Caladrius - Xbox 360 shmup from MOSS

[Zaarock]

Gameplay looks alright yeah, but it looks like the three special/element attacks weren't used at all in that video? and maybe story mode is a bit easier than score attack, hard to judge from that. Interested in how the weapon system works. If there are for example close range attacks that make you play aggressive it would look a lot different, etc.

[VixyNyan]

Gameplay looks alright yeah, but it looks like the three special/element attacks weren't used at all in that video?

Maybe not, but you gonna respect rancor for taking time to upload a video in the first place.

Between the stages, you could upgrade the 3 element attacks with Ether Chip and you can see a preview of what each of them looks like (Alex's attacks on the video). ^^

Also, boobies~ :3

[Yes Boss!]

Can it be played full screen on a 4:3 display?

The burning question I'd like to know as well.

Game looks pretty fun. Very excited to see if it clicks with me.

[Soft Otaku]

In other news, there are only five short stages at first, and the final boss is RIDICULOUSLY hard. I find it difficult to imagine 1cc-ing this one, but I guess miracles can happen.

Filling the lower middle gauge with the lavender jewels earns a 1-UP. The game has unlimited continues. Finishing the game unlocks Boss Rush mode. Boss Rush mode is fun!

Caladrius, the titular golden bird character, also becomes playable, and features homing shots as the main weapon.

The three elemental weapons are taking me some time to master, but generally one is a shield, one has heat seekers, and one is another kind of additional attack, as I understand it so far. Each character has different weapons, and they add a lot to the game as there are various strategies to try.

And the in-game Japanese conversations can be turned OFF.

Limited Edition unboxing video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLD1LJwQ5r0
My crappy 1st time gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzQ8HRaGI8I

[KAI]

8bit music DLC, mmhhhhhh.

[pestro87]

Oh man, I'm getting really hyped for this game now! I saw that my LE had arrived today :O

[CStarFlare]

My crappy 1st time gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzQ8HRaGI8I

Do you have to unlock the Caladrius character? Don't see it on the select screen in your video.

[NeoStrayCat]

Looks like you do, but how about the requirements to unlock it? I guess we'll wait until someone does it or something.

[rtw]

Can anyone download the tunes from here so firefox people can listen ?

http://caladrius.mossjp.co.jp/dlc.html

[Tucker]

I just watched a playthrough on YT and the game is mega short.I'm starting to wish i hadn't pre ordered this now.Raiden 4 had 7 stages in xbox mode.

[O. Van Bruce]

Man, I REALLY hope the voices can be turned off... specially during the boss battles.

Anyway, bosses are very Touhou like. In fact, the whole game feels like a Touhou, only that the stages are less "organized".

[DragonInstall]

I want to listen to the ost. Someone should upload it to youtube.

I haven't played a shmup in a long time, wondering if this games worth it, or should i just wait one more month for CAVE game.

[pestro87]

Looks like you do, but how about the requirements to unlock it? I guess we'll wait until someone does it or something.

I just unlocked Caladrius. You need to beat the Story mode with Alex, Kei and Martin to unlock it.

[TLB]

How many minutes long is the story mode?

[pestro87]

How many minutes long is the story mode?

Around 20 mins.

[TLB]

How many minutes long is the story mode?

Around 20 mins.

Thanks. Funny that some find it short; it's my preferred length of STG (Dangun Feveron!). On a bit of a tangent, Psikyo loops are under 20 minutes and most people will never even entertain the idea of playing both. It's a shame.

[CStarFlare]

What is the Score Attack mode? Is it just score attacking the individual stages like Ginga Force?

[Chaos Phoenixma]

Raiden IV already seemed too long with it's 7 stages, and that game even loops. Raiden IV Arcade with the 5 stages felt more around the right length, but the loop dragged things on.

