Yup, now that you mention it. I forgot that was an unlock and not there from the start.But isn't "Very Hard" the default difficulty in the full game?
there's actually a really simple secret here if you wanna knowI still can't get past that weird monk? boss in zeroranger lol
May I ask, have you played Undertale?thank you! I figured there was something to it I was missing haha what a great game
It's an undertale reference in multiple ways is why they ask.
Yup, that was just after extremely brief impressions of both. I coincidentally spent some time playing both today and you're right, Infinos is a relative cakewalk.Even the easiest setting in Devil Engine is harder than any Thunder Force game, and it's difficult in a way that isn't the slightest bit casual-friendly.
Someone was comparing it to Infinos Gaiden earlier but that game is easy-peasy, not just relative to Devil Engine but in general.
I continue playing 'Mars: Chaos Menace', and the more I play this I can say that yeah, this is together with 'DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours' my favorite shmup this generation.
Sorry, but the PS4 version is rough. Runs at about 20fps and is quite unplayable for me.
There is a new contender in the list of superb western shmups inspired in Japanese classics, than can stay close to 'ZeroRanger' and 'Devil Engine' in its perfect understanding of the original source material to create a modern classic.
I feel dumb for having let this to escape my radar.
The game is called 'Mars: Chaos Menace', and it's available on Switch, Steam, PS4 and Xbox One.
It's a love letter to the 3D entries of 'Raiden', specially 'Raiden IV', and to G.rev shmups.
- It has a gorgeous soundtrack, whit a 'Raiden IV' catchy mood.
- They have nailed the feeling of the shooting: it feels so close to 'Strania' that it warms my heart.
- The sound design is stellar, and they have also nailed the different sound effects for each weapon, creating a hypnotic state of trance.
- You have a button to shoot in the front, and other to shoot from your back. And this is masterfully integrated with the placement of the enemy ships to create extra scoring options. And in the crazy patterns of some bosses.
- They have nailed the 3D look and feel of the camera from the Japanese mid-2000s shmups. By using some idiosyncratic features of these games like the gigantic mechanical bosses, or accelerating the movement of the camera in the background to increase the intensity and the awesomeness.
- You can create a shield to not be damaged by the bullets with the left trigger, and you can shoot an ultra destructive laser beam with the right trigger. Both of them are infinite, but they will consume an auto-rechargeable bar. To strategize the use of the laser beam to let enough seconds to cool down the energy bar is an essential part to survive and destroy the bigger enemies. And at the same time, the shield has been integrated in some brilliant situations. Like the first boss temporally immobilizing you, so to manage the shield is an essential part to survive.
Trailers don't make justice to this game, how good is the sound design, and how pleasant and joyful is to play.
There is not a single 1CC run in Youtube.
The only long video is a shameful streaming of the game played by an inexperienced player, and with an awful quality in which it seems like the game shutters constantly. Something that is not related with the game, but with how it was recorded. And we are talking of a video in the official channel from the publisher of the game, yikes.
There is not a single review available in Steam, for god's sake.
I have been playing the Switch version.
I recommend to purchase the game in Steam over Switch, thought. While the 3D engine of the game is gorgeous and it runs at 720p in portable mode, there is too much shit happening in the screen and it's a game made in Unity. So they have decided to lock the framerate in this version to 30 FPS.
Not ideal for a shmup. But at least it's rock solid and without a single performance problem. It feels smooth and responsive, and I can live with this because from a design standpoint, this is one of the finest new shmup releases. And because I love my portable shmups.
But I can see myself double dipping in the Steam version, and reserving this only for portable play.
The game also seems to lack leadearboards, in all the versions and including Steam, so once again, yikes.
But the things that this game is trying to do are so ambitious for a small team working in a niche genre (a new full-fledged and lenghty 3D shmup nailing a Japanese feel, and expanding through 8 levels), that I can forgive these flaws.
Also, if someone is planning to purchase this on Steam, please, write a damn review of the game.
There are not so many new shmup releases with this quality.
It's sad to see such a great game completely ignored.
And by the way, here is some footage that I have recorded from the first level, playing terribly, only to showcase how damn great are the soundtrack and the sound design, and how satisfactory is the use of the laser beam.
Recently grabbed Omega Five and Triggerheart Exelica, because they seem like the kind of obscure game that could disappear from the marketplace without warning. First impressions on Exelica are kinda meh, but Omega Five is basically Burai Fighter HD, and I'm riding the nostalgia wave.
