Strike witches coming to 360!!!

[TaygetaVendetta]

http://journal.mycom.co.jp/news/2010/04 ... index.html

Running that through Google Translate reveals it'll be a dual stick shooter ala Omega Five:

"Choose a sortie in formation from the three witches of 11 people. それぞれ攻撃方法などに個性があり、お互いの長所を活かしつつ苦手なところをカバーして戦うという、原作を彷彿させる戦略性が体験できる。 Each character has an attack and that I do not like fighting and cover utilizing the strengths of each other can experience reminiscent of the original strategy. 左スティックで移動、右スティックで攻撃するという、全方向への攻撃が可能なシステムにも注目。 Move the left stick, right stick to attack, pay attention to systems that can attack in all directions."

I just finished watching the first season and can't wait for the second and this game. Assuming the characters all function uniquely both as a player-controlled character and as a familiar, It'll be interesting mixing and matching teams of 3.

Thanks for the link, very excited to play this game.

[Ghegs]

...it'll be a dual stick shooter ala Omega Five

Nice. Frothing demand, etc.

[TodayIsForgotten]

Those screen shots look horrible. This game really looks like shit. I"d much rather wait for KOF than strike witches. At the current time this looks horrible.

[Elixir]

Dual stick... suddenly my interest in this game has dropped dramatically.

[Cuilan]

I'd like to see it in motion. I think the simplistic graphics would be easier to overlook if this is rendered at full 720p and runs at a constant 60fps.

Dual stick... suddenly my interest in this game has dropped dramatically.

But don't you like Deathsmiles 1.1?

[Elixir]

But don't you like Deathsmiles 1.1?

1.1 doesn't require the use of the right analogue stick, it requires you to press a button while controlling your option with the same movement that your character uses. It worked. If this is going to require the 360 controller in order to use the right stick for shooting, I simply will not buy it.

[Zeether]

Wow, I actually remember some of those bosses from the anime.

The cube Neuroi are actually kind of like Zubs in Gradius.

[ex.machina]

I liked Mamorukun. The screenshots promise not more than an average game, but it's still a buy for my collection.

[Jeneki]

What, nobody has wired a pair of arcade analog joysticks into their cab for these types of games yet?

[Rebel Ninja]

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/04/12/lo ... reenshots/

Some more screenshots. Also a full title, "Strike Witches: Wings of Silver".

[PC Engine Fan X!]

For those of you who care the anime is out in the US from FUNimation. All 12 episodes for around $50 retail (Rightstuf has it priced cheaper)

You can also d/l all twelve episodes of Strike Witches anime on the USA region PSN site @ $1.99 per episode.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[manaka]

Some info about the game I guess + the same screenshots.

[Van_Artic]

http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/04/1 ... hovelware/

i lol'd again over the ignorance of these people

[Rebel Ninja]

Similar article from Kotaku.

http://kotaku.com/5515853/this-japan+on ... appointing

[EPS21]

Also amusing how these people can't comprehend all these niche titles are being released for a niche console (in Japan anyways).

[Stormwatch]

Are you guys serious? It would look sub-par as a $10 downloadable, but as a boxed game for $80, it's just a sad joke.

[ex.machina]

Are you guys serious? It would look sub-par as a $10 downloadable, but as a boxed game for $80, it's just a sad joke.

If you are into shmups or like Japanese video games, it's still something to add to your collection.
Even though I doubt I'll spend more than an afternoon with it.

[Kollision]

I say NO to downloads, no matter how crappy a game is.

[Jeneki]

I didn't realize people played shmups for the graphics.

Still, licensed games always send a strong WARNING message to my sensibilities. Are there any gameplay videos yet, or just the screenshots?

[Elixir]

I didn't realize people played shmups for the graphics.

Still, licensed games always send a strong WARNING message to my sensibilities. Are there any gameplay videos yet, or just the screenshots?

No footage yet.

[Vectorman0]

NCSX is taking preorders for this, and says it's shipping July 29th. Link

[Skykid]

That game [Espgaluda 2 iPhone] is amazing and I cannot believe Cave continues to release their games on 360 only. Had their games gone out on PSN I'd be buying all of them religiously.

Hee hee, always makes me chuckle.

[Ghegs]

NCSX is taking preorders for this, and says it's shipping July 29th. Link

Haha, found out from their description that one of the characters has a Finnish name. How grand. Play-Asia also has pre-orders open and for a few bucks less.

Now let's get some proper gameplay footage and more explanation about the mechanics, mmmkay?

[Zeether]

Haha, found out from their description that one of the characters has a Finnish name. How grand.

Eila?

(I've watched the whole first season )

[Ghegs]

Haha, found out from their description that one of the characters has a Finnish name. How grand.

Eila?

That's the one.

[evil_ash_xero]

Those screenshots are laughable.

[Ebbo]

Haha, found out from their description that one of the characters has a Finnish name. How grand.

Not only that; her weapon of choice is Suomi M1931 submachine gun
Besides that, the game doesn't look that interesting judging by the screens - some gameplay footage would be nice.

[hirounder]

Gameplay video
http://japan.gamespot.com/xbox360/video ... 069,00.htm

[Fudoh]

I think this actually looks interesting. I expected way worse after the initial screenshots.

[njiska]

I'm not quite sure what the think now. On the one hand it doesn't look bad, but on the other the 3 Witches at once and shield mechanic seems very odd.