drotahorror
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Doh, I totally knew this as well. Not sure how many times I've read this hah.
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Blaster Master Zero |OT| A Blast from the Past
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Doh, I totally knew this as well. Not sure how many times I've read this hah.
At the rate this thread is moving it seems like it's the most hype Switch game that's not Zelda.
I wonder if that translates to sales. Might be doing very well for Inti Creates.
Yes.
I wonder if that translates to sales. Might be doing very well for Inti Creates.
Yes.
Both are cross-gen titles. Switch has no good exclusives, confirmed.
Megalosaro
Banned
Does the 3ds ver have stereoscopic 3d
Nope.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
Two questions. How long does this take to finish and how doable is it without a guide? I'd rather play through blind, but would rather not get stuck like I sometimes do in other metroidvanias because I dont want to take away too much time from Zelda
So far it doesn't seem too challenging but I'm not super deep.
Certainly no NES Blaster Master
ScientificPizza
Banned
Two questions. How long does this take to finish and how doable is it without a guide? I'd rather play through blind, but would rather not get stuck like I sometimes do in other metroidvanias because I dont want to take away too much time from Zelda
It can be finished easily without a guide. You get a map in each level early on that points you where you need to go
Two questions. How long does this take to finish and how doable is it without a guide? I'd rather play through blind, but would rather not get stuck like I sometimes do in other metroidvanias because I dont want to take away too much time from Zelda
Don't think you'll need a guide or get lost much thanks to the maps.
Just_myles
Member
Holy shit! I'm in!
Soundslike
Neo Member
It might be easier then the original, but its not easy.
Btw how do you access the map? cannot find it in the control settings.
Btw how do you access the map? cannot find it in the control settings.
I'm a little let down by it. I've played through the first two areas and the challenge is pretty much non-existent, which means the game basically plays itself. It's still somewhat diverting but without that feeling of constant danger, it's harder to overlook the bland level designs.
Also, the added story beats are about as cliche as you can get, complete with
I'm starting to skip over the dialogue sequences.
Also, the added story beats are about as cliche as you can get, complete with
amnesiac girl who you rescue.
Press + and then press R to cycle over to it.
This is kinda what I'm wondering as well. While I respect what Inti-Creates does, their games, more times than not, often leave me feeling underwhelmed.
TheFNEffecT
Member
I've never played Mighty, Gunvolt or Gal Gun, I'm having a great fucking time! Coming from the boy who played the NES one so much I could beat the blindfolded, I feel like theres enough design updates that retain the nostalgia with enough new features that keep it fresh. I'm noticing Sophia has more or at least feels like she has more inertia vs the NES one. Not a bad thing but sometimes I'm not compensating enough on my landings. Im at Area 3 and it's great that the smaller overhead sections have reasons to venture in and explore. So far it's a pretty easy game...but that also could be a by product of me just playing the fuck out of NES Master Blaster.
Funny enough my mom was more excited about this game than I! She and I used to game a lot when I was younger (she's the only person I know whose ever beat Code Name: Viper) and I casually mentioned that Blaster Master Zero was a thing. She insisted I come over and show her right away, haha!
me0wish
Member
Based on what I've played so far, the level design is pretty great, exploration a lot of fun and mechanically it's perfect. I've been waiting for something like this for years.
For reference I loved MN9 and liked GV, but found Shovel Knight average due to meh level design.
Edit: I thought "don't bother answering" was for Gal Gun only. BUT, I love MN9 because I thought Ray gameplay was great, and the game on its own is decent, with some pretty bad levels.
Oh well, interest completely gone.
Seriously what's the point. 8-bit graphics with modern spoon fed gameplay, it's the worst of both worlds.
Shadowman16
Member
Question about a power up in stage 2 :
Looks like there is an unreachable health upgrade that requires you to be able to scale walls. Is it a case that I'll just need to come back to this stage later to grab the power up or have I missed something?
But, Gunvolt was cool.
Yep, it's said right in the controls menu
By the way, you can save anytime by accessing the other menu with --
Shadowman16
Member
Yeah, I saw that powerup in a promo vid for the game. I'll just make a mental note of the item location and backtrack to it at a later date.
OrbitalBeard
Member
This game looks amazing on the Switch's screen.
Played about 45 minutes (will wait for the Pro Controller patch before continuing). It's definitely solid, but I'm disappointed in the difficulty. A bit too easy.
Played about 45 minutes (will wait for the Pro Controller patch before continuing). It's definitely solid, but I'm disappointed in the difficulty. A bit too easy.
Inferno313
Banned
I've never played the original Blaster Master. Is this worth picking up on it's own merits, or is the nostalgia kind-of required?
