Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer - Out on PSN Store Now!

[Inf^Shini]

So those of you who shop/browse around play-asia probably know of their upcoming shmup - Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer <--Can anyone pronounce this??:O

So the votes were cast and the decision was made to release it on the PS3, through PSN store.

Official Press Release (http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=1)

Hong Kong - August 22, 2007 - eastasiasoft, Hong Kong based publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced platforms for their upcoming video game Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer (URL: http://www.soldner-x.com (http://www.soldner-x.com/)). The title is targeted for release on PlayStation®3 (via PS Network) and PC in Winter 07/08. Further PlayStation®3 release details, such as available territories will be unveiled in the near future.Home Page: http://www.soldner-x.com/

Possible Two-Player Co-op Online for PS3 Version:

Double the players, double the fun! The newly implemented Co-Op mode allows you to play simultaneously with a friend. Co-Op Play is currently supported in the PC Edition in offline mode only. Whether or not the PlayStation®3 port will feature online Co-Op Play has yet to be determined and will be announced at a later time. We are happy to share ten new work in progress images, taken from different World/Space settings, including material not released before. Check out our Media Section (http://www.soldner-x.com/media) for the results.

http://www.soldner-x.com/content/banners/soldner-x_02_300_250.gif (http://www.soldner-x.com/)

Preview Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdiOL38Zb5M
Some screens:
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/4783/119mo1.th.png (http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=119mo1.png)
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1922/331ps9.th.png (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=331ps9.png)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/1995/323qx4.th.png (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=323qx4.png)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9484/311tg7.th.png (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=311tg7.png)
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/3226/141up5.th.png (http://img63.imageshack.us/my.php?image=141up5.png)

More Screenshots here (http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=13&Itemid=39)

[Apossum]

I put a vote in for PSN :)

[NamPaehc]

Oh man, I LOVE these kind of games.

>>> I voted " PS3 (PS Network)" too.

[Pootie Thang]

Psn

[Inf^Shini]

Oh man, I LOVE these kind of games.

>>> I voted " PS3 (PS Network)" too.
Yea, shmups are my fav games to play right now, it's just pick up and play, and you're never bored :D

I think we can assume it's going to be decided between Live or PSN. Go PSN! We need more games!

[Inf^Shini]

Jeaaaa, keep the votes coming. PSN votes are starting to take over :D

[onikage]

I voted PS3 disc-based.

[Apossum]

Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer <--Can anyone pronounce this??:O




Sool-dinner ecks: High-mel-stoormer

??? I guess :lol:

[Draekon]

Got a couple stickers for this game in my play-asia orders.

If I were to pick one form of media for it to be delivered on, I'm going with PS3 Disc-Based. Though it's easy to share it with a few other people lessening the cost if everyone chips in, I think I'd still rather have something that I know I'll have for years without any possible limitations surrounding digitally delivered media. Plus I'm a bit of a collector, so yeah. :P

[Inf^Shini]

Sool-dinner ecks: High-mel-stoormer

??? I guess :lol:

good try :applause:

[Crimson_Raven25]

PSN!!!!! not ps3 disk, it would cost 60 or 50 just PSN

[NamPaehc]

I'd rather them, offer this on the PSN then maybe do a "collection" with whatever future titles they make or add-ons on disc later down the road.

[Cyb3-rr]

Either HD console, Live or PSN, doesn't matter.

[Ruined]

Voted for XBLA

[Inf^Shini]

Voted for XBLA

GTFO

[RelentlessRolento]

though I am tired of shmups, I think this would fit great in the PSN... i voted.

[Inf^Shini]

It would go well with recent release of Super Stardust, although this might be awhile before it comes out.

[Inf^Shini]

Seems like you can vote every 24-48 hours ???:/

I decided to check out the poll results so far and I was able to cast another vote :o...so I did :D

[Chacrana]

I voted for PC. My last choices by a mile were PSN and XBLM

[Inf^Shini]

I voted for PC. My last choices by a mile were PSN and XBLM

Boooo, go play some Shanghai Alice Shmups on the PC!

[Chacrana]

Boooo, go play some Shanghai Alice Shmups on the PC!

What the fuck did you just tell me to do?!?!?!?!? BOY!?

So... the hell is a Shanghai Alice Shmup anyway?


Oh, but to be fair, I would be interested in getting the game on a disc if it was on the PS3 or 360.

