Espgaluda II

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 4:05 pm

pixeljunkie wrote:I thought it was already confirmed that all future cave ports will be region-free in an effort to boost sales/interest???

where? ^_~

moozooh · Post by **moozooh** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 4:08 pm

No, iirc Asada said it will be decided based on Futari sales.

Battlesmurf · Post by **Battlesmurf** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:15 am

Man- the 25th of Feb is not that far away. Damn pricey ass gaming season

I haven't gotten my Futari in the mail yet.

Good time for shmups though! Futari, Raystorm HD on the brink of coming out, Patch for DOJBLX, Espy 2 preorders to look for. This makes me happy : D

t0yrobo · Post by **t0yrobo** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:52 am

Battlesmurf wrote:Man- the 25th of Feb is not that far away. Damn pricey ass gaming season I haven't gotten my Futari in the mail yet.

Hell yeah, I was hoping for something more like a late March release. I guess I now where my tax return will be going now.

Defcon 5 · Post by **Defcon 5** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:16 pm

Yeah! Iam really looking forward to this release! Espgaluda II is a game for a lonley isle, its so complex you can have endless fun with it.

Thanks Cave !!

ChurchOfSolipsism · Post by **ChurchOfSolipsism** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:02 am

This is a funny place.... half of you buy single games for hundreds and hundreds of bucks, others "complain" because they have to spend a hundred dorars on not even a handful of games in three months...

Re the region coding, everything I've heard so far about Mushi 2 sales has been very positive, to say the least, so it's probably save to say future Cave ports will be region free? Now if only they could rerelease the region-coded games in case my Jap xbox RODs... and yeah, the cover really is butt-ugly...

WarpZone · Post by **WarpZone** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:46 am

ChurchOfSolipsism wrote:everything I've heard so far about Mushi 2 sales has been very positive, to say the least, so it's probably save to say future Cave ports will be region free?

No. Asada even said Mushi 2 sales would determine localization of future titles, not future region-free titles. I don't think anything is safe to say yet.

Cuilan · Post by **Cuilan** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:44 pm

http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/ne ... 32824.html

Further confirmation that every LE will include a faceplate. Also further confirms that both the limited and regular editions will come with a 1 disk OST CD. It sounds like the OST CD will only be included in the first-print runs of both editions. Article also shows the covers for both editions. In case anyone doesn't know yet, Seseri will be a playable character in the port.

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:50 pm

Cuilan wrote:It sounds like the OST CD will only be included in the first-print runs of both editions.

Sounds like trouble brewing...

Cuilan · Post by **Cuilan** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:53 pm

Jockel wrote:
Cuilan wrote:It sounds like the OST CD will only be included in the first-print runs of both editions.
Sounds like trouble brewing...

At least it's not another unlock key.

Observer · Post by **Observer** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:55 pm

Ok, they better confirm those magical words: REGION FREE. Capitalise them more if needed?

Naiera · Post by **Naiera** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:05 pm

Jockel wrote:
Cuilan wrote:It sounds like the OST CD will only be included in the first-print runs of both editions.
Sounds like trouble brewing...

LOL. This time, I'm getting the LE. Dang it.

Cuilan · Post by **Cuilan** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:07 pm

Observer wrote:Ok, they better confirm those magical words: REGION FREE. Capitalise them more if needed?

I don't think they'll announce the region status of this port until they've had enough time to analyze Futari's sales (and allow it to sell for a little while longer). I'm guessing sometime in January, or just before the Espgaluda 2 port goes gold at the latest.

t0yrobo · Post by **t0yrobo** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:12 pm

On that webpage which cover is which? And why does only one of them say black label?

Cuilan · Post by **Cuilan** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:15 pm

t0yrobo wrote:On that webpage which cover is which? And why does only one of them say black label?

The one on the right is the LE cover. And I don't know why the LE cover says it but the other doesn't (the article doesn't say either).

t0yrobo · Post by **t0yrobo** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:23 pm

Cuilan wrote:
t0yrobo wrote:On that webpage which cover is which? And why does only one of them say black label?
The one on the right is the LE cover. And I don't know why the LE cover says it but the other doesn't (the article doesn't say either).

That's odd, maybe they just grabbed some existing art and stuck it on there. I'm not familiar with the posters or anything for it though. It's a shame I don't really care for the LE cover, I think I want that faceplate though.

Post by **system11** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:07 am

I emailed them pointing out how region free is better for them and consumers, because it means a tiny market (like the UK) can still buy their products, which a local publisher won't be able to get enough sales of - distribution here is difficult even if the demand was there due to the high street monopolies stocking major publishers only.

If it does get localised, you can bet Europe will get fucked over again like with Raiden 4.

