New NEOGEO / Dreamcast game: "NEO XYX" NG: DEV.TEAM 2013

[rtw]

Does anyone know if the DC version features hi-res graphics ?

[Bonus!]

I'd be surprised if it did. NG:DEV.TEAM mentioned that the port shouldn't take too long, so it's pretty safe to assume that they won't change the graphics of the game.

[BPzeBanshee]

As if the graphics look bad enough that Rozyrg needed to draw HI-RES versions for them. Really man.

FWIW, original XYX on PC upscales very nicely to all my monitors of various resolutions, graphics still look great going from 240x320 screen. Just don't use composite video for your TV and it should look pretty sweet.

[rtw]

As if the graphics look bad enough that Rozyrg needed to draw HI-RES versions for them. Really man.

I love Rozyrgs stuff as much as you do I was just curious if they were going to do a true 480P mode.

[spadgy]

original XYX on PC

Could you remind me of the story there mate? How did NG.dev take on XYX to make it Neo XYX? The original XYX is still on development hold, as I understand it. I know this forum's own Rozyrg made a three level demo of the original XYX. Did it then get picked up by NG.dev, who worked with Rozyrg to complete Neo XYX?

[rtw]

Could you remind me of the story there mate? How did NG.dev take on XYX to make it Neo XYX? The original XYX is still on development hold, as I understand it. I know this forum's own Rozyrg made a three level demo of the original XYX. Did it then get picked up by NG.dev, who worked with Rozyrg to complete Neo XYX?

I believe Rozyrg contributed to Gunlord as well so they were well acquainted

[spadgy]

I see. I had a look around, but couldn't find the original story of how XYX became Neo XYX, but if Rozyrg's connected to the NG.dev team, I guess the blanks fill themselves in!

[dark]

This is my speculation about the Rozyrg/NG Dev Team connection that I pieced together from reading Rozyrg's responses in his development thread and following NG Dev Team for awhile now:

-NG Dev team posts a want ad for sprite artists on its web page (I think the ad is still there under the "jobs" tab), since making sprite art is time consuming and their current game Gun Lord requires a lot of diverse sprite graphics.
-Rozyrg, a prolific sprite artist and gamemaker game designer finds out about the position and applies, NG Dev Team likes his sprite art examples
-When evaluating Rozyrg, NG Dev Team looks at Rozyrg's old blog which has links to his gamemaker games on it
-Rozyrg assists with making sprites for Gunlord
-In order to sustain their business, NG Dev Team is thinking about their next project they can do that would be reasonably quick to develop. They have checked out XYX GM version and see that there is a lot of graphical work put into it already that could be re-used, and it is in a graphical style that would be compatible with the neogeo concept and to the interests of NG Dev Team's fans. Tim and Renee of NG Dev Team are big shmup fans so they further like the idea of bringing XYX to the neogeo, and their 2D engine they developed for neogeo/dreamcast would lend itself well to a remake of XYX without huge modifications.
-NG Dev discusses the possibility with Rozyrg, and Rozyrg is signed up to the idea.

[SuperPang]

Finally had chance for a go on this. I will play it some more before I form some proper impressions (and maybe patch suggestions) but to say this is a step up for NG:DEV would be an understatement.

[antron]

XYX is pronounced "SEX" right?

Ah, and Neo XYX is like losing your virginity to Toaplan, again.

[Ed Oscuro]

Sure looks like it. I was staring at that a while myself. "What is this ZAIKUSU about?" Compare with セックス
...let's just pretend this didn't happen.

[system11]

So I've been playing it a bit more - they've sent us the 1.1 beta patch which fixes some small priority bugs and adds a few enemies, 1.2 patch later after Japanese location test - I imagine it will be made a bit harder in stage 4/5.

I love this game, it's awesome.

[emphatic]

I love this game, it's awesome.

Great to hear this! I'm really rooting for this game to be a hit.

[spadgy]

I love this game, it's awesome.

Great to hear this! I'm really rooting for this game to be a hit.

Yeah - me too. NG.dev deserve it, and the game is sounding nothing but great.

[PC Engine Fan X!]

