Looks pretty cool, luckily I have an original Vectrex.Such an amazing system. Nothing will simulate the vector monitor though. I have emulations but its not the same.
Had this on Amiga, its an ok shooter, but still needed refining. Every shmup on Amiga was unbalanced, poor level design, hopefully this will be sorted out for this remaster.
@AllieKitsune both the Engine & Snes have amazing shooters. Lords, gates of Thunder are prime examples of incredible horizontal games. Aero blasters, Rtype. The Snes had lazy programming regardless of its slower cpu. Super Aleste, Rendering rangers, Macross, Spriggan powered, all run without added chips in the carts. Back to the article yes the Megadrive is incredible for sure i love it. But the 16bit gen overall was/is brilliant. Thats the point I'm making.
Great article, brilliant game on a brilliant console. The 16bit era is definitely the golden age of videogaming in my opinion. How many consoles have amazing new games developed for them at 37 years old. No modern consoles will have this privilege I'm sure. Great to hear they plan on making more
What a load of nonsense, however this game was made its incredible. I very much doubt AI was used though. Just great coding with an amazing soundtrack.
Unfortunately the Megadrive version should of been released first. I bought the Steam version & enjoying playing it on Steam deck. I have already preordered physical Switch version with custom joypad. Will definitely buy the Megadrive version when its up. Unfortunately I knew the rom would get out there.
Yep absolutely amazing, playing on Steam deck, hooked up to my arcade cab. Fantastic stuff. Been waiting along time for this. I have preordered the physical Switch version along with the custom joypad. Will definitely get the Megadrive version next year.
Personally not interested in this Commodore buy out anyway. These companies are playing to Commodore enthusiasts with products that aren't anything like the original kit. I have an original C64 & the mini from retrogames. That's enough for me.
Always remember following the development of this system in Edge magazine. I had the original 3DO at the time. Supposedly the M2 was going to come as an upgrade for the existing console. Unfortunately it was canned, would of been a powerful system. Probably given the PS1 a run for its money.
Yes I was looking at getting one of these rumble controllers from LRG but obviously it doesn't work with every game. I wasn't sure and reached out to LRG but just radio silence, nice customer service !!
Well I thought it was great, played on my Steam deck last night. Nice visuals, tight controls & gameplay. Look forward to playing the finished product.
@Krambo42 I love shmups, the trouble with playing the likes of Last resort or Alpha mission on this device is seeing the bullets. I may get one just for the collection, I'm a sucker for anything Neo Geo.
@Ekkobelli I just preordered the Switch version with the 8bitdo controller couldn't resist. But hopefully the Megadrive version will come soon enough. And I'll have that one as well.
I'm not surprised, one it's brilliant, and it's probably the last innovative console we will see from Nintendo. Quirky tech is obviously to risky in this ***** show industry now.
Now if this is legit, this is the sort of game I want in the home. Doubtful in this age of gaming. Years ago this would of been available with a lightgun. From the footage it looks like it's using the Galuga engine.
Looks amazing, absolutely love all this sprite scaling tech from the 80s & 90s. This tech had so much more to give. Unfortunately polygon tech came along to soon.
About time, can't believe how these companies could neglect there amazing heritage. Maybe at last they are realising how special all this stuff is. From the artwork, cabs, roms, etc...
I'm all for Namco arcade releases, but it's always the same stuff. Let's have higher end stuff like Starblade, Ridge, Galaxian 3, Solvalou which has only been released on the Wii in Japan.
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Re: This White Limited Edition Vectrex Mini Will Cost $250, Standard Model Starts At $115
Not sure about the white, i have an original Vectrex. I doubt this mini system will deliver the vector monitor experience.
Re: Game Changer: Super Castlevania IV - Why Simon Belmont's 16-bit Debut Is A Stone-Cold Classic
Amazing gsme, shows how brilliant the Snes is, the music alone is a masterpiece. Thankfully still have a PAL boxed copy
Re: Vectrex Mini Is The Next Micro Console You'll Need To Own
Looks pretty cool, luckily I have an original Vectrex.Such an amazing system. Nothing will simulate the vector monitor though. I have emulations but its not the same.
Re: "Just Handcrafted Pixels & Passion" - The Amiga Shmup 'Apidya' Is Getting A Remake Next Year
Had this on Amiga, its an ok shooter, but still needed refining. Every shmup on Amiga was unbalanced, poor level design, hopefully this will be sorted out for this remaster.
Re: The Making Of: Earthion - "Working On It Again Reminded Me Just How Incredible The Mega Drive Really Is"
@AllieKitsune both the Engine & Snes have amazing shooters. Lords, gates of Thunder are prime examples of incredible horizontal games. Aero blasters, Rtype. The Snes had lazy programming regardless of its slower cpu. Super Aleste, Rendering rangers, Macross, Spriggan powered, all run without added chips in the carts. Back to the article yes the Megadrive is incredible for sure i love it. But the 16bit gen overall was/is brilliant. Thats the point I'm making.
