Bullet Soul - (STG/5pb/Xbox360)

[BulletMagnet]

It will be interesting to see where the DLC ship will sit in terms of speed and balance compared to the originals.

Speaking of which, have there been any additional details to report on the upcoming DLC?

[stryc9]

It will be interesting to see where the DLC ship will sit in terms of speed and balance compared to the originals.

Speaking of which, have there been any additional details to report on the upcoming DLC?

Theres a movie up on the Japanese marketplace for the Caravan mode, thats about it.

Been playing this, it's getting harder and harder to beat stage 5 as I am more inclined to take stupider and stupider risks as time goes by. I just got a Qanba Arcade stick and it's making me even more belligerent in the face of danger, which doesn't always pay off I'm afraid.

I'd wager by now most of us feel like we're reaching the ceiling of our point blanking abilities in this, but check out some of the top replays on the leaderboards and prepare to humbled.

PS This game is ragequit heaven. I will restart if I get killed anywhere up to around the second half of stage 3

[Vetus]

Actually I think Bullet Soul is programmed by Tachyon

Noob question: what else games were programmed by Tanchyon?

[stryc9]

Actually I think Bullet Soul is programmed by Tachyon

Noob question: what else games were programmed by Tanchyon?

Why, so you can avoid their other mediocre games?

In all seriousness, I just took a guess as to Tachyon being the coders as the name comes up before the opening movie.
But for all I know it could be a graphics library, or a netcode company, or a garden center. We may never know.

[BulletMagnet]

In all seriousness, I just took a guess as to Tachyon being the coders as the name comes up before the opening movie.
But for all I know it could be a graphics library, or a netcode company, or a garden center. We may never know.

A search at GameFAQs brings up three companies with "Tachyon" in their name, but I'd imagine that this one is it - if you're curious, the only other game listed to their credit is a toilet paper-unrolling thing for iOS. Of course, this IS GameFAQs, so don't assume it's gospel.

EDIT: Elixir's apparently heard more about them someplace:

Tachyon, the actual developer and not 5pb themselves, have previously worked together with Takumi, Milestone, and Success.

Not sure where he got the info from, someone'll have to ask him.

[stryc9]

Tachyon, the actual developer and not 5pb themselves, have previously worked together with Takumi, Milestone, and Success.

Not sure where he got the info from, someone'll have to ask him.

So they have had shooter experience! (possibly). I find it hard to believe that a team with no experience could even get the fundamentals of an STG right, let alone the interesting level design and tight gameplay on show here.

Just last night I discovered, and most people probably already know this, you can kill the mecha looking thing that gets pushed out of the way by the stage 3 midboss for a Secret Bonus!
And while we on the subject, the giant dome in level 3- the one with all the armour - you take it out right, releasing all the insect things, which I destroy - but no bonus. What gives?

We need a strat to help us with all the secret locations.

[Elixir]

I actually heard it from a friend, Tachyon have connections to Takumi and Milestone. Their main site, which very much feels like a Milestone site, lists their connections: http://www.tachyonworks.co.jp/html/business.html

[Vetus]

So they have an experience after all. I learned something new. However, it doesn't change the fact that the game is an uninspirited mediocre.

[Alfred]

The DLC is out on the Japanese marketplace

[stryc9]

The DLC is out on the Japanese marketplace

Downloading as we speak. Cheers for the heads up

[stryc9]

Anyone else plump for the DLC? The caravan mode is pretty addictive.

[Alfred]

Anyone else plump for the DLC? The caravan mode is pretty addictive.

Yes i got it. The more i played the more i liked it. It's brilliant, Looking forward to DLC pack two. Bullet Soul needs more game modes.

[Avatar Ignis]

DLC #1 includes caravan mode and a new ship, or just caravan mode? If it has a new ship how does it play/shooting style?

The last caravan game I played was Star Soldier R for Wii, and I'm still torn between getting this and eschatos (I liked the bullet soul demo, too paranoid about jumping blindly into eschatos)

[xbl0x180]

You will get Eschatos, naturally

[Alfred]

DLC #1 includes caravan mode and a new ship, or just caravan mode? If it has a new ship how does it play/shooting style?

The last caravan game I played was Star Soldier R for Wii, and I'm still torn between getting this and eschatos (I liked the bullet soul demo, too paranoid about jumping blindly into eschatos)

DLC 1 is just caravan mode and no new ship. Download and watch all the Bullet Soul videos on the Japanese marketplace. I don't know when DLC 2 comes out soon i hope.

Should you buy Bullet Soul?. I don't know. I have Eschatos too. If you have the money buy both. If you don't save up your money like i did. If you don't like them sell them on ebay. Cave's STG's are still the best on the Xbox 360.

[stryc9]

Does anyone know the conditions of the EX Stage on the DLC? Sometimes I get no medal at Stage Clear screen and it seems points from Bonuses are not tallied or something.

[nZero]

Just for the medals? Points are applied when you get the bonus, not at stage clear time.

Silver Medal : 2 or fewer deaths
Gold Medal : 2 or fewer deaths, 9 or more bonuses
Platinum Medal : 1 or fewer death, 11 or more bonuses, 40x or higher multiplier gauge

You really want to no-miss to get the 20M bonus, anyway.

[stryc9]

Thanks nZero. I haven't had much experience with caravan modes. It's gonna make more sense now

[WHI7EW0LF]

Anyone know if the DLC pack 1 is available on the U.S. marketplace? I thought I read in this topic somewhere that it would be made available because the game is region free.

[StarCreator]

Unlikely - per Cave, current XBL rules require DLC to be submitted for regional rating board certification (ESRB, PEGI, etc) before they can be released in that region, so releasing the DLC outside the Japanese marketplace simply wouldn't be cost-effective.

[Alfred]

I think DLC pack 2 comes out tomorrow.

[burgerkingdiamond]

I think DLC pack 2 comes out tomorrow.

I didn't hear that there was a DLC #2. What's in it?

[Alfred]

I think DLC pack 2 comes out tomorrow.

I didn't hear that there was a DLC #2. What's in it?

http://5pb.jp/games/bulletsoul/dlc/dlc2 ... ter01.html

[Avatar Ignis]

I think DLC pack 2 comes out tomorrow.

I didn't hear that there was a DLC #2. What's in it?

http://5pb.jp/games/bulletsoul/dlc/dlc2 ... ter01.html

Some video of her in action, too

http://5pb.jp/games/bulletsoul/media/dlc02.html

[ZenErik]

Been debating whether to buy this. Downloading the demo right now.

[burgerkingdiamond]

I can see from the video that theres a new character. Are there any new modes? The gameplay looked sped up and a little crazier than I remember from the last time I played. Is there a higher difficulty level?

[WHI7EW0LF]

Ok so it's not going to be on the US marketplace, even though cave did it for one of their shmups. My next question is will I be able to buy these DLC packs from the marketplace with my U.S. console cause I'm debating on getting JP MS points and I wont get them if it's just going to say "this item is not available in your region" bs? Please answer and soon as you can guys. I really want to buy these.

[ZenErik]

You just need JP MS points to go with a JP account. No worries.

Also, I highly enjoyed the demo. Will pick this up sometime. I'm not sure how deep the scoring is in this game, but the visuals are great.

[WHI7EW0LF]

You just need JP MS points to go with a JP account. No worries.

Also, I highly enjoyed the demo. Will pick this up sometime. I'm not sure how deep the scoring is in this game, but the visuals are great.

Thank you so much.

[burgerkingdiamond]

what is in DLC pack 2