Bit the bullet as one seller had these two on eBay for 160€ total, no manuals
Not to rain on your parade, but how sure are you these aren't counterfeits? Expensive shmups tend to get bootlegged often and they never include manuals.
If I remember correctly, the Omega Five devs are the same people that made Wild Guns and a Ninja Warriors Again. I like their games.
I am overdue for playing V-V but I was never sure whether I should start with the arcade version or the MD version since the former has better performance apparently but the MD version also comes with the Grind Stormer mode.
Good to know, thanks. Really hoping we get a Toaplan collection at some point, though I know how unlikely that is. And a Compile collection. And for Konami to continue their new collection line with some collections of their obscure shmups.Yeah, same guys.
Omega Five's not a great game, honestly--it's very short and clearly wasn't balanced for score, I wouldn't be shocked if it was rushed out the door--but if they made a sequel I'd give it a shot.
I'd say stick to the arcade versions, the MD port isn't awful but by that point Toaplan had pretty much eclipsed what the MD could reasonably handle.
Good to know, thanks. Really hoping we get a Toaplan collection at some point, though I know how unlikely that is. And a Compile collection. And for Konami to continue their new collection line with some collections of their obscure shmups.
Supposedly the problem with Grind Stormer is the boards, not the roms -- if you take the rom chips off of those bad boards and install them into working compatible boards instead, the game should boot up... Tengen used defective boards for some of their games, apparently.Not sure if it's the case with v . v but 6 or 7 years ago I bought 2 copies of grindstormer and returned them because they didn't work.
After doing some research I just gave up on owning the game altogether since apparently theres a buttload of defective copies out there due to a 1st print run(?) manufacturing issue
Anyone have thoughts on Gaia Seed, Shienryu, or Aldynes? I always see these when I browse the PSN but don't really know anything about them.
Also I swear Sylphia was on PSN, but I guess not?
Shienryu's a pretty decent game, it kinda splits the difference between Raiden and Truxton/Tatsujin. The PS port adds all manner of wacky optional crap including a sitcom laugh track, from memory, but the PS2 port's more or less vanilla.
Good to know. Guess I will check it out at some point.
whaaaaaaaatPLEASE let this be real and not just an elaborate joke:
https://rtypefinal2.com
According to the shmup forums Irem used to make pretty elaborate jokes but they were usually identifiable as jokes, whereas this seems pretty straight faced.
Dudes I just landed this awesome new shmup. It cost $600, but came with a free synthesizer.
whaaaaaaaat
Day 1 if true. Give us the original as well.
wait if this is an April Fool's joke, I'm going to be less than happy.
Here's hoping. If they can fit the original Final in as well... take my money.
one of my favorite, also try zanac x zanac for psx.Why did no one tell me that the original Zanac was such a good game? The game is rich with weapon variety and secrets to learn and exploit, plus a rank system (that's justified by the plot to boot). It's brilliant.
Anyone have thoughts on Gaia Seed, Shienryu, or Aldynes? I always see these when I browse the PSN but don't really know anything about them.
Also I swear Sylphia was on PSN, but I guess not?
Anyone have thoughts on Gaia Seed, Shienryu, or Aldynes? I always see these when I browse the PSN but don't really know anything about them.
That's what I've been playing actually on my Vita. But I've been playing the Famicom version before I try Neo. I read through a guide on Zanac and I was blown away by the depth of the game. People shouldn't discount 8-bit shmups. Stuff like this and Recca are among the best the genre has to offer IMO.
Good to know. I'll make it a lower priority.I played Gaia Seed on PSN a bit and didn't come away impressed, I know it's rare and $$$ but it felt kinda slow and simplistic, but take my input with a grain of salt.
Thanks! I've been hearing a lot of good stuff about Shienryu. I like the idea of all the goofy options in the PS1 version but it sounds like the PS2 version comes with the sequel.I love Shienryu, actually just posted a pic a page or two back I think of finally getting the Saturn version. My friend and I have been playing the hell of it lately. One thing to note the PS1 version is 480i only and no tate mode. (not sure on the PS2 version) Saturn version is 480i in regular mode, but then 240p in tate. Its a lot of fun though, as was said it is kind of like a middle ground between Raiden and Truxton. Though I do feel like its closer to Raiden than Truxton, but I've put way more time into Raiden than Truxton. Freaking great shooter though IMHO anyway.