New INH stuff: Ibara-The lunatic

Plasmo · Post by **Plasmo** » Mon May 29, 2006 6:36 pm

http://www.inhgroup.com/item/ibara/

the trailer looks crispy omg
cant wait to watch it

Post by **Icarus** » Mon May 29, 2006 6:43 pm

Wicked, looking forward to it. August release date though, so it should give the players plenty of time to really sharpen those scores. Thanks for the heads up. ^_^

LUNardei · Post by **LUNardei** » Mon May 29, 2006 7:41 pm

Great! I'm definitely more interested in this than in Galuda 2 one...

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Mon May 29, 2006 7:57 pm

INH is cranking out these DVDs at a pretty rapid clip...looks like it comes with extra stuff too. Wonder if there's anything included which gives a more detailed description of how all the rank stuff works...knowing what gets the game angry and what gets it REALLY angry would be nice. Too bad the rank-o-meter in the PS2 port's practice mode wasn't very useful.

On that note, can anyone tell from the page whether they'll be including any Black Label/Arrange mode plays along with the "normal" game?

Plasmo · Post by **Plasmo** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:00 pm

i dont think theyll add black label replays but anyway this is the best and most interesting INH dvd so far imo i just love those guys.
THANK YOU!

Valgar · Post by **Valgar** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:41 pm

We already know how the rank works...there is a JP guide on it too. I mean, we don't know the math and shit, but you don't need that.

Plasmo · Post by **Plasmo** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:57 pm

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-7x- ... -1fgn.html
oh yeah

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:59 pm

Valgar wrote:We already know how the rank works...there is a JP guide on it too.

Has anyone translated it? If so, is there a link or anything like that?

I mean, we don't know the math and shit, but you don't need that.

Well, to an extent I suppose you're right, seeing as we have the general idea of what needs to be done, but maybe I'm weird in wanting the specifics...knowing what bits of angering the rank are easiest to get away with, heh heh. I'm also still curious as to whether Ibara works like Garegga in that the rank "rolls over" at certain points and is impossible to reduce past those points once they've been exceeded...or whether it's a bit more "open" than that.

Anyways, I don't want to take this any more off-topic.

Post by **Icarus** » Mon May 29, 2006 9:36 pm

BulletMagnet wrote:Has anyone translated it? If so, is there a link or anything like that?

http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=868&start=60

Check Cthulhu's long translation of one of the pages of the Ibara guide from Arcadia, when I still had the scans available.

BulletMagnet wrote:'m also still curious as to whether Ibara works like Garegga in that the rank "rolls over" at certain points and is impossible to reduce past those points once they've been exceeded...or whether it's a bit more "open" than that.

It is assumed that the system is similar to Garegga's rank system with the roll over counting, with the extra addition of the weapon strengths affecting the rank count.

The replay DVD might come with a booklet that has the Arcadia guide included, much like INH's previous booklets. If it does, then it will all be covered within the booklet.

DC906270 · Post by **DC906270** » Mon May 29, 2006 10:12 pm

pre-ordered

cigsthecat · Post by **cigsthecat** » Mon May 29, 2006 10:16 pm

Oh snap.

I guess I have to spend a billion dollars on a dvd now.

Post by **Icarus** » Mon May 29, 2006 10:22 pm

cigsthecat wrote:Oh snap.
I guess I have to spend a billion dollars on a dvd now.

Yeah, seconded. It'll be interesting to see ther Dyne replays though, as the speed of the ship will make the game play more difficult. At least it's close to a second Raizing DVD release as we're going to get, though. I'd still like to see a Batrider, Bakraid, Brave Blade or Soukyugurentai DVD some day.

Here's to hoping.

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Mon May 29, 2006 10:46 pm

Icarus wrote:
cigsthecat wrote:Oh snap.
I guess I have to spend a billion dollars on a dvd now.
Yeah, seconded. It'll be interesting to see ther Dyne replays though, as the speed of the ship will make the game play more difficult. At least it's close to a second Raizing DVD release as we're going to get, though. I'd still like to see a Batrider, Bakraid, Brave Blade or Soukyugurentai DVD some day.

