It's even more technically advanced than Gunstar but isn't nearly as popular, and it really doesn't sound like they'll be doing any more 3D remasters either way.
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It's even more technically advanced than Gunstar but isn't nearly as popular, and it really doesn't sound like they'll be doing any more 3D remasters either way.
sixteen-bit
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favorite weapon combo?
gotta be the laser + fire
gotta be the laser + fire
Lord British
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Is Free/Fixed switch the only change in the 3DS version of Gunstar?
There's also Gunslinger Mode (gives you all the weapons and lets you switch on the fly), Mega Life (double health) and (unlockable, minor spoiler)
Mega Shot (weapons do double damage)
Lord British
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Thanks. Do you know if Free/Fixed is a toggle or a button hold? The rest sounds awesome.
Ingueferroque
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Wow. This is out today? So excited! Hope there is a Theme as well.
IronicSonic
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This is the one I've been waiting for. Will be buying as soon as I get home this evening
Take it it's unlikely we'll ever get 3D Alien Soldier at this point as well then?
Only if Gigadrive reachs Super Saiyan level 2
I'm a double force or force + chaser kind of guy
sixteen-bit
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PetaDrive incoming?
I totally forgot about this. Need to dig out my Treasure Box and give it a whirl.
sixteen-bit
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Deleted member 126221
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Gunstar is on the store!
...but Sega 3D classics are now $7.90 in Canada instead of the usual $6... Urgh...
...but Sega 3D classics are now $7.90 in Canada instead of the usual $6... Urgh...
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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Starwolf_UK
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EU gets both. Western art for the banner but JP art for the BG in-game.Looks like we're getting the US art, ladies:
*barfs*
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Same for the NA version.
By the way, this is the first time I play this game and it's bananas. I'm not even mad about the boosted canadian price anymore.
GH the gateway drug? you've been missing out on the best games on 3ds...
IronicSonic
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I'm agree. Gunslinger is a great addition to veterans. Very fun and add a lot of depth to the classic formula.
If anyone is wondering how Gunslinger works, L and R let you choose between the 4 types of fire and X toggle free/fixed shots
Once again, everyone should check out the credits for Gunstar Heroes. They're pretty great. I also appreciate the GH home screen sound.
Gunslinger is amazing if only for being able to switch between shooting styles, though I'm sure weapon switching will be particularly useful against Green with my typical strategy. Time to do an Expert run!
Gunslinger is amazing if only for being able to switch between shooting styles, though I'm sure weapon switching will be particularly useful against Green with my typical strategy. Time to do an Expert run!
I'm expecting Sep. 24th for NA. They like to release middle of the month-ish, but they've been having to delay the games recently.
TheMoon
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delayed once and then back to the 4-weekly schedule taking the one time-delay into account. so it's no longer middle of the month but third week.
The Bankslammer
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i have to admit i haven't spent that much time with the genesis conversions relative to the arcade ones, but i'm really surprised by how good the 3D in gunstar heroes is. might have to give the others a deeper look if they're all this good.
gunslinger mode is nifty too!
gunslinger mode is nifty too!
Ingueferroque
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The small text becomes very fuzzy and hard to read for me in 3D. It seems the font-size is just a bit too fine. Is it just me?
Gunstar interview part 2 is up.
Brian_FETO
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Is there a strategy for the stage 2 Sawblade boss (without homing shot)? Seems like a total pain in the ass without it
EDIT: Freeshot+Homing+Lightning is hilariously OP against that whole stage. Probably others as well, but jeez
EDIT2: Yuuuuup.
EDIT: Freeshot+Homing+Lightning is hilariously OP against that whole stage. Probably others as well, but jeez
EDIT2: Yuuuuup.
Great port/remake, as always. Gunslinger mode puts a good twist on the game, making it more accessible for new players and also giving veterans something cool to mess around with. Switching from free shot to fixed shot on the fly is extremely handy, and so is being able to swap your weapons anywhere. I tend to go Laser+Fire throughout the game, but that's a horrible combination for when I prefer to keep my distance because it would mean I'd have to use just the single laser. Being able to swap anywhere makes the game feel like it has a lot more variety, instead of me just sticking to one weapon for most of the game. My only complaint has nothing to do with the game, really. Doing the space level on expert kills my thumb with the 3DS XL dpad. The only reason I could see for not buying this if you like GH is if you hate the 3DS as a controller for this type of game.
Homing+Lightning wrecks almost anything in the game except on the higher difficulties. It's a good beginner weapon with free shot since you can, for the most part, just focus on dodging the enemy. In doing so, you should be able to learn how to fight them in harder difficulties with better weapons if so inclined, since homing weapons (except homing+fire, but that's a whole different skill) get a heavy nerf the higher you go.
Dragoon En Regalia
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I wrote a lot about beating Galaxy Force II on factory settings around release. Of course, there's only so many mechanics to master before you've simply got the levels themselves to learn.
Seven Force
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Goddamn, I never knew I wanted something like Gunslinger mode so bad. Fantastic addition.
MaverickHunterAsh
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3D Gunstar Heroes bought sight unseen, so excited to dive in!
That said, I only played a bit of the game back in the day (though that was enough to know that I liked it), so I'm a relative newcomer to it. Anyone have any tips for my first time through?
That said, I only played a bit of the game back in the day (though that was enough to know that I liked it), so I'm a relative newcomer to it. Anyone have any tips for my first time through?
IronicSonic
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Gunslinger mode is a great adition but its like a super easy mode D:
I think the most important thing to be aware of is just all of the controls. This isn't just a jump and shoot game. You can also throw dudes, slide into dudes, and belly flop/jump kick dudes. You can also jump off the side of the screen or walls by doing your jump attack.
The Main Event
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Probably the very first game that made me jealous of Genesis owners back in the days. Still in my top 10 best games of all time. The port is ace.
Lumpy Onion
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Realize that there is an incredible boss with multiple forms that will only show all of them on the hard difficulty. Not saying you should start on hard, but that fight is a pretty cool thing to experience when you do.
I'd give the edge to SOR2, just because it's a safer pick and Gunstar is a little weirder, but they're both top-tier genre games and they both look great in 3D.
lovely ladies
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Just buy both, I'm serious. You won't regret it... unless you hate one of those games.
Lord British
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Holy freaking hell, I'd forgotten how amazing Seven Force is. The music!
sixteen-bit
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wait till they go on sale for $2.99 and buy both
wild wild rice
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That's awesome, thanks!
Playing Gunstar Heroes for the first time last night was just......I had no idea how fucking good this game is. I was blown away by the amount of enemies on screen, the bosses, that part where you're sliding down the pyramid or whatever...just totally nuts. I'm replaying Wonderful 101 at the moment and somehow GH is holding it's own in terms of action.
RIP in peace Treasure, you are truly GOAT status.
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
Do NOT do this, buy both immediately.