Will Treasure ever make a triumphant return?

[xEbb1993x]

I’m still waiting. They owe me a Sin & Punishment 3 especially since the second game ended on a cliffhanger. Unless M2 is shaping up to be the next Treasure. Either that, or maybe this generation’s Treasure. So should Treasure make a comeback or is M2 their successor?

[ryu]

Fromt what I heard they were guns for hire for some years and eventually reduced to one guy holding on to the IPs or something. I wouldn't expect to ever hear from them again.

[xEbb1993x]

I kinda miss them...

[MJR]

To me, Sin and Punishment 1 & 2 represent everything I hoped videogames would be, so it pains me a lot that they didn’t survive.

[xEbb1993x]

Especially considering the second game ended on a cliffhanger!

[Austin]

Um.. no. The people that made up the company are freaking ancient. Enjoy the many quality games that already exist by them. Don't expect any more.

[xEbb1993x]

Then I guess it really is up to M2 to carry the torch...

[Sumez]

Which torch is that? I don't think M2 is ever going to make anything as wacky and out there as the stuff Treasure were notable for

[AGermanArtist]

Currently re-enjoying Wario World. For me, one of their finest. Whoever Treasure is now, they're following me on X.

[xEbb1993x]

Which torch is that? I don't think M2 is ever going to make anything as wacky and out there as the stuff Treasure were notable for

Trust me. M2 is carrying a lot on Treasure's shoulders right now. Especially since Hiroshi Iuchi, the brain behind Radiant Silvergun and Ikaruga, is making Ubusuna, which I deeply suspect will be the next Radiant Silvergun and Ikaruga.

[xEbb1993x]

Currently re-enjoying Wario World. For me, one of their finest. Whoever Treasure is now, they're following me on X.

They are? Who's using the account, then?

[AGermanArtist]

No idea

https://x.com/TreasureCoLtd

[xEbb1993x]

Already sent a tweet.

[Gamer707b]

Yea, I love Treasure too. I went on a Treasure binge some 4 years ago and went on Ebay, swap meets and various mom and pops retro game stores buying up their games. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be a 3-way tie with Sin and Punishment 2, Radiant Silvergun and Ikaruga. Surprisingly though, I don't hear hardly anyone mention Astro Boy Omega Factor, the 2D GBA boxing game, Ippo something and the Saturn version of Silhouette Mirage. These games are just a step below the top 3 for me. The boxing game reminds me of a Japanese Punch Out. And yea, M2 is the closest thing we have to having a modern Treasure.

Also, I did read years back in an interview he did that the owner/president of Treasure, Masoto Maegawa mentioned he was going to start licensing his game out. Don't think there's any actual developers there at this point. More of a strictly business/licensing company.
As far as a Sin and Punishment 3, that is a Nintendo decision. They hold the IP, but as I mentioned who would develop it? Maegawa would have to bring back the old band to get the project going.

[xEbb1993x]

Then he needs to contact Nintendo for it. Give Isa, Kachi, Saki, and Airan one last go.

[Austin]

Then he needs to contact Nintendo for it. Give Isa, Kachi, Saki, and Airan one last go.

It's OK to just let things die. That's the nature of life.

[xEbb1993x]

As great as Star Successor was, I still don’t feel satisfied…

[KAI]

Have you ever heard about Saizensen? they are basically Treasure 2

https://www.mobygames.com/company/19203 ... ensen-ltd/

[xEbb1993x]

Yes, I know some of their games. But can't they do other shmups aside from Cotton?

[Bassa-Bassa]

Saizensen is more like Fill in Cafe 2, if you want to come down to.

[Yoshi]

Saizensen is more like Fill in Cafe 2, if you want to come down to.

This makes more sense. Their Steam reviews are pretty brutal in many cases: https://store.steampowered.com/search/? ... +Saizensen.

I do kind of want to try Blade Arcus and Strangers though... it appears there is a demo for the former.