So all in all, how many of the LEs and REs did NG: Dev Team produce of the Neo-Geo MVS cart sets of Neo XYX? Yeah, I missed out on pre-ordering either the LE or RE MVS set of Neo XYX when they were available to purchase on their site. After owning/playing LE MVS set of Fast Striker v1.5 for a bit, it was a fun romp while it lasted but still no proper coin-op support (since it was an earlier build/release).

I see with the 417.00 euro pricetag with shipping including = $566.00+ USD on the international exchange rate of the euro vs. the American dollar denomination. Such a small price to pay for the exclusive MVS version of Neo XYX to play/own indeed.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[spadgy]

Yeah, I missed out on pre-ordering either the LE or RE MVS set of Neo XYX when they were available to purchase on their site.

There's 5 copies left of the Neo XYX MVS RE reprint! (Not that I want to advertise the fact while I ponder buying one!).

spadgy ^_~

[PC Engine Fan X!]

Thanks for the heads up about the golden opportunity to buy the RE reprint of MVS Neo XYX, spadgy...sounds very tempting. I'm sure you won't regret it if you do decide to get one to call your very own. With the upcoming version 1.2 update, it sounds like a very worth-while arcade STG to add to one's private stash of arcade STGs.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[system11]

I've posted a review, here you go:

http://blog.system11.org/?p=598

[SePh1r0tH]

Nice review man thanks for sharing.

[moonblood]

Has there been any info on if the DC version will have classic yoko or just their version with flipped controls etc? I'd love to get the game but my setup don't tate that easily and I dont want to have to play it that way.

[EmperorIng]

Has there been any info on if the DC version will have classic yoko or just their version with flipped controls etc? My setup don't tate that easily and I dont want to have to play it that way.

In my heart of hearts, that's what I tell myself as they're working on the DC port. While Hori mode doesn't look bad, I'd like a yoko mode if possible, too. However, I think technical difficulties would make that too time-consuming to implement.

[TransatlanticFoe]

It was mentioned in a Facebook comment as something they were actively looking into as a possibility, due to the native NeoGeo resolution still fitting in rotated form on the DC.

I hope it's feasible, because the yoko mode as it stands is a little odd.

[emphatic]

It would be cool if both NEO GEO hori mode as well as Yoko mode with wallpaper in the DC port, so DC owners can experience the horizontal coin-op experience first hand!

[spadgy]

My regular importers say dc version is due around dec 16th,I hope it makes that date,I'm looking forward to this one!

Videogameimports.com? I only just noticed the date is on there. I actually bought direct from NG.dev, but am a regular at Lee's ace store. He's usually good with dates, at least in terms of the games I've bought from him.

[Jeneki]

This game looks totally awesome. I can't wait for mine to arrive for dreamcast

[Jonst]

My regular importers say dc version is due around dec 16th,I hope it makes that date,I'm looking forward to this one!

Videogameimports.com? I only just noticed the date is on there. I actually bought direct from NG.dev, but am a regular at Lee's ace store. He's usually good with dates, at least in terms of the games I've bought from him.

Ha! Indeed it is VGI!...lee seems to have good relationships with these indie dev types,so has fairly reliable info on dates and stuff.same as you,been a loyal customer there for years,I shudder to think if the money I've spent there over the years!! I'm virtually salivating waiting for Neo xyx! I wonder how much play it will get over redux?

[CMcK]

The DC version should be able to support yoko and tate. The Neo cannot rotate the sprites to accommodate both modes but that's child's play, relatively speaking, for the DC.

NGDev Direct web shop is still showing 5 copies of the reprint left even though I ordered one earlier on this morning!

Lee at VGI is a top bloke. And they often get exclusive accessories to go with their indie games. The t shirts with GunLord for example.

[Jonst]

Lee has mentioned a collectors edition,which comes with a lot if stuff,like the gunlord one,I'm contemplating upgrading to that...

EDIT: lee is indeed a top bloke!

[CMcK]

http://www.ngdevdirect.com/product_info ... 371150fc28

Only 3 copies left now.

[spadgy]

http://www.ngdevdirect.com/product_info ... 371150fc28

Only 3 copies left now.

Argh! Can't afford! Want!