Monday 24 October 2011

Gunlord - New Neo Geo/DC Game


Gunlord the latest game from NG:DEV.TEAM has been announced for a while but preorders opened today:
http://www.ngdevdirect.com/index.php
http://www.ngdevteam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91:pre-order-for-gunlord-aes-and-all-dreamcast-&catid=1:latest-news
The game looks similar to Turrican but with a Japanese slant:



I think the game looks gorgeous you can find more screen shots here on the official site: http://www.gun-lord.com/screens.html
Developer overview:
GunLord is a Eurostyle Platformer with emphasis on exploring huge worlds and blasting off enemies. This game features 8 stages of exciting 2D game play with over 45 unique enemy types. Blast yourself through giant landscapes, explore caverns and reveal all secrets!!
Release: NEO·GEO™ MVS December 2011, Dreamcast™ 2012, NEO·GEO™ AES 2012
Game
8 Huge Stages
16-bit Hand-drawn Graphics
Non-linear action with 8-way scrolling
Big Bad Boss Enemies
Constant 60 fps
Internet Ranking via Code

Accessories (DC)
VMU
VGA
Original Pad
Acade Stick

Hardware Specs (MVS)
MVS Multi Slot Compatible (MVS)*
Full use of 624 Megabits
30+ min. Full Digitized Stereo Soundtrack
In-System Software Updates via USB Port
Custom made PCBs

Hardware Specs (AES)
NEO·GEO AES Compatible (AES)
Full use of 624 Megabits
30+ min. Full Digitized Stereo Soundtrack
Custom made PCBs

* MVS cart also works with Super MVS Converter II on AES

I must admit that it think the boxart is stunning and the English AES version is really nicely put together:


Having rpeviosly order games from the company I know they put a lot of love into their releases and their packages are always of a high standard. Personally preordered the DC LE Dragon Box version this morning:

Can't wait!!
Gameplay vid now up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HohDEQpIRMw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

2 comments:

  1. Wow!! Awesome! I need it for Neo Geo AES. Any other platform releases?

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  2. @warrengonline Just DC so far, I suspect they'll bring it out on the ipad too later on down the line

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