The King of Fighters: SkyStage

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21 Apr 2009, 05:37 PM
Yoshi

The King of Fighters: SkyStage

File this under "where the fuck did this come from":

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Originally Posted by Qj.net

SNK Playmore brings us yet another King of Fighters title, and this isn't the King of Fighters XII that we've been keeping tabs on. I had to take a closer look at the screenshots to believe it - it's a shmup!

That's right. The Bogards are gonna take to the skies, dodge a gazillion beams and cannons, and shoot the crap out of anything that fires back. SNK Playmore plans to release this shoot 'em up, currently called The King of Fighters SkyStage, for Xbox Live Arcade, which really seems to be hoarding titles right now.

Link with screens
21 Apr 2009, 05:39 PM
kingoffighters

weird, but what the hell I will try it
21 Apr 2009, 05:39 PM
Frogacuda

GTFO with your giant characters in a shmup,
21 Apr 2009, 05:39 PM
Thief Silver

What. The fuck.
21 Apr 2009, 05:41 PM
Advocate

no.
21 Apr 2009, 06:08 PM
kingoffighters

YES!!!!!
21 Apr 2009, 06:11 PM
Yoshi

YES!!!

imo
21 Apr 2009, 06:13 PM
NeoZeedeater

I was sort of excited until I saw the screens. It looks like a ton of other generic modern shooters. I was hoping for a horizontal scroller, too. Hopefully it plays better than it looks.
21 Apr 2009, 06:25 PM
YellerDog

Hey, new shmup. Neat.
21 Apr 2009, 06:28 PM
Shin Johnpv

I'll definitely buy this. MS really needs to release a controller with a D-pad that doesn't suck ass though.
21 Apr 2009, 06:54 PM
Tain

On one hand, this is direct-to-XBLA. On the other, SNK might make a decent shooter. There's really no precedent. I'm just hoping that since they're still primarily an arcade developer, they have a better sense of how a shooter should work.

We'll see. The SnS look of the game is pretty funny though.

and the key to avoiding bad 360 pads is to do it up right and get a stick anyway
21 Apr 2009, 09:31 PM
FX

ESParade it looks like.
21 Apr 2009, 09:42 PM
Gooch

It looks more like SnS 2/3 than ESPRaDe.
21 Apr 2009, 10:40 PM
Korly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin Johnpv

MS really needs to release a controller with a D-pad that doesn't suck ass though.

Click for full size

Also, the newer generation 360 pads have a WAY better d-pad. The one that came with my elite (bought in February) is pretty fantastic.
21 Apr 2009, 10:48 PM
Korly

Remember Xevious 3D/g+?

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Best of all is the cheat which transforms the Solvalou in either Paul or Heihachi of Tekken fame. They were even given their own hilarious ending FMV.
21 Apr 2009, 11:09 PM
Melf

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Originally Posted by NeoZeedeater

I was sort of excited until I saw the screens. It looks like a ton of other generic modern shooters. I was hoping for a horizontal scroller, too. Hopefully it plays better than it looks.

Yeah, it's pretty meh to me. I'm sick of the whole bullet death shooter. Give me a old school shmup any day.
21 Apr 2009, 11:14 PM
icarusfall

This looks atrocious.
21 Apr 2009, 11:50 PM
Shin Johnpv

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Originally Posted by Korly

http://www.psu.com/media/sfivgiveaway.jpg

Also, the newer generation 360 pads have a WAY better d-pad. The one that came with my elite (bought in February) is pretty fantastic.

Those pads suck ass from most people I've talked to, plus they're way over priced now if you can find them. I got my 360 in November and the pad still sucks. I'm pretty sure the rumor that they fixed the D-pads has been debunked on a few sites. MS is a bunch of A-holes for having USB ports but not letting any USB controller work on their system. Then I could at least use my Saturn USB pad which has a perfect D-pad.
22 Apr 2009, 01:30 AM
Chux

Most people you talk to are fucking retarded, confirmed.
22 Apr 2009, 01:31 AM
gameoverDude

This sounds odd, but sometimes that makes for a cool game in the end. Looks like SNK is taking Namco's Paul/Heihachi in Xevious 3D/G idea and running all the way with it. These screen shots don't really tell enough IMO. Hopefully SNK has some members of the Blazing Star team on board so this turns out decent.

Fuck Microsoft's CRM (Controller Restriction Management) on the 360. They can make enough royalties on the games. Let's hope our 360 controllers aren't CRMed out of their next system- especially the $150+ SFIV TE sticks, force feedback wheels, etc.
22 Apr 2009, 01:40 AM
kingoffighters

MS will do the same shit with every generation from now on. It really sucks, and we will have to buy new peripherals every generation with this BS practice.
22 Apr 2009, 02:29 AM
Josh

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Originally Posted by Shin Johnpv

Those pads suck ass from most people I've talked to, plus they're way over priced now if you can find them. I got my 360 in November and the pad still sucks. I'm pretty sure the rumor that they fixed the D-pads has been debunked on a few sites. MS is a bunch of A-holes for having USB ports but not letting any USB controller work on their system. Then I could at least use my Saturn USB pad which has a perfect D-pad.
22 Apr 2009, 03:16 AM
bbobb

I rather like the fight pad d-pad, I use it for playing games on the genny collection.

