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Blazing Chrome |OT| The Hardest Corps.
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Great! What is there outside the main game? Is there any kind of challenge mode or anything?
How long did it take to beat? Metal Slug/Contra-length?
This isn't showing up in the store on my console and I can't get it to install from the website either. I'm hitting 'install to my devices' and it's telling me that it's trying to install on my Xbox but I'm getting nothing coming through on my console.
Weird.
Weird.
basic contra length, 6 missions total, you unlock hard mode and 2 other character when you finish, as well as boss rush mode
is there an easy mode for people like me who suck at this sort of game? It's on Game Pass so I'll still give it a shot anyway
Just saw the Giant Bomb hands on. There is an easy mode.
Their is an easy mode, you get an extra 2 lives (7 compared to 5 on normal) and a few extra weapon and bot drops spawn. That said the game isn't hugely easier on easy mode given you are still playing through the same content and those lives can go very quick if you struggle with Contra style games. Certainly worth given a try on Game Pass though.
even easy mode still has finite lives? Yeah, this probably isn't for me but I'll try it anyway
there's checkpoint in the levels, so it's super easy to finish it (meaning you'll restart at the checkpoint once you used all your lives)
Oh, you have infinite continues, you do in normal mode too. So running out of lives sends you back to the beginning of the level section, you don't need to restart the game or anything.
Good call friend! My absolute favorite anime and manga... all the more reason to jump into this game.
Here's my 4 out of 5 review for Blazing Chrome for those interested: https://www.savingcontent.com/2019/07/11/blazing-chrome-review/
I touch on a lot of the topics and questions people have brought up here.
I touch on a lot of the topics and questions people have brought up here.
Dumpster fire? Get out of here with that bullshit. Odallus and Oniken are both great.
Oniken is slow as balls with tremendously unsatisfying damage feedback, and it released on Switch with broken cut-scenes that were completely missing dialogue.
Purchased for both PS4 and Switch.
I must say that I'm disappointed in the switch port. I noticed missing frames and lack of bullet shells when firing right off the bat.
I must say that I'm disappointed in the switch port. I noticed missing frames and lack of bullet shells when firing right off the bat.
Still trying to decide between PS4 and Switch myself, are we talking handheld mode or docked as far as the missing frames and effects (I'm gonna assume it's more than just the shells)?
any impressions on how the pacing compares to Contra? is this a 20-30 minute game that I can enjoy buckling down with and trying to 1CC like Contra Spirits?
Aw, damn. I was gonna get it on Switch, but now I'll probably pass altogether. Are all of the visual filters available in the Switch version?
The Switch port is outsourced based on the game's credits and it features some bugs (high intensity frame drops and no drop shadows on the characters for instance). I believe it'll be patched and the issues are mostly minor so it's by no means a bad experience but the PS4 version overall runs better if you have the option and if handheld isn't important.
I have only played a bit so far (on PS4) but I love it. It feels more like a real Contra than Uprising.
I was playing docked. And yeah the game was ported to switch by a different team. The Game is amazing but if you are only planning on purchasing for switch you may want to wait and see if the issues are patched.
Yeah all of the visual filters are there.
Well shit. Guess I'll grab on PS4, but really wanted on switch.
Well, fully disagreed on Oniken, I enjoyed the pacing on it and didn't have a problem with any of the mechanics. As for the Switch release, did it get fixed? I'm not at all a fan of buggy releases, I'd played on PC and never experienced any issues. I wouldn't hold up issues from one port as evidence to support a claim that a game isn't good.
I just played it and had no such issue. I'm sort of "meh" on the game though, I'll give it another go and see if I warm up to it.
The Switch port of Oniken does kind of suck (the game itself is great though), but if you get a cutscene with no dialog, a retry will fix it.
JoyMasher is 0 for 3 on quality Switch ports. I'm definitely waiting to purchase this now.
Edit - anyone play the XB1 version? Maybe I'll grab that.
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Thanks ya'll, just bought the PS4 version. Good looking out.
Definitely a 1CC kind of game. There's even a speed run mode and achievement for completing it under 40 mins.
I just watched some Switch footage. There are no shadows under the player or enemies lol
They have shadows in the tutorial video though at the start
how do you screw something like this up
They have shadows in the tutorial video though at the start
how do you screw something like this up
Dev said he cut them to help the frame rate on the switch lol
Shades of metal slug x on PSX...oh well I got the steam version
oh wait...it's intentional?
Ok, I'm skipping the Switch version entirely
Only three of those filters should be allowed to exist. Vaseline smearing of sprites should go extinct!
The review embargo is up and I can finally say that
THIS IS MY FAVORITE CONTRA STYLE RUN N' GUN GAME IN OVER 20 YEARS!!
There are so few games that so perfectly recapture what was lost about the series they pull inspiration from. The visuals, the music, the gameplay. All of it is air tight. It has perfect difficulty balance that allows it to play how you REMEMBER playing Contra felt like rather than what it actually feels like to revisit (unless you're playing on Hardcore difficulty). It constantly surprised and wowed me as I beat it in my several hour long first sitting...
Then I immediately jumped back in.
So much care and love went into this. It absolutely deserves a full purchase and several playthroughs with friends. Buy buy buy
Full review at 18:42 in the newest Pocketoid episode if you're interested!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE CONTRA STYLE RUN N' GUN GAME IN OVER 20 YEARS!!
There are so few games that so perfectly recapture what was lost about the series they pull inspiration from. The visuals, the music, the gameplay. All of it is air tight. It has perfect difficulty balance that allows it to play how you REMEMBER playing Contra felt like rather than what it actually feels like to revisit (unless you're playing on Hardcore difficulty). It constantly surprised and wowed me as I beat it in my several hour long first sitting...
Then I immediately jumped back in.
So much care and love went into this. It absolutely deserves a full purchase and several playthroughs with friends. Buy buy buy
Full review at 18:42 in the newest Pocketoid episode if you're interested!
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C'mon it is not fair to compare this port with the other 2 ... but yeah they are not lucky with the system =/
I'm sure this port is better than those. That being said, I'm pretty annoyed right now, as I've been excited for this game for a long time.
I guess I'm just not sure what this is then. It sounds like a slightly easier Contra, but I was expecting more direct influence gameplay wise.
Thank you for all your info, I appreciate it.
Our review is also up (PT-BR) and both the writer and me (who edited the video) absolutely loved the game. It's a gem.