Let's hope Eastasiasoft keeps bringing the goods in 2020!
tisdag 31 december 2019
måndag 30 december 2019
Xydonia has a big (alpha) update
For those with memories that stretch that far, way back in 2016 the shmup Xydonia was successfully kickstarted and (it seemed) all but abandoned soon after. But the Xydonia team has come up for air every now and again through the years and that happened most recently yesterday.
There is now a downloadable, playable "Alpha 3" of the game available:
The game's mechanics went through many changes since the last build and we'd like you guys to test them directly. We thought that the best way to showcase them would be by splitting this into two different versions.
The first build (ALPHA VER. 3) is a sneak peek at part of the new content (WIP) that was added to Xydonia. The other one (ALPHA FIGHTER SPECIAL VER. 01) is shorter, more gameplay-centered, with a new approach to level design and scoring, while also including some of the upgrades we made to the engine, like tighter controls, aspect ratio switching and precise collision detection. This build represents a more faithful vertical slice of the final game and will act as a blueprint for the upcoming playable content we'll be releasing exclusively for backers starting from the ALPHA FIGHTER tier.
So, considering that we have two builds on our hands, maybe sharing one of them with everyone would be a good way to repay both the trust and patience you've put into our project.
Click HERE to download XYDONIA ALPHA VER. 3!
Maybe Xydonia will see the light of day as a real game some day but with this development pace i'm placing release around 2030 for this one.
There is now a downloadable, playable "Alpha 3" of the game available:
The game's mechanics went through many changes since the last build and we'd like you guys to test them directly. We thought that the best way to showcase them would be by splitting this into two different versions.
The first build (ALPHA VER. 3) is a sneak peek at part of the new content (WIP) that was added to Xydonia. The other one (ALPHA FIGHTER SPECIAL VER. 01) is shorter, more gameplay-centered, with a new approach to level design and scoring, while also including some of the upgrades we made to the engine, like tighter controls, aspect ratio switching and precise collision detection. This build represents a more faithful vertical slice of the final game and will act as a blueprint for the upcoming playable content we'll be releasing exclusively for backers starting from the ALPHA FIGHTER tier.
So, considering that we have two builds on our hands, maybe sharing one of them with everyone would be a good way to repay both the trust and patience you've put into our project.
Click HERE to download XYDONIA ALPHA VER. 3!
Maybe Xydonia will see the light of day as a real game some day but with this development pace i'm placing release around 2030 for this one.
Shmups on Switch continues the top countdown
After the 25 through 11 best shmups/STGs available on the Shmup machine here's the top 10, the créme de la créme, of the lot:
What a list and what an abundance we have on the Switch now. The shmup/STG community is stronger than it has been for many years, a trend I hope continues.
What a list and what an abundance we have on the Switch now. The shmup/STG community is stronger than it has been for many years, a trend I hope continues.
lördag 28 december 2019
NG DEV Teams end of year news: new shmup coming!
Except for a gaggle of updates about releases shipping (Krautbuaster AES 1st Print starts shipping early 2020 (Collector's Editions first) as does MVS 2nd Printing) NG DEV also revealed they are working on a new shmup:
New NEOGEO game:
The next new vertizontal NEOGEO shmup made by our CGI graphics team (Razion/Fast Striker) will be announced for MVS between April and June.
They close out the letter saying that Gunlord X is available worldwide for PlayStation 4 on the Playstation Store/PSN.
New NEOGEO game:
The next new vertizontal NEOGEO shmup made by our CGI graphics team (Razion/Fast Striker) will be announced for MVS between April and June.
They close out the letter saying that Gunlord X is available worldwide for PlayStation 4 on the Playstation Store/PSN.
Coming soon to Steam and eventually to Switch: Dark Gravity
Set to be released soon on Steam, Dark Gravity will also make an appearance on the Nintendo Switch in 2020:
The pitch:
I expect this to be a switch title later in the year... Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more!
"Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features a non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine! After the fifth world war, there was peace in the world.
For over a decade, the Grand Alliance has been leading humanity towards a better tomorrow by stifling all dangers in the bud. For some time, however, there is suspicion of a new threat that cannot be ignored. As a member of SAF forces, your mission is to take over the Shielton base, captured by unknown rebels. No one knows who they are and what they want. What's worse, even IMC forces couldn't drive them away from the base because of their advanced weaponry. Weaponry out of this world. But... are those rebels the main threat? Isn't there anything bigger behind all this? No time for questions! You must stop them at all costs!
Gameplay mechanics are very simple - destroy all enemies and try to avoid every bullet... well, at least those which can be avoided. Your special maneuver allows you to dodge normal projectiles. Even if you get hit, you will only lose one extra weapon! However, watch out for powerful bosses! They can thorn you into pieces with their ultimate unavoidable attacks! The story mode can be completed in a few various ways. Military operations are carried out on several fronts simultaneously. It's up to you which path you will choose. From battles high in the sky, through military bases, underground factories, collapsed mines and abandoned laboratories, to secret Arctic research facilities and the interiors of unknown civilization artifacts - you must go through all of this several times to accomplish all missions. Every difficulty level is different. Improving your skills and fighter will help you out at facing hard and insane mode bosses, as they don't appear at easier levels. Enemies' layouts will change as well as their shooting patterns.
The pitch:
I expect this to be a switch title later in the year... Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more!
"Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features a non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine! After the fifth world war, there was peace in the world.
For over a decade, the Grand Alliance has been leading humanity towards a better tomorrow by stifling all dangers in the bud. For some time, however, there is suspicion of a new threat that cannot be ignored. As a member of SAF forces, your mission is to take over the Shielton base, captured by unknown rebels. No one knows who they are and what they want. What's worse, even IMC forces couldn't drive them away from the base because of their advanced weaponry. Weaponry out of this world. But... are those rebels the main threat? Isn't there anything bigger behind all this? No time for questions! You must stop them at all costs!
Gameplay mechanics are very simple - destroy all enemies and try to avoid every bullet... well, at least those which can be avoided. Your special maneuver allows you to dodge normal projectiles. Even if you get hit, you will only lose one extra weapon! However, watch out for powerful bosses! They can thorn you into pieces with their ultimate unavoidable attacks! The story mode can be completed in a few various ways. Military operations are carried out on several fronts simultaneously. It's up to you which path you will choose. From battles high in the sky, through military bases, underground factories, collapsed mines and abandoned laboratories, to secret Arctic research facilities and the interiors of unknown civilization artifacts - you must go through all of this several times to accomplish all missions. Every difficulty level is different. Improving your skills and fighter will help you out at facing hard and insane mode bosses, as they don't appear at easier levels. Enemies' layouts will change as well as their shooting patterns.
fredag 27 december 2019
Shmups on Switch sums up the best of the shmup/STG genre
What are the best shmups on Nintendo Switch? Well, here's one take:
One thing is for sure; we've been absolutely spoiled with great shmups and i'm eager to see places 1 to 10 in an upcoming video!
One thing is for sure; we've been absolutely spoiled with great shmups and i'm eager to see places 1 to 10 in an upcoming video!
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