But if you're going to play shmups you really need to get a good stick.
22 Apr 2009, 08:15 AM
Korly

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Originally Posted by Shin Johnpv

Those pads suck ass from most people I've talked to

Well, now you're talking to me, and I'm telling you, they're awesome.
22 Apr 2009, 10:31 AM
DJ Incompetent

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Originally Posted by Korly

The one that came with my elite (bought in February) is pretty fantastic.

I can defend this. I've done a No Miss run of Triggerheart scoring 160mil all with that pad.

'can't even use any pads that came with the other system skus or extras from a store. They junk.
22 Apr 2009, 10:43 AM
Busu-Otoko

It kind of looks like shikigami no shiro. I'll wait to look on youtube for vid play, besides; shmup are always fun.
22 Apr 2009, 07:27 PM
Low

More like a Beats of Rage remix of Shikigami, damn those characters are big.
22 Apr 2009, 07:53 PM
bVork

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Originally Posted by Busu-Otoko

shmup are always fun.

I dare you to play Last Hope and then reiterate this comment.
22 Apr 2009, 08:54 PM
kingoffighters

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Originally Posted by bVork

I dare you to play Last Hope and then reiterate this comment.

Every time Last Hope is mentioned, I remember a particular idiot on neo-geo.com who paid $700+ for the home cart and defended that shitty game solely because he got suckered.
22 Apr 2009, 09:39 PM
Shooting Love

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Originally Posted by Melf

Yeah, it's pretty meh to me. I'm sick of the whole bullet death shooter. Give me a old school shmup any day.

Thunder Force VI says what's up?

I'm liking the look of it ...well the flame shot on the left is pretty hot!
Maybe they'll implement fighting game style power moves like Twin Eagle II.
22 Apr 2009, 09:46 PM
Tain

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Yeah, it's pretty meh to me. I'm sick of the whole bullet death shooter. Give me a old school shmup any day.

I'm surprised at how many people feel this way. You'd think it's impossible to love R-Type and DoDonPachi at the same time.

And one's really no more hectic than the other, either.
23 Apr 2009, 01:11 AM
bbobb

Bullet Hell shooters are fun and all, but outside of Cave most companies don't really do them very well.
23 Apr 2009, 04:40 AM
Eight One

What next, a manic Psycho Soldier remake?

I'm interested to see how the story goes...if there is one.
23 Apr 2009, 03:23 PM
gameoverDude

Athena's Shining Crystal Bit would make a good bomber attack. She doesn't really seem to be too odd of a character choice for this one, but it'll be interesting to see how they rework Kyo. His "Kurai... YAGARE!" quote needs to be in for one of his special attacks.

I'll bet the story isn't canon. I could see the story taking place in Kyo's dream, with Yuki yelling "Kyo! Wake up!" in some really hilarious ending that parodies one from Darius II.

Bring on a Psycho Soldier HD, especially since KOF XII sprites for Athena & Kensou exist. Use their KOF'96 Neo-CD arranged theme as one of the tracks. Maybe even give Ikari Warriors a similar treatment, making it a bit more manic and adding in some extra weapons like an RPG. The right stick could be used for 360 degree aiming as in Omega 5.
23 Apr 2009, 03:48 PM
A Robot Bit Me

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Originally Posted by gameoverDude

Maybe even give Ikari Warriors a similar treatment,

This is a great idea.
23 Apr 2009, 03:52 PM
Yoshi

Shock Troopers 3 imo

And where the fuck are Windjammers and Twinklestar Sprites on XBLA?
23 Apr 2009, 04:16 PM
kingoffighters

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Originally Posted by Yoshi

Shock Troopers 3 imo

And where the fuck are Windjammers and Twinklestar Sprites on XBLA?

Yes, those 2 would be so lovely. I will take Pulstar and Blazing Star too while we are at it.
23 Apr 2009, 04:29 PM
Yoshi

Agreed, though I am not sure who owns the rights to those.
23 Apr 2009, 04:39 PM
Pineapple

Blazing Star for the mother fucking win. Its the only reason (besides maybe Shock Troopers and Garou) that I really, REALLY wish I had a NeoGeo.
Also those two screens are not impressive so far.
23 Apr 2009, 04:40 PM
kingoffighters

You mean, you don't miss Captain Tomaday?
23 Apr 2009, 04:43 PM
YellerDog

I'd like a "King of the Monsters 3", personally.
23 Apr 2009, 04:43 PM
Yoshi

I take not mentioning Baseball Stars 2 as a personal insult.
23 Apr 2009, 04:43 PM
Pineapple

New Play Control Super Metroid imo.
23 Apr 2009, 04:44 PM
YellerDog

Nobody mentioned Baseball Stars 2 yet? Shiiiit.

