@buzzdennis Already reported on at this site and others. Robert announced that he's developing the core a few weeks ago. He also confirmed that the new GBA core was worked on in collaboration with Modretro.
It looks like a hideous abomination. And I completely agree that not every game needs a remake. For example, I often see people requesting a Super Metroid remake, and I just don't understand the need for one.
Gotta be honest with this one. For me, it's by far the least interesting port that he has worked on. I have never liked this game, and no amount of quality of life stuff will fix the issues I have with it.
Seeing some of the comments here only reinforces my opinion that the retro gaming community is filled with some really crappy people. Thankfully there are also some really great people in it as well, but the others really F it up for the rest of us. Who hurt you?
I bought the game on Steam immediately when it released. And then I put the rom on my MiSTer and played it that way since it's just a better experience there. The Steam version's menus were so laggy that it was a genuine struggle to try and turn off the filters and boarder art, which I hate.
@B3tan_Tyronne They might be saving cash in their operating costs, but they'll be losing massive profits when nobody has any money to spend on their products when there are no jobs left.
This is a completely different game now. Honestly a bit disappointed myself. It looks fun, but it's more like a Contra game in some ways now. Both in gameplay and tone. But he still has the silly looking hat, which looked fine in the original version of the game, but here it just looks bizarre in this new version.
I love how the abuse claims are literally verified in this very comments section of the article. So many toxic people in here who just can't have fun with retro gaming.
@Coalescence He's just making sure that only serious bids head his way. Otherwise he'd be bombarded with offers of like $1,000. Nothing more to read into it.
I finished the game a few days ago, and it has one of the greatest finales I have ever seen in a game. Actually incredible. They understood the assignment.
Sadly, no digital option, so it's a no-go for me. I haven't hooked up one of my old consoles to my TV in ages. I've long since moved on to my MiSTer for classic gaming.
@GravyThief They do more than just MSU1 stuff. Like the Metroid port adds an entire map system to the game and an inventory screen. Contra adds the ability to use the L and R buttons to lock your feet in place to free aim like in Contra III, plus Contra III's weapon swapping system. Stuff like that.
@PopetheRev28 If I'm playing an embarrassment of riches of shmups on my Switch 2, it counts. Genuinely can't tell if you're serious? Would appreciate clarification on whether or not you're trolling or being serious.
A perfect fit for the Neo Geo considering the game's ties to the Metal Slug team. Even its visuals share the same art style. Gun Force II is another one that'd be perfect for the same reason.
I've liked most of their previous efforts in the past, but Crystal Breaker really didn't hit with me. Just wasn't feeling that game's mechanics. Hopefully this one is a return to form.
Not surprised at all. Ironically, this is the first, and definitely last, game I have ever purchased from LRG. It's ironic that my original GBC copy of Shantae is in better condition than this "new" release of the sequel will be when it arrives.
Unfortunately, the sprites for the new enemies look incredibly out of place. They don't share the same art direction/design language of the original enemies or the rest of the game at all. Which is pretty off putting. It looks like it plays really well though.
I figured they would censor this game. I've played the Saturn version, and while it is pretty mild stuff, I knew it wouldn't fly on any of the modern platforms. A shame.
He is absolutely right that it's not as good as Tetris. Honestly, it's not even in the same galaxy as Tetris. I've personally never found Dr. Mario to be very good in general. Nintendo didn't make a Tetris quality puzzle game until Panel de Pon (aka Tetris Attack/Puzzle League). Panel de Pon is the only puzzle game ever made that I feel is as good as Tetris. It's an incredible game.
There's something really off about a lot of the pixel art in this game. Like that giant pig monster in the trailer doesn't even look like it's part of the same environment as the rest of the elements on the screen.
Raw Thrills really needs to release more of their stuff on PC and consoles. I think the only one to ever make the jump is Cruis'n Blast? And it was awesome!
Shame that the bit rate is kind of destroying that trailer. Need to wait for a higher quality version to really get a feel for the game. But seems promising at least from what we can see.