Here's to hoping.

word

till then this will do, this is the most interesting DVD release since ikaruga appreciate imo (which was way up there with raiden fighters btw).

Plasmo · Post by **Plasmo** » Mon May 29, 2006 10:50 pm

yep finally we get to see some TOTALLY new strategies.too bad that it wont be any WR replays since archer got 30mill and the replays on the dvd will be around 27-28mill....

Valgar · Post by **Valgar** » Mon May 29, 2006 11:20 pm

BATRIDER DVD by LAOS would be the greatest release ever.

iatneH · Post by **iatneH** » Mon May 29, 2006 11:38 pm

I just watched one of the Ibara loops at super-play.co.uk. Holy ass

...I think that's enough for me for the time being... The INH DVD would probably give me a stroke or something.

cigsthecat · Post by **cigsthecat** » Tue May 30, 2006 12:04 am

Valgar wrote:BATRIDER DVD by LAOS would be the greatest release ever.

YES PLEASE

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Tue May 30, 2006 1:54 am

Icarus wrote:It is assumed that the system is similar to Garegga's rank system...

Assumed...but not confirmed. Where's Rando with a "sapere aude!" or two to back me up?

The replay DVD might come with a booklet that has the Arcadia guide included, much like INH's previous booklets. If it does, then it will all be covered within the booklet.

Hm, does that type of book go into that much depth? If it does, that'd be great, if someone would be willing to translate. Even though I'm not that "serious" of a player, I do like to have as much "hard" info about how a game works as I can, rather than being forced to guess and estimate. But you already knew that.

Thanks for the link to the translation you posted, not sure how I missed it before now.

Post by **Icarus** » Tue May 30, 2006 2:13 am

BulletMagnet wrote:Assumed...but not confirmed. Where's Rando with a "sapere aude!" or two to back me up?

I don't think it'll ever be confirmed without direct information from Cave and Yagawa himself, much like Raizing did when Garegga came out, handing out nuggets of info to the peeps that made the Garegga Handbook.

I hope they do for the DVD. If not, then the best source for the info will be the stuff from Arcadia I've collected, and maybe whatever appears in the booklet that'll inevitably be bundled with the DVD.

BulletMagnet wrote:Hm, does that type of book go into that much depth? If it does, that'd be great, if someone would be willing to translate.

Most/all of the INH DVDs have come with a little booklet with tips, maps and other assorted info. Garegga's was a complete reprint of the aforementioned Garegga Handbook, Raiden Fighters was reprints of Gamest guides and articles, Ketsui had maps and system info, ditto with Mushi. Cant say anything about the Trizeal/XIIStag one as I don't have it yet, and Viper Phase One was an OST with a bonus replay disc, so no booklet there.

You can see some of the INH DVDs and their bonus stuff here.

BulletMagnet wrote:Thanks for the link to the translation you posted, not sure how I missed it before now.

That's been reposted several times now, in Ibara threads. ^_-

Where is Cthulhu, anyway? Its been a while since he's posted on here, and I have him to thank for helping to confirm a lot of things back when Ibara was out in Japanese arcades, before I got the PCB myself for serious playtesting.

BulletMagnet wrote:I'm not that "serious" of a player, I do like to have as much "hard" info about how a game works as I can, rather than being forced to guess and estimate. But you already knew that.

You contradict yourself, Magnet-of-Bullets-san. ^_-
A non-serious player is one that plays oblivious to the inner workings of the game in front of him/her. A serious player is one that likes to know how the game works, and requests info to learn. ^_-

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Tue May 30, 2006 2:28 am

Icarus wrote:I don't think it'll ever be confirmed without direct information from Cave and Yagawa himself, much like Raizing did when Garegga came out, handing out nuggets of info to the peeps that made the Garegga Handbook.

