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The Half-Minute Hero Super Mega Neo Climax |OT|
- Thread starter Shard
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GhaleonQ said:
Thanks, that sounds fun, I kind of was hoping it was more than just a beat em up/hit A and kill lots of enemies actually, it's possible to get that impression naively looking at the trailer.
People complain about the art style...even though it has the pixelated original art style...just use the original one and pretend the new one doesn't exist??? Same exact thing is going to happen when Radiant Silvergun and Guardian Heroes are released
TurnipFritters
Member
mclem said:Is this identical to the PSP version other than the addition of coop, leaderboards and achievements? I already have it, but I'm tempted to double-dip.
If there's significant differences, I'll be rather more tempted
Princess 30, Evil Lord 30 and Knight 30 were all reworked to fit into the Hero 30 engine.
Also, good sales for this might encourage them to release the sequel in English at some point, so, if you ever wanna see that...
Zeouterlimits
Member
Very excited, have points ready if I enjoy it.
sammyCYBORG
Member
I've been replaying this casually on the PSP all this week, despite knowing that I am going to pick it up as soon as I can tomorrow. This game is so much fun and I am interested to see how Princess and Evil Lord work in the "RPG" format.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
No way I had no idea it was being released this week!!!
I already 100% this game (reading through all those Achievements, I did all of those) on PSP and I'm excited to do it again! One of my most favorite games!!
I already 100% this game (reading through all those Achievements, I did all of those) on PSP and I'm excited to do it again! One of my most favorite games!!
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
Wow Hero 3 mode is absolutely awful.
It's like a QTE RPG.
It's like a QTE RPG.
Princess Skittles
Prince's's 'Skittle's
It's a gag mode, basically. It only took me a couple dozen or so tries to figure it out though.PepsimanVsJoe said:
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
I almost had it last time but overshot the last town and went straight to the boss where I got promptly whomped.Princess Skittles said:
Gag or not this is stupid as hell.
TetraxShards
Member
Always wanted to play the original, don't have a PSP. Will buy.
(Note to SHARD: The images in the opening appear to all be broken, except for the cover. Is it like this for everyone else, too?)
Everyone keeps harping on the optional new graphics, but does anyone else notice that it makes the game look like something out of a Shadow puppet play?
Given the fact that all the background, visible outfit and weapon modifications, and characters are redone to this style, and it includes faithfully blown-up versions of the original pixel art (with what looks to be very little to no filtering, thank goodness), I still think it's an impressive package for 10 dollars.
It's the same kind of play Outland was a reference to, just with animation and designs more accurate to the flat paper aspect of it's inspiration.
It's quite charming in it's own unique way, and seems to be an effort that should be cheered for, not ridiculed. Even the U.I. and Story Stills have been remade to fit the style! That's just so far beyond the ugly smear filters we usually get in situations like this.
Everyone keeps harping on the optional new graphics, but does anyone else notice that it makes the game look like something out of a Shadow puppet play?
Given the fact that all the background, visible outfit and weapon modifications, and characters are redone to this style, and it includes faithfully blown-up versions of the original pixel art (with what looks to be very little to no filtering, thank goodness), I still think it's an impressive package for 10 dollars.
It's the same kind of play Outland was a reference to, just with animation and designs more accurate to the flat paper aspect of it's inspiration.
It's quite charming in it's own unique way, and seems to be an effort that should be cheered for, not ridiculed. Even the U.I. and Story Stills have been remade to fit the style! That's just so far beyond the ugly smear filters we usually get in situations like this.
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
Yeah I'm really not feeling the new Princess/Lord/Knight chapters.
Didn't like them in the original version either so I guess it's a wash.
Think I'll take some time to play the multiplayer mode and then figure out where to go in my review from there.
Didn't like them in the original version either so I guess it's a wash.
Think I'll take some time to play the multiplayer mode and then figure out where to go in my review from there.
Bobs Big Boy
Member
Only finished the first mode, but really enjoy the pixel graphics (haven't played the PSP version).
