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[dfyb]

Strange that it's coming to PS3 after Sony fucked PA over. I'd have gone the bitter route and released it for PC and 360.

perhaps you mean liksang, and how liksang rolled over and died?

and it's not like nintendo/microsoft aren't constantly putting those retailers under pressure either.

 

[Fady K]

Man, the PSN is really becoming something and..OMG a GOOD LOOKING 2.5D SHMUP!! I WANT I WANT!!

 

[Angelcurio]

Crap, i sidescroller SHUMP. Damnit Sony, release those PSN cards already.

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Konami, what are you waiting for, i am still waiting for my next gen Gradius game, Gradius V was awesome.okthnxbye

 

[iapetus]

perhaps you mean liksang, and how liksang rolled over and died?

When was the last time you imported a PS2 or PSP game from Play-Asia to Europe?

Thought so. Perhaps I meant exactly what I said.

Edit: And yes, I realise that Nintendo and Microsoft aren't totally blameless in this sort of thing, but I can still import DS titles from PA, while I can't import PSP titles. On that front, Nintendo are the clear winner.

 

[Crab Milk Mickey]

I'd probably buy this once I get PS3 (if PlayStation Cards are available by then), but I'm surprised they didn't announce this on XBLA as well. The only "real" horizontal shooter the 360 has right now is Aegis Wing, and that's just sad...

 

[kaching]

Please let this be the game that breaks open the floodgates to more sidescrollers on the console download services. Definitely has an Amiga vibe to the visuals.

 

[PistolGrip]

:O I love these things.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Wow, that actually looks pretty stunning

HD side-scrolling shooter
Online rankings
60 fps

That's pretty much all i need, everything else are welcome bonuses ^^

 

[thetrin]

Soldner X is not new. It's been promoted by Play Asia for quite a while now.

The fact that it's headed to PSN is news to me, though. Day one, baby!

 

[Defuser]

You see that IGA? Now to get to work with next gen 2D metroi..uhh Castlevania!!!

 

[Firewire]

Awesome! Those levels look really good. I've been waiting for a good side scroller for a while now.

Looks like a buy!

 

[brandonh83]

ho...ly...shit

 

[ElectricBlue187]

i don't think it looks amazing, it looks good in comparison to most, but I think these kinds of games should looks alot better these days

 

[cicatriz]

Oh hell this is awesome! I was hoping Einhander might make it to the PSN, but this should hold me over.

Fuck yes.

 

[Lain]

HD sidescrolling shooters? Sign me up!

What this awesome person said.

 

[jjasper]

looks awesome.

 

[pancakesandsex]

I have some froth for this, i prefer verts but this looks pretty decent for a 1st try. Heres hoping its at least as fast as gradius V.

 

[OokieSpookie]

HD sidescrolling shooters? Sign me up!

I agree, X gets the square

 

[Tain]

Expectations are pretty low, but they're free to surprise me.

 

[Ranger X]

WOW

This game is a nice surprise! And holyshit some screens it looks like it would be Einhander 2 or something.

*drools*

 

[Huggy]

2D graphics don't get better than that.

 

[Kobiekun]

Day one, baby!

Same here.

 

[Nightz]

Holy crap that looks awesome.

 

[Twix]

OH YEAH HOOKAH!
Here's some music from the game....I approve.
http://www.soldner-x.com/content/music/Soldner-XPreview.mp3

superb music..thanks man !

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

w00t!

Now where's my PS2/PS3 Otomedius?!

 

[Dr. Zoidberg]

Looks fantastic.

IF it's not too expensive and IF it's not hard as hell I'll pick it up. Gradius V was just right for me but then again, it was Treasure.

 

[Pristine_Condition]

Small European developer getting a game out on the PSN for download. This pleases me. Alot.

Hopefully now this will opne the flood gates to other smaller dev houses getting some stuff on PSN.

I think FlOw and Super Stardust HD (and soon Everyday Shooter,) already accomplished that task rather nicely.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, PSN (and XBLA and VC) are going to be the driving forces behind the 2D resurgance.

