setup.
davidwhangchoi
Member
drangleic tourism
Member
SOME-MIST
Member
hopefully it wasn't completely scrapped for the 2nd time. which I doubt since apparently @M2STG says the garegga limited edition is started to disappear from retailers.
top 5 shmup for me and I'd love to have a (hopefully physical) alternative to my pcb.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Very fun shooter with nice variety to its difficulties. I generally play on Easy just to attempt 1CCs but it's not terribly nerfed from normal, it's just a bit more manageable.
There's a variety of ships to choose from and they all play fairly differently
It you aren't into the anime fanservice/clothing destruction you can turn all of that off
I think most people would agree with that, but still having shmups portable with real quality controls would be a step up from the iPhone & Android ports.
But, the Switch would work that way too. Console mode attached to TV, and it's getting arcade sticks from Hori, and no doubt converters will come as well. There's a reason the dock has 3 USB ports. ;-)
I'll be looking out for a PS2 to Switch converter personally as I love playing shmups and other retro games with my PS2 Saturn pad.
drangleic tourism
Member
Huh, I'll probably get this then... I need to get more use out of my HRAP. And $10 is usually "roll the dice" territory for me.
Brian_FETO
Banned
I will say, I actually prefer playing it on my Dualshock over my HRAP. There's 4 attack buttons (standard shot and 3 special) and a bomb button. It's of course playable but for me seems like it plays better on controller
If you're a fan of shmups I can't really see you regretting it for 10 bucks