This game is such a bitch. Just playing xbox 360 mode for now, but I can't even beat 30 million so far. It's like Cave is telling everyone that loves German steam-punk kids with psychic butterfly wings that they got off easy the first time around.
It looks gorgeous though, comes with a soundtrack CD, and has several other modes available for whenever I'm feeling brave enough to try them.
I got both Mushi Futari and Espgaluda II this week - not the ports, the PCBs. I can't get into them as much as I would like though. My main problem is my hands, they hurt an awful lot from playing. I last played on Monday and they're still sore today (Wednesday).
Anyway, I got the XBOX360 port of Mushi Futari, and might get the Espgaluda II port, are they worth getting if I have the PCBs? I don't actually have an XBOX360 yet, but I'll probably get one eventually.
Considering ESPGaluda II has a cool Black Label mode that doesn't even have a PCB along with arrange and omake modes, I'd say go for it. Sell the PCBs so you can afford a visit to an orthopedist or something for those hands so you can play the games. What are you using to play? An NES pad?
dmauro wrote:Considering ESPGaluda II has a cool Black Label mode that doesn't even have a PCB along with arrange and omake modes, I'd say go for it. Sell the PCBs so you can afford a visit to an orthopedist or something for those hands so you can play the games. What are you using to play? An NES pad?
I use a Sigma 9000TB, and I think the main problem is the C button, for full auto. It stretches my hand a bit much. With two button games it's not so bad. I don't like pads, I find them too painful to use. I went to a hospital some years ago but they couldn't find anything wrong with them. It's a bit of a mystery.
I'll have a look around for the Espgaluda II again today maybe, didn't see it at the weekend. I'm not very good at Cave games anyway. Only once did I get past the second stage on any of them.
Magic Knight wrote:I use a Sigma 9000TB, and I think the main problem is the C button, for full auto. It stretches my hand a bit much. With two button games it's not so bad. I don't like pads, I find them too painful to use. I went to a hospital some years ago but they couldn't find anything wrong with them. It's a bit of a mystery.
I'll have a look around for the Espgaluda II again today maybe, didn't see it at the weekend. I'm not very good at Cave games anyway. Only once did I get past the second stage on any of them.
I play quite a bit, and I also get pain from the "CAVE grip" (holding C and pressing A when appropriate). I would hold on to the PCB's, as they both play a bit differently than the ports, they should still be in demand if you fear a huge price drop. I would however recommend that you pick up the ports anyway, as Futari has a very affordable BL as a download and looks incredible, and ESPGALUDA II has AMAZING Black Label that's exclusive to the 360 along with AMAZING Arrange Mode and also the relaxing Omake! mode.
Also, the soundtrack is way better for ESPGALUDA II in the port me thinks. Both games come with Novice modes that'll let you clear it to wet you appetite for trying harder in the other modes.
gundarN wrote:Can anyone explain Omake mode to me in Espgaluda II?
Stand close to bullets while shooting popcorn enemies to cancel said bullets. Watch the big top counter rise. Only use Kakusei for tight spots and to get your gold up to 1000 early in the stages. When both gems and gold are at 1000, all your canceled bullets will equal your top counter times your gold. Use the shield (run into a bullet on purpose) whenever there's a big enemy pumping out bullets and go stand on top of it. Watch the top counter go nuts. Then you can refill the shield meter at the bottom by getting a full gold refill. This will raise said meter by 50%, but draining the gold fully. I love this mode, as I again feel a connection with the first game, something I really missed with the arcade version.
gundarN wrote:
Actually, I see "Omake" mentioned quite a bit. What does it actually mean?
'Omake' means a free extra, for instance you often see it on auction descriptions. Basically the seller is saying that they're throwing in something extra (like a poster or something) but it's not actually part of the auction itself. It's like they're saying "This comes with the game, but don't complain about its condition, because it's a free extra"
Of course, it's not limited to auctions, the word can apply to any form of bonus, freebie or "extra" (such as extra dvd content). It's a nice handy word