One would figure that they'd have put at least a few relevant tidbits in, say, the instruction manual, or the mini-booky-thingy (to use the technical term, of course) that some copies of the PS2 port came with...then again, I can't read either one, has anyone seen anything like that therein? Granted, having a general idea of what to do is okay, but especially considering the hardcore crowd which makes up the majority of those playing a game like this, you'd figure that they'd demand more specific, officially confirmed info to further refine their game...honestly, how ironic is it that a marshmallow like me is the one concerned about this stuff?

You contradict yourself, Magnet-of-Bullets-san. ^_-
A non-serious player is one that plays oblivious to the inner workings of the game in front of him/her. A serious player is one that likes to know how the game works, and requests info to learn. ^_-

"Magnet-of-Bullets-san?" Hee hee, well, seeing as I've called you "Icky" on occasion, methinks I can let this pass.

But anyways, yeah, I like to at least know what's going on (honestly, how the heck can you play a game in ANY fashion when you don't?), and to improve as I play more, obviously, but that's not really "the" reason why I play any given shmup at any given time...I just kind of pull something out when I feel like playing it, and while I want to do as well as I can skill-wise given my circumstances, I am not really concerned with "mastering" it, and I never play something when I'm not in the mood for it, even if I'd further improve my "raw skills" or whatever by doing so. As such, I really can't consider myself a "serious" player, especially not compared to others around here. But I appreciate the thought notwithstanding.

SAM · Post by **SAM** » Tue May 30, 2006 5:20 am

Definately buy a copy.

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Speaking of the replay DVD, dose anyone found where could I ordered (oversea) the ESPgaluda 2 Replay DVD recently release?

Trevor spencer · Post by **Trevor spencer** » Tue May 30, 2006 6:49 am

just pre ordered mine and in a couple of days my ibara PCB Kit will be here

cant wait

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:22 am

More details on the upcoming INH DVD The Lunatic: Ibara. The DVD will include 4 plays
1: Player 1 1CC
2: Player 2 1CC
3: Player 1 Harder Mode 1CC
4: Black Label 1CC

Post by **Icarus** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:36 am

Awesome. I assume RAM is going to be the Ibara Kuro player, since (the last time I checked) he had the record of 175mil+?

Can't wait for it to be released now. ^_^

SFKhoa · Post by **SFKhoa** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:50 am

Remix tracks by WASi303 of Psyvariar?! O____O

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:07 am

Icarus wrote:Awesome. I assume RAM is going to be the Ibara Kuro player, since (the last time I checked) he had the record of 175mil+?

Yeah, RAM. Over 190 mil, according to INH.

Valgar · Post by **Valgar** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:35 am

GaijinPunch wrote: 3: Player 1 Harder Mode 1CC

lol awesome.

Kiken · Post by **Kiken** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:29 am

They just posted a second demo video listed as OUTTAKES.

*EDIT*
I just watched this and it's all footage from Ibara Kuro. RAM is indeed listed as the player.

Post by **Icarus** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:25 pm

Two new clips up on INH's site, along with some previews of the art/strategy book. Looking good, August can't come quickly enough...

EDIT: One's a Normal Mode compilation with what appears to be Bond (Type C), and includes the item rain against Teresa. The other is a Harder Mode compilation.

Kiken · Post by **Kiken** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 3:44 am

WIIIIISE FWOM YOUR GWAVE!!!!

I just got this DVD set today. The only disappointment was the music CD... which only has 5 tracks of music (all remixes).

I've watched 3 of the 4 replays thus far:
Owaraimania KTM (T.1 million with Bond)
Y.S. 333 (R.1 million with Dyne)
RAM (199.4 million with Bond in Black Label)

All of these had the usual high-quality we've seen from INH in the past, and the commentary tracks were interesting.

I also watched the Technique portion, which gets points for having Midi and Dyne do the commentary (Dyne's voice even has that metalic tone to it).

The Guide portion of the booklet is mostly rehashed stuff from the Arcadia and PS2 guides.. although they do go into further detail, showing all of the enemies and point-values and such. The art section of the booklet has loads of rough sketches of all the characters. In fact, I like some of the older concept art for the heroes and villains more than the final versions.

Can't wait for the Radirgy DVD.