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[CamHostage]

I've just ordered the deluxe. I can't help but to support these developers!!

Ships in February though

I was going to buy Ninja Gaiden physical, but ran into the same timing issue, plus it was $15 more. Sometimes it's hard to be a collector....

 

[rkofan87]

This game comes with no instructions, right?

Most of the games I figure out but for some of them, i dunno what the fuck am I supposed to do

same

 

[Chukhopops]

No disrespect intended but a CRT filter in a game like this makes no sense. There is no original CRT artistic vision because those games were developed in the 2020s with a pixel grid in mind, and nobody played them on a CRT in the past.

It just makes the game look worse for no reason.

 

[Spukc]

No disrespect intended but a CRT filter in a game like this makes no sense. There is no original CRT artistic vision because those games were developed in the 2020s with a pixel grid in mind, and nobody played them on a CRT in the past.

It just makes the game look worse for no reason.

This

Fix it devs

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

This

Fix it devs

I think he is arguing that the game doesn't need a crt filter at all

They should still fix it, but I'm torn as to whether I would even use it if fixed

 

[Gambit2483]

Is the Fangamer version the only physical one?

Edit: Might get the Deluxe version then which comes with the book.

Yea I asked the same question but never got an answer. I don't particularly like ordering directly from publishers unless it's the only option.

Hopefully it's at least not a limited physical release and doesn't sellout.

 

[Ceadeus]

I was going to buy Ninja Gaiden physical, but ran into the same timing issue, plus it was $15 more. Sometimes it's hard to be a collector....

What is 15$ in a lifetime? Ahah, I would go for it. By the way, I've also ordered Ninja Gaiden

 

[Arsic]

This game… these games… holy shit.

I feel like this shouldn't be possible. I'm in awe.

I've already found 4 games I want to fully complete in this and I've only tried like 9?

This is a must buy for ALL gamers. This is genius shit going on.

This might topple Clair 33 for me as my GOTY.

 

[Chukhopops]

I think he is arguing that the game doesn't need a crt filter at all

They should still fix it, but I'm torn as to whether I would even use it if fixed

It's a bit of both, first the filter is poorly implemented, it doesn't do aspect correction or simulate the curve of a CRT. All it does is put some black gridline separation so everything looks more dull and uglier:

Spoiler: Steam Deck version

Second, a CRT filter is supposed to make games look "like they used to" on consumer TVs/monitors. But nobody played Campanella or Barbuda in the 90s so there's no original look to return to.

 

[naguanatak]

wow
This game is something else.
I usually am not a retro gamer, every time I dabble in something like it, I tend to get enough of it after a couple of minutes or an hour, which is a shame, but what can I do?
The first game I ever played was Monster in my pocket on the NES and I am hooked ever since. But over the years, I guess I'm spoiled by refined game mechanics, intricate stories and even visuals to some degree.
I tried to play through Terranigma, but gave up again after about halfway. Tried some stuff through the Emulators Nintendo provides through their online service, but that's usually a quick affair and ends with me deleting them from the system.

But here comes UFO 50. I have about 10 hours and tested roughly 40 of the 50 games, but there are some that I definitely want to dig in more:

Barbuta
Velgress
Planet Zoldath
Mooncat
Party House
Overbold
Valbrace
Grimstone
Pilot Quest
Mini & Max

Planet Zoldath and Pilot Quest alone will give me much more playtime than I imagined the whole collection will provide someone like me. Party House is surprisingly addictive, as is Velgress (though frustrating to always have to restart from scratch, but I can understand that design decision). Barbuta is a beast of its own, very relaxing and even funny, sometimes. Mooncat as a spiritual successor is cerebral in its controls, I like it. Infinite lifes for this one was the right call. Mini & Max reminds me of old times and Grimstone I'm not yet sure on, but I'll play some more to decide if I get deeper into it.

The work they've done over the years to design, refine and polish all of these games in the collection is mind blowing. The meta narrative is something I really enjoy, but I've not been able to dig into the terminal myself, just know that there is something more there, but I don't want to spoil myself, yet.

To anyone playing already, have fun... and anyone that is on the fence. Get this game, you (probably) won't regret it.
Masterpiece

 

[Hudo]

Valbrace and Mortol 1 and Lords of Disconia are the ones I spent the most time playing.

 

[damidu]

yeah this is brilliant shit. a complete steal for the price its selling. don't sleep on it.
would double dip on ps too.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Just picked up a copy for the Deck

 

[SScorpio]

wow
This game is something else.
I usually am not a retro gamer, every time I dabble in something like it, I tend to get enough of it after a couple of minutes or an hour, which is a shame, but what can I do?
The first game I ever played was Monster in my pocket on the NES and I am hooked ever since. But over the years, I guess I'm spoiled by refined game mechanics, intricate stories and even visuals to some degree.
I tried to play through Terranigma, but gave up again after about halfway. Tried some stuff through the Emulators Nintendo provides through their online service, but that's usually a quick affair and ends with me deleting them from the system.

But here comes UFO 50. I have about 10 hours and tested roughly 40 of the 50 games, but there are some that I definitely want to dig in more:
.
.
.
The work they've done over the years to design, refine and polish all of these games in the collection is mind blowing. The meta narrative is something I really enjoy, but I've not been able to dig into the terminal myself, just know that there is something more there, but I don't want to spoil myself, yet.

To anyone playing already, have fun... and anyone that is on the fence. Get this game, you (probably) won't regret it.
Masterpiece

I highly recommend checking out Retro Game Challenge on the original DS as it sounds like you'd really enjoy it.

It's a translated version of the first of two Gamecenter CX games. And it has a story and you go through fake retro games and some are sequels where you see improvements in the later versions. It captures the retro feel while rounding off a lot of the frustrating sharp edges.

 

[Rran]

This should've won indie GOTY last year.

Heck, it should've won all-around GOTY too. It's basically the Retro Game Challenge 3 I've always wanted.

 

[Gambit2483]

This game… these games… holy shit.

I feel like this shouldn't be possible. I'm in awe.

I've already found 4 games I want to fully complete in this and I've only tried like 9?

This is a must buy for ALL gamers. This is genius shit going on.

This might topple Clair 33 for me as my GOTY.

Absolutely going to play this but it sucks I have to wait until February of next year (physical release)

 

[naguanatak]

I highly recommend checking out Retro Game Challenge on the original DS as it sounds like you'd really enjoy it.

It's a translated version of the first of two Gamecenter CX games. And it has a story and you go through fake retro games and some are sequels where you see improvements in the later versions. It captures the retro feel while rounding off a lot of the frustrating sharp edges.

That sounds intriguing. I don't have a DS unfortunately.

 

[SScorpio]

That sounds intriguing. I don't have a DS unfortunately.

You could emulator it on a PC, Deck, phone, or tablet.