I can't even say what I want to about this without likely facing an insta ban. And frankly, it's just not good for my mental health to engage in this stuff these days.
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Re: ModRetro's M64 Could "Replace MiSTer FPGA", Says New Report
@buzzdennis Already reported on at this site and others. Robert announced that he's developing the core a few weeks ago. He also confirmed that the new GBA core was worked on in collaboration with Modretro.
Re: "Reject This Ugly Husk And Play The Original" - Panzer Dragoon II Zwei Remake Isn't Going Down Well With Fans
It looks like a hideous abomination. And I completely agree that not every game needs a remake. For example, I often see people requesting a Super Metroid remake, and I just don't understand the need for one.
Re: "I Hope Elon Musk Never Googles Me, Because I'll Be Murdered", Says Deus Ex Co-Writer
Very on point.
Re: "I Thought I Was Going To Die" - Sounds Like Sega Staff Had It Rough Back In The '90s
Damn, I love Magic Knight Rayearth. A shame to hear the game's development staff went through hell.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Will Be The Next NES Classic To Get A Native SNES Port
Gotta be honest with this one. For me, it's by far the least interesting port that he has worked on. I have never liked this game, and no amount of quality of life stuff will fix the issues I have with it.
Re: EGGCONSOLE Versions Of 'Fray' And 'Brandish Renewal' Are Being Removed From The Switch eShop
I would buy the EGGCONSOLE stuff if they were in english. But I'm not playing an RPG in a language I can't read.
Re: "We Know This Sucks" - Analogue Has Delayed Its FPGA-Powered N64 For The Third Time
Analogue has to have some of the worst PR of any game company in the business. Absolutely brain dead with nobody behind the wheel.
Re: Sick Of Waiting For '90s Arcade Racer To Launch, A Music Label Has Released Part Of Its Vince DiCola-Penned Soundtrack
Holy crap, I forgot all about this game. Classic vaporware.
Re: CrankBoy Is A Playdate Game Boy Emulator With Impressive Performance
Seeing some of the comments here only reinforces my opinion that the retro gaming community is filled with some really crappy people. Thankfully there are also some really great people in it as well, but the others really F it up for the rest of us. Who hurt you?
Re: "Please Support Us" Pleads Yuzo Koshiro As Pirated Earthion ROM Appears Online
I bought the game on Steam immediately when it released. And then I put the rom on my MiSTer and played it that way since it's just a better experience there. The Steam version's menus were so laggy that it was a genuine struggle to try and turn off the filters and boarder art, which I hate.
Re: Random: AI Taking Game Industry Jobs Is OK Because Of Pac-Man, Says The New York Times
@B3tan_Tyronne They might be saving cash in their operating costs, but they'll be losing massive profits when nobody has any money to spend on their products when there are no jobs left.
Re: Upcoming SNES Platformer 'Till & Hat' Gets New Look Following Demo Feedback
This is a completely different game now. Honestly a bit disappointed myself. It looks fun, but it's more like a Contra game in some ways now. Both in gameplay and tone. But he still has the silly looking hat, which looked fine in the original version of the game, but here it just looks bizarre in this new version.
Re: Super-Rare 3DO M2 Console Worth Over $20,000 Withdrawn From Sale Following Online Abuse
I love how the abuse claims are literally verified in this very comments section of the article. So many toxic people in here who just can't have fun with retro gaming.
Re: Here's Your Chance To Own One Of The Rarest Consoles Ever Made
@hste There is software that can be run on it though...
Re: Review: Polymega GC01 Gun Controller - Is This Next-Gen Light Gun Worth The Four-Year Wait?
I've never been fond of the white box that needs to surround the screen while using this. It's a solution, but a pretty flawed one unfortunately.
Re: Here's Your Chance To Own One Of The Rarest Consoles Ever Made
@Coalescence He's just making sure that only serious bids head his way. Otherwise he'd be bombarded with offers of like $1,000. Nothing more to read into it.
