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[charlequin]

Part of the problem is that Pixel doesn't like programming as much as he likes making games.
Working on Steam implementation for a month isn't his idea of a good time.

Well, I don't think it would be the end of the world if you guys put it out without achievements or whatever.

Long story short, it is easier for us to sell a game on a platform we have full control over. Steam is no longer some special golden ticket for developers.

Speaking of a platform that you have full control over, any chance you guys can replace the soundtrack MP3s some of us bought from you with ones recorded at a halfway decent bitrate?

 

[duckroll]

I'm okay with Kero Blaster not showing up on Steam anytime soon if it means Pixel and Kiyoko Kawanaka are working on a full version of Pink Hour or whatever the hell they were teasing with the final version of it.

 

[daydream]

I'm okay with Kero Blaster not showing up on Steam anytime soon if it means Pixel and Kiyoko Kawanaka are working on a full version of Pink Hour or whatever the hell they were teasing with the final version of it.

Hell yeah, pink office lady is adorable! I was hoping she would be playable in KB. Wish we had a name for her, also.

 

[RM8]

Is there any way to know if this game has been successful? I can't believe how neglected it is, and I live in constant fear that I'm going to get banned for "promoting" it in every thread I can :x

 

[Saucycarpdog]

Is there any way to know if this game has been successful? I can't believe how neglected it is, and I live in constant fear that I'm going to get banned for "promoting" it in every thread I can :x

Like others have said, if they create an iPad version I'll be there day 1 for sure.

 

[JoeFenix]

Just picked this up and played up to stage 3 and I don't know... It's a bit dry in terms of level design. There's just nothing going on with the levels so far, flat planes with a couple of bumps to jump over and some non threatening enemies.

Doesn't seem to be much in the way of platforming which I find disappointing. I do really like the music, the game controls well and it's super charming but I'm just not really feeling any sort of excitement when playing. I didn't know much about the game beforehand but I was expecting something more along the lines of Bucky O'hare for the NES in terms of challenge.

I'll play some more tommorow but right now I'm not super excited to get back to it.

 

[UrbanRats]

Just bought this and noticed it doesn't support 360 controller (?).
Is there something i can do, or should i just go with XPadder or the like?


I remember playing CaveStory+ with a controller, but i don't remember whether it had native support for it or not.
Either way, i'm sure as hell not playing with a keyboard.

 

[metsallica]

It absolutely natively supports the 360 controller, that's how I've been playing it.

 

[UrbanRats]

It absolutely natively supports the 360 controller, that's how I've been playing it.

Booted the game again, and now it sees it, thanks.

Getting adjusted to the controls changes from CaveStory, but so far so good.

 

[metsallica]

Jonathan Holmes, Commandant of the Pixel Army, has a nice interview with the man on Cave Story / Kero Blaster. Here's part 1 with more to come: http://www.destructoid.com/cave-sto...-to-quit-working-with-publishers-275541.phtml

 

[345triangle]

i have a review/interview with pixel up on the verge, if anyone's interested: http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/29/5757704/kero-blaster-review

i really dig this game!

 

[metsallica]

We're interested in anything that calls attention to the game. Thanks for sharing, great work!

 

[BudokaiMR2]

i have a review/interview with pixel up on the verge, if anyone's interested: http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/29/5757704/kero-blaster-review

i really dig this game!

Thank you for all of the support!

It's a really great review/article! I especially like how you worked little nuggets of info from Amaya into the review text.

 

[thetrin]

i have a review/interview with pixel up on the verge, if anyone's interested: http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/29/5757704/kero-blaster-review

i really dig this game!

You did a fantastic job, Sam, as I told you before. Really loved reading it.

 

[Genki]

Just beat it. I liked it, though I wish it was harder. I'm kind of just yearning for more Volgarr though, so I'm probably not representative of the average player. The Pink Slip hard mode was cool. I played the first stage of New Game+ and it seems to be the same only easier because you have upgraded weapons?

Too bad people seem to be overlooking this, would guess it's mostly due to no console focused media talking about it and to a lesser extent not being on Steam.

 

[UrbanRats]

I'm at the

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train boss

, how much till the end? This game is great so far.

 

[Genki]

I'm at the

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train boss

, how much till the end? This game is great so far.

Guess this is too late to be of any use, but that's

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the second to last stage.

Ran through it again for the boss rush. Managed 03:19 but I lost _a lot_ of time on the server boss, hehe. This guy seems to have it down pat.

 

[UrbanRats]

Guess this is too late to be of any use, but that's

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the second to last stage.

Not late at all, since i haven't had a chance to play the game again so far.
Thanks, i'll do the stretch and finish it before E3 then!

 

[metsallica]

iOS version just got an update though it seems fairly minor:

 

[vipermk2]

I actually had no idea about Kero Blaster until Super Best Friends showed them playing it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdd4jGab5s
46:40: Kero? Kero!? Kerooooooooooooooooooooo!!! lol.

I actually really enjoyed playing Pink Hour and defo gonna make a purchase of the full game. Sold!

 

[UrbanRats]

So i finished the game.
Somewhat short and definitely much more forgiving than Cave Story+, but still super fun.
Plus i'm not one for insane challenges, so the difficulty curve was alright in my book.

 

[vipermk2]

Just completed the game too. Really enjoyed and only wish it was longer. Love the music. Works great with my Snes to Retro USB adapter and feels right.
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How is the fifth weapon unlocked? As when I completed it in my first play through I then selected the option to select the not satisfied option and turn Yellow. Will I get it when complete it the second time round?

 

[Genki]

Just completed the game too. Really enjoyed and only wish it was longer. Love the music. Works great with my Snes to Retro USB adapter and feels right.
Spoiler:

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How is the fifth weapon unlocked? As when I completed it in my first play through I then selected the option to select the not satisfied option and turn Yellow. Will I get it when complete it the second time round?

