Space Invaders Extreme 2?

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:39 pm

Apparently P-A has a listing for this (possible) DS game, and a release date of March 26 - obviously we'll have to wait for something more official before getting too excited, but I figured this was still worth posting.

Hopefully, if this is real, it'll also return to the PSP...

MathU · Post by **MathU** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:53 am

They really are cashing in on this Space Invaders revival they've started now. Though if it's as good as Space Invaders Extreme, I'll buy it in a heartbeat. One of the most addicting games of 2008.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:24 am

Yeah, I got an email from P-A about this a day or so ago. I was surprised there was no topic here.

The PSP version of the first is terrific, but I'm guessing it didn't sell well. You can pick it up for pennies in these parts. Accordingly, I'm a bit doubtful that it will come to PSP again.

ex.machina · Post by **ex.machina** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:22 am

I also only got the PSP one. Too bad, just coming for DS now?

dcharlie · Post by **dcharlie** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:49 am

i have both the DS and the PSP versions and , somewhat surprisingly, the DS version is the better of the two (much better music, some better worked out bosses).

SPE is on it's way to XBLA too, which is great news.

Excited for an SPE2.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:17 pm

I'm not so sure. I have both versions and I prefer the PSP version in spite of the fact that the DS one is compatible with the dial contoller. I love those controls, but the PSP version looks better and is easier on the eyes.

honorless · Post by **honorless** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:31 pm

Here's hoping SIE2 works with the paddle as well; that way I'll feel more motivated to invest in one.

Slightly OT, but both versions are now $9.99 at GS. No better time to buy the one you passed up the first time -- I find them different enough for it to be worth owning both.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:02 pm

honorless wrote:Here's hoping SIE2 works with the paddle as well; that way I'll feel more motivated to invest in one.

Slightly OT, but both versions are now $9.99 at GS. No better time to buy the one you passed up the first time -- I find them different enough for it to be worth owning both.

Yeah, it would be nice to have a third game for the paddle controller. And yeah, both games are different enough to justify the purchase at that price, provided you like the game.

ZOM · Post by **ZOM** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:48 pm

Now this is good news!
Space Invaders Extreme is soo much fun, they really did it with the scoring system.
I also only got the PSP version of SIE, but I don't mind if the next one is DS exclusive.

sfried · Post by **sfried** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:29 pm

professor ganson wrote:I'm not so sure. I have both versions and I prefer the PSP version in spite of the fact that the DS one is compatible with the dial contoller. I love those controls, but the PSP version looks better and is easier on the eyes.

I disagree. The DS one feels better despite both screens (which they thankfully leave for boss encounters). Everything in the PSP version feels a bit squished, not to mention leaving out the awsome music and online.

Got the DS version, btw. Hope this new one is similarly budget priced.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:14 pm

And will Space Invaders Extreme 2 get a localized USA port as well? If not, it'll have to be imported. You can be sure that NCSX and other USA-based mail-order video game importers will stock up on the Japanese version of SIE-2 game. ^_~

Glad to have gotten a DS paddle controller to play the 1st SIE version...I'm still amazed at how Taito was able to shrink down the paddle controller and still retain that weighted flywheel found on the full-sized arcade cabinet rotary knob spinner setups. ^_~

Tis a shame that the DS paddle controller wasn't officially released for the USA market...it would've sold quite well. With the upcoming USA version of DSi variant handheld, said removal of GBA cart slot means that it is best to buy a DSlite now before it does get recalled by Nintendo of America themselves.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

ex.machina · Post by **ex.machina** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:00 am

sfried wrote: Got the DS version, btw. Hope this new one is similarly budget priced.

It's more or less full price in Japan. But in case it gets localized (chances are pretty good I'd day), I guess it will go for 19.99 again.

silvergunner · Post by **silvergunner** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:48 pm

professor ganson wrote:
Yeah, it would be nice to have a third game for the paddle controller. And yeah, both games are different enough to justify the purchase at that price, provided you like the game.

It would be the 4th game

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g- ... -31fd.html

...which support the paddle too

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:17 pm

Very interesting. Is it any good?

silvergunner · Post by **silvergunner** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:39 pm

professor ganson wrote:Very interesting. Is it any good?

I don`t know,and there are no needful Reviews outthere,yet!
But I think the paddle controller will works fine to the Game.
It would be fine Taito put something interesting elements in the newest installment thats make worth a purchase.For a bargain I would buy it!

On Topic:

I´m very excited for a sequel of SIE,but think I´m busy with Resident Evil 5 on release!

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:06 pm

On NCSX's site, Space Invaders 2 is up for pre-order today:

http://www.shopncsx.com/spaceinvadersextreme2.aspx

Good news to hear that SIE-2 will officially support Taito's kick-ass paddle controller according to NCSX. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

MSZ · Post by **MSZ** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:25 pm

A new video is out:

http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/141/141469/

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:03 pm

Thanks for the link to that cool SIE-2 video, MSZ...the real thing should be great with a solid pair of powered speakers and a subwoofer -- a 2.1 speaker setup would work great with this game! ^_~

sfried · Post by **sfried** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:00 am

MSZ wrote:A new video is out:

http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/141/141469/

What is with the announcer?

It's like I'm playing Capcom vs. SNK..."THIS IS GOING TO BE A ROUND TO REMEMBER! SHOOT!"

IronGiant · Post by **IronGiant** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:57 am

I hope that the irritating voice can be turned OFF !

