Devilgunman
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Wow didn't know that! Thanks for head up. I only know I was ported to PSP but that version is crap.
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The Umihara Kawase games have been delisted from Steam
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Wow didn't know that! Thanks for head up. I only know I was ported to PSP but that version is crap.
Oh I know, I have all three versions, I was talking about Code of Princess
Oh, duh. My bad.
Code of Princess was listed in one of the recent Steam database leaks, so they were at least planning on bringing it to PC at some point.
The Spoony Hou
Member
Good, good, but I figure it's too expensive for me. I've already splurged enough this month and i can't justify this because of some achievements. Thanks for your reply.
Well crap, now I'm wondering if I should bother with getting the Vita version (I've been waiting for a sale. & yes, it's still up in the US) in case that or the 3DS versions (which I own) are taken down.
gingerbeardman
Member
I have the PSX and SNES originals from my collecting days. And some crazy replay DVD and book.
But I kind of wanted to buy the 3DS version.
For now, though, I'd rather stick with homebrew so I don't have eShop access to buy it today.
But I kind of wanted to buy the 3DS version.
For now, though, I'd rather stick with homebrew so I don't have eShop access to buy it today.
indigo-cyclops
Member
I have little idea what these games are about, but lbought them for posterity's sake... Thanks for the heads up!
was also on the DS cart which is a port of the first two games (and region free!) and much better than the PSP version
Eolz
Member
The SNES game and the latest one are also available on GMG
(20% off available with the usual code on their main page, so can be more interesting if you only want one of those and not the trilogy)
(20% off available with the usual code on their main page, so can be more interesting if you only want one of those and not the trilogy)
Well I just got the trilogy on Humble to be safe, I've been meaning to check em out.
I think I'm also going to buy the 3DS one and Code of the Princess since they're on sale on the EU eShop though. Would deciding to skip the Vita version make sense with all that? I'm not gonna spend much more than that on the series and I like 3D effects.
I think I'm also going to buy the 3DS one and Code of the Princess since they're on sale on the EU eShop though. Would deciding to skip the Vita version make sense with all that? I'm not gonna spend much more than that on the series and I like 3D effects.
The 3DS version runs at half the framerate and take a big performance hit with 3D turned on, it's the least essential version by far.
:/
That doesn't sound too hot yeah. Really cramped when it comes to Vita memory space tho.
Eolz
Member
Definitely. Even if there's no sale and it's a 1 day warning, that would be way better than what they're doing. Every other major player (GOG, PSN/XBL/eshop) does it already.
From what you say, and if you like what you see in gameplay videos, I'd say yes, definitely. It's a great series of games, but pretty hard and really niche.
Doesn't seem like it, but I remember a rumor that the retail japanese vita version had it. Don't think it's the case anyway, and it's the weakest game. The DS version has it though!
sixteen-bit
Member
Thanks for the heads up.
Here's a quick rundown of all the different releases:
Umihara Kawase:
SFC
DS (as part of Umihara Kawase Shun Second Edition Kanzenban)
Vita (as part of Sayonara Umihara Kawase Plus/Chihari, digital-only in NA/EU)
PC
Umihara Kawase Shun:
PSX (original)
PSX/J-PSN (Second Edition, removes in-game ads & other fixes)
PSP (garbage, avoid)
DS (as part of Umihara Kawase Shun Second Edition Kanzenban)
PC
Sayonara Umihara Kawase:
3DS (released in NA as "Yumi's Odd Odyssey", digital-only in NA/EU)
Vita ("Plus/Chihari" edition, improved framerate/resolution & other enhancements plus the SFC game as a bonus)
PC (does not include SFC game)
Any and all retail releases are JP-only and the 3DS cartridge is of course region-locked.
If in doubt, get the PC versions: they're sorely lacking in PC-specific options but they run perfectly and include all the extras from the different versions of the respective games.
Umihara Kawase:
SFC
DS (as part of Umihara Kawase Shun Second Edition Kanzenban)
Vita (as part of Sayonara Umihara Kawase Plus/Chihari, digital-only in NA/EU)
PC
Umihara Kawase Shun:
PSX (original)
PSX/J-PSN (Second Edition, removes in-game ads & other fixes)
PSP (garbage, avoid)
DS (as part of Umihara Kawase Shun Second Edition Kanzenban)
PC
Sayonara Umihara Kawase:
3DS (released in NA as "Yumi's Odd Odyssey", digital-only in NA/EU)
Vita ("Plus/Chihari" edition, improved framerate/resolution & other enhancements plus the SFC game as a bonus)
PC (does not include SFC game)
Any and all retail releases are JP-only and the 3DS cartridge is of course region-locked.
If in doubt, get the PC versions: they're sorely lacking in PC-specific options but they run perfectly and include all the extras from the different versions of the respective games.
That's because other platform/service providers have to pull the games manually, whereas on Steam it's something publishers can do themselves. It's not that Valve can't be bothered; it's that Valve can't. A publisher distributing games beyond the scope of a pre-defined agreement is literally illegal.
Maybe look it up instead of posting your ignorant thoughts.
Eolz
Member
It's a really good hardcore physics platformer series with a good niche/cult following, with nothing really like it on the market.
Some good things to read/watch:
HardcoreGaming101 and USgamer's writeups
Game Center CX episode (source 1 & 2)
AGDQ 2015
Technique trailer for Sayonara
I just loaded UmiharaKawase Shun Steam Edition for the first time and the graphics are horizontally stretched to hell. What is the proper aspect ratio setting to make it 4:3?
This may seem like a silly question until you see how the aspect ratio is controlled by a slider that goes from 50 to 150. There's no way to specify a screen resolution either.
edit: Setting Windows to my highest 4:3 resolution and using the Nvidia Control Panel to override the game's scaling mode gets around the problem.
This may seem like a silly question until you see how the aspect ratio is controlled by a slider that goes from 50 to 150. There's no way to specify a screen resolution either.
edit: Setting Windows to my highest 4:3 resolution and using the Nvidia Control Panel to override the game's scaling mode gets around the problem.
stan423321
Member
Oh boy, I was lucky with this year's wishlist selections of mine. These aren't PT'd/Hogan'd/Yoshi's Cookie'd, correct?
Ultimadrago
Member
I had them on my Steam wishlist too. Oh well.
Just snatching up all those rare Steam games!
Just snatching up all those rare Steam games!
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
I've always wanted to try one of these but they are so expensive. If I'm only buying one of the games on PC, which one should I get?
xKilltheMx
Member
So do we think the Vita version is getting pulled? I was waiting on a sale
bestpersonevar
Member
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FriedConsole
Banned
I played the Vita version and I didn't like it. The controls are terrible. Very frustrating. Lots of repeating sections and it seemed like luck to get anywhere.
There are much better 2D platformers on Vita.
There are much better 2D platformers on Vita.
YianGaruga
Banned
That doesn't sound like Umihara Kawase at all
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
This entire post is wrong somehow.
YianGaruga
Banned
yeah around 30% off.
The bundle was available at 50% off when it launched though
As someone who played the games first on PC (all three), I'd say the games more or less control the same. Sayonara only has a larger focus on actual platforming rather than bothersome enemies, plus a level select.
Finale Fireworker
Member
These are platformers, right? And you use a grapple?
I don't want to rush to buy games I'll never play, but can somebody tell me why these are great games?
I don't want to rush to buy games I'll never play, but can somebody tell me why these are great games?