Region-free Xbox 360 shmups?

[SuperSoaker360]

Okay, so I'm looking to get some Japanese shmups for the Xbox 360 but I don't want to spend money for a Japanese 360 - at least not at the moment. From what I've heard, Mushihimesama Futari and Eschatos are region-free. Are there any other region-free shmups that I should look into or is that it?

[guyot]

Mushihime-sama Futari, Espgaluda II(am reminded below that it's standard edition only), Muchi Muchi Pork/Pink Sweets, Eschatos and Bullet Soul is everything from memory.

Also I think the European version of dodonpachi resurrection is playable on American 360's, but I'm not 100% sure about that one.

[TrevHead (TVR)]

The PAL version of Dodonpachi Resurrection does work on NA 360s, but you will need to make a UK live account and uk MSPs to buy the DLC (The brilliant Black Label mode and that other version which is a slight change on the vannila version)

[Nick420]

EspGaluda2 standard edition
Pink sweets/muchi muchi pork
Ikaruga
Strania
Deathsmiles
Dodonpachi resurection
Rayforce
There's a few other games on xbla, im pretty sure there's a few other threads similar to this one on this site. If you do a search you might find them lol.

You should check out eschatos if you're looking for something non-cave

[TrevHead (TVR)]

In regards to MMP&PS if you are flush with cash and are buying sealed, you might want to buy a copy that has the pre order DLC which swaps player characters between games, IIRC the limited edition and a few pre order copies of the std edition have it. Copies with the DLC inside have a sticker on the front

I cant tell you if the DLC is worth it as I dont have it

[Kiken]

In regards to MMP&PS if you are flush with cash and are buying sealed, you might want to buy a copy that has the pre order DLC which swaps player characters between games, IIRC the limited edition and a few pre order copies of the std edition have it. Copies with the DLC inside have a sticker on the front

I cant tell you if the DLC is worth it as I dont have it

The DLC for MMP/PS is Muchi Blue Label, which adds the Pink Sweets bosses to the game (as in, you fight a standard MMP boss and then a Pink Sweets boss immediately after).

[TrevHead (TVR)]

Ah so its just the bosses not the player characters?

I think if this console gen ever gets emulated ill be wishing someone unlocks this mode so I can play it. (if CAVE would only let us buy the DLC from the marketplace)

[hamfighterx]

Deathsmiles
Dodonpachi resurection

Note that the Japanese versions of Deathsmiles and DDP Daifukkatsu (both 1.5 and the retail Black Label release) are NOT region free.

I know the EU DDP Daifukkatsu (Resurrection) release by Rising Star Games IS region free, don't know about Deathsmiles.

[Never_Scurred]

I have a copy of Mushihimesama Futari and Deathsmiles for sale if you want it.
I'll let both them go together for $60.

[tommyb]

I have a copy of Mushihimesama Futari and Deathsmiles for sale if you want it.
I'll let both them go together for $60.

Shit I might buy that copy of Futari off you, too, if he doesn't want it. Hahaha, unless you just wanna let it go as a package with DS.

[Blackbird]

Note: you can get Deathsmiles LE for 15 bucks + FS at NewEgg. Regular version is 10 bucks. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6874203007

[TrevHead (TVR)]

Also the limited edition of Espgaluda 2 is region locked, the std ed and platinum reprint are RF.

Plus every JPN game bar Futari has its DLC marketplace locked to Japan. There is a way to get around it however (theres a guide somewhere on this site)

[SuperSoaker360]

Thanks for the information everyone. Seems there were a few more region-free games that I wasn't aware of. I had no idea that Dodonpachi Resurrection wasn't region-locked.

You should check out eschatos if you're looking for something non-cave

Yeah, I saw a couple of videos of the game and it looks like a lot of fun. Definitely going to be one of the first few games that I'll get.

I have a copy of Mushihimesama Futari and Deathsmiles for sale if you want it.
I'll let both them go together for $60.

Thanks for the offer, but I'll pass. Seems you have someone else who's interested though.

So just to recap, the region-free shmups are:

Mushihimesama Futari (JP)
Espgaluda 2 (JP, Standard Edition)
Muchi Muchi Pork/Pink Sweets (JP)
Eschatos (JP)
Bullet Soul (JP)
Dodonpachi Resurrection (EU)

Let me know if there is anything else that I could throw into the list.

