Xevious 3DG Secret

rtw · Post by **rtw** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:18 am

As you know if you bomb to the right of the screen in the original Xevious the message 'Namco ORIGINAL Program by EVEZOO' will appear.

I was playing the successor Xevious 3DG the other day and I started wondering if the same was true for this game. So I started bombing. In the very beginning you have to cross a river. If you drop bombs at the edge of this you will get the secret message.

"NAMCO ORIGINAL CREATED BY K.KENJO"

I have created two images one showing the message and the other one showing where to bomb.

http://home.online.no/~an-tj/rtw/xevious_3DG/

rtw

landshark · Post by **landshark** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:20 am

Neat. I love easter eggs.

Just out of curiosity, what are you playing this on? Does it run full speed in any emulator yet?

Damocles · Post by **Damocles** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:14 am

The PSX version runs full speed in Epsxe.

rtw · Post by **rtw** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:30 am

landshark wrote:Neat. I love easter eggs.

Just out of curiosity, what are you playing this on? Does it run full speed in any emulator yet?

I discovered the easter egg while playing on my JAMMA PCB. But I used MAME to make the screenshot. Apart from some stuttering in the video rendering I get 100% on my P4 3Ghz machine.

rtw

PooshhMao · Post by **PooshhMao** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:50 am

I have a P4 2.8Ghz and it never drops below 100%, 60fps all the time.
I was just about to start a Xevious thread - been playing 3D/G from time to time, and it's plenty of fun

there are other secrets strewn about as well, I've found that sticking to the top of the screen and bombing targets as soon as they appear make towers pop up. Not sure what they do except give points when bombed. Pretty nice Orbital-ish mid-90's techno remixes of the original tune as well

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:27 pm

is this game any good?

i was thinking of buying it, the PCB costs almost nothing (even cheaper than the PSX port)...

SAM · Post by **SAM** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:58 pm

PooshhMao wrote:I have a P4 2.8Ghz and it never drops below 100%, 60fps all the time.
I was just about to start a Xevious thread - been playing 3D/G from time to time, and it's plenty of fun there are other secrets strewn about as well, I've found that sticking to the top of the screen and bombing targets as soon as they appear make towers pop up. Not sure what they do except give points when bombed. Pretty nice Orbital-ish mid-90's techno remixes of the original tune as well

Playing Xevious on a P4?!?!

What a waste of processing power!!

Do you know the CPU on the actual JAMMA PCB could not match even the CPU of your moble phone. Just how much the world has changed...

Well actually I am not much better being playing Zenic on my PS2 for days...

Anyway, Xevious is always one a puzzle to me. The game seems simple and boring on the surface. But that couldn't explain the fame assocated with this game. So I think I just does not understands the mechanic of the game, and how it should be played. So please start a thread and spend some time to show us the hidden beauty of this gem.

rtw · Post by **rtw** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:24 pm

SAM wrote: Playing Xevious on a P4?!?! What a waste of processing power!! Do you know the CPU on the actual JAMMA PCB could not match even the CPU of your moble phone. Just how much the world has changed...

Well actually I am not much better being playing Zenic on my PS2 for days...

Anyway, Xevious is always one a puzzle to me. The game seems simple and boring on the surface. But that couldn't explain the fame assocated with this game. So I think I just does not understands the mechanic of the game, and how it should be played. So please start a thread and spend some time to show us the hidden beauty of this gem.

I think you misunderstand we are discussing Xevious 3DG not the original, the processor on the Namco System 11, would run rings around your mobile phone

http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=533

And sven666, it's a great game you should pick it up.

rtw

D · Post by D » Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:15 pm

RTW,
Great avatar for correcting people, you look so mad and furious.
Please don't punish me.................

rtw · Post by **rtw** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:17 pm

D wrote:RTW,
Great avatar for correcting people, you look so mad and furious.
Please don't punish me.................

Ok then since you ask so nicely

rtw

sjewkestheloon · Post by **sjewkestheloon** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:52 pm

i really want this. i've only ever played xevious on the gba and i loved it but the small screen made it almost impossible for me. plus the fact that you get the 3d one and some other stuff. it's just a shame it's rare as hell in pal land. oh well i'll keep looking

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:16 pm

That's a shame. It's an uncommon game that goes for $5 sealed here in the US.