Re: Operation Night Strikers' Gun Peripherals Pulled By Publisher, But Not For The Reason You Might Expect
Yes i was going to preorder last week, i thought they were that popular, they sold out. Obviously not the case. Well at least I didn't miss out
Re: The Making Of: Earthion - "Working On It Again Reminded Me Just How Incredible The Mega Drive Really Is"
@AllieKitsune definitely along with PC Engine & Snes.
Re: The Making Of: Earthion - "Working On It Again Reminded Me Just How Incredible The Mega Drive Really Is"
Great article, brilliant game on a brilliant console. The 16bit era is definitely the golden age of videogaming in my opinion. How many consoles have amazing new games developed for them at 37 years old. No modern consoles will have this privilege I'm sure. Great to hear they plan on making more
Re: "No Generative AI Was Used In Earthion's Final Version" - Yuzo Koshiro Debunks GenAI Rumour
What a load of nonsense, however this game was made its incredible. I very much doubt AI was used though. Just great coding with an amazing soundtrack.
Re: "Please Support Us" Pleads Yuzo Koshiro As Pirated Earthion ROM Appears Online
Unfortunately the Megadrive version should of been released first. I bought the Steam version & enjoying playing it on Steam deck. I have already preordered physical Switch version with custom joypad. Will definitely buy the Megadrive version when its up. Unfortunately I knew the rom would get out there.
Re: Review: Earthion (Steam) - A Genuine Shmup Masterpiece From Yuzo Koshiro And Makoto Wada
Yep absolutely amazing, playing on Steam deck, hooked up to my arcade cab. Fantastic stuff. Been waiting along time for this. I have preordered the physical Switch version along with the custom joypad. Will definitely get the Megadrive version next year.
Re: Hands On: G'AIM'E Light Gun - This AI-Powered Blaster Hits The Target
Just buy a Sinden light gun.
Re: Despite Its Recent "Rebirth", All Is Not Well In The World Of Commodore
Personally not interested in this Commodore buy out anyway. These companies are playing to Commodore enthusiasts with products that aren't anything like the original kit. I have an original C64 & the mini from retrogames. That's enough for me.
Re: Here's Your Chance To Own One Of The Rarest Consoles Ever Made
Always remember following the development of this system in Edge magazine. I had the original 3DO at the time. Supposedly the M2 was going to come as an upgrade for the existing console. Unfortunately it was canned, would of been a powerful system. Probably given the PS1 a run for its money.
Re: Bitmap Bureau's Upcoming Terminator Game Has Suffered A Delay
Sad news but I can wait, looks brilliant. Obviously they have had a big demand for physical copies.
Re: The Original Castlevania Has Been Ported To SNES, Complete With Rumble Support
Audio sounds like the X68000 tracks:)
Re: This New ROM Hack Introduces "Revolutionary Force Feedback" To The SNES Classic Star Fox
@Kandowontu yeah maybe won't bother then!
Re: This New ROM Hack Introduces "Revolutionary Force Feedback" To The SNES Classic Star Fox
Yes I was looking at getting one of these rumble controllers from LRG but obviously it doesn't work with every game. I wasn't sure and reached out to LRG but just radio silence, nice customer service !!
Re: BBC Recently Covered The Rise Of Retro Gaming - See If You Can Spot The Problem
Obviously who ever did this report has no idea whatsoever.
Re: The Console Versions Of Yuzo Koshiro's Earthion Have Been Delayed
Luckily have a Steam deck so all good preordered physical Switch version & 8bitdo controller.
Re: Streets Of Rage-Like Beat 'Em Up 'Fallen City Brawl' Fights Its Way Onto PC Next Month
Well I thought it was great, played on my Steam deck last night. Nice visuals, tight controls & gameplay. Look forward to playing the finished product.
Re: Hands On: 30 Years On, DOOM's "Super FX 3" Upgrade Gives SNES Players A More Polished Way To Rip And Tear
Love the Snes, but have zero interest in Doom, one of the most overrated games ever.
Re: Review: Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition - Unlike SNK's Original, This Handheld Won't Break The Bank
@Krambo42 I love shmups, the trouble with playing the likes of Last resort or Alpha mission on this device is seeing the bullets. I may get one just for the collection, I'm a sucker for anything Neo Geo.
Re: Review: Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition - Unlike SNK's Original, This Handheld Won't Break The Bank
@Krambo42 yes i had the Capcom pocket, Dpad not great. Personally I like these units but the screens are to small for my aging eyes lol.
Re: Before It Hit Saturn And PS1, Thunder Force V Was Almost A Mega Drive Marvel
Shame, would of loved another Thunderforce on Megadrive. To be honest its about time Sega gave us Thunderforce 7.
Re: Here's Your First Look At Earthion's Gruesome Fourth Stage
Looks amazing, preordered Switch physical copy & the 8bitdo controller. But will definitely buy Megadrive version next year.
