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Okay, so now we're playing:  What: Hydorah is an old-school-style horizontal space shooter made by Locamalito, who are known for other greats such as L'Abbaye des Morts, Viriax, Verminest, 8 Bit Killer and others. The soundtrack is worth mentioning and is by Gryzor87. How Long: Since shmups (depending on skill level) can potentially be beaten in one sitting, we probably only need about a week, unless there are secrets or unlockables that I don't know about yet, or if I have completely misjudged the game. Where: You can download Hydorah absolutely free from Locamalito's Website (the download link is at the bottom). That's it. Go play it. |
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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2012, 07:38:01 AM » |
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Have yet to ever get past Path of Scylla.
Shall try again.
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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2012, 07:42:16 AM » |
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Never played it before. I guess this will be a good incentive to. Edit: Hrm, Perhaps not. It's just giving me a black screen for the level select and after I beat level 1 it's all black  Does anyone have the same problem or know how to fix it? It's probably because of Windows 7. |
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There is life everywhere...
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2012, 07:52:18 AM » |
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Path of Scylla is the best level in the game, and perhaps the best level I've ever played in any Shmup.
I've already gotten 100% on this one, so I'll pass this, but man this game is awesome.
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« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2012, 07:55:28 AM » |
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How Long: Since shmups (depending on skill level) can potentially be beaten in one sitting, we probably only need about a week, unless there are secrets or unlockables that I don't know about yet, or if I have completely misjudged the game. game's actually pretty long for a shmup, it even has a save feature. there are unlockables too. |
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« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2012, 08:21:50 AM » |
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ooh, well that's cool. sounds promising. the deadline's not written in stone, though, and it'll last as long as it lasts
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« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2012, 08:40:03 AM » |
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Why is this game so slow? Can't even get past the main menu because of how slow this slow game is.
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« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2012, 10:26:17 AM » |
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Deadlines are automatically one month.
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« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2012, 11:30:48 AM » |
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This game is awesome, but so far beyond my abilities. I might just use the decompiler to give myself infinite lives.  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2012, 11:34:54 AM » |
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Oh snap yes I love me some SHMUPS, I'm going to rock this game, downloading it right now. I am also running windows 7 so I'll let you know if it runs correctly.
edit: Downloaded and didn't work on windows 7 64 bit. Gave me a black screen on the menu. To fix this I right clicked and ran troubleshoot compatibility, this fixed it. Also you can skip right to the main menu by clicking x or z.
Also, beat the first level. The games really good the first level reminds me heavily of gradius. I'm not really sure what the different colors of power up do. sometimes i get shields sometimes weapons sometimes level up I'm not really sure... Also I can't figure out how to bomb... Time to hook up the 360 pad and see what the later levels of this game are like!
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« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2012, 12:00:13 PM » |
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Green Powerups: Upgrade your shot once at 5 and a second time at 10. Beyond 10 they give you points.
Red Powerups: Upgrade your secondary weapon once you get it (after the first stage)
Yellow Powerups: Bombs
Blue Powerups: Speed
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« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2012, 01:13:43 PM » |
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Wow the final boss refuses to die. Or do anything. He's just sitting there like the smug bastard that he is, taking all my bullets in the face.
That aside it's a great game, good challenge (but fuck you, eels) and clever secrets.
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« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2012, 05:08:31 PM » |
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The game can work without music, but almost acts like a memory leak if it includes it. What can solve this?
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« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2012, 08:16:07 AM » |
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Mine work perfectly on Seven 64.
I played it when it was released, but forgave after losing a few time at level 2. This is a great opportunity to give it a second try !
I'm currently at level 6 (I took the low road). I learn two levels, save when I pass them both without losing a life, and continue. When at level 8, I'll do it again with 3-4 levels per save.
It's the first time I try to beat an horizontal shoot'em'up and I never though it was so fun to do and re-do entire levels just to memorize them !
In addition to Sinclair's post :
when you die, you lose : 3 green powerups, 3 red, 1 yellow ans 1 blue.
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« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2012, 08:27:28 AM » |
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Ugh, I have windows 7 64 bit, and it's giving me a black screen after the little intro. I can play it in compatibility mode, but then there's no music. Any solutions?
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