[Inf^Shini]

What the fuck did you just tell me to do?!?!?!?!? BOY!?

So... the hell is a Shanghai Alice Shmup anyway?


Oh, but to be fair, I would be interested in getting the game on a disc if it was on the PS3 or 360.
Don't take that tone with me you Sonuvabiscuiteater ~>=(

Regarding Shanghai Alice: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team_Shanghai_Alice

Homepage (In Japanese): http://www16.big.or.jp/~zun/ (http://www16.big.or.jp/%7Ezun/)

English Fansite: http://www.shrinemaiden.org/

Touhou in Wiki: http://www.pooshlmer.com/touhouwiki/index.php/Touhou_Wiki

[Thomas96]

That game is a FUCKing works of ART!!!!!! I would love for more 2d games to be developed with this kind of detail. I wish Arrow Flash could be remade like this game... I hope they bring this to PSn at least...

[Inf^Shini]

That game is a FUCKing works of ART!!!!!! I would love for more 2d games to be developed with this kind of detail. I wish Arrow Flash could be remade like this game... I hope they bring this to PSn at least...

Damn Skippy

I'd also love it if Shanghai Alice/Touhou got in on some PS3 action :D

I swear, if I had the connections and tools, I'd pool together Nippon Ichi, Falcom, and Shanghai Alice and come up with crazy ass game :-P

One game I always think about remaking is Guardian Legend from the NES. My fav NES game, beats out all the other classics for me. Iron tank was also at the top of my list for remakes :D

One day, just maybe one day...

[chodax]

i voted

[happy]

Sool-dinner ecks: High-mel-stoormer

??? I guess :lol:

close, I'd probably say him-mel-stermer. It's actually a combination of stoormer and stermer, stuermer if you can imagine.

It seems to mean sky striker, but german names just sound cool.

[Chacrana]

Don't take that tone with me you Sonuvabiscuiteater ~>=(

Regarding Shanghai Alice: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team_Shanghai_Alice

Homepage (In Japanese): http://www16.big.or.jp/~zun/ (http://www16.big.or.jp/%7Ezun/)

English Fansite: http://www.shrinemaiden.org/

Touhou in Wiki: http://www.pooshlmer.com/touhouwiki/index.php/Touhou_Wiki

Oh, yeah, the Touhou games. I know those. I didn't recognize the Team Shanghai Alice nonsense though, so that's what threw me off.

Either way, still want this on PC.

[NamPaehc]

Surprised you want it on the PC. I think these are best played via controller.

[Thomas96]

Damn Skippy

I'd also love it if Shanghai Alice/Touhou got in on some PS3 action :D

I swear, if I had the connections and tools, I'd pool together Nippon Ichi, Falcom, and Shanghai Alice and come up with crazy ass game :-P

One game I always think about remaking is Guardian Legend from the NES. My fav NES game, beats out all the other classics for me. Iron tank was also at the top of my list for remakes :D

One day, just maybe one day...


you put tears in my eyes when you mentioned Guardian Legend....

[Inf^Shini]

you put tears in my eyes when you mentioned Guardian Legend....

Guardian Legend combined the shooter and RPG genres well, and I loved playing this game all the time (still do :D).

Only decent video other than the 23 pt. 1LC Run that shows Guardian Legend:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmh6056U0Nw


Oh, yeah, the Touhou games. I know those. I didn't recognize the Team Shanghai Alice nonsense though, so that's what threw me off.

Either way, still want this on PC.

Heck, there are a bunch of doujin shmups to take up a lot of PC time ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXyWgHbmc7Y&NR=1



I seem to be strolling away from the purpose of this thread, but I'm a shooter fan, I can't help it :twoguns:

[Inf^Shini]

Bump this topic to announce another game coming to the PS3 as well as PC :D

It's official

[RelentlessRolento]

well though I am tired of shooters on the PS3 and 360, it's nice to see this one on the PS3. Seems to me PS3 PSN games always are full of more polish and cheaper :)

[Inf^Shini]

well though I am tired of shooters on the PS3 and 360, it's nice to see this one on the PS3. Seems to me PS3 PSN games always are full of more polish and cheaper :)
heh, I'm a shooter junkie so it works for me :P

720p works for me

[NamPaehc]

Yep, I had updated it into the uncoming PSN game thread a short while ago.

