Tumiki Fighters coming to Wii as "Blast Works"

Zebra Airforce · Post by **Zebra Airforce** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:21 am

It needs a mode where you play at max rank and can't attach anything

That actually sounds like an awesome idea.

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:58 pm

Apparently comes out on Jan 7th. The level editor/creator sounds pretty cool--apparently you can change bullet patterns, ship types, layout, etc. How deep the editing goes, I don't know.

Is there still anything behind the rumor that some other games (like rRootage) might be included?

sfried · Post by **sfried** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:05 pm

szycag wrote:IGN's release list just pushed it up to January. Probably some BS with NOA like what happened with Radio Allergy.

I thought the Radio allergy problem was more with retailers than with NoA?

SAM · Post by **SAM** » Sun May 11, 2008 12:40 am

Just found out there is a Wii version...

http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/ZI ... n#overview

hmm.... it should come after I got the new SMSB

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sun May 11, 2008 12:59 am

There is a review of this in the latest EGM. They liked it quite a bit-- the stage editor was a major factor.

-Bridget- · Post by **-Bridget-** » Mon May 12, 2008 3:20 am

This game is not out yet.

It should be out.

It is not.

ARGH.

I hate waiting for these, I really do.

And yes, I noticed EGM's review of it.... they gave it all "A"s and such. Notice, the review a couple pages down of Shiki 3 was all "C"s.....

Sigh.

But, Im gonna buy BOTH of these, yes.....

Zuhzuhzombie!! · Post by **Zuhzuhzombie!!** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:48 pm

I've been seeing reviews cropping up for it.

Looks like I may need to pick it up. Interesting concept. Averaging 8/10's.

Hmmm.

zaphod · Post by **zaphod** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:47 pm

Okay, seems like they put in, besides their updated version...

Tumiki Fighters
Gunroar
Torus Trooper
and
rRootage

This looks to be a decent package for Wii owners.

PepsimanVsJoe · Post by **PepsimanVsJoe** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:25 am

Anyone else snag this?

I played through the campaign on Rookie difficulty and it was a breeze. Granted I died a bunch of times(mostly on bosses) but this game is EXTREMELY generous with extends.

By the time I hit the final boss I had 99 lives(due to all the crap I was carrying I got another life every three seconds)

Unlocked Tumiki Fighters btw, which looks great and being able to play it while on the couch is awesome.
Unlocked Rrootage as well, which also plays just swell.

The modders haven't wasted any time it looks like...

http://www.blastworksdepot.com/games/blastworks/1185
Hey it's the R-9!

http://www.blastworksdepot.com/games/blastworks/1184
Link? Sure why not!

http://www.blastworksdepot.com/games/blastworks/1086
Megaman in his Rush submarine thing...wow!

http://www.blastworksdepot.com/games/blastworks/1274
You can also put together your own bullet patterns. Hey look it's the final boss from every other Cave shooter!

-Bridget- · Post by **-Bridget-** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:21 am

I of course went and picked this up right away.

The editors are even more deep than I'd expected.

Though first Im playing through the main modes on max difficulty..... gee these bosses are cruel.....

Aaaaaagh, game has too much awesome all in one place......

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:28 am

I will pick it up later this week (assuming stores have it.)

Can you edit enemy bullet patterns? (I assume this is true from what I've seen.)

What are the controls like?

Edit: For anyone interested, there's a guy on the gamefaqs board who is one of the programmers.

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:27 am

They offer Wii Remote controls (no motion sensing outside of the menus) and also classic controller support. There is no gamecube controller support so those who prefer the special HORI or Pelican traditional gamecube gamepads are s.o.l. REALLY solid package and game. I do feel the their designs maintain Kenta Cho's vision but he used slightly better colors. The game is very fun and plays much like the original only with different ships and parts. There are two buttons (hide parts) and fire. The bullet patterns aren't quite as artsy as a traditional shmup but you can be sure that the game is challenging even on easy. The music is nothing special thought, they do maintain the warning klaxon from the original games.

I was very happy to see reoccurring mention of Kenta Cho. I hope he was compensated for all of his coding.

Frederik · Post by **Frederik** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:35 am

PepsimanVsJoe wrote: http://www.blastworksdepot.com/games/blastworks/1274
You can also put together your own bullet patterns. Hey look it's the final boss from every other Cave shooter!

I really hope creating bullet patterns goes beyond THAT. There will be tons of dickcopter shmups with bullet snowstorms like this example I guess

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:17 pm

The bullet editor is pretty well done. Don't expect BulletML though.

Looks like one can make vertical shmups too.

D · Post by D » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:19 am

kotaku review.
http://kotaku.com/5016756/blast-works-r ... nd-destroy

klausien · Post by **klausien** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:29 pm

I don't post much, but I had to chime in to say how much I'm enjoying this game. Do not hesitate to purchase it.

moozooh · Post by **moozooh** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:48 pm

What's worse is that when you lose all your continues, you don't have the option of picking up from the last level you successfully completed - you've got to start all over again from the beginning of the campaign mode.

Heh.

NMcCoy · Post by **NMcCoy** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:26 am

For those who want to make a more "traditional" shmup, fear not - it's possible to make enemies that can't be attached, and I've even figured out how to make a "powerup capsule" using the advanced editor options that doesn't shoot at you, but when you shoot it down and catch the center thing that comes out you get an additional weapon.

From what I've seen of the editor so far, it should be easily possible to recreate some classic Gradius bosses.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:09 pm

This is such a cool release. I'm really surprised that there isn't more talk about this here. Honestly, this is more fresh and interesting than a new Cave release. And I like Cave.

SockPuppetHyren · Post by **SockPuppetHyren** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:57 pm

professor ganson wrote:This is such a cool release. I'm really surprised that there isn't more talk about this here. Honestly, this is more fresh and interesting than a new Cave release. And I like Cave.

Very true. I'm surprised no one here has posted any of their creations in this thread.

On another note, the 2-2 boss makes me cry tears of hate and rage.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:52 am

I was in GameStop tonight, and they had already reduced this to $19.99 (from $39.99)-- while still displaying it in the new release rack! So they've already decided that this game isn't going to sell at normal price, in spite of the strong reviews and large number of Wii owners. Sad thing is, they are probably right...

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:08 am

...since even shooter fans seem to be looking the other way, if this dead thread is any evidence. Sad.

bostongeorge · Post by **bostongeorge** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:39 am

I bought it today! Great game. There's a fan created level on BlastWorks Depot called Zycxzx thats awesome.

kengou · Post by **kengou** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:25 am

I ordered it, looking forward to playing it when I get it.

ArcticXC · Post by **ArcticXC** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:00 pm

$10 at Best Buy now.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp ... 9165388672

Pretty much no excuse now.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:14 pm

Crap, I paid 4x that.

kengou · Post by **kengou** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:14 pm

ArcticXC wrote:$10 at Best Buy now.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp ... 9165388672

Pretty much no excuse now.

Great, and I payed $40 for it a week ago at Amazon.

DAMN YOU BEST BUY

szycag · Post by **szycag** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:22 pm

Will it be this price if I go to a Best Buy store? Can anyone confirm?

MR_Soren · Post by **MR_Soren** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:48 pm

That's unfortunate. People can barely give good shmups away in this country. It's no wonder that so many Japanese shmups never get localized.

gabe · Post by **gabe** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:56 pm

szycag wrote:Will it be this price if I go to a Best Buy store? Can anyone confirm?

Yes. Just picked it up on my lunch.