The stick works pretty good in this game, but I'm actually surprised at how well the directional buttons work as well. I thought this game would be a bit of chore without a proper d-pad, but the d-buttons work just fine. Should work fine for most, if not all, platformers. However, I don't see it working well at all for fighting games. Need to get that pro controller for USF2!
TheFNEffecT
Member
Curious to know, does the Switch version load between side scrolling and top down portions?
I'm playing on 3DS and I kind of wish it didn't have to load...but oh well, small issue.
I'm playing on 3DS and I kind of wish it didn't have to load...but oh well, small issue.
FlaygletheBagel
Banned
This game looks rad. I can't justify adding another game to my backlog at the moment with Zelda and Shovel Knight (Plague/Specter) still to go through on Switch, but I may pick this up in a week or two when Pro Controller support is patched in.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Coincidentally the next big Switch game is a last gen port as well. Nintendo just can't seem to win here.
umm.. no? at least not that I can think of (maybe a second or something)
patrickthehedgehog
Member
Strangely, I've noticed that I like the joycon's button d-pad when using the grip more than the Pro's d-pad for KOF 98.
Wow, no kidding??? I figured it would be quite frustrating. I do believe the buttons being pretty close to each other also helps. I'm thinking about downloading WH: Perfect and KoF 98 at some point, so I'll need to give it a shot.
TheFNEffecT
Member
Ah maybe its a 3ds thing only then, when you enter areas as Jason there's a "Now Loading" screen on the bottom right for a few seconds.
EDIT:
https://youtu.be/mWlp8TcwVu0?t=227 3DS one definitely loads slower, also feels like the 3DS one is running at 30fps.
in comparison to the switch
https://youtu.be/1o_3wyWLp9E?t=157
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
I guess I'll echo the sentiment. Looks great, plays like a dream, really slick and clever modernization....and absolutely zero challenge. I'm saying that after getting to area 4, but if this game had serious challenge thrown in it would be a must-buy.
wondermega
Member
Grabbed it on the 3DS. It definitely sucked me back in right away, there's something about game design from those days that's still very accessible and classic fun, I love it! The presentation is sharp, and things look much better then the already very good looking OG Nintendo game.
The parallax is a nice touch, but because of added features like that it extra-bums me out that they skimped on the 3D effect. I strongly feel that Inti Creates must be given some shit for this.. if it was a political reason (I can see Nintendo not wanting their older handheld to upstage their new decide) then I would understand a little more, but I partially think it's just laziness (see Gunvolt).
The parallax is a nice touch, but because of added features like that it extra-bums me out that they skimped on the 3D effect. I strongly feel that Inti Creates must be given some shit for this.. if it was a political reason (I can see Nintendo not wanting their older handheld to upstage their new decide) then I would understand a little more, but I partially think it's just laziness (see Gunvolt).
ManUtdRedDevils
Member
Yes. This has been discussed in a recent gamasutra article.
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/...g_for_the_Switch_9_indie_studios_weigh_in.php
go_straight
Banned
I'm not enjoying this much. There's no point in remaking blaster master and make it easy with a map that tells you everything and a load of busted weapons available since the beginning.
I'm not doing much, the game plays itself.
I'm not doing much, the game plays itself.
patrickthehedgehog
Member
It doesn't work as well when you're in handheld mode as my thumb tended to hit the analog stick due to my hand also supporting the weight of the system. Let me know what you think!
I will!
In case anyone on the fence wants to some sustained gameplay, I've uploaded footage of the first 20 minutes or so of the Switch version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4b0udkD3Vk
Haven't played much but it feels and looks great (especially on that Switch screen).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4b0udkD3Vk
Haven't played much but it feels and looks great (especially on that Switch screen).
Huh. Think I'll hold off buying and see if they make a patch that adds harder difficulty levels.
You mean you don't play video games to compete with your friends on who can milk cows best? I thought that was why they were invented in the first place, and we finally got that!
brettchalupa
Member
Huh, I just assumed it was because the Switch version is an upscaled port of the 3DS aspect ratio.
jasminlovesyoux
Banned
Game is definitely way way way too easy. Still OK, but when it lacks any sort of challenge there's little incentive to even go through it heh.
patrickthehedgehog
Member
So....anyone beat it able to confirm if the game has a hard mode that you unlock?
JinjoUnchained
Member
Anyone else getting AM2R vibes from this game? I mean that as a compliment, I loved AM2R. Reminds me of it because it's a fresh take on a familiar experience. Makes me feel like I'm experiencing Blaster Master again for the first time.
One thing that helps the game, IMO, is turning off that signal item. Part of the fun of Blaster Master is getting overwhelmed by the scope of the world.
One thing that helps the game, IMO, is turning off that signal item. Part of the fun of Blaster Master is getting overwhelmed by the scope of the world.