Re: "Looks Like They've Done A Great Job On It" - Former Donkey Kong Country Artists React To Bananza On Switch 2
I finished the game a few days ago, and it has one of the greatest finales I have ever seen in a game. Actually incredible. They understood the assignment.
Re: Demons Of Asteborg Devs Have Just Unveiled A New Shoot 'Em Up For SNES, Neo Geo, And Mega Drive / Genesis
Sadly, no digital option, so it's a no-go for me. I haven't hooked up one of my old consoles to my TV in ages. I've long since moved on to my MiSTer for classic gaming.
Re: The Console Versions Of Yuzo Koshiro's Earthion Have Been Delayed
At least I can still play it on my Steam Deck on July 31st!
Re: Three More Konami NES Titles Are Getting Fanmade SNES Ports
@GravyThief They do more than just MSU1 stuff. Like the Metroid port adds an entire map system to the game and an inventory screen. Contra adds the ability to use the L and R buttons to lock your feet in place to free aim like in Contra III, plus Contra III's weapon swapping system. Stuff like that.
Re: Three More Konami NES Titles Are Getting Fanmade SNES Ports
At this rate every Konami game but Castlevania will be ported! Anyway, Super C is incredible, so really looking forward to that one!
Re: An Enhanced Port Of The Neo Geo Homebrew 'Fast Striker' Hits Nintendo Switch This Month
@PopetheRev28 If I'm playing an embarrassment of riches of shmups on my Switch 2, it counts. Genuinely can't tell if you're serious? Would appreciate clarification on whether or not you're trolling or being serious.
Re: An Enhanced Port Of The Neo Geo Homebrew 'Fast Striker' Hits Nintendo Switch This Month
@PopetheRev28 I mean, the Switch 2 already plays all of Switch 1's shmups, so that point is kind of moot.
Re: Digital Eclipse's Next Collection Focuses On The "Iconic" Golden Tee Arcade Series
Golden Tee is fine and dandy, but its biggest problem is that it's not Neo Turf Masters!
Re: Mega Man VI Is The Latest NES Game To Receive A Fanmade SNES Port
The guy is a wizard! A wizard I tells ya! 🧙♂️
Re: Nintendo Locking A Screen Filter Behind A Console Upgrade Hasn't Gone Down Well With Everyone
I personally hate CRT filters. But even I think it's scummy that they'd gate keep something like that to a new console.
Re: Irem's Underwater Shmup 'In The Hunt' Could Be Getting A New Fanmade Neo Geo Port
A perfect fit for the Neo Geo considering the game's ties to the Metal Slug team. Even its visuals share the same art style. Gun Force II is another one that'd be perfect for the same reason.
Re: Nintendo Switch & PC Vertical Shmup 'Blaze Of Storm' Has Just Got Its First Demo On Steam
I've liked most of their previous efforts in the past, but Crystal Breaker really didn't hit with me. Just wasn't feeling that game's mechanics. Hopefully this one is a return to form.
Re: New Dungeon Crawler 'Algolemeth' To Feature Soundtrack From Streets Of Rage's Yuzo Koshiro
Not feeling the black and white visuals. Give it some color!
Re: This Indie Dev Seems Pretty Serious About Making A Spiritual Successor To Ridge Racer
Definitely keeping an eye on this!
Re: Limited Run And Retro-Bit Under Fire For Using Recycled Chips In Shantae Advance
Not surprised at all. Ironically, this is the first, and definitely last, game I have ever purchased from LRG. It's ironic that my original GBC copy of Shantae is in better condition than this "new" release of the sequel will be when it arrives.
Re: Sega's Altered Beast Gets A Free Fan-Made Remake
Unfortunately, the sprites for the new enemies look incredibly out of place. They don't share the same art direction/design language of the original enemies or the rest of the game at all. Which is pretty off putting. It looks like it plays really well though.
Re: Castlevania-Inspired 'Lady Dracula' Promises A Transformative Take On The Classicvania Formula
The game looks mostly good, but that main character sprite looks so janky. It's really missing the polish that came with games of the NES era.