[Nick420]

Add in Deathsmiles Eu and you have all the boxed releases in your list

[guyot]

I think aksys did actually release a boxed version of deathsmiles in NA. Vaguely recall being annoyed it wasn't region free before the RSG announcement.

[mdsfx]

I think aksys did actually release a boxed version of deathsmiles in NA. Vaguely recall being annoyed it wasn't region free before the RSG announcement.

this is true. i have it

[Never_Scurred]

So just to recap, the region-free shmups are:

Mushihimesama Futari (JP)
Espgaluda 2 (JP, Standard Edition)
Muchi Muchi Pork/Pink Sweets (JP)
Eschatos (JP)
Bullet Soul (JP)
Dodonpachi Resurrection (EU)

Let me know if there is anything else that I could throw into the list.

Good luck getting MMP/PS for less than $120.

[tommyb]

So just to recap, the region-free shmups are:

Mushihimesama Futari (JP)
Espgaluda 2 (JP, Standard Edition)
Muchi Muchi Pork/Pink Sweets (JP)
Eschatos (JP)
Bullet Soul (JP)
Dodonpachi Resurrection (EU)

Let me know if there is anything else that I could throw into the list.

Good luck getting MMP/PS for less than $120.

Yeah good luck ;]

[Sinneslöschen]

Is Espgaluda II "Platinum Collection" also region free?

[mdsfx]

Is Espgaluda II "Platinum Collection" also region free?

yes, so is the mushi futari platinum

[moh]

The PAL version of Dodonpachi Resurrection does work on NA 360s, but you will need to make a UK live account and uk MSPs to buy the DLC (The brilliant Black Label mode and that other version which is a slight change on the vannila version)

Damn, the dlc isnt available in the north american marketplace?

I have DDP:R coming in the mail, and i have 800MSP that i was planning to use on Black Label!

[mdsfx]

Damn, the dlc isnt available in the north american marketplace?

I have DDP:R coming in the mail, and i have 800MSP that i was planning to use on Black Label!

You can create a UK account attached to a UK email and address, buy EU points and download the content. That's what i did

[Deca]

Rayforce

You mean Raystorm, right? I'm not sure how I could have missed a release of one my favorite games otherwise. I knew about the iOS version but that's it.

[Elixir]

The PAL version of Dodonpachi Resurrection does work on NA 360s, but you will need to make a UK live account and uk MSPs to buy the DLC (The brilliant Black Label mode and that other version which is a slight change on the vannila version)

Damn, the dlc isnt available in the north american marketplace?

I have DDP:R coming in the mail, and i have 800MSP that i was planning to use on Black Label!

The game wasn't released in North America, why would the DLC?

Also RSG getting a US branch probably plays a large part in that.

[Nick420]

Rayforce

You mean Raystorm, right? I'm not sure how I could have missed a release of one my favorite games otherwise. I knew about the iOS version but that's it.

Haha yeah that's the one. Couldn't remember which one it was and was too lazy to search...

[Never_Scurred]

So just to recap, the region-free shmups are:

Mushihimesama Futari (JP)
Espgaluda 2 (JP, Standard Edition)
Muchi Muchi Pork/Pink Sweets (JP)
Eschatos (JP)
Bullet Soul (JP)
Dodonpachi Resurrection (EU)

Let me know if there is anything else that I could throw into the list.

Good luck getting MMP/PS for less than $120.

Yeah good luck ;]

[R79]

Damn, didn't realise these worked on a UK Xbox, or that they looked so awesome (thought they were puzzle games like that old shooting one on the Neo Geo lol) - http://youtu.be/1Ckkng-FKEs

Time to save up!!

[tommyb]

What are the standard settings to play Pink Sweets? Extends at how many points?

[dunpeal2064]

What are the standard settings to play Pink Sweets? Extends at how many points?

There are no point-based extends afaik, you get extends via an invisible counter that goes up whenever you kill a destructable bullet with shot, and goes down when you kill them with the bomb

At least, I think thats how it works. Been a while since I've played this game, and I don't know why.

[tommyb]

Ok and one more question:
How do I actually use the DLC code that came with MMP/PS? I have to make a JPN account, right? Once i do, can I still use the DLC on my American account?

EDIT: Nvm, got it.