RetroGaming

Savant Ascent Remix Heading to Nintendo Switch on December 5th

The indie-developed, retro-style action game Savant Ascent Remix is making its way to the Nintendo Switch! This reworking of the original Savant Ascent will release on December 5th, 2024.

• Game Modes Introduced: The new version includes Classic Mode, Survival Mode, and Time Attack mode, each bringing fresh challenges to players.
• Classic Mode: Players take on the tower with enhanced abilities like grabbing enemies.
• Survival Mode: Offers a hardcore experience with new enemy waves and bosses.
• Time Attack: Challenges gamers to complete levels as quickly as possible.
• Full Sequel: Though inspired by an original remaster, the developer took this opportunity to expand into a full-blown sequel, adding substantial new content like NES-style Hardcore Mode and 36 newly composed songs from celebrated Norwegian musician Savant.

Worth the money?

• If you pre-order before release, grab an extra 15% discount!
• The game promises to more than double the size of the original with new weapons, difficulty modes, and extensive gameplay additions.

Do you think the new modes will add enough value to make this title a must-play on Switch?

Details

• Launch Date: November 28, 2024
• Platform: Nintendo Switch
• Price (Digital): $19.99 / €19.99
• Physical Edition Price (Early 2025): $39.99 / €39.99
• Special Editions in Japan: Offer an art book and desk pad with the physical edition.

Collection Content

• Games Included:*

• Kira Kira Star Night!: A platforming action game with an impressive lineup of composers.
• Astro Ninja Man DX: A shoot 'em up game with simple controls and challenging gameplay.

• Music Albums:

• 8Bit Music Power: Features chiptune tracks from classic and modern composers.
• 8Bit Music Power Final: Offers a diverse range of compositions with visual elements.
• 8Bit Music Power Encore: The final album in the series, providing more chiptune music.

Do you plan to add this collection to your library?

WayForward, the retro publisher, has released Clock Tower: Rewind following its recent announcements. The game now includes an official English translation from the original Japanese version.

Features and Enhancements

• Two Modes: Original or Rewind mode, providing a choice in gameplay experience.
• Gameplay Additions: New animated motion comics with voiceovers and music, art gallery, music player, behind-the-scenes interview with creator Hifumi Kono, playable Japanese commercial demo, save states, and more modern conveniences.

Background of the Game

Clock Tower: Rewind has been a beloved game with its atmospheric 2D art, detailed animations, and haunting sound effects, enhancing tense point-and-click gameplay. Players seek to evade the psychotic Scissorman, facing multiple endings and randomized elements that maximize replayability.

How might the additional features and English translation in Clock Tower: Rewind affect your play experience or perception of the game?

The long-awaited English fan translation of Princess Crown for the Sega Saturn has stirred up some controversy within the fan translation community. After over a decade of work by fan translators CyberWarriorX and SamIAm, another developer, eadmaster, released a version of the game in English using assets from their original project.

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/27419988

• Sonic Halloween
• EarthBound: The Halloween Hack
• Louie's Mansion
• Kirby's Halloween Adventure
• Call of Cthulhu

RATALAICA GAMES TO RELEASE TWO MORE SNES CLASSICS IN WEST

Ratalaika Games, Shinyuden, and Sunsoft are set to reissue the Super Famicom games Deae Tonosama Appare Ichiban (Sneak Peak titled as Feudal Bros - Tonosama #1) and Shonen Ninja Sasuke (renamed to Justice Ninja Casey due to trademark concerns) for modern platforms next year, marking their first English localization.

• Deae Tonosama Appare Ichiban: A humorous overhead beat 'em up. Features two noblemen battling various threats across the world.
• Shonen Ninja Sasuke: A side-scrolling ninja adventure from 1994, likened to the Ganbare Goemon series.

Both games are slated for release on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Series X|S.

What classic SNES titles would you like to see released westward next by Ratalaika Games or other publishers?

Nintendo has expanded its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service by including Shadow Man and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, both originally released in 1999. These additions are exclusive to the Mature 17+ version of the Nintendo 64 app, available to download from the Nintendo eShop.

