Circle Of Flame
‘Quackshot’
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talk about ~Strider~(Strider Hiryū) Cyber ninja runs acrobatically through a near-future dystopia
~Strider~(Strider Hiryū)
Cyber ninja runs acrobatically through a near-future dystopia
• This is a near-future ninja action game released by Capcom in 1989.
• The story follows Hiryu, the youngest Special A-class Strider, as he infiltrates the Russian imperial capital in 2048 to assassinate the world’s ruling Grandmaster, Hades.
• The game features acrobatic action like sliding and climbing walls/ceilings using a sickle. The plasma sword “Cypher” offers high-speed, satisfying rapid-fire attacks.
• Iconic characters include the cool Hiryu, Solo, and the Ton Pooh sisters. The game utilized multilingual voice samples (JP, EN, CN) for a cinematic atmosphere.
• The Japanese version features Hiryu’s “Hah!” voice, which was cut abroad. The NES version features a different story and exploration-heavy design.
• Praised for its revolutionary presentation, it featured cinematic BGM shifts and fluid animations. It won multiple awards for its high production and direction.
• Powerful robotic “options” like the tiger and hawk assist Hiryu, providing an incredible sense of power and speed that defines the super-human Strider experience.
• Some noted that the final boss, Grandmaster, is unexpectedly easy to defeat compared to the intense stages, often defeated by simple overlapping attacks.
• Early arcade versions suffered from a BGM bug where Stage 1’s music repeated later. High-quality ports like the Mega Drive version famously restored the soundtrack.
• Hiryu gained immense popularity through the Marvel vs. Capcom crossover series. The franchise includes sequels like Strider 2 and a 2014 3D-styled reboot.
• As a masterpiece of 2D action, it influenced franchises. It remains a legendary title for its style and innovation.
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talk about ~SORCERIAN~ Hodgepodge RPG Very greedy old lady is a feature
~SORCERIAN~
Hodgepodge RPG
Very greedy old lady is a feature
• Sorcerian is the 5th Dragon Slayer game, a 1987 action-RPG by Nihon Falcom. It features high freedom through its modular episodic scenario system.
• The game features 15 scenarios playable in any order. These range from standard dungeon crawls to mystery-solving and horror-themed tasks.
• Players create up to 10 characters from 4 races: Fighter, Wizard, Elf, and Dwarf. They journey together in a party of four, wielding attacks and magic.
• Characters have 60+ daily jobs affecting stats and income during downtime. They age over time, eventually dying of old age unless generations are shifted.
• Spells are attached to equipment, created by combining 7 elemental “stars”. This complex system offers over 100 magical effects for combat and utility.
• Sierra published an English MS-DOS version in 1990. Japan had many unique ports, while the overseas PC version stayed closer to the original PC-98 edition.
• The game is praised for its immense volume via expansion packs and iconic FM synth music. Its “Sorcerian System” pioneered the concept of modular expansions.
• Critics noted simple arcade-style combat and limite. Aging can feel restrictive, as characters may die before reaching their full potential.
• Many remakes exist, including Sorcerian Forever and Windows versions.
• A hidden immortality trick was popular but later penalized by developers. It remains a cult classic that inspired creators like Hideki Kamiya.
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talk about ~Columns~
oriental-style music and repetitive gameplay may induce drowsiness
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Rotating platforms in Aquatic Ruins Zone, from the Japanese ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2’ manual.
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A comparison of the artwork for Pocky, between the original ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ and 'Sonic The Hedgehog 2’.
