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[Gabriel]

Another heads up for another 360 shmup getting a NA release. This time it's Konami's Otomedius Excellent.

Amazon already has it up for pre-order with a June 28th release date. However, I don't think a firm release time has been set for this one yet, so that date is probably pulled out of someone's ass.

[98PaceCar]

Gabriel, on Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:34 AM, said:

Another heads up for another 360 shmup getting a NA release. This time it's Konami's Otomedius Excellent.

Amazon already has it up for pre-order with a June 28th release date. However, I don't think a firm release time has been set for this one yet, so that date is probably pulled out of someone's ass.

The rumor is that this will be a pretty heavily censored version of the game that just came out in Japan. I've watched the promo vids and they did add quite a few extra bits to cover the cleavage in the game.

Still, it will be well worth the cost and I'll get it day one. Have to do everything to keep shmups coming out domestically!

[Austin]

Looking forward to this one. It's always great to see shmups being released in the US!

[moycon]

Thanks Gabriel. I've never considered myself a shmup fan, but after playing several awesome titles on the 360, I think I'm coming around.

[HammR25]

Looks like the release date at Amazon is now July 19th. Looks like the price has already dropped to $30. Gamestop has it for the same price.

http://www.gamestop....excellent/77876

[Austin]

Man... Pushed back again? Ugh.. At least the price dropped.

[HammR25]

I'd forgotten about this game until I was going through the list of upcoming games at Amazon. Looks like the newest release date is September 20th. Surely it's really coming out then since that's only 11 days from now.

[Ghost Soldier]

I'm hoping this date sticks. Called gamestop and they confirmed Sept 20 as the release date. Really looking forward to playing it.

[Austin]

Oooooh, bad timing. Radiant Silvergun is hitting this week.. I know I won't be playing anything else for a while, haha..

Edited by Austin, Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:31 PM.

[VicViper]

Yeah gamestop lists this as coming out in a couple of days, but I think the price said 49.99. I got all excited when I read 30, I woulda bought it day one for that price.

[HammR25]

The collectors edition is $50. The regular edition is $30. Oh and now it has a release date of November 1st. They really don't want people to buy this.

[Ghost Soldier]

Darn it, I planned on picking it up tomorrow.

[GrizzLee]

Is this out? My local gs says they don't have a new date yet.

-GrizzLee

[Austin]

I heard there were issues with the shipments of it last week and some stores got it late, but it's out now.

[GrizzLee]

OKIE DOKIE...

I'll keep bugging them.


Thanks,
-Grizz

[keilbaca]

I heard of the EU release, but not the NA released version. Gonna have to pick this up. The EU release will work in the NA xboxes, but I dunno if its just as censored too.

EDIT: I just called my local gamestop. They have never heard of the game, nor did they order it. Lovely.

Edited by keilbaca, Mon Nov 7, 2011 4:28 PM.

[Austin]

keilbaca, on Mon Nov 7, 2011 3:56 PM, said:

EDIT: I just called my local gamestop. They have never heard of the game, nor did they order it. Lovely.

Yeah, I have a feeling that a lot of people are going to have to order this one online.

[GrizzLee]

Austin, on Mon Nov 7, 2011 6:02 PM, said:

keilbaca, on Mon Nov 7, 2011 3:56 PM, said:

EDIT: I just called my local gamestop. They have never heard of the game, nor did they order it. Lovely.

Yeah, I have a feeling that a lot of people are going to have to order this one online.

Amazon. Here I cometh :-)

-Grizz

Edited by GrizzLee, Mon Nov 7, 2011 6:54 PM.

[keilbaca]

I found a gamestop an hour away from the girlfriend's place, and they also have a card shop we have been wanting to visit.

This weekend shall be adventure time!

[Metal Jesus]

I finally picked up the Collectors Edition this week... which included a pillow case, art book and soundtrack. So far, I'm really enjoying it! Lots of cleavage, silly anime girls...and stuff blows up real good!

[keilbaca]

Metal Jesus, on Tue Nov 8, 2011 11:51 AM, said:

I finally picked up the Collectors Edition this week... which included a pillow case, art book and soundtrack. So far, I'm really enjoying it! Lots of cleavage, silly anime girls...and stuff blows up real good!

Don't forget to download Vic Viper as a playable ship on Xbox live

[GrizzLee]

I finally got a copy of this... I am not impressed. In fact, I am disappointed. That's too bad as I was really looking forward to some shump goodness :-(
It doesn't feel polished enough. It feels like Gradius on downers. I really can't put my finger on it, but it doesn't have the feel of a good shump.
Some of the enemies are completely unfair (appear out of nowhere and plow you over with no chance. Definitely need to memorize the patterns of these nasties).

Maybe I'll see if I can get the Vic Viper as someone mentioned. I was unaware of that.

Just my thoughts...
-Grizz

[Austin]

Woooo... The local independent shop had this, and I bought it... Unfortunately, I haven't played it yet.. But I will.. I will...

[Lord Thag]

I'm with Lee on this one. It's mediocre at best. Raiden Fighters and Deathsmiles are miles better than this. It's like Gradius, only where the evil empire is retarded, and too bored to bother attacking you with any real intensity. The character designs are lame, and the hitbox is HUGE, making for some cheap deaths. All in all, I'm pretty disappointed. It's not horrible, but it's C grade XBLA quality stuff.

Edited by Lord Thag, Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:50 PM.

[MagitekAngel]

I've been on a serious shmup bender lately, and my backup-friendly Dreamcast is entirely to blame.
This game? Well, if nothing else, I'm glad that wacko Japanese titles are still finding their niche here in North America. I'm not old enough to fully appreciate Gradius as a game of its time, and tend to prefer the newer bullet-hell style of games. Seeing this one on the shelf at EB games today immediately prompted me to recall that weird Sega-published RPG that featured game consoles anthropomorphized as anime chicks.