Cuckoo check it out, this is supposed to be just one guy

Also, any DDP Maximum players out there? Noticed whether leaderboard is adding scores correctly? My individual stage scores come to 2.237bn, but total stages leaderboard has me on 2.067bn or something.

The graphics def have an air of chiefly-coder one man show about them, the mechanics are clearly honed to perfection but def not my own approach to it, its very enthusing seeing something so well delivered coming from a solo dev, if thats what you meant lawro. I'm more art-led so i can only hope  can get the mechanics working so well, still like.. mind-expandingly blown away by gradius v, i want more like that!

I like the 'loadout' aspect of er Staria? (Edit: Strania) whatever it was called, i get what you mean about sine mora being backwards, it seemed to have absolutely no depth to it, esp when you start comparing it to the tuned chaos of Cave shooters or Ikaruga, which is practically some kinda satanic puzzle game

@Wonderbanana It's very kind of you to offer me a lend of Crimzon Clover, but I think a game this awesome I just want to buy for myself. Plus, I'd feel super bad if anything happened to it in the post.

Where did you get it? The only place I've found is http://www.tokyoshmups.com/

XTC_NRG_4_DARKRAVER wrote:

That's fine, but there has to be some progress beyond the visual polish. Strania and Under Defeat are decent examples.

I found both of those very visually uninspiring to be honest, is gradius v really the high watermark for this kind of thing in the entire genre?

I don't really think it's a benefit of the resolution, gradius' texture work is amazing, esp on ps2, and theres so much variety it boggles the mind, and loads of bits are just really, really clever (That thing with the tripod legs or the green liquid bit) or atmospheric (the wall of fire asteroid level boss). I want to just steal all their ideas. Cant find anything else even nearly on the same level

XTC_NRG_4_DARKRAVER wrote:

He's the best! I can't remember what the guy's real name is but he's been running that site on shmups.com's forum for years under the name of Rancor, he'll throw in some Japanese Kit Kats with your order.

Those Kit Kats are mental rofl! I forget what flavour I got, he used to chnage them all the time.

wonderbanana wrote:

XTC_NRG_4_DARKRAVER wrote:

He's the best! I can't remember what the guy's real name is but he's been running that site on shmups.com's forum for years under the name of Rancor, he'll throw in some Japanese Kit Kats with your order.

Those Kit Kats are mental rofl! I forget what flavour I got, he used to chnage them all the time.

Tempted to get some issues of Shooting Gameside to put in a pile to be looked at every now and again.

Oh yeah, weird flavours.

http://www.weirdasianews.com/2010/03/18/japans-strangest-kit-kat-flavors/

Had a very quick go on Eschatos last night, first impressions are it's a nice little game. The game it reminds me of is Trizeal on DC. Judgement Silversword is quite compelling as well. Eschatos feels very 90's but that's no bad thing.

Also had a quick go on Under Defeat HD, again good first impressions. Surprised myself though as all I could think about was firing up Zero Gunner 2 on the cab where as a few years back I'd have taken UD everytime.

hylian_elf wrote:

Cheers, I'll take you up on the offer of Crimson Clover! Yes, got your PM on GG, look forward to receiving more details.

Just popped Clover in the post.

As for the GG, er..... *makes note to grab sometime this year*

hylian_elf wrote:

Does anyone want a copy of Mushi Futari (Jap, classics label) for a reasonable price? Not long ago, I got the first print ltd ed for a decent price so I have two copies.

Someone snap this up, it's one of the best shooters around!

It's old fashioned, but not shit like Sine Mora.

I'm addicted to DDP Maximum. I love it.

Something About Japan is back in Edge, but its online every Monday. There's a bit of Cave in there today.

Hell yeah, I'm on that. Ta muchly.