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:16 pm

sjewkestheloon wrote:i really want this. i've only ever played xevious on the gba and i loved it but the small screen made it almost impossible for me. plus the fact that you get the 3d one and some other stuff. it's just a shame it's rare as hell in pal land. oh well i'll keep looking

The GBA version of Xevious seems like you can't see as far ahead of your ship as you can on the NES and arcade versions. Perhaps there is some sort of screen format issue?

The NES port of the original Xevious is amazing though . It has super smooth control, no flicker, and no slowdown that I can recall.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:38 pm

Andi wrote:
sjewkestheloon wrote:i really want this. i've only ever played xevious on the gba and i loved it but the small screen made it almost impossible for me. plus the fact that you get the 3d one and some other stuff. it's just a shame it's rare as hell in pal land. oh well i'll keep looking
The GBA version of Xevious seems like you can't see as far ahead of your ship as you can on the NES and arcade versions. Perhaps there is some sort of screen format issue?

The NES port of the original Xevious is amazing though . It has super smooth control, no flicker, and no slowdown that I can recall.

The screen just plays tricks on you for the GBA version. They actually fit the playfield on the small screen. I love the GBA version of the game.

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:55 pm

SAM wrote:Anyway, Xevious is always one a puzzle to me. The game seems simple and boring on the surface. But that couldn't explain the fame assocated with this game. So I think I just does not understands the mechanic of the game, and how it should be played. So please start a thread and spend some time to show us the hidden beauty of this gem.

well, I have been writing this one for quite a bit, and it's still unfinished.

http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/ ... evious.htm

It's still a beta version and there's something to add at the end about Xevious' music and stuff, plus the story section needs to be rewritten. I hope you enjoy.

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:18 am

sven666 wrote:is this game any good?

i was thinking of buying it, the PCB costs almost nothing (even cheaper than the PSX port)...

Cheaper then the PSX port!

The PSX port's like 10 bucks on Ebay-brand new! But yeah, it's definately worth getting, it's a lot of fun. And Xevious 3D/G+ should be a no-brainer for anyone with a PS1 or PS2; it's got 3 other Xevious games on it! Too bad they didn't add Solvalou, though.

rtw · Post by **rtw** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:54 am

Turrican wrote:well, I have been writing this one for quite a bit, and it's still unfinished.

http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/ ... evious.htm

It's still a beta version and there's something to add at the end about Xevious' music and stuff, plus the story section needs to be rewritten. I hope you enjoy.

Nice

, One of my fondest memories is standing in front of the Xevious machine in my downtown arcade and playing. For some strange reason I love this game very much. I finally managed to get my very own Xevious game albeit only as a part of the Namco Collection 1 PCB. The arrange version is nice as well. Excellent page and excellent effort!

rtw

Post by **Ghegs** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:20 am

Turrican wrote:It's still a beta version and there's something to add at the end about Xevious' music and stuff, plus the story section needs to be rewritten. I hope you enjoy.

Don't forget the movie.

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:51 am

dave4shmups wrote:
sven666 wrote:is this game any good?

i was thinking of buying it, the PCB costs almost nothing (even cheaper than the PSX port)...
Cheaper then the PSX port! The PSX port's like 10 bucks on Ebay-brand new! But yeah, it's definately worth getting, it's a lot of fun. And Xevious 3D/G+ should be a no-brainer for anyone with a PS1 or PS2; it's got 3 other Xevious games on it! Too bad they didn't add Solvalou, though.

ok im not really up to date on PSX games anymore,last time i checked it was around $20ish..

anyways the PCB only costs JPY2000 from fujita for example..

rtw · Post by **rtw** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:40 pm

Ghegs wrote:
Turrican wrote:It's still a beta version and there's something to add at the end about Xevious' music and stuff, plus the story section needs to be rewritten. I hope you enjoy.
Don't forget the movie.

Any idea where this movie might be found ? I did a search on the major anime sites.

rtw

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:23 pm

Yeah, I knew about the movie Ghegs. I didn't know it had an imdb enbtry though, cool! I'll add a notice at the end with what I can find on it. Apparently it's not traditional anime but entirely CG movie.

