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1-player-2-player Ikaruga
I started writing some thoughts about the old Playstation game Carnage Heart and its parallels to the esoteric befunge programming language. However, I got tired and couldn't flesh out a complete thought so, in its place, I'll link to this crazy 24MB Ikaruga play video.
I can barely chain through a stage as it is; I can't imagine doing it while controlling two ships... at once. Those crazy Japanese geeks!
Also, this retro gaming collection craze is really gaining steam. Midway Arcade Treasures 2 has been announced. The best thing about this? The compilation games are coming from progressively later generations, with this new Midway collection firmly planted in the 16-bit era. NES*, SNES, and Genesis game compilations is exactly what we need more of (especially from you, Konami)! I'm sick of the same 20-year old games being constantly rereleased.
* At least the Mega Man Collection is a mere two months away.
February 27, 2004. Gaming.Related:
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I got to the third boss in Ikaruga. Once.
Then I had a heart attack.
Ikaruga, I'm not worthy!
February 28, 2004 09:22 AM. Posted by: Johan Svensson.Yeah, I too will be very sad if Midway volume 2 isn't out on Gamecube. Robotron with analog stick movement and C-stick shooting works excellently (though I'm sure it's fine on Xbox and PS2 as well though.
February 28, 2004 11:42 AM. Posted by: JP.eh, I don't mind as I have the XBox version. I know the dual analog stick is good for Robotron and SmashTV, but I much prefer the cross-button layout for shooting (and this, obviously, wouldn't be possible on the GC).
February 28, 2004 07:31 PM. Posted by: nowak.
But where's the GameCube version?!
Come on Midway, I bought the first one. You owe me.
February 28, 2004 12:43 AM. Posted by: wedge55.