[Apossum]

Touhou games...another bunch of good reasons why I need a 30-40 hour day.

[metaly]

This just makes me excited for Gradius VI.

[freshzen]

I hope this game is good. Would love to play an HD shmup. I hope this is decent priced since its a download, ie. $20-30 max. I hate paying for downloads though...

[Thomas96]

The PSN library is going to benefit greatly from these classic SHUMPS... SHUMPS are just a timeless genre..

anyway,

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

[Draekon]

No disc? Boo. Oh well, I'll still buy it on PSN if the price is decent for digital distribution.

[Draekon]

Got an e-mail about the game today from Play-Asia:

Preorder Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer for PC now - A classical shoot'em up with high definition graphics



If you are a vivid fan of classical Arcade gaming concepts, then we've got a special recommendation for you today.

In cooperation with SideQuest Studios and eastasiasoft, Play-Asia.com is happy to present you Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-7s-49-en-47-sp_118-70-255r.html); a new and exciting shooter with a classical gameplay presented in awesome 720p HD graphics. Blast your way in single or 2-Player Co-Op play through 12 different levels across four beautiful world and space settings. Watch the mayhem as your ship's weapons are upgraded and eliminate your adversaries in the masses. Think you can handle it?

Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is targeted to be available in disc based format for PC in Q4/2007 and as a download for PlayStation3™ off the PlayStation™ Network in Winter 07/08.


Preorder the PC Edition of Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-7s-49-en-47-sp_118-70-255r.html) now at US$ 49.90 only. Each preorder placed now will ship with a special preorder gift (details to be announced). The release date of the game is expected to be November / December 2007, a few months prior to the PlayStation3™ (PS Network) release.

Most of the info isn't new, but it makes me wonder what the price is going to be on the PSN.

[Inf^Shini]

Website has been updated with Preview Trailer (http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=1)


As well as the PC Version Page on Play-Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-7s-49-en-70-255r.html)


They have downloadable links for the preview trailer in HD or SD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdiOL38Zb5M
I'm guessing PSN price might be $40, hopefully $30 :-k

It was announced at the end of August, Two Player Online Co-op might be a possibility for the PS3 Version.

Double the players, double the fun! The newly implemented Co-Op mode allows you to play simultaneously with a friend. Co-Op Play is currently supported in the PC Edition in offline mode only. Whether or not the PlayStation®3 port will feature online Co-Op Play has yet to be determined and will be announced at a later time. We are happy to share ten new work in progress images, taken from different World/Space settings, including material not released before. Check out our Media Section (http://www.soldner-x.com/media) for the results.

[Thomas96]

I can't wait to play this game.

[The Mana Knight]

Yeah, I liked the video myself. I can't wait to try it out.

[The Mana Knight]

I know, this is a very old thread, but here's an update:
http://www.onpsx.de/news.php?id=21216

Hi Marco,

Thanks a lot for your e-mail.

We are working on it and should have an update with more details and PS3 screenshots by end of this month. The game will be released in early to middle of Q4/2008.

To answer your question, the PS3 version will support rumble and is also planned to have Trohpy support, yes. smile

Please check back later for more updates. If you further wish to contribute, please feel free to make your feedback public in our official forums or drop us a line.

Regards,

Team Söldner-Xwww.soldner-x.com

So the game will get rumble and trophy support. Pretty cool news, and it's still coming. :D

[Kandal]

Shit! My Kind Of Game!

[happy]

Nice to hear this is still in the works... Are they going to be at Leipzig? Or at least maybe get a spot in the Sony conference.

[NamPaehc]

Oh fuck yeh! I was trying to remember this title's name for the longest.

PC version is out right? Can't find any reviews on it.

>>>NVM, there are a bunch posted at the bottom of the playasia listing. (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-7s-49-en-50-13-70-255r.html)

[UnderHero5]

This is coming to PSN?
Damn, that's awesome, if it ever happens.

[Kandal]

I Want This Game Now!

[Thomas96]

I've been waiting on this game, since they announced it for the PC.

[H.Cornerstone]

I have been waiting for this and Wipeout HD forever!!!

I WANT MY RELEASE DATES!

[Inf^Shini]

Nice, thanks for the update, I was actually thinking about this game today and voila, update!

I thought I remembered reading a release date of around Winter 08' a long time ago, so hopefully that still stays true!

