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Monday, 26 September 2011
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Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Definition of a Euroshup
I was asked recently to define the term "euroshmup", here's what ~I came up with:
Broadly euroshmup is a derogatory term for a shooter (normally but not exclusively a horizontal scroller), that looks really slick and polished but has some facet of gameplay that is broken.
By far the main problems are usually asosciated with the balance of the game:
Enemies being too tough and weapons too week
A vast amount of different weapons to choose from but fundamentally they all have the same affect
Punishing reset points
Loss of weapons at death makes continuing the game almost impossible.
Classic examples: Blood Money, X2, Soldner-X
Broadly euroshmup is a derogatory term for a shooter (normally but not exclusively a horizontal scroller), that looks really slick and polished but has some facet of gameplay that is broken.
By far the main problems are usually asosciated with the balance of the game:
Enemies being too tough and weapons too week
A vast amount of different weapons to choose from but fundamentally they all have the same affect
Punishing reset points
Loss of weapons at death makes continuing the game almost impossible.
Classic examples: Blood Money, X2, Soldner-X
What do you think? Is there anything you would add?
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Sturmwind - New Release Date (All the ones)
Just a quick post to let you know that it appears that Redspotgames stunning looking DC shmup appears to have a firm release date of 11/11/11 rather than the vague quarter 2 release date previously released.
A great date for bingo and DC fans out there!
A great date for bingo and DC fans out there!
Strangely the shop page still refers to the QTR 2 release date.
http://sturmwind.duranik.com/order.htm
http://www.redspotgames.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=19
Monday, 27 June 2011
Shooting Update
As I'm sat here sweltering in the summer heat time for a quick touch base about what I'm up to at the moment:
1. I'm eagerly awaiting the delivery of the new Ikaruga scale model that was released in Japan last week. It is an amazing looking set and I belive it's already painted!!
2. Picked up game 12 for the 14 shmups project, Cotton 2 LTD Edition with Tea Cup. Looks like I've secured a copy of Harmful Park too. Just got that bloody GleyLancer to source now!
3. I seem to be spending a lot of time scouring shops in Leeds for PS3 exclusives at the moment - there are some real bargains to be had out there. Wipeout HD Fury and Resistance 2 being two recent examples of pickups.
4. I've got a bucket loads of videos filmed, the great edit-fest starts tonight!
Geoff
1. I'm eagerly awaiting the delivery of the new Ikaruga scale model that was released in Japan last week. It is an amazing looking set and I belive it's already painted!!
2. Picked up game 12 for the 14 shmups project, Cotton 2 LTD Edition with Tea Cup. Looks like I've secured a copy of Harmful Park too. Just got that bloody GleyLancer to source now!
3. I seem to be spending a lot of time scouring shops in Leeds for PS3 exclusives at the moment - there are some real bargains to be had out there. Wipeout HD Fury and Resistance 2 being two recent examples of pickups.
4. I've got a bucket loads of videos filmed, the great edit-fest starts tonight!
Geoff
Monday, 20 June 2011
Newest Pickups 20/06/2011
A couple of interesting pickups over the last few days:
R-Type Leo marquee arrived last week, really pleased with this one and it didn't even cost a £10, for a future project........
Picked up the Tatsunoko Vs Capcom Arcade stick from HMV on Saturday for a crispy £20, wow what an amazing stick it just so sturdy! I take back (nearly) everything I've said about Madkatz over the years.
I bought this to play virtual console games and I can assure you that it works brilliantly on MUSHA!!
R-Type Leo marquee arrived last week, really pleased with this one and it didn't even cost a £10, for a future project........
Picked up the Tatsunoko Vs Capcom Arcade stick from HMV on Saturday for a crispy £20, wow what an amazing stick it just so sturdy! I take back (nearly) everything I've said about Madkatz over the years.
I bought this to play virtual console games and I can assure you that it works brilliantly on MUSHA!!
Friday, 10 June 2011
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