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Aerox -- using his pseudonym prevents me from making a clever reference to this game's duality allowing for a Dallas paradox in which J.R. shoots J.R. -- sent in a tip a wee bit ago revealing Cubed3's coverage of a little known DS platformer under the generic name of Chronos Twin. Reading his tip I was immediately bored to tears by not just the game's title, but also his scant description of the thing. Aerox, in the future if you're going to send in tips about games destined to be cult classics on the level of Drill Dozer, at least include some poetry or a naked picture of Vanessa Hudgens.

Now that I've chastised our tipper, let's get to the game: while my only exposure to the title has been the above clip and the two following the jump, the alternate reality mechanic employed in a game that would otherwise be a MegaMan ripoff is pure genius. I have to think it could quickly reach levels of complexity on par with certain bullet-hell shooters, but even on the easier levels, it complicates your gaming reality in a way that would suggest the presence of a Weighted Companion Cube.

I don't want to hype it up too much in case it turns out to be a terrible game, but this title has just catapulted ahead of Contra 4 to slot itself comfortably behind the next inevitable handheld Castlevania title as my most anticipated Nintendo DS game.








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NukaCola's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 23:30
NukaCola
I have the game on my R4 and it's not that great. You can't tell when the game saves, the music is dull, the controls are annoying (your character's jumping skills are atrocious) and the whole "paying attention to both screens" gets annoying pretty quick. Oh, and the story is nothing interesting and the intro is too damn long.
NukaCola's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 23:44
NukaCola
Sorry dude, didn't want to burst your bubble..until you stated that Chronos Twin catapulted past Contra 4 for your most anticipated games :P
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 23:59
Wedge
Wait wait wait. Is this game still coming out? It was being worked on for GBA ages ago, and then made the logical jump to DS. It's seriously been in development for fucking ever.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 00:01
Wedge
Oh it only came out in Europe. Just like CT Special Forces 3...
Aerox's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 00:04
Aerox
Oh Nex I'm sorry
I promise more poetry
And tons of boobies
ZeroTolo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 00:22
ZeroTolo
I'm just sorry that I didn't get the NIN reference until just a minute ago. I'm so ashamed...
Pedro Blandino's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 00:23
Pedro Blandino
that game looks terrible nex. kinda makes me not want to touch my ds right now.
trunxkam45's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 00:34
trunxkam45
I remember seeing this game in EGM a LOOONG time back. Was wondering where it went.
bmdubya's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 01:22
bmdubya
Cool NIN reference. I don't care about the game, just wanted to say NIN rocks.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 02:34
Darren Nakamura
Man, I remember seeing videos of this game at least a year ago (actually, closer to two, because it was when I still read IGN), and then, nothing. This guy really fell under the radar. Is it coming out soon now?
StriderS's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 02:46
StriderS
Watching this, I'm thinking "Woah, innovation!" but then, at the same time, I'm thinking "That boss looks freaking borring."

Bosses are suppose to be some of the most exciting part of games.
kadosho's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 03:13
kadosho
Generic title, generic gameplay. Such a shame, this title just doesnt interest anyone. Although its nice to see someone else take a shot with a Metroid-esque engine. Just some game concepts dont always work. Contra IV does. Because damnit, its Contra.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 03:14
Bob Muir
The idea's good, so hopefully they expand on the GBA game a bit.
Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 03:17
Rainbowblack
Dear developers,

Dont ever name your baby "Chronos" anything. Ssly us gamers wet our pants anytime we hear of a chronos game. We get the wrong idea.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 07:42
Tubatic
Word Rainbowblack.

If you use "Chrono" or any variation thereoff in your game title, it better be of the "trigger" variety, or more awesome than that.

Anything else is unacceptable, and only serves to amplify your fail.
LarkOhiya's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 09:41
LarkOhiya
hmm.
hjd uk's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 11:28
hjd uk
Wow, a game that causes split-personality syndrome. Looks like a megaman ripoff. Even down to the cheap gfx :).
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2007 20:03
braulio09
i had it on my M3. what the first dude says is all true

he also forgot to say how annoying the dialogue is..even though there's nearly none of it
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