[The Mana Knight]

From eastasiasoft

Soldner-X is targeted to hit the PLAYSTATION®Network in North America in October 2008,
with other territories including Europe and Asia expected to follow shortly after.

The PLAYSTATION®3 system version contains lots of improvements over the original 2007 PC version release, including but not limited to:

Visual improvements including y-scrolling, new background animations, newly added effects and more
Contains new enemies, including newly crafted standard foes and larger sub boss battles
Additional boss battle and berserker mode background music (seven brand new tracks in total!)
New sound effects added for an enhanced gaming experience
Rebalanced game play with an easier default difficulty
Rebalanced high score system, including new victory screens
DUALSHOCK®3 and optional SIXAXIS™ support
Trophies support


Official site:
http://www.soldner-x.com/

PS3 images:
http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=13&Itemid=39

[smiggity]

Are you guys serious with the $30 dollar price point? I was totally expecting 10

[The Mana Knight]

Here's more info via PS3 Fanboy:
http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/09/08/side-scrolling-shooter-soldner-x-headed-to-psn-this-october/
We haven't heard from Soldner-X: Himmelsstürmer since last year, but now developer SideQuest Studios is letting us know the horizontally-scrolling shooter is on its way to the PLAYSTATION Network this October. Soldner-X puts you in the shoes of "an anti-hero mercenary and bounty hunter" who must save the Earth from an infection that spreads to both organic lifeforms and technology in "a mighty prototype star fighter." Other than the anti-hero part, it sounds like a cliché plot that gives a lone ship an excuse to take on hordes and hordes of alien enemies.

Soldner-X is an updated version of a 2007 PC title, with improvements such as enhanced graphics, 1080p resolution, new music tracks, easier default difficulty, Dual Shock 3 support, optional SIXAXIS support, and of course, everyone's favorite, trophy support! Check out the trailer above and the screenshot gallery below.

I think the reason some thought $30 was because that was the PC disc version price if I'm not mistaken.

I'm going to guess it will be $15, but we'll see.

[smiggity]

If it is more than $10 I would be surprised.

[Chacrana]

Wasn't this supposed to be really mediocre?

[The Mana Knight]

Wasn't this supposed to be really mediocre?I heard some who liked it, but most didn't. I haven't played it. I probably won't buy this myself unless improvements are made to make it better.

[Midnite]

Wasn't this supposed to be really mediocre?

I found the game to be pretty shallow in comparison to other horizontal shooters. I'd rather wait for a US release of Einhander on the PSN then Soldner-X.

[The Mana Knight]

I found the game to be pretty shallow in comparison to other horizontal shooters. I'd rather wait for a US release of Einhander on the PSN then Soldner-X.The U.S. will probably never get it. Publishing on that game is a bit more complicated in other territories.

[evilpotatoguy]

I've played the PC version. It's pretty friggin hard. Graphics look colorful and sharp, only to get better(?) for the PS3 version. I'd imagine co-op would make things more bearable. Maybe I'll split this with my friend when it's released... I'm hoping for a demo to see if it'd be compatible with the Fighting Stick 3 for an awesome arcade-y feel.

[The Mana Knight]

The game has been delayed to late November:
http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/10/29/soldner-x-delayed-until-late-november/

[FriskyTanuki]

It is late October. ;)

[Inf^Shini]

Typo ftw

[The Mana Knight]

Oh crap, I meant November.:-( I edited my old post.

[Lost_In_Shadows]

Kind of glad I didn't know this existed. Now I won't be waiting on it long. I enjoyed the old games. I will get this when it comes out day one for sure.

[smiggity]

Here it comes (http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/11/25/soldner-x-arrives-on-playstation-network-on-12-4-for-9-99/)... December 4th Only $10 too

[StrandedBrit]

Bout dam time. I'm all over it.

[The Mana Knight]

Great price too. I expected a higher price (due to PC version price), so I'm happy. :D

[happy]

Does anyone know if the co-op is online, that would be incredible

[The Mana Knight]

Online leaderboards only it seems:
http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=1

[CheapyD]

Just a reminder that this game is coming out at 5PM EST on Thursday.
My friends produced it!

[FriskyTanuki]

I'm hoping to get a code tomorrow from them to try it out.

[maxgle]

This game looks great and the price is just right! I am totally getting it!

