DARIUS BURST CHRONICLE SAVIOURS (STEAM/PS4/Vita)

[ACSeraph]

Learn to play the game without credit feeding.

Exactly. Knowledge and dexterity are the only true permanent upgrades, ones that will follow you through the entire genre. Scrubs wouldn't understand though.

[Hagane]

Thanks for the advice guys, finally managed to get past Phantom Castle without continuing. Rubbish scores for the time being though. I have to polish K stage a bit and an 1CC should be close. L seems better for scoring but Hungry Gluttons looks scary and Dark Helios on the other hand is pretty easy.

It's too hard for me to beat it without buying. I'm afraid I can't do that.

Stop playing without a plan, have a strategy, learn to use the burst to shield yourself, watch a video to see how more experienced players tackle problem areas. You should probably read a bit on the genre's basics, too. You are missing most of the fun by playing the way you are.

[trap15]

Hungry Gluttons is actually pretty easy, just takes a while.

[ACSeraph]

^Yeah I think so too, actually he's the easiest final boss of Original mode for me using a non-burst ship.

Another tip for Phantom Castle that I've found really useful lately: There's a huge point blank opportunity right as he's shedding his armor. Back off for a sec as he sheds most of it, and when you see he's only got those two rectangular pieces left on his sides rush right into his face and point blank him with your missiles. You'll do so much Damage to him that he will go right into his Burst laser attack, which you can counter, or just go above him and continue point blanking. I've killed him before doing this before he even went into further attacks, but even if he does start with the curvy laser shenanigans you have still likely dramatically cut down the length of the fight.

[Hagane]

Huh, the only time I faced Gluttons I got overwhelmed by all the shit it shoots, so I just sticked to Helios/Sylvalion that seemed much easier.

I kind of did the point blank thing, but not near enough for the missiles to hit. It really makes a difference, that detail. Thanks for the tip.

[gs68]

I'm slowly starting to appreciate how OP Murakumo is. It's the best parts of Genesis and Assault fused into one package.

[Steelix100]

Huh, the only time I faced Gluttons I got overwhelmed by all the shit it shoots, so I just sticked to Helios/Sylvalion that seemed much easier.

This is funny because in the original PSP version I always thought Helios was the hardest boss lol
The addition of a second screen really mitigates any and all threats it used to pose
And Hungry Gluttons is harder in DBAC because it doesn't give infinite meter anymore (although the second screen makes it a lot easier too so maybe it's not actually harder at all)

[Captain]

OP isn't the right word. Murakumo doesn't have raw power. It has unmatched versatility.

[Steelix100]

OP isn't the right word. Murakumo doesn't have raw power. It has unmatched versatility.

Murakumo's actually OP

It can make up for its lack of raw power by spamming its Burst Finish. Which is very spammable. And extremely strong when spammed.

Why Murakumo is OP:
1. Burst meter depletes slowly
2. Burst meter replenishes fast
3. 3 very useful formations of 4 support units that block bullets
4. Can cancel out laser and missile type bullets whenever it feels like it
5. Support units only worth 1/4 of meter (aka they come back really fast)
6. Burst finish is very powerful and lasts a very long time
7. Burst finish also destroys bullets
8. Homing bombs
9. Not slow (aka faster than Legend and Next)

Basically it can do what a lot of other ships can do except better AND at the same time AND with other unique bonuses too. At the cost of being one of the weakest ships (one of the weakest or the weakest?), Murakumo' pros outweigh its con. Probably the only thing it really loses out on is scoring.

[Blinge]

What Cabinet is everyone using?

Maybe we should all make a system11... and pick cab 11..

[Shepardus]

Why Murakumo is OP:

It also lets you counterburst without having to time it, similar to Genesis, while still letting you start and stop the burst at will unlike Genesis. Like Genesis, the options can be very useful for point-blank damage even if your main shot is the laser type that can't point-blank effectively. Something that's easy to miss (or at least I didn't realize it for a while) is that if your options are the missile type they rotate in the opposite direction of your motion (similar to Garegga's trace formation), but only if you're not shooting. I haven't tested yet whether kills with option shots or option ramming gives multipliers like it does for Genesis.

What Cabinet is everyone using?

Maybe we should all make a system11... and pick cab 11..

I and some others have already been using cabinet 11. I haven't been playing Chronicle mode much, though.

[Blattdorf]

Did anyone have a chance to play the DLC? It was supposed to come out on Friday or thereabouts.

[Shepardus]

The artbook is out, the ships/missions/etc. are not.

