Space Megaforce/Super Aleste Comments Please

[No_not_like_Quake]

Macross: I forget the Japanese subtitle is one of my favorite horis. I'd get a SNES just to play that... or rather, a Super Famicom.

[Animaitor]

Hmmmm....I think Saturn would be a better deal for joo than SNES or TG-16.

I already have the "Satan". BulletMagnet is right about the overall great game collection for the SFC and Super Alleste looks great. But are there any other shmups that rival Super Alleste?

[Ed Oscuro]

But are there any other shmups that rival Super Alleste?

R-Type III.

Had a post up about that a few days ago, kinda surprised this one caught on but that one didn't.

Don't even see any discussion in this thread of Super Aleste's game mechanics, which are interesting enough. Sort of play like a caravan game if you're quick enough.

[XERO]

interseting that this thread starts and a version of the game is also in the 'trading section'.

[Ed Oscuro]

Too bad the guy selling it wants a bit much money (IMO) considering there's supposed to be some problem with the box. Very nice contents though.

[fogelmir]

This is got to be one of my favorite snes shmups. I really enjoy the music (greatist elevator music ever) and the fact that every weapon is fun to use.

Gotta love that scatter shot.

I also like how the bosses talk crap to you.
"I'll Watch You Die! and "Give me a Break Will You!"

[Drum]

Ran a search on Super Aleste to see if anybody shared my thoughts that this is a better game than MUSHA, necrobumped this thread to say that I am glad that some people do. Super Aleste is so much better than MUSHA it makes me want to vomit. Vomit all over you.

[ShmupSamurai]

"Fancy meeting you here..."

My thoughts exactly when I saw the Stage 1 boss again in a later stage.

[sunburstbasser]

I used to play Space Megaforce almost daily. I had this and Super R-Type for my SNES and I personally didn't care much for Super R-Type, so Compile got the love from me.

It does have some Caravan qualities to it, not surprising since it shares a lot in common with Blazing Lazers. The second stage is very gimmicky, but I believe it does mark the most turrets Compile stuck on one boss ever.

[peterbrady69]

I love Space Megaforce. I love Blazing Lazers, and I thought this game was all that and a bit more. I wouldn't rank among the greatest shooters ever on a few technical levels, but as far as hours spent and enjoyment, this is a top five for me.

[tinotormed]

After raving on about Star Soldier Vanishing Earth I took a break and started playing Super Aleste. I was surprised at how complex the game mechanics were and ended up downloading a walkthrough (http://uk.faqs.ign.com/articles/368/368760p1.html) before I could properly get my head round it.
Anyway it blows the pants off Musha but what does anyone else reckon to it?

This has also been one of my faves for the SNES so far, and the only game in the SNES where I've improved much. And in case all of you were wondering, here is my 8.2 mil run on YT (high quality):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sopa_V5-Q1E

It's my best and favorite run for this game yet, as stage 12 is where you can only milk for bigger points. 9mil is possible here, but I need a flawless run for that.

[ZOM]

Not at all, that review is great and also enjoyable to watch.

[Domino]

Ultra long and boring levels. I 1cc it and felt very underwhelmed. Then again I'm not a fan of Compile STGs.

[dunpeal2064]

Macross: I forget the Japanese subtitle is one of my favorite horis. I'd get a SNES just to play that... or rather, a Super Famicom.

Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie. This is my favorite shmup that I have played on the SNES/SFC. I have yet to play Super Aleste or R-type 3 though.

[dunpeal2064]

Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie. This is my favorite shmup that I have played on the SNES/SFC. I have yet to play Super Aleste or R-type 3 though.

Of the three, Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie is the best. My favorite on SNES is still U.N. Squadron, though.

I love the style of U.N. Squadron, and its been sitting in my box o snes games for a few months now. To be honest, though, I suck ass at the game to such an extent that I can't enjoy it.

Its been awhile though, and I have played a lot of shmups since then. Maybe its time to revisit it. Or maybe I was doing the levels in the wrong order.

[TransatlanticFoe]

It's fun. I got it off ebay a few years ago when I found out that Power Strike on the SMS is Aleste and this is some sort of sequel. Power Strike is better and tougher. Honestly, who decided that you simply power-down after a hit rather than die? At full power you can take two hits and not die It's like they tried to balance that with checkpoints off the bat but it's too easy to obtain instant respawn lives and it just makes the game a breeze.

[Obiwanshinobi]

Western releases lack the toughest modes. If you're after a game of survival, the Japanese original is where it's at. Get's busy.

[BulletMagnet]

Western releases lack the toughest modes.

Really? Never heard of this: IIRC the US version, aside from "Normal" (the easiest mode) had two "traditional" increased-difficulty modes ("Hard" and "Hyper") plus two other separate upped difficulties ("Tricky" and "Wild") that added suicide bullets. What others did the Japanese edition have?

[Obiwanshinobi]

Oopsie, Space Megaforce does have suicide bullets, then? So maybe I was thinking of some other Compile shmup. My bad.

[toaplan_shmupfan]

Honestly, who decided that you simply power-down after a hit rather than die? At full power you can take two hits and not die...

See also M.U.S.H.A. and that game only has instant respawn.

Getting hit with a special weapon only lost the special weapon and powered it down one level for the next time it was collected. One had to be hit with only the normal shots to lose a turn. Collecting another special weapon worked the same way, another hit only lost the special weapon.

So they were somewhat consistent, even if in the case of M.U.S.H.A. it makes the game a bit too easy on both Easy and Normal difficulty, while Hard is still a challenge.

[finisherr]

Both Musha and Space Megaforce are pretty sweet. They seem to be on equal playing field when it comes to overall quality in a shooter, but that's coming from a n00b who simply survives for an attempt at 1cc and doesn't really go for high scoring...at least not yet.

[Austin]

I like this game, but I am with others in that I found the game boring. I still prefer the original Alestes over it, likewise with M.U.S.H.A. (despite that one being a good bit different).

[Despatche]

that's coming from a n00b who simply survives for an attempt at 1cc and doesn't really go for high scoring...at least not yet

this is a general message but since you brought it up: have fun grinding those super aleste checkpoints, I will gladly accept all counterstops provided they are ALLs (and can I get a video, please?)

[neorichieb1971]

This game is one I couldn't think of at the time, but it belongs in that thread "shmups with high accolades you just don't get". I bought this and felt really underwhelmed overall. Regardless of its prowess on the SNES.

[lettuce]

Flipping loved this game on the SNES when i was younger. Pic up the JAP version if your going to get any version......plus has the best box art (as 99% of JAP box art)

[BrianC]

Macross: I forget the Japanese subtitle is one of my favorite horis. I'd get a SNES just to play that... or rather, a Super Famicom.

Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie. This is my favorite shmup that I have played on the SNES/SFC. I have yet to play Super Aleste or R-type 3 though.

One thing, it's not Scrambled Valkyrie, it's Scramble Valkilly

[ZOM]

^Ha! Just checked the boxart - you're right.