天下制覇

Introductions are for chumps.

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Just like the original eXceed 2nd, this is a perfectly suitable Ikaruga clone. It’s not going to win too many awards for creativity as almost all of the bullet patterns are just variations on covering the screen with the two colors and forcing you to just pick which one to dodge and then absorb the others, which is generally not too difficult, aside from the unnaturally gigantic hit box. I think I’m just used to precision flying. If you liked eXceed 2nd or Ikaruga, you should snag this one. Otherwise, eh — it’s not a bad game by any stretch, but aside from its gimmick, it’s really not that impressive either.

Sorry, my computer can’t handle recording this one either. That’s actually a video of the C72 trial stages using the bonus character, who plays more like Megaman X’s Zero than the Megaman witch. Suffice it to say, it’s everything that I hoped it’d be. The Schwer-Muta stage is especially hilarious and great. It really seems like something straight out of Owata Man, complete with Fliptop Eddie who spews out a a poisonous energy tank. It’s not as ludicrously difficult as Megamari, but it’s certainly close. I’m sure once I figure out the weapon flow between bosses, it’ll become far more managable. Personally, I recommend starting out with Liebea — she’s a snap with the default buster. If you love Megaman, there is absolutely no reason that you shouldn’t get ahold of this and never let go.

Now shoot him out of a cannon! Do it!

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Don’t let anybody fool you — the ‘girl’ with purple hair and a bow isn’t.

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Still where the cool kids hang out.

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Thanks to Mr Peckerston for the gameplay vid.

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There was minor clamor for Starlight Breakers and Ragna Blades, so here’s a quick showcase of all the moves for the two characters. Nanoha’s supers are Starlight Breaker and Excelion Buster ACS Drive, Lina’s are Dragon Slave and Ragna Blade. They’re done by entering Overdrive (Special + Rush) then pressing Special + Rush + (Melee/Ranged Attack). The Melee ranged is the freefire one (Breaker/Slave) that charges for a long time then attacks, and the Ranged will shoot a small homing shot which follows up with the massive attack if it hits. I love the cartridge charges with Nanoha’s. And it’s a little tough to tell with Lina, but the ACS Drive is actually a scripted sequence where the enemy puts up a shield and then Nanoha explodes through it.

Jessica <3

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And now I have discovered my purpose. Fielding various theme teams to conquer all-comers. Each team is unlocked when you beat the game (any mode, any team, and the next one is opened), and the mix ‘n match functionality is the last thing opened. Here’s a whole stage start to finish with an experimental team to make up for the earlier cutoff.