Aquas · Post by **Aquas** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:31 am

People should rally up and email cave about further region free Esp2 or localized game releases and a thanks for the Mushi 2 port, the extra positivity and support couldn't hurt, especially to keep the ball rolling with mushi 2's release.

mrtie · Post by **mrtie** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:50 am

Aquas wrote:People should rally up and email cave about further region free Esp2 or localized game releases and a thanks for the Mushi 2 port, the extra positivity and support couldn't hurt, especially to keep the ball rolling with mushi 2's release.

I just did so, and I hope our sales have helped sway the tide, while localization i think will never work out(due to publishers expectation of sales or need to sell them at a reduced cost), region free is as good choice as any.

evil_ash_xero · Post by **evil_ash_xero** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:03 am

I'm getting some varied opinions of this game's difficulty. I'm concerned about that, since DOJ really kills me. I can't quite enjoy it much, since I feel like i'm "under the gun" as soon as Stage 3 starts, and it's a rarity if I can get to the end of it. And that's it. So, I only usually play about 2 and a half stages of DOJ, in rapid succession. Frustrating.

OK, I know ESP II has 6 levels. Playing strictly for survival, about what stage does stuff start getting DOJ hard? And does it REALLY get that hard? If I can play about 3 or 4 levels(i'd prefer 4..or at least get to the end of the 4th stage), i'd be pretty happy honestly. I'm not hard to please, but I almost always like to get to the 4th stage of any shmup. And more importantly, I don't want to feel completely under the gun the whole time. I'd like some time to breathe and enjoy things. I can handle Ra.de. and Guwange, for reference. I can only get to the 4th stages on them, but that's about my limit I think(at this point).

Strider77 · Post by **Strider77** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:28 am

If you are playing for survival I don't think you'll find it that awful... except the last boss. I HATE that thing, I turn off the game half the time while fighting it.

Shelcoof · Post by **Shelcoof** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:17 pm

Wonder when pre-orders are opening?

msm · Post by **msm** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:01 pm

evil_ash_xero wrote:OK, I know ESP II has 6 levels. Playing strictly for survival, about what stage does stuff start getting DOJ hard? And does it REALLY get that hard?

i don't think it ever gets DOJ hard (maybe the last boss, as mentioned above?), especially as you've got the slowdown stuff to help you out when it gets tricky. i've never got to the last stage playing DOJ, but i can on this.

Kiken · Post by **Kiken** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:13 pm

NCSX wrote:X360 Espgaluda II - Release on February 25, 2010
«©NCSX» NCS expects to open up preorders for the regular and limited editions of Espgaluda II for the Japanese Xbox 360 within the next 2 weeks.

Shelcoof · Post by **Shelcoof** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:40 pm

Kiken wrote:
NCSX wrote:X360 Espgaluda II - Release on February 25, 2010
«©NCSX» NCS expects to open up preorders for the regular and limited editions of Espgaluda II for the Japanese Xbox 360 within the next 2 weeks.

awesome thanks

Gwyrgyn Blood · Post by **Gwyrgyn Blood** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:58 pm

evil_ash_xero wrote: OK, I know ESP II has 6 levels. Playing strictly for survival, about what stage does stuff start getting DOJ hard? And does it REALLY get that hard?

I'd say it's a hair easier than DOJ's first loop most of the way, but the game is almost as long as two loops of DOJ so there's a lot of room for mistakes. The game gives you a lot of bombs and being able to slow bullets and cancel them of course makes a lot of stuff much easier.

Playing as Ageha or Asagi just for a clear you will probably find it a hair easier than DOJ. Playing for score at all, you will find that the game is considerably harder than DOJ's first loop.

ChurchOfSolipsism · Post by **ChurchOfSolipsism** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:53 pm

WarpZone wrote:
ChurchOfSolipsism wrote:everything I've heard so far about Mushi 2 sales has been very positive, to say the least, so it's probably save to say future Cave ports will be region free?
No. Asada even said Mushi 2 sales would determine localization of future titles, not future region-free titles. I don't think anything is safe to say yet.

Must have misread something then, thanks for clearing that up - although it's a bit discouraging... well, we'll wait and see (and hope that the ROD takes its time to arrive).

dmauro · Post by **dmauro** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:17 am

Stealing someone's post from AO:

Dandy_Sephy wrote:From the sounds of it cave are getting expensive. But seem to be including black label this time?
Espgaluda II, a bullet hell shooter with a fantasy theme, is slated for February 25, 2010. The home version has five modes: arcade, arrange, Xbox 360, novice, and black label plus a two disc soundtrack for 7,329 yen ($85). A limited edition with a faceplate will also be available for 9,660 yen ($111).

Shelcoof · Post by **Shelcoof** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:36 am

WTF where did they get that!!!

angrycoder · Post by **angrycoder** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:38 am

The faceplate and cover art on the LE are flat out hideous.

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