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Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies / Star Successor |OT|

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GrotesqueBeauty

Banned
I seem to recall someone a while back complaining that this game, unlike other Treasure games, had cheap unavoidable hits. Guess that theory is out the window now.
 
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Mockingbird

Member
Just managed to beat Stage 6 on Hard in Isa & Kachi mode a few minutes ago. Man the first part of the Stage 6 boss fight was kicking my ass until I eventually learned how to properly handle the jerk. The second part wasn't as bad and I didn't even die on the last part.

Now I'm on the Final Stage on Hard in Isa & Kachi mode and I learn that tagging doesn't separate your health bar -- it only changes your shot type. I don't know if I'll be able to beat it. Gulp!
 
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Mockingbird

Member
I did it! I finished it on Hard (Isa & Kachi Mode)! Looking at the No damage run made things a lot more possible. I still barely managed to squeeze by Deko on numerous tries. Man. For the guy that did the no damage run to have discovered the perfect strategy, I wonder how long it took him to study the patterns as to when to interrupt. It's freaking insane.

Well, I'm done with the game now. This is completed game number four for the summer.

also, the extended ending from Isa & Kachi mode
leaves room for a sequel!
 
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Mistouze

user-friendly man-cashews
I need to buy (or lend from a friend) a Wii Zapper because that game is destroying my wrist. Haven't played it in a couple of weeks due to that even.

But it's a great shooter, despite the pain I played up to the 6 stage on Normal but that big carrier kicked my ass again and again.
 
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ElectricBlanketFire

Member
Okay, seriously, it's $8 on Amazon as we speak.

There is literally, LITERALLY no excuse not to get this if you own a Wii.

An absolute gem of pure shmuping greatness.

Get this game right now...NOW!!! DO IT NOW!!!!

sin_punishment_star_successor_screenshot.jpg
 
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Starwolf_UK

Member
bytesized said:
wish there were that kind of prices in Europe :(
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Maybe not quite $8(+$5 shipping) cheap but not absolutely dire (for some parts).

Still possible to find for below €20. Amazon.de sells new copies for ~€17 (.fr ~€20), co.uk has new copies for ~£19 (or cheaper if you go with the marketplace seller using the Amazon warehouse). Then again about a year ago I grabbed it for £15 off Amazon...
 
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MarkusRJR

Member
I just got this game 2 weeks ago (for $50 no less), but I've only beaten the first level. I'm too busy with school and Pokemon White. Does it get reeeally good?
Will the story ever make a bit of sense?
 
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Regulus Tera

Romanes Eunt Domus
Yaceka said:
I just got this game 2 weeks ago (for $50 no less), but I've only beaten the first level. I'm too busy with school and Pokemon White. Does it get reeeally good?
Will the story ever make a bit of sense?
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Yes and No.
 
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Regulus Tera

Romanes Eunt Domus
Why anyone would play Treasure games for plot or visuals is beyond me, Guardian Heroes being the exception to the latter quality.
 
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thetrin

Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
Tain said:
yeah, this is not a game to play if you care about action game plots or how good-looking characters are
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I can't imagine anyone caring about action game plots in this day and age. They're all universally terrible.
 
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Retro_

Unconfirmed Member
Sovereign said:
Bought it for full price. It has a stupid story, frustrating boss fights, and ugly characters. Finishing it was a chore. Sold it to gamestop for like $9 and counted myself lucky.
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Whoa how did you decide to buy it for full price with expectations like that?
 
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luka

Loves Robotech S1
Boney said:
50
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6000
¥

Hell I'd buy it again. Not a penny less, if I had to. :)

Regulus Tera said:
Why anyone would play Treasure games for plot or visuals is beyond me, Guardian Heroes being the exception to the latter quality.
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Gunstar, Headdy, RSG, S&P and Gradius V are damn good looking for their platforms. Most cases I'd say the sheer spectacle of their games makes up for any design or mechanical deficiencies they have (RSG especially). Minute details aren't much to speak about, but they sure are good with filling the screen with stuff and making it all go boom.

Plot? Eh, I thought RSG's was pretty great...for a shump. :p
 
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TheShampion

Member
The cut-scenes in Treasure games (especially S&P 1 and 2) are mostly there for pacing reasons rather than plot reasons I imagine. Having a break in between the action just fits for most arcade style games like this. I think they also give atmosphere and context, but I don't think Treasure really wants them to be representative of the game as a whole. If you want to have a break neck arcade game, it is tough to pace the game so to not overwhelm players.

BTW I love the atmosphere in charm in Treasure games like Mischief Makers, Silhouette Mirage, and Gunstar Heroes. They aren't trying to be "great plots" and are just there for fun.
 
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GameplayWhore

Member
I back up the idea of this being a fairly incredibly good game. My only sadness is that I consistently get my ass kicked by the lady boss in the dream world, so I don't get to experience more of the game. :(
 
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Jokeropia

Member
GameplayWhore said:
I back up the idea of this being a fairly incredibly good game. My only sadness is that I consistently get my ass kicked by the lady boss in the dream world, so I don't get to experience more of the game. :(
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When she launches her massive meteor at you, repel it with melee attacks.
 
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gkryhewy

Member
I was loving this game, but Hibaru Yu (stage 3 boss) is frustrating me to the point of giving up. I just can't seem to time the sword parry properly :(
 
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Regulus Tera

Romanes Eunt Domus
gkryhewy said:
I was loving this game, but Hibaru Yu (stage 3 boss) is frustrating me to the point of giving up. I just can't seem to time the sword parry properly :(
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Wait until she's right next to you.

Alternatively, you don't have to parry her attack unless you want the special medal. You can just dodge.
 
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Azure J

Member
Holy crap, I still haven't gone for a high score run in this game yet. Thanks for reminding me/giving me an excuse to play this game again thread. :lol
 
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ProtoCents

Banned
Regulus Tera said:
The music in the first one is shit except for a few tracks. This game has really good music though.
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Oh man. I respectfully disagree. I like hearing that you think this has good music but I would love to hear that from someone that liked the first's music.

Ahhh.... maybe I'll just preview some tracks on youtube to get a feel.
 
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Regulus Tera

Romanes Eunt Domus
The soundtrack in this game is more rock-oriented and similar to Treasure's Genesis games than the ambience techno from most of the N64 title (which I like to call elevator porn music).
 
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