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[V_Arnold]

First review up: Destructoid.

Spoiler

9.5/10

 

[see5harp]

Damn I guess I'll have to get this then.

 

[Warm Machine]

I'm getting it. Maybe people will support a shmup! Unfortunately I really doubt they will.

 

[Tain]

It's more about supporting good games in a genre that I like than simply supporting games in a genre that I like. I really, really like this genre, sure, but I still need to try this before considering a purchase.

 

[TheFightingFish]

This was way under the radar for me. Nice pedigree though, and the launch trailer looks great. A couple of good review come in and I'm in on this.

 

[HiddenWings]

First review up: Destructoid.

Spoiler

9.5/10

That's an awfully glowing review for a game I'm really not expecting to review well at all. I've already put my points in for the game, but this is a bit of a surprise.

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

That review... This game sounds absolutely amazing! But let's wait for more opinions.

 

[DireStr8s]

Pretty excited for this. What time do xbla games normally hit the marketplace?

 

[bigtroyjon]

Eurogamer 9/10

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Pretty excited for this. What time do xbla games normally hit the marketplace?

In like 8 hours from now.

 

[Gowans]

Eurogamer 9/10

Came here to post that, wow!

 

[Hero of Canton]

Buy with confidence, people. It's sublime.

 

[linko9]

I wish I could play this. Looks really awesome.

 

[Gowans]

Really looking forward to it, should be a couple more hours.

That 9 from EG is massive!

 

[Auto_aim1]

Buy with confidence, people. It's sublime.

Yep, it's a fantastic game.

 

[bigtroyjon]

That 9 from EG is massive!

Most of the games that Microsoft publishes end up reviewing really well. Whoever has been in charge of signing up games for them in the last couple of years has been doing a great job at finding them.

Or I guess the cynical position would be that whoever is in charge of media relations is doing a great job

 

[V_Arnold]

Gamer365.hu review (9/10) (non-english review, beware)

Sine Mora is like a talented, self-confident athlete. Setting the bar high in every aspect - gameplay, content, presentation, story -, he runs in anyways, smiling, and makes the jump. The unlikely collaboration of Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture has resulted in a game that is enjoyable by any kind of gamers, but is well fit for the hardcore shoot'em up players as well. Its atmosphere and presence lingers on however, even after one puts down the controller - and that is a very powerful feat in this day and age.

Spoiler

This was me : )

 

[burgerdog]

Up on the website, demo link doesn't work but the purchase game link does. Bought.

 

[Hispanicguy]

Downloading now.

900.29 MB.

 

[burgerdog]

Done.

edit:
Wow, those are some classy menus and it supports 3D, I totally forgot!

 

[Gowans]

Downloading

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/Product/Sine-Mora/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258411234

One of my rare blind purchases, been looking forward to this, well in the mood for a SHMUP.

 

[V_Arnold]

More reviews are coming in.

IGN - 9/10
GamesTM - 9/10
Gamer Limit - 9.5/10
GamesRadar - 7/10
(note to dear GamesRadar reviewers: that is not backwards German for you, it is hungarian, thanks...)

 

[JoeFenix]

Is this a complete 360 exclusive or is it just a timed exclusivity? I remember it was announced for PS3 back then no?

 

[Gowans]

The gamesTM guys tweet saying he's played all the SHUMPs and this is his favourite made me try ASAP.

Played a good chunk today, it's just amazing!

 

[FateBreaker]

Is this a complete 360 exclusive or is it just a timed exclusivity? I remember it was announced for PS3 back then no?

360 exclusive. Microsoft Studios is the publisher.

 

[Samus4145]

We put our review up today at noon. SelectButton

 

[Steve McQueen]

This was not on my radar until now. Looks very interesting.

 

[EteRnal PAL]

So happy to see this game get lots of praise. Was hoping to get a chance to play it this morning before work but woke up a lil late. Can't wait to sink my teeth into it later tonight.

 

[Gowans]

I hope the leaderboards fill up quickly, im gona play again tonight as soon as I get the chance.

The feel, controls, graphics and style are spot on, feels so good.

 

[Coin Return]

I just finished the trial, really great stuff! Will purchase tonight.