[HeadRusch]

Finally, the killer app my $700 PS3 has been waiting for!

</sarcasm>

[bardiya27]

Finally, the killer app my $700 PS3 has been waiting for!

</sarcasm>

Metal Gear Solid 4
Uncharted
Little Big Planet
Resistance 2
Ratchet & Clank

[endlessPRO]

i really like the music from that youtube clip

[dios]

They misspelled Civilization in the trailer.

[Psykodelik]

So anyone who bought it..what's the verdict? Yay or nay?

[Lost_In_Shadows]

So anyone who bought it..what's the verdict? Yay or nay?

I bought it today,but ended up playing something else. I'll get around to it tomorrow.

[gunm]

Wow, $10 is steal! Definitely going to check that out.

But wallet still = cry after all the BF damage. :p

[HeadRusch]

Metal Gear Solid 4
Uncharted


Yes.


Little Big Planet
Resistance 2
Ratchet & Clank

Not so much. :P

[AoA]

video looks good...but I can't bring myself to pay full price as a dyed in the wool CAG.
CheapyD, get your friend to hook us up with a discount for us cheap bastids. ; )

[xrayzwei]

As I remember, the 9.99 on PSN is a much better deal than the price on the limited PC release, right? I'm in for 1.

-or-

Maybe if we bought the PC edition at Play-Asia for 19.99, we could get a free PSN code for the PS3 version. *hint* *hint*

[The Mana Knight]

Impressions I've read seem to be mixed. Some like it, some hate it. Most agree that the game is very hard and weapons being underpowered. Just don't expect this to be a Gradius, you might not understand combo system, and it's hard.

I'll probably still buy, but I'm not expecting a lot. I like these types of games, but not hardcore into them.

[flybrione]

I bought it last night and played through the first level and some of the second. I am still trying to figure out the basics but it is a great looking title. The levels are long and the difficulty seems to jump really quick. The first level was pretty easy but then the second level was a lot more difficult. Probably play some more tonight but definetly worth the $10.

[s0undwav3]

Impressions I've read seem to be mixed. Some like it, some hate it. Most agree that the game is very hard and weapons being underpowered. Just don't expect this to be a Gradius, you might not understand combo system, and it's hard.

I'll probably still buy, but I'm not expecting a lot. I like these types of games, but not hardcore into them.

I have the PC version and you are right about some of the weapons, they feel totally underpowered, but it's part of the challenge of the game. The enemy AI have too much firepower at times that some levels feel impossible after retrying 3-4 times before getting through one point just to get stuck at another.

[eastx]

If not for the high difficulty, I'd be all over this game. I wonder if 2-player makes it easier...

[The Mana Knight]

If not for the high difficulty, I'd be all over this game. I wonder if 2-player makes it easier...Most try playing the game on normal or hard, where the game is really hard. There are easier difficulty settings, which people can get by with. It's just that too many are afraid to try them or too embarrassed. ;)

[Nickz123]

They misspelled Civilization in the trailer.

lol!!! I noticed that too. How did that slip?

[the_grimace]

the company seemed asain. maybe poor english skills?

[postaboy]

the company seemed asain. maybe poor english skills?

i believe its done by a german developer. hence the name title.

[imascrub]

i thought it was done by some guys in hong kong

[FriskyTanuki]

The publisher is based in Hong Kong, so I'm guessing the devs aren't all the way across the globe.

[Paco]

I've been playing this game and HOLY SHIT IS IT HARD.

[imascrub]

what's wrong with games these days. You'd expect online multiplayer for most of them with all the online marketplace/friend's list/online console community/etc, but it seems lately a lot of games I've anticipated don't have online play...

[Paco]

This game hates encouraging people. The closest thing to encouragement this game has given me is "You're doing OK" But I got a C when beating a level and the C rank said LOUSY. I got the F rank and it said poor. What's B? Medicore?

[Halo05]

If you get a B, someone comes to your house and punches you for not pushing yourself a little harder to get an A.

[the_grimace]

i personally think the game is awesome.

then again. i love these types of games. though, like others said, its VERY HARD, and thats on the normal setting :P

[The Mana Knight]

what's wrong with games these days. You'd expect online multiplayer for most of them with all the online marketplace/friend's list/online console community/etc, but it seems lately a lot of games I've anticipated don't have online play...A lot of it comes down to on PSN especially, you might need to setup your own servers for games (I could be wrong, but I know that since XBL is a closed network, MS already provides a lot of it). And since some developers are small, they just can't do it. Even if they do, Sony doesn't provide the code to implement voice chat and many other online features, kind of has to be done manually. That's what leads to the smaller games on PSN lacking online at times, or being very barebones (a $60 retail game is more likely to get an expansive only).

