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At long last, it's actually got a release month. An actual date is a bit much to ask, but at least there's a 1 in 31 chance of guessing right. Retro City Rampage is coming in May and available on everything except, near as I can tell, the 3DS. PC, XBLA, PSN (PS3 and Vita), and even, for some reason, WiiWare.
I've been looking forward to this for a while, and have already thrown my cash at the PC version. Anyone else been looking forward to this?
http://vimeo.com/37120940
James
At first it looked cool but then it took so long to come out that I stopped caring.
Normally I wouldn't even think twice before choosing the XBLA version, but if the PSN version works on both the PS3 and the Vita... goddamn.
What's WiiWare?
I've already got it preordered for PC. Glad we've finally got some idea as to when it's coming out.
Just to clarify the original post- I have no idea if the PSN and PS3 version switch back and forth, or if you have to buy separate. Sorry.
James
You're confusing me.Quote:
Originally Posted by James
It's on everything other than 3DS.
It's available on everything except the 3DS. Near as I can tell. Did I miss a system? Nuon? Virtual Boy?
Or is the 3DS shop the same as WiiWare or feature some crossover? I don't have the 3DS yet so haven't been following. Point is, it's on the Wii, not 3DS.
James
They feature no crossover whatsoever because Nintendo's online shit is garbage.
OIC. I thought the . was a ,
Might go with PSN over XBLA.
Uh, well, it started development for WiiWare.Quote:
Originally Posted by James
So did Super Meat Boy, and that got canned years ago. I mean, sure, good for the Wii for getting this, but they aren't going to sell more than half a dozen copies.
James
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Originally Posted by Mzo
You can just stop there, you already nailed it.
I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that the WiiWare version was canned just like Super Meat Boy... basically the game grew bigger than the file limitations of said service.
People still care about this?
Why wouldn't I? Did you watch the video? It looks like great fun. So what if it took a few years to get here? I did other stuff in the meantime.
James
I think I've finally seen the light in terms of Steam vs. XBLA/PSN/etc. Available on everything? Steam wins every time.
These guys will be getting my money. This has looked good since I first saw the screens in Ms. Splosion Man.
At times I think people don't realize that's an option.Quote:
Originally Posted by James
Since this works on the Vita I'll probably go with the PSN version. Hopefully it'll be like the mini's and PS1 games and I'll be able to play it on both systems. Being able to save and jump from the PS3 to the Vita or vice versa would be fantastic.
You can apparently get some stuff if you pre-order the PC version for $15 here: http://www.retrocityrampage.com/buy.php
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The instant it's released,
you'll get both a DRM-FREE Version of the game & a Steam Version.
and these bonus PREORDER EXCLUSIVES, RIGHT NOW...
Norrin Radd "Bonus Tracks" Mini-Soundtrack
10 Mastered Music Tracks From The Game (320 kbps MP3)
Digital Game Box & Cartridge Label
Print Ready 300 dpi; NES box and label dimensions
Print and assemble your own box and faux-cartridge!
Digital Game Manuals
In English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español
Done entirely in NES authentic pixel art!
20% Off Coupon for Official Shirts, Posters & Pins
That's $8 off each combo pack!
The silver surfer makes music?
Does he ever!
I would've gone with Joe Satriani, but that works too.
Seriously. Surfing with the Alien dude
Why is everything so small?
Stupid Pixel Nova games all small and fast with nonsense thrown in for the sake of nonsense.
Bad game design was "fun" when people didn't know better. Now it's just obnoxious.
So why are people excited to play GTA 2 again?
It will distract them from their boring and crushingly meaningless existence?
Because it has references to Back to the Future and Saved by the Bell, dammit!Quote:
Originally Posted by jyoung
October 9 on PC, PS3, and Vita
Note that the Sony versions are Cross Buy.
Hopefully the Wii release isn't too far behind.
I can't believe they didn't cancel it.
PS3/Vita cross buy, obviously.
This is how Sony will get me to buy games on PSN over XBLA. It's genius.
Yeah cross buy means ill be going psn as well
Hopefully this will continue with future PSN stuff. There are a ton of bought but unloved XBLA/PSN games that I have that I would play the shit out of on a portable.
What's a "they"? Retro City Rampage is created by a "him", and seeing as he's been working on it forever, canceling that close to the end seems counter-productive at best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshi
James
Did anybody pick this up yet?
So many games this month ;___;
I got it on PSN and played the beginning which was really weird. It's all in 8-bit graphical style but the opening is a cutscene-heavy tutorial that has very little play as it walks you through what each button does. I only played a couple minutes before going back to Tokyo Jungle and I'm sure it gets better, it just felt like I was participating in one of those YouTube videos where people do a mock up of where modern hand holding is layered onto old games.
That's weird. I've been playing it on PC and haven't seen anything like that. There's a minute or two at the beginning like that, sure, but that's true of most games. Since then I've just been tearing around, taking on missions, and causing 8-bit styled mayhem wherever I go. I can't say it's the deepest game I'll ever play, but it is pretty fun.
James
I saw this on GOG...I dunno. Not a fan of top-down games.
I got it for Vita. Played an hour and a half last night. 'twas fun, but I already kinda feel I've had my fill. Probably should have just played the demo. Super small at 31MB, so I won't mind it just sitting on my memory card and firing it up now and then.