[VixyNyan]

Can anyone download the tunes from here so firefox people can listen ?

http://caladrius.mossjp.co.jp/dlc.html

A VixyNyan-chan to the rescue~ :3

http://meow.vixynyan.com/CRD_stage2_8bit_40sec.mp3
http://meow.vixynyan.com/CRD_stage4_8bit_40sec.mp3

And the originals in case someone missed them:
http://meow.vixynyan.com/CRD_stage1_40sec.mp3
http://meow.vixynyan.com/CRD_stage2_40sec.mp3
http://meow.vixynyan.com/CRD_stage4_40sec.mp3

[pestro87]

I just managed to reach Stage 6. I'm not sure what the exact requirements are but I did a no-miss run on the easiest difficulty.

What is the Score Attack mode? Is it just score attacking the individual stages like Ginga Force?

Yeah. However, it doesn't have online leaderboards. The story mode and the Boss Rush mode have online leaderboards though. You can select a chapter to start on in both modes but you play through the entire game.

[VixyNyan]

A credit-feeding clothes-ripping full play is here (French commentary):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok4Ea0RpUZI

[BulletMagnet]

My crappy 1st time gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzQ8HRaGI8I

Hee hee, thanks for the upload, I always enjoy seeing a fellow overwhelmed shmupper freak out a bit.

Hopefully I'll have my usual Magnet-pressions to contribute sometime this weekend.

[Skykid]

I just watched a playthrough on YT and the game is mega short.

They spent the extra on tits.

[TLB]

I just watched a playthrough on YT and the game is mega short.

They spent the extra on tits.

Tasteless and underinformed, underinformed and tasteless.

[KAI]

the game is mega short.

Welcome to shmups.

Meh this game, looks fun but... meh.

[nZero]

The vids are giving me vibes of Shikigami no Shiro and also eXceed 3rd (except with awesome giant bosses instead of Touhou-style flying people battles). Also, if the pacing is good, the length sounds about right at 20 minutes per successful credit. I've been kind of skeptical about this but now I'm looking forward to trying it out and figuring out the different systems involved here, plus the bosses look pretty fun.

Raiden IV already seemed too long with it's 7 stages, and that game even loops. Raiden IV Arcade with the 5 stages felt more around the right length, but the loop dragged things on.

360 Mode would've been about the perfect length for a game like Raiden IV if only it didn't loop, in my opinion.

What is the Score Attack mode? Is it just score attacking the individual stages like Ginga Force?

Yeah. However, it doesn't have online leaderboards.

The mind boggles.

[TLB]

The vids are giving me vibes of Shikigami no Shiro and also eXceed 3rd (except with awesome giant bosses instead of Touhou-style flying people battles). Also, if the pacing is good, the length sounds about right at 20 minutes per successful credit. I've been kind of skeptical about this but now I'm looking forward to trying it out and figuring out the different systems involved here, plus the bosses look pretty fun.

Raiden IV already seemed too long with it's 7 stages, and that game even loops. Raiden IV Arcade with the 5 stages felt more around the right length, but the loop dragged things on.

360 Mode would've been about the perfect length for a game like Raiden IV if only it didn't loop, in my opinion.

What is the Score Attack mode? Is it just score attacking the individual stages like Ginga Force?

Yeah. However, it doesn't have online leaderboards.

The mind boggles.

Tits. Basically what I'm thinking at this point. It won't be long before I order a copy. I can't wait to shoot at some giant bosses at a cool 20 minutes per credit, with potentially multiple extra stages.

MOSS's 2013 Xbox 360 shooter seems to be full of surprises and secrets indeed. ^_~

[Soft Otaku]

My crappy 1st time gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzQ8HRaGI8I

Hee hee, thanks for the upload, I always enjoy seeing a fellow overwhelmed shmupper freak out a bit.

Hopefully I'll have my usual Magnet-pressions to contribute sometime this weekend.

My pleasure!
After playing a bit with all three characters and their elemental weapons, I am starting to appreciate this game a LOT more. Access to four weapons plus a bomb reminds me just a tiny bit of Radiant Silvergun. So much replay value in learning and using different strategies!

[rtw]

A VixyNyan-chan to the rescue~ :3

Thank you May I ask how you got the links, I tried to take a look on the source code but found nothing ?

[Hagane]

20 minutes sounds like a great game lenght. Dunno why people are complaining about that.