Re: Upcoming Saturn Tribute Reissue To Skip Xbox Due To "Provocative Expressions"
I figured they would censor this game. I've played the Saturn version, and while it is pretty mild stuff, I knew it wouldn't fly on any of the modern platforms. A shame.
Re: What Happens When An Arms Dealer Publishes Your Video Game?
Already have an Analogue Pocket, so this thing was never for me anyway.
Re: "I Was P****d Off" - The Tetris Company's Henk Rogers On Nintendo's "Blatant Attempt" To Copy A Classic
He is absolutely right that it's not as good as Tetris. Honestly, it's not even in the same galaxy as Tetris. I've personally never found Dr. Mario to be very good in general. Nintendo didn't make a Tetris quality puzzle game until Panel de Pon (aka Tetris Attack/Puzzle League). Panel de Pon is the only puzzle game ever made that I feel is as good as Tetris. It's an incredible game.
Re: Some Fans Have Issues With Gradius Origins, And They Have A Point
Salamander 3 alone makes the collection worth it to me. The rest of the games I can already play on my MiSTer anyway in various forms.
Re: Star Fox Artist Was "Shocked" By Panzer Dragoon And "Surprised" Sega Got Moebius Involved
Legendary game in a legendary series. Really wish Sega would make a new one.
Re: 'Tetris The Grandmaster 4' Lands On Steam This April & Gets New Video Detailing Its Modes
Can't wait for this next week!
Re: Ghost 'N Goblins Homage 'GladMort' Has Landed On Steam, Promising Players "A Merciless Challenge"
There's something really off about a lot of the pixel art in this game. Like that giant pig monster in the trailer doesn't even look like it's part of the same environment as the rest of the elements on the screen.
Re: "A Lot Of People Hated Me For That Job" - Gunstar Super Heroes Director Opens Up About The Challenges Of The GBA Sequel
I'm just going to say it. Gunstar Super Heroes is better than Gunstar Heroes. It plays better. It looks better. It's awesome.
Re: Retro Fighters' PlayStation 'Defender' Controller Is Getting An Impressive Upgrade
Given how good the recent GCN pro controller was from them, I'm definitely getting one of these.
Re: You Can Now Play Namco's Controversial Cancelled PS3 Remake 'Dancing Eyes'
I see the game has both cloth tearing and screen tearing!
Re: Sega's After Burner Gets A Coin-Op Successor In The Form Of Top Gun: Maverick
Raw Thrills really needs to release more of their stuff on PC and consoles. I think the only one to ever make the jump is Cruis'n Blast? And it was awesome!
Re: M2's New 'Night Striker' Game Just Got Its First Trailer
Shame that the bit rate is kind of destroying that trailer. Need to wait for a higher quality version to really get a feel for the game. But seems promising at least from what we can see.
Re: New Xbox 360 Recompilation Tool Will Give Lost Classics Another Chance To Shine
Otomedious Excellent here I come! ....but nobody will bother to convert it. 😭
Hate that my old copy of the game isn't backwards compatible on newer Xbox consoles.
Re: "Might Be Time To Go Back To A Corporate Job" - Trump's Tariffs Come Into Effect
I can't even say what I want to about this without likely facing an insta ban. And frankly, it's just not good for my mental health to engage in this stuff these days.
Re: Interview: "We’ve Certainly Made Mistakes" - Limited Run's Boss On Winning Back The Trust Of The Community
Calling them "mistakes" implies that they weren't deliberate insidious practices that were intentionally implemented to scam customers.
Re: Forever Entertainment's House Of The Dead 2: Remake Now Has A Steam Demo
I can confirm that it runs like butt on the Steam Deck. The frame rate is all over the place. Assume the Switch version will be even worse.
Re: Bitmap Bureau Offers Update On 'Final Vendetta's Neo Geo Port Explaining Latest Delay
Wow, I forgot this was still coming to Neo Geo. I played the game forever ago on my Switch.