[FriskyTanuki]

Got a code for this and managed to beat the first level. It's pretty good so far, though I need to learn how the game works and all that.

It's at least the best German-named shmup I've played recently.

[endlessPRO]

game is awesome.

got raped on stage 2 :(

[shiroren8]

glad im not the only one that got stuck on stage 2. i've been practicing with gradius advance on my breaks at work in hopes that can help me get a bit better with shooters again. think the last one i really played hardcore was hellfire on the genesis, i could do fairly decent on that one. i really do like this game though an im starting to get the hang of the combo system (guess it does help that it tells you when you should switch weapons to raise your combo level). i would recommend anyone that loves shmups just realize that it is hard as a mofo.

[FriskyTanuki]

Is the 2 Million Points trophy cumulative or not?

[freakyzeeky]

Stage two is hell for me... I'll just keep on truckin' to see if I can make it to the next stage. :/

[the_grimace]

Stage two is hell for me... I'll just keep on truckin' to see if I can make it to the next stage. :/

its all the damn walls. half the time i would notice them too late too, and get stuck behind them abnd die... :(

[endlessPRO]

its a very challenging game

[Paco]

its a very challenging game

Understatement of the year.

[DrFoo]

How hard is this game on easy? I do like a challenge up to a certain point but it sounds like this game would just be frustrating. Also I like to play coop on these types of games and my friends aren't generally the best at shmups.

[FriskyTanuki]

It's still fairly hard on easy or very easy, but it's much more manageable compared to the higher difficulties. I don't think you'll be able to easily beat the game on very easy your first time through, but maybe with some skill and training, it could happen.

[freakyzeeky]

The game gets a LOT easier the more you play, since you could get more credits the more your ranking increases. It seems everytime I play, I get more credits for the next time I want to play. :)
I made it to the fourth stage, but it's so hard because a lot of the bigger enemies have a ton of health... And this is on Very Easy difficultly :(

[Kandal]

way wywa waywa ywa ywa too hard

[freakyzeeky]

Is there a website that can tell me where all the secret keys are? I have 4 in the first world, and 3 in every other world. I need at least 4 in each world to get my next trophy. :(

[freakyzeeky]

Is the 2 Million Points trophy cumulative or not?

Unfortunately, it's not. :(

[NTolerance]

Is this game heavy on dodging environmental hazards? I love shmups but I prefer shooting enemies rather than flying around canyon walls and such.

[FriskyTanuki]

Though I've only played two levels, the second level is confined to a cave.

[freakyzeeky]

Is this game heavy on dodging environmental hazards? I love shmups but I prefer shooting enemies rather than flying around canyon walls and such.

Like Frisky said, the entire second stage is inside a cave. The third stage has asteroids that appear midway through, and the fourth is annoying, since there are tons of enemies shooting on screen at once, all while you have to dodge floating debris. :(

[The Mana Knight]

After I buy Lumines, I'll probably pick up this game and see how I do.

[Paco]

Everytime I play this game, I hear the heavy saying WAHHHHH WAHHHHHHHHHHH CRY SOME MOAR

[FriskyTanuki]

Unfortunately, it's not. :(
Nooooooooo!!!

At least I can get the other cumulative ones eventually. I'm about 30% done with the 50k enemies killed trophy.

[freakyzeeky]

Is anyone still playing this? ;)
I need to find Secret Key #2 in the Second World, has anyone found it? :(

Another thing I learned while playing this game... Weapon chaining is crucial to going a long way in terms of how you'll do in the later stages. Weapon chaining is the easiest way to getting rockets and various other power-ups, which is really helpful for taking down bosses or even sub-bosses easily.

[The Mana Knight]

IGN just reviewed it and gave it an 8.0.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/938/938649p2.html

Not a bad review.

[silent h3ro]

Watch gamespot give this game a 7.0.

[Inf^Shini]

How is the hitbox in this game? Pretty small or does it cover every pixel of the ship?

