(3/5/2014 - 3/11/2014) Game of the Week: The Lost Sunheart

[SamIAm]

 (2/26/2014 - 3/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bloody Wolf

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March 5 - March 11: The Lost Sunheart
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(Chosen by Gogan)

I've lived in Japan for going on a full decade, and this game makes me nostalgic for a time I was never even here for. Yep, this game reeks of late 80s/early 90s Japan. There might not be a lot of substance to the game itself, but stylistically, I can just feel the age gone by in this one.

So what about the game itself? It seems pretty funky. Give it a shot and let us know what you think!

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GOTW Schedule:

January 15-21: Battle Royale (TheClash603)
January 22-28: Drop Off/Drop Rock (esteban)
January 29-February 4: Bonk's Adventure (roflmao)
February 5-11: Silent Debuggers (vestcunt)
February 12-18: Somer Assault (BigusSchmuck)
February 19-25: Splatterhouse (FiftyQuid)
February 26-March 4: Bloody Wolf (Jibbajaba)
March 5-11: The Lost Sunheart (Gogan)
March 12-18: Sapphire (BlueBMW)
March 19-25: Energy (PunkCryborg)
March 26-April 1: Air Zonk (JoshTurboTrollX-16)
April 2-8: Veigues Tactical Gladiator (Punch)
April 9-15: OPEN!

Rules:
-All members are allowed one submission. When there are no further submissions, we will have a reset and everyone will be able to submit another game.
-Each game may only be submitted once.
-If you wish to retract your submission, please do so at least two weeks before your game is due. Your next submission will go to the back of the cue.
-Please don't submit games that have a high language barrier or will take too long to complete (particularly RPGs).
-Please don't submit games that are too expensive. Below $50 is best. Above $100 won't work.

(If you have any questions or comments about the GOTW system, please either PM me or post in the old thread)

[InfraMan]

Oh cool, it's a shmup... I was thinking this was an RPG or something from the title. I'll have to give this one a try tonight!

[csgx1]

I've been kind of looking forward to this one since I've had this game for awhile but never had a chance to give it a good play through.  Hopefully I'll have some time this week.

[Psycho Punch]

Seems cool, however I can't defeat the 1st boss, he always seems to detach his head and the body hides offscreen, making him undestructible.

[esteban]

I have only one thing to say.

[InfraMan]

Alrighty... I played through this one tonight, and this is a weird game, lol. Took me a while to figure out that I could select different secondary weapons by pressing Run.

There's a lot of R-Type syndrome here, with the need to memorize enemy patterns and safe spots, but it's not nearly as difficult as that one. The generous life bar and frequent power-ups made it pretty easy to get through. Having to restart the entire stage if you die at a boss kind of sucked, but at least most of the stages were pretty short.

Not a bad game, really. I think it gets by on its weirdness more than its gameplay, but there's something to be said for a game that isn't afraid to be batshit crazy. 

[wolfman]

I have only one thing to say.

Dude, where did you get that crystal panorama?!? I had one when I was 10! It came as a "gimmick" wit a weekly german comic magazine...

[esteban]

I have only one thing to say.

Dude, where did you get that crystal panorama?!? I had one when I was 10! It came as a "gimmick" wit a weekly german comic magazine...

An XMAS gift from a science or craft store, a few years ago.

It was actually very kool, my daughter and I were surprised with how well the crystals bloomed. 

[johnnykonami]

I hadn't heard of this one!  Watched a video on youtube and it looks pretty interesting.  I'll have to check it out someday.

[PunkCryborg]

Weird ass game.... I got to the dragon boss that's like coming out of the angled ceiling so far, I think I can beat it with some more practice.

[csgx1]

Had a chance to sit down and really play this over the weekend. I didn't realize the sub weapon could be changed by pressing start until after a couple hours of playing.

Not a bad game but I do agree, it's weird. The fast flying eyeballs that shoot bullets are pretty tough to avoid. Made it to what I think is the last boss (evil Pacman looking boss) but got killed fairly quickly.

I'll have to make another attempt to beat it when I have time.

[Gogan]

I really like this one. Really f'n weird game! That's why I picked it, not much talk about it and I wanted to hear some opinions on one of the weirdo games out there.

[csgx1]

I was able to 1cc this game on normal.  It's not as hard as I initially thought when I first play it.  A decent shooter that I recommend checking out. 

So, I've restored the 5 doohickies into the thingamijig to save the world. .....

[Tatsujin]

I had one when I was 10! It came as a "gimmick" wit a weekly german comic magazine...

lol YPS heft!! 



and I think this is the one esty got:

http://www.amazon.de/Unbekannt-5038728010945-Magischer-Kristall-Garten/dp/B000H6QSV2

[geise]

That does look like the one esteban has.  Those are pretty cool looking!

Well I see today is international Sapphire day.  I take it there will be another thread for that one.  I have some time on my hands today and think I will actually participate for a change.  I finally have some time.  As for The Lost Sunheart, I never really cared for it all that much.  It's not a bad game just a little to slow for what I like in a shooter.  I have to give the game credit though.  It's definitely original for a shooter.

[PunkCryborg]

I'm at the water level with the bombs.... dude this level SUCKS

[420GOAT]

i gotta get a region mod.

[PunkCryborg]

Well I finally beat it. I was so close to a 1cc but died on the last boss, continued once then beat it.
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A couple tips -

• once you get the H weapon DO NOT pick up a C weapon
• use the #2 subweapon once you get it from the shop the whole game till the last boss
• speed all the way up, the enemies that come from the top and bottom are near impossible to dodge otherwise
• the level after the face guy steals your orbs and he hangs out at the corner the whole level, shoot him as much as possible and he'll drop a 1UP

[wolfman]

I had one when I was 10! It came as a "gimmick" wit a weekly german comic magazine...

lol YPS heft!! 



and I think this is the one esty got:

http://www.amazon.de/Unbekannt-5038728010945-Magischer-Kristall-Garten/dp/B000H6QSV2

E X A C T L Y !  OMG, didn´t know it was available for purchase separately! Hahaha, oh man, that was my childhood...waiting for the new Yps to arrive... 

[esteban]

Yps!