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:53 pm

does the US psx version of 3dg have tate?

getting sick of playing xevious arrange in mame, makes me feel like a cheap whore...

rtw · Post by **rtw** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:34 pm

captain ahar wrote:does the US psx version of 3dg have tate?

getting sick of playing xevious arrange in mame, makes me feel like a cheap whore...

Xevious 3DG is a horizontal shooter. At least on my PCB...

rtw

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:47 pm

sorry, i meant that since the psx version includes xevious, super xevious, and xevious arrange, do they support tate on the ntsc-u version.

should've have explained more, bad on me.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:02 pm

captain ahar wrote:sorry, i meant that since the psx version includes xevious, super xevious, and xevious arrange, do they support tate on the ntsc-u version.

should've have explained more, bad on me.

Xevious, Super Xevious, and Xevious Arrangement all have tate in the US version. If I remember correctly, they all have both regular and reverse tating too, unlike most of the PSX Namco Museums. Another thing I should mention, unlike in Namco Museum 2, the original Xevious in Xevious 3D/G+ runs perfectly on PS2.

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:31 am

rtw wrote:
Turrican wrote:well, I have been writing this one for quite a bit, and it's still unfinished.

http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/ ... evious.htm

It's still a beta version and there's something to add at the end about Xevious' music and stuff, plus the story section needs to be rewritten. I hope you enjoy.
Nice , One of my fondest memories is standing in front of the Xevious machine in my downtown arcade and playing. For some strange reason I love this game very much. I finally managed to get my very own Xevious game albeit only as a part of the Namco Collection 1 PCB. The arrange version is nice as well. Excellent page and excellent effort!

rtw

rtw, I'd like to ask your permission to use your "hidden message" screenshots in the HG101 feature - can I pretty pleeease ?

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:45 am

BrianC wrote:
captain ahar wrote:sorry, i meant that since the psx version includes xevious, super xevious, and xevious arrange, do they support tate on the ntsc-u version.

should've have explained more, bad on me.
Xevious, Super Xevious, and Xevious Arrangement all have tate in the US version. If I remember correctly, they all have both regular and reverse tating too, unlike most of the PSX Namco Museums. Another thing I should mention, unlike in Namco Museum 2, the original Xevious in Xevious 3D/G+ runs perfectly on PS2.

I don't know what you mean with "runs perfectly" BrianC - however, beware: unless you have a tate station and plan to play the game in tate, be aware that Xevious has nicer yoko modes in NM2. This is because the Yoko in 3D/G+ does scale the graphics, and as a result you'll have terrible flicker and your eyes will bleed. NM2, on the other hand, supports a "Toaplan-like" yoko mode, with stats bar on the right, and pixel perfect graphics in-game.

Of course, all this is valid just for the original - to play all the others, you still need 3D/G+, so...

rtw · Post by **rtw** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:02 am

Turrican wrote:
rtw wrote:
Turrican wrote:well, I have been writing this one for quite a bit, and it's still unfinished.

http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/ ... evious.htm

It's still a beta version and there's something to add at the end about Xevious' music and stuff, plus the story section needs to be rewritten. I hope you enjoy.
Nice , One of my fondest memories is standing in front of the Xevious machine in my downtown arcade and playing. For some strange reason I love this game very much. I finally managed to get my very own Xevious game albeit only as a part of the Namco Collection 1 PCB. The arrange version is nice as well. Excellent page and excellent effort!

rtw
rtw, I'd like to ask your permission to use your "hidden message" screenshots in the HG101 feature - can I pretty pleeease ?

But of course, I am honoured

rtw

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:00 am

rtw wrote:But of course, I am honoured

rtw

Thanks - it's officially up now. Hope you like it.

Bloodreign · Post by **Bloodreign** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:41 am

Great article on HCG101 (thanks Turrican), nice to know this game is appreciated by others (and thanks to Kurt Kalata for HCG101), I didn't know Xevious 3D-G for PSX had so many varaiations of Xevious (Super, original, Arrangement, 3D-G).

I was glad to see the original on Namco Museum 50th Anniversary.