 

[V_Arnold]

We put our review up today at noon. SelectButton

I feel disturbed by the lack of any mention of the guys who actually created the gameplay (which is Digital Reality, not Grasshopper), which is a sad trend amongst reviewers nowadays - not even checking the credits, for example... -.-

Also, the language being spoken is pure hungarian. : )

 

[Gowans]

I love the amount of character this game has woven into it, it would be polished away from most devs/publishers. (glad this became MS late).

Hungarian voice over
Adult language
Dark text story, Rape etc.

On top of a killer game it's a great breath of fresh air.

 

[Adam J.]

Just took the demo for a spin--the production values are through the roof and the story/characters seems ridiculously compelling for a shoot em' up.

Will buy later tonight when I get home.

 

[Dascu]

The game looked fairly impressive, going by the GiantBomb QL.

 

[Gowans]

Game is tough even on Normal (tho plenty of continues) not having problems getting through it but getting E ranks all the time

 

[TEJ]

Looks like i will have something to play after Tales of graces f and before xenoblade

 

[Hispanicguy]

Amazing game.

I can see why they said it would take 40 hours to get all the achievements.

Love how in order to get an achievement, you need to accomplish a set of challenges.

..and of course, there's a 1CC challenge lol.

Time to sit down and spend a few hours with this game.

 

[Garcia Hotspur]

Wow that Destructoid review sure was flattering. All I was expecting was a decent shmup with excellent music.(Akira Yamaoka)

Hearing that this game actually has a deep and coherent story has my hype through the roof. Can't wait to play this.

 

[mrgone]

Sweet christmas! This game is ridiculously good!

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Love how many people are giving this a chance and also loving all the positive reviews. Seeing shmups being so highly regarded is really great

 

[Samus4145]

I feel disturbed by the lack of any mention of the guys who actually created the gameplay (which is Digital Reality, not Grasshopper), which is a sad trend amongst reviewers nowadays - not even checking the credits, for example... -.-

Also, the language being spoken is pure hungarian. : )

Yeah, spoken to the review about it. He put it up without it being reviewed...

 

[StarCreator]

I like how the reaction here is the polar opposite to the reaction on Shmups Forum.

 

[d0c_zaius]

I like how the reaction here is the polar opposite to the reaction on Shmups Forum.

these days something is either best ever or absolutely the worst thing.

From the hour I played I liked it. It has problems but nothing enough to make me regret the purchase.

 

[V_Arnold]

I like how the reaction here is the polar opposite to the reaction on Shmups Forum.

I am sorry.
I just read through a thread where a bunch of whiny players refuse to adapt to a new game, but instead wants to play through this with their own habits, own comfort zones, and not give a damn about what the game might expect from them.

At day one, I was a whiny kid as well. I said FUCK THE GARBAGE level.
Guess what... next day, I went through it perfectly. I am going through it perfectly. And I am not a hardcore shoot'em up player. And I use an arcade stick (TE Madcatz)... bah.

And bitching about first boss hitting you? You can memorize that within..what? 10 tries? 15 mins? The bosses can always be avoided in one of the corners or in the proper places. Usual stuff when you just need to learn the pattern.

Some of that criticism will actually go away, I believe, if they stay with the game for a few more tries. Nobody likes to get out of their comfort zones. But that does not mean that it is bad to actually do so

 

[StarCreator]

I am sorry.
I just read through a thread where a bunch of whiny players

This is where I stopped reading. Good day.

 

[danmaku]

I like how the reaction here is the polar opposite to the reaction on Shmups Forum.

At least everyone is praising the graphics but yeah, the game has some problems. I don't understand the hate that western devs have for popcorn enemies. Why even the smallest enemy must have a lifebar? it makes you feel like your shot is too weak. Hard to see bullets are annoying (lol maybe that's what they took from Garegga?). Aside from that, I liked the demo, I'll get the full version.

 

[V_Arnold]

This is where I stopped reading. Good day.

I am glad the message came through. This is just the mentality that we need in 2012.

 

[StarCreator]

I am glad the message came through. This is just the mentality that we need in 2012.

The mentality that you can't counter an opposing viewpoint without insulting those who hold it?

 

[V_Arnold]

The mentality that you can't counter an opposing viewpoint without insulting those who hold it?

Once you actually manage to read through what I have said, I believe that you will understand that it is not meant as an insult - unless I love insulting myself as well

 

[Hawk SE]

Hey guys, I wrote a review of Sine Mora. Short version: BUY IT

But those of you on the fence, give it a read: http://www.savingcontent.com/2012/03/sine-mora-review/