StoofooEsq · Post by **StoofooEsq** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:09 pm

Played it. The background on the bottom screen actually manages to distract me this time, but only on the first stage. And the new announcer needs to go (no, you can't turn him off).

Haven't played it all the way through, but I think I like the first SIE more.

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:26 am

i played it too (i think we all know how

) and i found it to be way more fun than the first one. bingo fever. it's on.

IronGiant · Post by **IronGiant** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:13 am

Vincent Draconis wrote:Played it. The background on the bottom screen actually manages to distract me this time, but only on the first stage. And the new announcer needs to go (no, you can't turn him off).

Are you sure you can't turn off the announcer? From the demo, that was the only thing that annoyed me. No sale then I'm afraid.

StoofooEsq · Post by **StoofooEsq** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:26 pm

Stage 5-C of SIE1 is thoroughly kicking my ass, so I'm skipping over to the sequel for the time being. I'm starting to warm up to it. What I really like is how the overall flow of the game has been streamlined. Round Starts now take place during stages on the top screen.

At first, I wasn't really a fan of the Bingo Fever mechanic, which is pretty much required to gain high ranks on stages. Playing the game some more, it's starting to grow on me. It's reminiscent of the tricks in older arcade games that take a lot of work to pull off, but rewarded you with a big payoff.

And R-Typer, I'm very sure you can't turn off the announcer; believe me, I looked for an option.

Jockel wrote:bingo fever

There's no explanation about it here, so I'll throw a short one up.

Top Screen shows a 3x3 grid of colored boxes with inner boxes. To get a Bingo Fever, you must connect three of these boxes horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You light up these boxes by destroying two sets of four enemies of the appropriate color (outer = 1st set, inner = 2nd set), destroying the Round Start UFO, and completing the round. "BINGO CHANCE" will flash on the screen to let you know you're close.

The Bingo Challenge itself involves destroying a giant invader made of small and large bricks on the top screen. Nothing too difficult, especially not with the Bomb powerup.

Bingo Fever has the same gold, item-dropping aliens on the bottom screen; top screen has gold UFOs that do the same, and pink UFOs on the top screen that drop pink items worth more points. Strategy? Shoot and collect. That's about it.

EDIT - Some other related notes I'll store here.
Unused lighted squares will carry over between stages.

Two Lines Fever:
If a Bingo Challenge would result in two lines being connected after completion, it becomes a Two Lines Challenge. This challenge requires you to destroy an giant invader made entirely of small blocks while other large invaders fly under it to block your shots. Hope you have a powerup handy.

Initiating a Two Lines Fever and grabbing the treasure trove of falling gold & pink items essentially guarantees you an S Rank for a stage, so it's worth all the effort.

While I'm here, I might as well ask: Is it really worth buying a DS Paddle Controller (currently in-stock at NCSX) for both SIE games and Arkanoid DS?

LaserGun · Post by **LaserGun** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:46 pm

I quite like this sequel so far. I never really liked the first game because it felt too much like a homebrew title, the background graphics and music annoyed me. Also I disliked the loading of bonus rounds during the game.

Also call me crazy, but I just love retarded over the top announcers in games, they make me laugh with their nonsensical broken English.

Vincent Draconis wrote:While I'm here, I might as well ask: Is it really worth investing in a DS Paddle for both SIE games and Arkanoid DS?

I've heard the paddle is great, but is murder on your battery.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:33 pm

For Vincent Draconis,

Yes, I've got one of those cool Taito NDS Paddle controllers. Considering Taito's rich arcade heritage, how they managed to replicate the full-sized arcade rotary knob spinner with proper weighted flywheel for the NDS is spot on. You can spin the NDS paddle controller hard and it'll spin for a long time before slowly coming to a complete stop. If you do use it on an NDSlite variant, it'll stick out a tad bit but that really doesn't compromise gameplay one bit. If you do have the original NDS, then it'll fit in all the way perfectly like a well broken baseball glove fits in your hand. ^_~

By using a paddle controller, it does give the player an edge with it's analog to digital interface...very quick and silky smooth responsiveness compared to just using the NDS' digital-based d-pad setup. ^_~

If your NDS' battery is fairly new, then you have no worries about playing some lengthy sessions with both SIE-1 and SIE-2 with the paddle controller setup.

It is recommended to use the Taito paddle controller if you want to play better & score better on the NDS Arkanoid port.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

Wonderbanana · Post by **Wonderbanana** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:53 am

According to this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Xb ... g_releases

SIE is coming to XB Live Arcade?

This also suggests Jeff Minter is involved:

http://www.snappygamer.com/2008/10/09/s ... -xbox-360/

This true or just BS?

IronGiant · Post by **IronGiant** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:55 am

Jeff Minter's 'Neon' is being used to produce the animated backgrounds on the XBL version of SIE.

MathU · Post by **MathU** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:51 am

I've heard conflicting reports that you can and can't turn the announcer off. Are you sure you can't?

Zweihander · Post by **Zweihander** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:03 am

MathU wrote:I've heard conflicting reports that you can and can't turn the announcer off. Are you sure you can't?

NICE MOVES, MAVERICK!

I picked up the "evaluation edition" from my good friend The Internet, and I must say, it's a marvelous improvement over the shittastic nature of the first Space Invaders Extreme game. Got rid of a lot of gimmicky bullshit, made the boss fights more epic, and the saucer boss' bouncy-shots are actually AVOIDABLE now. If it's released stateside it's a definite buy for me, this "evaluation edition" is sort of buggy; sometimes freezes after a stage ends.

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