Re: More Amico Games Release On Switch & Steam, As The Company Still Insists Hardware Is The Goal
Its dead that's obvious, what happened to Moon patrol though. That looked pretty damn good, maybe that will get a Switch or PS5 release.
Re: Demons of Asteborg Devs Are About To Unveil A New Shoot 'Em Up For SNES, Neo Geo, And Mega Drive / Genesis
Demons of asteborg is amazing, so looking forward to this, especially on Snes.
Re: An Enhanced Port Of The Neo Geo Homebrew 'Fast Striker' Hits Nintendo Switch This Month
Sure I have the Dreamcast version in my collection.
Re: Bounty Sisters Is A Promising New Shoot 'Em Up From Ex-TwinBee & Gradius Devs
Glad I have a Switch & Steam deck 😎 👌
Re: Digital Eclipse's Next Collection Focuses On The "Iconic" Golden Tee Arcade Series
Can't beat a trackball, its like playing Super Sprint without the wheels.
Re: Devil Blade And Aleste Devs Share Fan Art Of Each Other's Games
Devil blade is amazing, have it on my Steam deck.
Re: Earthion Launches Next Month, Mega Drive Version Pushed Into 2026
@Ekkobelli I just preordered the Switch version with the 8bitdo controller couldn't resist. But hopefully the Megadrive version will come soon enough. And I'll have that one as well.
Re: Earthion Launches Next Month, Mega Drive Version Pushed Into 2026
Obviously they can't patch the Megadrive version. So they are going to play it to death to iron out any bugs. I will get both versions anyway.
Re: Arguably The Best R-Type Is Returning This Year In HD Form
Still have an original copy of Delta, look forward to getting this as well. Hopefully a physical copy incoming.
Re: Random: This Decade-Old Nintendo Handheld Is Now Worth Almost As Much As A Switch 2
I'm not surprised, one it's brilliant, and it's probably the last innovative console we will see from Nintendo. Quirky tech is obviously to risky in this ***** show industry now.
Re: A New 'OutRun' Pop-Up Shop Has Opened In Japan
Looks amazing, I would be all over this 😍
Re: Konami Is Stealthily Rolling Out A New Contra Lightgun Game In US Arcades
Now if this is legit, this is the sort of game I want in the home. Doubtful in this age of gaming. Years ago this would of been available with a lightgun. From the footage it looks like it's using the Galuga engine.
Re: Atari, Which Just Had Its Best Year In Over A Decade, Says New Consoles Are On The Way
Good news for Atari, more great products incoming hopefully 👍
Re: A Brand New Game Jam Starts Later This Month With Hopes To "Advance SNES Homebrew"
Hopefully this will encourage more Snes development. The potential is huge surely.
Re: Nintendo Switch & PC Vertical Shmup 'Blaze Of Storm' Has Just Got Its First Demo On Steam
Great dev team, Terra flame was great, would like them to do something more like Thunderforce. That could be something special.
Re: Earthion Sounds Pretty Amazing, Even Through A $10 Set Of Speakers
I have some little speakers hooked up to my tv. So all my games sound great. Can't wait to get this one.
Re: 8BitMods' Dreamcast 'VMU Pro' Will Cost You £74.99 / $81.23 / €74.99
Great idea, but playing games on this I would need a magnifying glass lol. My eyes are bad enough as it is.
Re: Yuzo Koshiro's Earthion Confirmed For Switch, PS4, PS5 And Xbox Series X/S
How amazing does this game look, will be getting the physical Megadrive cart & Steam deck versions
Re: Yuzo Koshiro's Earthion Confirmed For Switch, PS4, PS5 And Xbox Series X/S
@Serpenterror I hope that's the case, haven't heard that.
Re: Footage Of Taito's Cancelled F-Zero-Style Racer 'Vertexer' Appears Online
Looks amazing, absolutely love all this sprite scaling tech from the 80s & 90s. This tech had so much more to give. Unfortunately polygon tech came along to soon.
Re: Alan Wake And Max Payne Dev Mikko Huovinen Is Creating A Space Harrier-Style Shooter For Vectrex
Yes, been keeping an eye on this on Facebook. Looks amazing, my vectrex awaits 😀
Re: Square, Capcom, Taito, & Sega Are All Making Promising Steps To Preserve Their Past
About time, can't believe how these companies could neglect there amazing heritage. Maybe at last they are realising how special all this stuff is. From the artwork, cabs, roms, etc...
Re: Random: This New "3D" Demo For The Neo Geo Is Seriously Blowing Our Minds
Impressive, proves the Neo is a powerful beast.
Re: Hamster Announces The Return Of "Namco Month", Teases New Releases For Switch & PS4
I'm all for Namco arcade releases, but it's always the same stuff. Let's have higher end stuff like Starblade, Ridge, Galaxian 3, Solvalou which has only been released on the Wii in Japan.