[FriskyTanuki]

I have to say that I'm really enjoying this game. The chain system finally clicked and the game's gotten more enjoyable. For being hard, it doesn't just kick you in the balls over and over again, but gives you options (difficulties and the continue/rank system) if you're not a shmup god.

[Inf^Shini]

I gotta finish up the SSHD trophies before I pursue this game, usually health bars in Shooters make it a tad easier on me, I'm so used to one-hit deaths.

[freakyzeeky]

Wow...just finished the game last night, and I must say that I haven't had this much fun playing a (Not a...shmup!) shooter in years. Sure, it's on the short side, but it's pretty sweet because of it's replay value. Killing that last boss felt really satisfying because it took a lot of hard work to get there... The game is totally worth it for those looking for a challenge, though be warned it's not going to be easy. ;)

[FriskyTanuki]

Has anybody else noticed that the online leaderboards are down? And it's just as I started getting decent at the game and getting 300k regularly.

I'm guessing that it's because the official site (http://www.soldner-x.com/) is down and that is where the leaderboards are hosted.

[freakyzeeky]

Has anybody else noticed that the online leaderboards are down? And it's just as I started getting decent at the game and getting 300k regularly.

I'm guessing that it's because the official site (http://www.soldner-x.com/) is down and that is where the leaderboards are hosted.

The site's not loading for me, so it probably is down... and thus, why the leaderboards are down as well.

[FriskyTanuki]

Finally beat this, on very easy and with four continues. I can get to the third world on one continue, so it's not too bad as long as you keep leveling up your chains and building up your multishots. I saw from the ending and from the hidden trophies that there's a fifth world, so how do I unlock it? Is it difficulty-based or is there another requirement?

So I've got three trophies right now (beating first and fourth levels and 50k kills), so this is a fairly hard game to get trophies in. I can probably get to 3k chains, five minutes without taking damage, and maybe the rank 15 trophy, but I can't see myself getting much else. It's still a lot of fun, so I may try the easy mode next.

[freakyzeeky]

To Unlock the fifth world, you must...
Find at least four keys in each world to unlock it.

[FriskyTanuki]

:-( That's not going to happen anytime soon.

[freakyzeeky]

How many keys do you have so far? >_<'

[FriskyTanuki]

The first world is complete, three in two other worlds, and one in the third world.

[freakyzeeky]

In the third world, I believe four of those keys appear after passing the asteroids. You could find those keys by destroying stuff that's near the floor or on the ceiling. In one part, there's a floor with a narrow gap underneath, and at the end of that gap there's stuff that you destroy in order to get a key.
In the second world, just shoot everything near the floor or ceiling and see if you can find any destructable things for the keys. Four of the keys in that world appear after those mini-bosses with the drill heads.
In the fourth, there are a couple of enemies that appear above the rocky areas that possess keys, try not to die because you might miss them if you're respawning. And this stage in general, grab them quickly, because they'll 'float' away... and that would suck. Hope this helps. ;)

[FriskyTanuki]

Thanks. The was that power-ups float away quickly in that fourth world sucks since I miss a lot of stuff frequently.

[FriskyTanuki]

http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=1

There's a new patch that went up in the past few weeks that offers these additions/fixes:



A new BEGINNER difficulty level has been added, specifically for all the players who requested a very easy beginner's mode.
A new tutorial has been added. It will be triggered after dying for the first time in world #2 or later. The tutorial explains how to avoid getting stuck within obstacles.
The outro and credit cutscenes can now be skipped. However, skipping is only possible after watching the credits at least one time until the end.
On very rare occassions, a bug occured during a boss fight, forcing the player to quit and restart the game. This has been fixed.
Several minor improvements have been made.

I was surprised to see that it actually told me what's in it when I selected to download the update. It's only ~3 MB, so it's not a big patch at all.

[eastx]

Can someone describe the difficulty of the beginner mode please?

[Serpentor]

Oh thanks man, i need the beginner patch badly... the game is anally hard!

[freakyzeeky]

For those who need it... Key Locations! ;)

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps3/file/953371/55193

[Inf^Shini]

Dammit, I haven't even DL'd this game yet >.<#!

[Corvin]

I really want this game, but I'm waiting on a sale.

[laaj]

I really want this game, but I'm waiting on a sale.

Don't let the flashy HD graphics fool you. R-Type Delta is much better game.