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Post by bonesnapdeez on Oct 7, 2023 9:59:56 GMT -5
I will get Air Twister. Can't remember the last time I saw an E10+ game that didn't look super kiddy or was a puzzle game or whatever.
Realizing now that I've never played Space Harrier II, despite loving 80s Genesis.
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Post by Ex on Oct 7, 2023 10:04:18 GMT -5
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Post by bonesnapdeez on Oct 7, 2023 12:28:22 GMT -5
I've played the arcade (emulated) and console variants of Space Harrier, but never any sequels, for whatever reason. Definitely a chill game. Space Harrier 3-D (SMS) looks kinda interesting too.
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Post by toei on Oct 7, 2023 17:18:03 GMT -5
I wasn't into Space Harrier until I tried the arcade version and resolved to play seriously, despite emulation giving me infinite credits. And then it really clicked. It's a really fast, intense game in its original form, on top of the unique visuals. Space Harrier 2 didn't stick with me from what little I played, the main highlight for me was a couple of very Phantasy Star tracks (same composer). Still, I'm glad to see Yu Suzuki is still active and releasing a game despite Shenmue 3's bad reception. This is a very old-school type of game, and not in the usual NES way, so I don't know what kind of impact it will have. But I hope it's good and I hope it does good.
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Post by Xeogred on Oct 7, 2023 18:13:40 GMT -5
I always hit up Space Harrier when they're in the Yakuza arcades. Fun times.
If I'm being honest, that Air Twister trailer makes it look a lot cooler than the Panzer Dragoon games. Looks like more interesting mechanics going on and I for one didn't really care about all the flexible camera angles you get in Panzer Dragoon. Probably a cool selling point of the game for its era, but just give me the front facing view to focus on entirely and I'm good.
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Post by Xeogred on Oct 8, 2023 22:32:14 GMT -5
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Post by bonesnapdeez on Oct 9, 2023 8:08:35 GMT -5
Man HCG has been at it for 15 years now. He's gotta be close to 50 yrs old.
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Post by toei on Oct 9, 2023 8:12:44 GMT -5
Man HCG has been at it for 15 years now. He's gotta be close to 50 yrs old. Google says: Age 49 years, 8 months, 22 days. Spot on guess.
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Post by Sarge on Oct 9, 2023 12:15:06 GMT -5
Wasn't Lords of the Fallen considered good, but a bit easier than its inspiration? Not that it matters - I think the challenge is only one component of what makes a Souls game compelling. I think the exploration and atmosphere is probably more important.
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Post by Xeogred on Oct 9, 2023 18:33:10 GMT -5
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