[Steelix100]

Why Murakumo is OP:

It also lets you counterburst without having to time it, similar to Genesis, while still letting you start and stop the burst at will unlike Genesis. Like Genesis, the options can be very useful for point-blank damage even if your main shot is the laser type that can't point-blank effectively. Something that's easy to miss (or at least I didn't realize it for a while) is that if your options are the missile type they rotate in the opposite direction of your motion (similar to Garegga's trace formation), but only if you're not shooting. I haven't tested yet whether kills with option shots or option ramming gives multipliers like it does for Genesis.

O right the burst counter thing too, yeah that's also important
Yeah, I know about the rotating missiles thing but didn't feel like detailing it ("3 very useful formations of 4 support units that block bullets")
Also I'm like 92.57% sure that the options don't give a point bonus

I wish that Murakumo:
Wasn't op
Was available in AC mode

If Murakumo didn't have bullet cancelling on its Burst Finish and support units, it'd probably be balanced

[gs68]

I'm starting to get the hang of basic Burst Counter (as in, timing it so it goes off at the same time as the enemy's), still totes awful with cut-in counter.

[xxx1993]

Thanks for the advice guys, finally managed to get past Phantom Castle without continuing. Rubbish scores for the time being though. I have to polish K stage a bit and an 1CC should be close. L seems better for scoring but Hungry Gluttons looks scary and Dark Helios on the other hand is pretty easy.

It's too hard for me to beat it without buying. I'm afraid I can't do that.

Stop playing without a plan, have a strategy, learn to use the burst to shield yourself, watch a video to see how more experienced players tackle problem areas. You should probably read a bit on the genre's basics, too. You are missing most of the fun by playing the way you are.

I tried using the burst... I lost the ability to counter-burst again.

[Hagane]

A very basic technique that is easy to implement and will give you good results is to simply make a "wall" with the burst; go up, press burst twice to set it up and then move it downwards so it cuts the screen in half (a diagonal line seems to be most effective). Do it at spots with many bullets, enemies or other destructible things (like asteroids) so it refills automatically. When enemies/bullets start to thin, press burst again to get it back again so you don't waste meter.

It stops nearly everything, so burst deployment at key areas will make survival much easier.

[gs68]

Next seems to be designed with that strategy in mind, since the Fixed Burst moves quickly with it and in the direction of the ship rather than away from it, to boot.

Also, one more point regarding Chronicle Mode multiplayer: rip Vita players

[Rupert H]

btw does anyone know what she's saying during the chorus of that song
she speaks pretty clearly for most of the song then goes into the most unintelligible screeching ever

"You never win 'less you use what's within,
Look deep inside for the power light.
Good place to start is just deep with your heart,
Fight for what's right all your life."

Inspirational words, I'm sure we can all agree.

[AxelMill]

btw does anyone know what she's saying during the chorus of that song
she speaks pretty clearly for most of the song then goes into the most unintelligible screeching ever

"You never win 'less you use what's within,
Look deep inside for the power light.
Good place to start is just deep with your heart,
Fight for what's right all your life."

Inspirational words, I'm sure we can all agree.

Could you tell me where to find the entire track's lyrics? I need it clearly not to sing as close to that lady as possible.

[Observer]

I pre-ordered and got the Chronicle Saviours OST while I was in Tokyo and when I opened the booklet it seems the singer actually did something related to gospel and she does appear to be Japanese either. So, yeah, expecting gospel memes with mecha fishes. Finally being able to read the lyrics, they are quite nice. Still, Freedom has to be the best/worst shmup song at the same time. It has been growing on me though, and the rest of the OST is great regardless.

Shame I couldn't get the Another Chronicle OST... Out of stock everywhere, ugh. Did manage to get the original Dariusburst OST with the Great Thing theme.

Well, all in all, seems this one release was one of the highest profile releases in a while. And now we have Raiden V dropping as well.

I need to get back and play more of CS mode. Are there any guides on optimal routes to clear it already?

[Durandal]

So the full version of Freedom has been uploaded. Here's my shot on deciphering Freedom's lyrics. I put question marks near the parts I'm not entirely sure about:

Spoiler

REFRAIN:
This one's for the fighters
This one's for the soldiers
This one's for the warriors
Freedom
This one's for the leaders
This one's for the dreamers
This one's for the keepers
Freedom

Hear this humble message
In our spoken language
We can't take more damage
Of justice miscarriage
Your sisters and brothers
We fight for the honor
We must fight until we get what's right

It must be decided
That we are united
And won't be divided
Freedom
By working together
And hurting the tether
Defeat the oppressor
Freedom
Fight harder and harder
Soar higher and higher
So soon you'll discover
That we are the power
Today we are fighting
Tomorrow we're thriving
We must fight until we get what's right

CHORUS:
You'll never win lest you use what's within
Don't keep inside for the power light (?)
Good place to start is just deep in your heart
Fight for what's right all your life