You are probably right.

Strange, too...I always thought it would be the handhelds that did that, but it looks like the PSP and DS just kinda served as the life support system for 2D games, whereas the downloadable console games look to be where the real resurgence is coming from, IMO.

This looks smokin' hot to me. Very Einhander vibe I'm getting...

Joysuq had an interesting comment too, that shed a little more lght on the depth of the gameplay:

Some of the key features in the title are standard fare: unlockable difficulties, power-ups, etc. There are a few tweaks to the genre to make it stand out, though. One of these is a "tactical" element system like chaining, berserker mode, and effectiveness systems.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

OMFG! AMIGA LIVES!!!!

This is looking as good as stardust!

 

[kurahadol]

Definitely looking forward to this, the music preview posted earlier is teh win. I'll definitely be purchasing this baby. Still have to purchase Super Stardust too

 

[TONX]

This is sweet news.

 

[Pharmacy]

Can't wait for this

 

[Firewire]

Key features:

* 12 stages of beautiful parallax graphics and animations, staged across 4 fantastic world/space settings
* High definition graphics in 720p (16:9)
* Beautiful weather effects (such as rain, fog and lightning)
* Classic design, yet state-of-the-art shooter technology
* Unique upgrade weapon system with five standard weapon types
* Never before seen tactical elements such as chaining, effectiveness system, 'berserker' mode and much more
* Plenty of hidden bonus features
* More than 20 extras (with both positive and negative effects!)
* Addictive collection quests
* Over-the-top boss fights
* Features a superb soundtrack and sound effects
* Bi-lingual story mode (English/Japanese)
* Six modes of difficulty: very easy, easy, normal, hard, impossible, nightmare
* Easy to learn, yet tough to master
* Online high score ranking
* Constant frame rate (60fps)

more: http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=13&Itemid=39

Awesome looking game. I can't wait! (I needs a side scroller bad!) Any idea when we might see this?

 

[LiquidMetal14]

TOUGH ACTIN TINACTIN!!!!!!111!
Awesome Einhaner/Philisoma vibe going. And the muzac, ORGASMIC!!!!1

 

[belvedere]

Good job Sony. Keep 'em coming.

 

[Aeon712]

Finally a shooter different then Blast Factor/Stardust/Everyday Shooter. I'll buy it and then only play it the first week like everything else .

 

[tanod]

So it's basically Einhander plus textures in HD. FUCK YEAH!!!!!!

 

[TONX]

So it's basically Einhander plus textures in HD. FUCK YEAH!!!!!!

Exactly what i was thinking.

 

[Core407]

The style is really lame. :\

 

[Raistlin]

Finally ... a 2.5D HD shooter.

BOUT TIME!!!!! I'm so there. Awesome that is a PSN game ... I hope more follow.

Spoiler

Something in the back of mind keeps screaming Trevor McFur ... NOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[frankthurk]

the game that was literally just announced last year looks shit because i don't like the style of it. it's okay, if you like the style of the game and i suggested you guys should've bought last hope and karous, if you were so horny for new sidescrolling games

I don't like the style != looks like shit.

 

[Zynx]

Strange that it's coming to PS3 after Sony fucked PA over. I'd have gone the bitter route and released it for PC and 360.

That's probably why you aren't a businessperson.

Spoiler

You aren't, right?

They've got to put their personal feelings, grudges aside to make good biz moves, even if the partner treated you poorly in the past.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

This game is too awesome, needs this attention.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Not my thread but one more becking for attention for this gem.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Bump for the love of this game.

 

[Oneself]

I still don't understand why I wasn't a part of this thread until now. It feels great.

 

[vilmer_]

Day effing one!

 

[Dante]

I'm there, I'm soooooooo there.

 

[·feist·]

Yes, please!

 

[Acosta]

I am SO going to buy this. More please.

 

[Beatbox]

I <3 PSN