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It's hidden in various stages in new game+

 

[vipermk2]

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It's hidden in various stages in new game+

Thanks Genki

 

[UrbanRats]

How do you access NG+? It keeps making me do the final boss, if i select my savefile.
I'm sure i've missed something embarrassingly obvious, like a NG+ selection on the main menu or something.

 

[duckroll]

How do you access NG+? It keeps making me do the final boss, if i select my savefile.
I'm sure i've missed something embarrassingly obvious, like a NG+ selection on the main menu or something.

When the guy asks if you were satisfied with your playthrough, you have to say no.

 

[UrbanRats]

When the guy asks if you were satisfied with your playthrough, you have to say no.

Oh, lol.
That's great.

 

[vipermk2]

Played it on NG but:

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I fear I missed the 1st power upgrade for the hidden on the first level. I have 2 of those upgrades. And now I completed the game but I dont think theres a way to go back to Level 1 to get the weapon? Because I am now stuck at the boss rush mode. my score:
http://i.imgur.com/CikeicM.png

I am sure I could have done better since I died just once at the final boss.

Gotta love the Wily Boxes:
http://i.imgur.com/BAiaKp6.png

Did anyone found it creepy revisiting the Final Level when you go back to the office and come back out, theres a guy stacking boxes and then theres a long pause when he shuts the door.......

 

[ErichWK]

Finally Beat it!! Man it was so good. The music, the art, the story, the bosses. What a great time. I can't wait for Pixel's next project. (at least for the soundtrack). It's games like this that keep me excited about gaming. AAA games tend to bore me to tears, but it's smaller titles like this that get my heart racing and put a smile on my face.

 

[Genki]

I can't wait for Pixel's next project. (at least for the soundtrack).

I never played Cave Story, so I think I might start that now... Warm up for Shovel Knight.

 

[More_Badass]

Pink Hour is now on IOS

 

[daydream]

Pink Hour is now on IOS

Neat, thanks! Added to OP.

Cool that he decided to port it.

 

[vipermk2]

Pink Hour is now on IOS

Wow, I seriously didnt think this will get a IOS release. Thanks for the heads up

 

[vipermk2]

Ahhhh:

 

[daydream]

Wait, this is new, right? Was the PC version updated with this? :O

 

[Agent Unknown]

Will be getting this gem as soon as I upgrade to IOS 7 on (which I'm still hesitant to do since I'm on a regular IPhone 4 and I've heard bad stuff).

 

[duckroll]

Wait, this is new, right? Was the PC version updated with this? :O

I haven't found that screen yet, but they did in fact update Pink Hour and Kero Blaster on PC earlier this month. Check the downloads on Playism. The Hard Mode for Pink Hour has also gone through another design overhaul. It kinda feels like Pink Hour is a test bed for design balancing at this point. Pretty cute!

 

[Tizoc]

Considering getting this game soon but what's the word on a Steam release?

 

[charlequin]

Considering getting this game soon but what's the word on a Steam release?

Don't hold your breath.

 

[Ultimate_Trainer]

Pink Heaven is stated for a September 11, 2015 release. It seems like its advertising new Kero Blaster DLC?

 

[Have a Nice Day]

Pink Heaven is stated for a September 11, 2015 release. It seems like its advertising new Kero Blaster DLC?

From the description:

PINK HEAVEN, the sequel to PINK HOUR, is coming out on September 11th!
PINK HEAVEN will be released for PC on PLAYISM for FREE!

 

[daydream]

that's cool to hear, pink secretary and her theme are adorable

 

[charlequin]

Seeing this thread bumped reminded me to go back and check whether the poor-quality MP3s that came with the game/soundtrack bundle I bought back at release had been updated to something actually decent. After about twenty minutes of poking around, trying to figure out what my account was (since the user id isn't listed in the purchase email), trying every username I use anywhere, logging in with every available social network login, resetting passwords on every email address I have access to, I was unable to find any evidence that I ever owned the game, despite having it locally installed and having a receipt in my email:

Good thing this game isn't available on Steam or GOG so that, like, people will consider their purchase worthwhile and valuable, I guess?

 

[Aeana]

Seeing this thread bumped reminded me to go back and check whether the poor-quality MP3s that came with the game/soundtrack bundle I bought back at release had been updated to something actually decent. After about twenty minutes of poking around, trying to figure out what my account was (since the user id isn't listed in the purchase email), trying every username I use anywhere, logging in with every available social network login, resetting passwords on every email address I have access to, I was unable to find any evidence that I ever owned the game, despite having it locally installed and having a receipt in my email:

Good thing this game isn't available on Steam or GOG so that, like, people will consider their purchase worthwhile and valuable, I guess?

Yeah.... same here. Where's my game?

 

[daydream]

it's a shame this game hasn't made it onto steam or any other platform, for that matter, yet

that kind of low-key release isn't doing the game justice in the slightest

 

[Aeana]

I found it on the addons page rather than the games page.

 

[charlequin]

I found it on the addons page rather than the games page.

Still bundled with the same shitty 64kbps MP3s!

 

[GaussTek]

Totally missed the Pink Heaven announcement. Glad it's free like Pink Hour. AND IT'S RELEASING TOMORROW ALREADY!

Yay!

 

[duckroll]

Pink Heaven is stated for a September 11, 2015 release. It seems like its advertising new Kero Blaster DLC?

OMG! I totally missed this. So excited! Why is it free though? I hope that doesn't mean it's short. I'll happily pay more for more Kero Blaster content!

 

[metsallica]

Maybe it's as Ultimate_Trainer suspects and they're using it to promote new Kero Blaster DLC? Like how Pink Hour was basically the demo for / prologue to Kero Blaster. One can hope.