We fight for the mothers
Alongside our brothers
We fight for the lovers
Freedom
A new day is dawning
And nothing is soaring
Our god is transforming (lol)
Freedom

REFRAIN

Forget all the doubters
No, you are the power
In this perilous hour
Freedom
We fight for the mothers
Alongside our brothers
We fight for the lovers
Freedom
A new day is dawning
And nothing is soaring
Our door/god is transforming (???????????????)
Grant freedom, oh freedom
Today we are fighting
Tomorrow we're thriving
We must fight until we get what's right

CHORUS (2x)

I rather prefer the BGM version over the full version of Freedom. During the second refrain, a completely unfitting drum track starts playing while the first sound in the song (of the BGM version) is constantly repeated in the background, which simply doesn't fit at all. I don't know why Zuntata picked someone trying too hard to imitate an Afro-American female jazz singer, instead of Remi who did a stunning performance for Another Chronicle (god save me if it was her who did the vocals for Freedom). Especially the 'grant freedom, oh freedom' misses the tone so hard it almost makes me want to stop listening Freedom everytime I hear that part. I'd very gladly hear an arrangement with a different vocalist and a second refrain which doesn't sound so godawful. I'm in a very love/hate relationship with Freedom, I didn't have this much problems appreciating Visionnerz either.

Finally being able to read the lyrics, they are quite nice.

Do mine match up?

[Observer]

picked someone trying too hard to imitate an Afro-American female jazz singer, instead of Remi who did a stunning performance for Another Chronicle (god save me if it was her who did the vocals for Freedom).

Funny you mentioned this because the girl IS an afro-american female jazz/soul singer!

The lyrics and vocals are by Omega Bone.

Oh, and the lyrics kind of match, some slight thingies here and there. I'll transcribe them shortly.

Here are the full lyrics from the booklet:

Spoiler

*
This one's for the fighters
This one's for the soldiers
This one's for the warriors, freedom!
This one's for the leaders,
This one's for the dreamers,
This one's for the keepers, freedom!

Hear this humble message
In heart's spoken language
We can't take more damage
of justice's miscarriage.
Dear sisters and brothers
We fight for the honor
We must fight until we get what's right!

It must be decided,
That we are united,
And won't be divided, freedom!
By working together,
And cutting the tether,
Defeat the oppressor, freedom!

Fight harder and harder,
Soar higher and higher,
So soon you'll discover
That we are the power.
Today we are fighting
Tomorrow we're thriving.
We must fight until we get what's right!

CHORUS
You'll never win 'less you use what's within
Look deep inside for the POWER LIGHT.
Good place to start is just lead with your heart,
Fight for what's right all your life!

We fight for the mothers,
Alongside our brothers,
We fight for the lovers, freedom!
A new day is dawning,
Energy is soaring
Our joy is transforming, freedom!

* REPEAT

Forget all the doubters,
Know you are the power
In this perilous hour, freedom!
We fight for the mothers,
Alongside our brothers,
We fight for the lovers, freedom!

A new day is dawning,
Energy is soaring
Our joy is transforming,
Cry freedom, oh, freedom
Today we are fighting
Tomorrow we're thriving,
We must fight until we get what's right!

CHORUS (REPEAT 2x)

Yes, the POWER LIGHT. It's Japan, caps all the way, baby!

Edit: Track 15 called "FINALE" is like the continuation of Xiga's theme from RSG and the tribute from Mushi's TLB. Seems we cannot have a shmup without "epic ethereal choir" pad, heh.

[qmish]

I found Remi vocals boring, though good.

Original psp version soundtrack is still perfect for me, and that iOS port trailer song too.

[Blinge]

Any chance the moon runes will ever be translated?

[Rupert H]

Haha. Glad to see my ears didn't let me down. Only one word out.

Still love the balls off of the track too.

[AxelMill]

Good place to start is just lead with your heart,

Ugh. I preferred the "deep with your heart" everybody else was hearing.

Thanks, guys. Can't wait to annoy my family even more, with the FULL VERSION!
...Not.

[qmish]

About artbook DLC in Steam. It has 6 negative reviews in japanese. GoogleTranslate says that people angry about really low resolution so they can't read a thing.

Can anyone tell about that?

[RecklessRave]

About artbook DLC in Steam. It has 6 negative reviews in japanese. GoogleTranslate says that people angry about really low resolution so they can't read a thing.

Can anyone tell about that?

I wondered if they would fix that for the Steam version, but from those reviews it sounds like they didn't. I have the PS4 version with the artbook, and there are pages that detail chronicles mode and other things and I can't make out much of the text at all. There is no option to zoom (at least on PS4), but it wouldn't help much if the resolution is really as bad as it appears to be.

[qmish]

So, unlike many artbooks in Steam, it's more complex than just a PDF file?