• Shadow Man: An action-adventure game developed by Acclaim known for its dark tone and ambitious design. Releasing around Halloween, it’s particularly fitting with its eerie theme.
• Turok 2: Seeds of Evil: A first-person shooter that is a sequel to Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, offering improved graphics and expanded gameplay mechanics over the original title.

What do you think about adding these mature-rated N64 games to Nintendo Switch Online?

Game Overview

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind is set for release on December 10, 2024. Developed by Digital Eclipse, the game reimagines and revisits classic Power Rangers lore with an original narrative. Available across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch.

• Storyline: Explores a time-bending plot involving Robo-Rita, who travels back in time to align with her former self. Their mission is to alter history and prevent the formation of the Power Rangers.
• Gameplay: Features a side-scrolling beat-'em-up style gameplay reminiscent of classic titles like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, including combat mechanics, vehicle sequences, and Megazord battles.
• Visuals and Sound: Displays pixel art visuals and chiptune music to capture the nostalgic feel of the 1990s Power Rangers series.
• Multiplayer: Supports both offline and online multiplayer modes for up to five players.

Key Points

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch
• Developers: Digital Eclipse
• Release Date: December 10, 2024

What aspect of the game are you most excited about? Is it the robust combat system, the multiplayer features, or perhaps the intricate storyline?

Have you ever had difficult nights? Nights where, no matter what, you can’t seem to sleep; nights where, once your lights are off, all you can do is stare at the endless void that is indefinitely spreading in front of you? Well then, join us in our Special News Feature, and we’ll talk about the only sleep and nightmare remedy you’ll ever need, LSD Dream Emulator, soon available for the masses on PlayStation!

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Key Highlights

• Suigi has achieved a significant milestone by setting a new world record in the 120-star category of Super Mario 64, becoming the first player to hold records in all major categories: 0, 1, 16, 70, and 120 stars.
• Suigi’s personal journey includes periods of low motivation and depression, yet he persists with unwavering dedication. This achievement is not only a personal victory but also establishes a new benchmark for the Super Mario 64 speedrunning community.

Community Reaction

Elite speedrunners such as Cheese and Simply have commended Suigi’s skill and commitment, reflecting the supportive environment within the community.

What sets Suigi apart on his path to this incredible achievement? Do you think he will set further records or focus on different categories next?

Mega Man fans are in for a treat as the new set of trading cards is about to hit the market.

Key Points:*

• Release Date: Early 2025, presales already ongoing.
• Card Types: Collector Cards (60), Collector Parallel Rainbow Holofoils (60), Collector Parallel Pixel Holofoils (60), Serial-Numbered “Megafractor” Cards (60), Armor Refractor Cards (15), Meta-Rare Refractor Cards (10), Key Art Holofoil Cards (9), and Culture Shokz cards (7).

Pack Odds:

• Collector Parallel Rainbow Holofoil: 1:2
• Collector Parallel Pixel Holofoil: 1:2
• Armor Refractor: 1:48
• Serial-Numbered Megafractor: 1:12
• Key Art Holofoil: 1:48
• Meta-Rare Refractor: 1:96
• Culture Shokz: 1:96

More Info:

• First release date is January 8th from Dave & Adam's Card World.
• Another outlet is showing a release date of February 15th: Cardsmiths

Are you planning to pre-order these trading cards?

REMASTER UPGRADING A CLASSIC RPG

• Title: Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
• Release Date: January 7, 2025
• Platforms: PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch

Originally released in Japan in April 2023 as a remaster of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (1989), this game has now expanded to the Western market. It comes with a wealth of enhancements including:

• HD graphics
• Remastered music
• New character art
• Additional improvements such as new difficulties and EN/JP voiceovers.

What's In Store for Players? See the trailer on Twitter/X

What are your memories of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys? What are you hoping for in this remaster?

cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/18577644

The new upscale shader, CUT3, has been released for retro and modern games. Developed by Swordfish_90, this shader allows users to adjust the sharpness or smoothness of edges, offering customizable visual enhancements. It is designed to work with various emulators, including Retroarch, though some adjustments are needed for compatibility

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A new fan-made project has successfully ported the original Super Mario Bros. to the Game Boy Color, titled Super Mario Bros. Mini. Developed by homebrew developer Mico27, this version of the classic NES game includes several exciting enhancements and new features that expand upon the original experience.