Xbox 360: Akai Katana Shin (May 2011)

Zeron · Post by **Zeron** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:50 pm

I don't want to shit this thread down but I believe that its quite obvious this is going to be region locked since its a IKD horizontal game especially now since both the US and PAL has a publisher for CAVE's games. so a domestic release is nothing impossible.

Post by **Icarus** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:15 pm

My pants just exploded.
Who's the character designer for Akai Katana, by the way?

EDIT: Never mind, I think I've found him.

dan76 · Post by **dan76** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:24 pm

I really hope arcade mode gets the full screen treatment. Might have to start bombarding Cave with emails, though with the fuss around Guwange maybe there's no need. The game does look stunning though, and such an early release, they're spoiling us. I was thinking it would be their November port.

I also think there's a good chance of localization, being another hori, 16:9 etc.

Bit disappointed about the other announcements. I thought another arcade title was a given.

Van_Artic · Post by **Van_Artic** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:52 pm

i'm ready for it, best news of the day

exquisite_torture · Post by **exquisite_torture** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:07 pm

If this is high-res and 16:9, would it be possible for a Western pub to port it to PS3? Cue Japanese PS3 owning shooter fan import interest, oh wait...

apple arcade · Post by **apple arcade** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:32 pm

loving how cave is just cranking titles out.

soundtrack to the pv sounds so good xD

mesh control · Post by **mesh control** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:13 pm

Cave is turning into fast food.

dinosaurjerk · Post by **dinosaurjerk** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:38 pm

The arcade version looked like a total snoozefest, but summoning gunboats out of portals in the sky is a cool aesthetic.

peace4myheart · Post by **peace4myheart** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:04 pm

Standard price: 9,240 Yen
Limited Edition price: 7,140 Yen

I am just curious if this is just a mistake or if it is really true that the limited edition is cheaper than the standard edition. I have never bought a limited edition before bc I don't usually care too much for the soundtrack, esp for the additional cost. However, if it is the cheaper version, then why not.

Annoyboy · Post by **Annoyboy** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:12 pm

It's a mistake, the prices are mixed up in the first post.

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:34 am

dinosaurjerk wrote:The arcade version looked like a total snoozefest

Compared to what? Deathsmiles?

apple arcade · Post by **apple arcade** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:39 am

Icarus wrote:My pants just exploded.
Who's the character designer for Akai Katana, by the way?

EDIT: Never mind, I think I've found him.

character designs are awesome!

Vyxx · Post by **Vyxx** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:47 am

Skykid wrote:
dinosaurjerk wrote:The arcade version looked like a total snoozefest
Compared to what? Deathsmiles?

No, DeathSmiles IIX

Phellan Wolf · Post by **Phellan Wolf** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:44 am

While everyone knew AK was coming as a home port I think anybody expected it so soon. I'd rather have an Ibara Kuro port instead of this one for this present year. Also Dangun wasn't mentioned.
I expect that the changes made for the home PCB are included in shinmode and as for the new stages that is great news, the new boss looks totally awesome.

evil_ash_xero · Post by **evil_ash_xero** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:39 am

The graphics in the trailer look phenomenal.

esreveR · Post by **esreveR** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:52 pm

whoozwah wrote:it looks pretty and has lots of bullets in it. I want it.

this

Badaro · Post by **Badaro** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:55 am

Elaphe wrote:Region free or locked?

Confirmed to be Region-Locked by Cave:
http://twitter.com/#!/cave_world_en/sta ... 3789972480
http://twitter.com/#!/cave_world_en/sta ... 4033603584
http://twitter.com/#!/cave_world_en/sta ... 8681543680

MachineAres 1CC · Post by **MachineAres 1CC** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:33 pm

Can't wait for this! Good to see more shmups being region locked, it seems like almost every one that's coming out this year is region free except DFK and this. And I'm sure Otomedius will be locked since it has already been confirmed as having a US release.

DocHauser · Post by **DocHauser** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:46 pm

MachineAres 1CC wrote:Good to see more shmups being region locked.

Genuine question: why is that a good thing?

I say this as a PAL gamer, so my perspective on region-locking may be slightly different to someone in a different region. Sometimes we wait ages for games to show up here and in the end they never arrive...

burgerkingdiamond · Post by **burgerkingdiamond** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:55 pm

I've heard that this game is generally regarded as sub-par, but the trailer looks alright to me. Can anyone give a quick rundown of the game? Scoring, gameplay..

burgerkingdiamond · Post by **burgerkingdiamond** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:57 pm

MachineAres 1CC wrote:Can't wait for this! Good to see more shmups being region locked, it seems like almost every one that's coming out this year is region free except DFK and this. And I'm sure Otomedius will be locked since it has already been confirmed as having a US release.

This is a stupid thing to say.

Zeether · Post by **Zeether** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:14 pm

MachineAres 1CC wrote:Can't wait for this! Good to see more shmups being region locked, it seems like almost every one that's coming out this year is region free except DFK and this. And I'm sure Otomedius will be locked since it has already been confirmed as having a US release.

Midey · Post by **Midey** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:20 pm

MachineAres 1CC wrote:Can't wait for this! Good to see more shmups being region locked, it seems like almost every one that's coming out this year is region free except DFK and this. And I'm sure Otomedius will be locked since it has already been confirmed as having a US release.

You are not the only person in the world! Not everyone owns Japanese console.

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:23 pm

burgerkingdiamond wrote:I've heard that this game is generally regarded as sub-par, but the trailer looks alright to me. Can anyone give a quick rundown of the game? Scoring, gameplay..

I don't know anyone who's ever made a comment on it being sub-par who's actually played it. It's mostly just speculation around its arcade success (which was marginal.)

I played it a handful of times and it's ace. The scoring system is weird, but wonderful and very easy to get a feel for, and the aesthetic is gorgeous.

burgerkingdiamond · Post by **burgerkingdiamond** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:23 pm

Midey wrote:
MachineAres 1CC wrote:Can't wait for this! Good to see more shmups being region locked, it seems like almost every one that's coming out this year is region free except DFK and this. And I'm sure Otomedius will be locked since it has already been confirmed as having a US release.
You are not the only person in the world! Not everyone owns Japanese console.

If you DON"T have a jap 360, how is a game being region locked good news?

Midey · Post by **Midey** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:26 pm

burgerkingdiamond wrote:
Midey wrote:
MachineAres 1CC wrote:Can't wait for this! Good to see more shmups being region locked, it seems like almost every one that's coming out this year is region free except DFK and this. And I'm sure Otomedius will be locked since it has already been confirmed as having a US release.
You are not the only person in the world! Not everyone owns Japanese console.
If you DON"T have a jap 360, how is a game being region locked good news?

I wanted to say that being happy about not everyone is able to play this game is stupid and pathetic.

StarCreator · Post by **StarCreator** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:27 pm

Them announcing so quickly that it will be region locked HOPEFULLY means they're already in talks with Aksys/RSG/etc. to get it distributed elsewhere. Otherwise, no, not really a good thing.

burgerkingdiamond · Post by **burgerkingdiamond** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:28 pm

I re-read your comment and it makes sense. I guess I read it too quickly

brentsg · Post by **brentsg** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:49 pm

Midey wrote:I wanted to say that being happy about not everyone is able to play this game is stupid and pathetic.

You're being short-sighted. Better to have many more people play it at a reasonable price via localization than only a few at a high import price.

bcass · Post by **bcass** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:55 pm

Having to wait an additional 12 months to 2 years for a Western release seems like a high price to pay in and of itself though.

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