Incidentally, does Konami still have the rights to Base Wars? They really need to get upon that shit.
23 Apr 2009, 05:00 PM
kingoffighters

Base Wars was awesome.
23 Apr 2009, 05:53 PM
NeoZeedeater

It was good stuff. I don't see why Konami wouldn't still own it. I doubt they'll make another one but someone's bound to make another robot baseball game eventually.
27 Apr 2009, 01:29 AM
Hero

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Originally Posted by kingoffighters

MS will do the same shit with every generation from now on. It really sucks, and we will have to buy new peripherals every generation with this BS practice.

You don't have to buy them - hell, you don't have to buy another MS console as long as you live if you really felt so violated about their product policies.
27 Apr 2009, 11:18 AM
kingoffighters

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Originally Posted by Hero

You don't have to buy them - hell, you don't have to buy another MS console as long as you live if you really felt so violated about their product policies.

This is a habit I can't kick!!!
27 Apr 2009, 03:49 PM
DJ Incompetent

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellerDog

does Konami still have the rights to Base Wars? They really need to get upon that shit.

I'll drink a 22 on that statement.

This STG is fun news. I really hope they know how to use a hitbox. Somehow I think they're gonna silver surfer this shit.
27 Apr 2009, 07:28 PM
Giga Power

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Originally Posted by Pineapple

Blazing Star for the mother fucking win.

That game never leaves my 4-Slot.

I love the ideas of a HD remake of Ikari Warriors, A new Shock Troopers, and a new King of the Monsters. One of the reasons I really enjoyed NBC was the King of the Monsters love it contained. Both the stage and the game's version of Cyber Woo kicked ass!

I started drooling just thinking about a new installment. :lol:
17 Sep 2009, 03:23 PM
Yoshi

This actually looks pretty good.
17 Sep 2009, 03:41 PM
Joust Williams

I am pretty surprised. Still...KOF? lawl

Not like KOF is a big draw. I am sure I will get it though
17 Sep 2009, 03:41 PM
kingoffighters

Any game will look better with a bald man's head as decor.
17 Sep 2009, 03:48 PM
YellerDog

This would be more interesting if you were playing as that talking chair from Pee Wee.
17 Sep 2009, 03:57 PM
kingoffighters

No it wouldn't
17 Sep 2009, 03:58 PM
YellerDog

Hey, you wanna stare at dude ass for the duration of a game, that's your thing.
17 Sep 2009, 03:58 PM
Yoshi

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellerDog

This post would be more interesting if it were made by that talking chair from Pee Wee.

IBTN
17 Sep 2009, 04:00 PM
kingoffighters

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Originally Posted by YellerDog

Hey, you wanna stare at dude ass for the duration of a game, that's your thing.

I wanna stare at your ass before I kick it back to China
17 Sep 2009, 04:00 PM
YellerDog

Huh.
17 Sep 2009, 06:59 PM
Some Stupid Japanese Name

Yeller is Asian?
It makes so much sense now! Jesus Christ I feel stupid!
17 Sep 2009, 07:00 PM
YellerDog

You thought "Yellow Dog" was a JOKE?
17 Sep 2009, 07:04 PM
Bacon McShig

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellerDog

This would be more interesting if you were playing as that talking chair from Pee Wee.

Pteri imo
17 Sep 2009, 10:31 PM
DJ Incompetent

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busu-Otoko

It kind of looks like shikigami no shiro. I'll wait to look on youtube for vid play, besides; shmup are always fun.

That totally does look like Shikigami no Shiro.

Who makes that? Alfa System? They workin' on this?
18 Sep 2009, 12:22 AM
Cowdisease

The "K.O." at the end was a nice touch. My friends and I were laughing at that.
18 Sep 2009, 12:29 AM
YellerDog

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Originally Posted by Bacon McShig

Pteri imo

You hit the bomb button and everybody goes all Secret Word crazy.
06 Nov 2009, 02:50 AM
Cowdisease

Iori, Kula, Terry, and Mai are confirmed characters.

Here's Mai in action.
06 Nov 2009, 03:20 AM
sixteen-bit

Shikigami no Shiro 4
06 Nov 2009, 03:26 AM
YellerDog

This is the absolutely the dumbest looking game.
06 Nov 2009, 03:34 AM
bVork

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Originally Posted by dementia_

Shikigami no Shiro 4

Now with one quarter the bullets!
06 Nov 2009, 04:57 AM
mollipen

I just really don't know about living in a universe where a KOF-based shooter actually makes enough sense to develop and release.
06 Nov 2009, 05:48 AM
bbobb

It's still going to be better than the movie.
06 Nov 2009, 09:55 AM
Melf

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellerDog

This is the absolutely the dumbest

:p
06 Nov 2009, 11:46 AM
YellerDog

God damn it. :lol:
06 May 2010, 05:33 PM
gameoverDude

PSP port: Neo-Geo Heroes Ultimate Shooting

SNK is releasing a port of KOF:SS on PSP, renamed Neo-Geo Heroes: Ultimate Shooting. Rimururu & Marco are two of the added playable characters. Alpha Mission, Samurai Shodown, Last Blade, and Metal Slug are now represented.

Magic Box - pics

Someone did a doujin KOF:SS using Mugen. :lol: This one looks like Skystage on LSD.

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