No idea why they'd make the modern graphics the default look when the pixels suit the style so well!
No idea why they'd make the modern graphics the default look when the pixels suit the style so well!
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
PepsimanVsJoe said:
You're crazy, it's fun and requires some great precision. It's not meant to be a meaty experience, but it should give you a good ~15 minute run* at figuring out the exact timing. I thoroughly enjoyed it on the PSP, and I look forward to it again.
For Achievement hunters out there: I did all the requirements for the Achievements on the PSP... with exception of Title Master (and obviously the online ones). I TRIED doing that one, but what makes it hard is that the game does in no way tell you how or what unlocks titles. There is only one online FAQ, that's translated from the JP version on the internet, and it can be pretty vague sometimes as well.
Just a heads up for those looking for the full 200. I'm definitely going to be going for it... again!
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
and?Adam Prime said:
Hero 3 still sucks.
bubnbob said:
Yep
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
PepsimanVsJoe said:
lol damn dude, that's salty. I think it's a fun challenge, I'll agree it's not for everyone.
people who can't push buttons real fast
I didn't enjoy the Evil Lord and Princess modes at all... I wish Hero 300 and 3 were unlocked from the beginning in this one for those of us who have already played the original. I'm really looking forward to playing with the new art style graphics. I think they look really good... in screen shots at least!
onlyindreams
Banned
So this should be going up around 2 AM PST, right?
Luigiv said:
It looks very similiar to the colored paper puppets. The first things I thought of upon seeing the promo images was the fact that, especially for battle scenes, it looks like construction paper cutouts.
Even the animation looks similiar to the rotational pivots on a puppet like this:
It was also mentioned that HMH / Yuusha 30 began life as a flash game, so if all you see is "flash", it's actually appropo.
As garishly mis-matched as the old pixel art could be to each other, I'm not even sure how well this game woulda worked re-drawn with higher rez pixel art... unless it all jumped up a gen or 2, to look like mixmatch pixel parts of a bunch of Saturn RPGS or something.
Trial and purchase buttons appeared on Xbox.com!
Its only giving a blank page right now but it must be up soon:
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/Product/HALF-MINUTE-HERO-Super-Mega-Neo-Climax/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410b3d?purchase=1&DownloadType=GameDemo
Its only giving a blank page right now but it must be up soon:
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/Product/HALF-MINUTE-HERO-Super-Mega-Neo-Climax/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410b3d?purchase=1&DownloadType=GameDemo
onlyindreams
Banned
The one time I actually stay up for one of these games and it's late.
onlyindreams
Banned
Yeah thanks, downloading now!
No, it looks like it's constructed out of Vector graphics. Badly.SAB CA said:
Yeah that's badly done vector animations for you. Saying a game animates like paper puppet is not a compliment, by the way. It's a jab, like calling a game a slideshow.Even the animation looks similiar to the rotational pivots on a puppet like this:
Whilst I didn't know that, it still doesn't excuse the style from being butt ugly. Not when the PSP's style was so fitting and charming in it's own right (though unfortunately a bad fit for 50" screens).
How about hand drawn sprites? In a purposely generic Chibi Anime style or something. Seems far more appropriate then amateur level vector art.
Half Minute Hero is a great game, which is why I won't excuse anyone who defends this travesty of an art style. It deserved better then this.
onlyindreams
Banned
This port is so much fun. I turned the original pixel art back on asap though.
Right, those who know and follow the XBLA thread with regularity know that I often have codes to XBLA games to hand out to a few lucky winners. Indeed I have some for Half-Minute Hero, I have three to give and the way this is usually done is the the first three people who want the codes post here in the thread shall get them. This will be fast, but it is fair, good luck to you.
Fortinbras
Member
I'd love one.
EDIT:
EDIT:
toythatkills
Member
Damnit, I've been refreshing GAF for ages in the hope of this and I don't check for FIVE MINUTES!
Phonomezer
Banned
Another 9 hours before I can get home and buy this... TICK TOCK