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Fans of obscure scroller The Red Star might be very interested to learn that the OFLC has recently re-rated the game for a multiplatform release. Our tipster checked to make sure this wasn't just an old rating for the PS2 and Xbox version, and was happy to find that the original rating is still listed, meaning this is entirely new.

The OFLC hasn't revealed very much outside that, so we don't know exactly what this means. A PSP version was supposed to arrive at some point, but it never arrived, and with the OFLC listing it as a multiplatform game, a release on just the PlayStation Portable seems somewhat unlikely. This would indicate a console release, and if that's the case, it would make sense of the game to launch on XBLA and PSN. 

And wouldn't that be lovely?

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Sonic9jct's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 21:32
Sonic9jct
This game + WiFi = WIN
Dreamsower's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 21:36
Dreamsower
This game is so awesome. So hard too, I got stuck a few levels from the end. There was probably a problem with what skills I spent in...
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 21:47
Puppy Licks
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 21:48
grafkhun
That would be awesome, although I'd rather play it on the PS2 than 360, controller preference.
50ft. Samurai 's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 21:48
50ft. Samurai
OMG, yes, please. I will buy it all over again.
super2j's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 21:52
super2j
i am in. I just want them to put the original game. i was interested in this after the offical playstation magazine demo disc with it on there. I just never got around to getting it. The one time i saw it, it was in a bargin bin at a grocery store... i assumed it sucked even though the demo was promising... so i forgot about it. I think im gunna go play that demo again after this news.
Horror Leader's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 22:18
Horror Leader
Good game based on a good comic.

I own the PS2 version so I hope they add some stuff to it to make it a worthwhile purchase (please be $10). Is this the first time a PS2 game will be "ported" over to XBLA? (The XBox version never materialized beyond a demo).


Kind of off topic- but I hope they release a re-done version of the Futurama game around the same time the show returns on air. Or any new Futurama game for that matter, but beggars can't be choosers.
JtheYellow's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 22:19
JtheYellow
Recap: This game was in development at Acclaim Austin at the point when they went Chapter 7. Their landlord locked the doors at that point and wouldn't allow employees inside to take their stuff back.

A friend of mine has a demo reel with some Red Star scenery, near the beginning: http://toxicpond.com/
Solid Squirrel's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 22:27
Solid Squirrel
I constantly used to see that game in the bargain bin at Best Buy. Probably still there for $15.
Love the comic it's based on though.
EggmaniMN's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 22:39
EggmaniMN
This game is fantastic and I would happily rebuy it to support it. And to get online co-op for it.
pl0x kthanxbai's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 22:42
pl0x kthanxbai



cheers comrade
Solidus187's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 23:39
Solidus187
To be completely honest I have no idea what this game is, but it sure does look sweet.
AdamT's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 23:44
AdamT
This game is really good. I've played it rather extensively. A must own for fans of beat-'em-ups and top-down shooters.
bobyoko's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/22/2009 23:49
bobyoko
hey jim, i just read that famitsu just gave your Bayonetta a perfect score. thought you'd like to know.
GoatRoyale's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 00:11
GoatRoyale
Oh man, how sweet this would this be? I got my copy about a year or so off Goozex from somebody here at Dtoid (forget who, but I recognized the username) and still pick it up every now and again.
Doomsan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 00:22
Doomsan
What? c'mon that game isn't very good, it's too repetitive and too hard. I'll give it credit for trying to merge 2 genres, but that's about it.
KaL YoshiKa's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 00:26
KaL YoshiKa
This is an amazing game I love their design philosophy (which was think of great ideas for fights and then work them into the game).
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 00:50
Dan CiTi
If the online is solid and they maybe even do a bit more here and there, there is no reason for anyone not to buy this day one.
Super Mega Hyper's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 00:50
Super Mega Hyper
I JUST bought this game about a week ago, fuck it I'll probably buy it again for the HD sexiness.
Haizeus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 01:06
Haizeus
I thought that game was cancelled in like, 2002?
WarZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 01:42
WarZombie
OMG fuck yeah. That would be awesome, but of course they would also have to toss in some goodies if they want my cash. Still, awesome.
bobbymington's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 04:16
bobbymington
I bought this on playstation 2, they need to change the leveling up system.

Each stage, depending on rating you get, you get points to level up.
So if you play poorly you'll get stuck halfway through the game as you character isn't powerful enough to deal with the increasingly more difficult enemies.

I remember i got stuck on some sandwarm thing spraying bullets, and i couldn't be bothered to start all over again.

Hope they add more characters, there was only two (i think their was a third unlocked after completion)
Dead Movie Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 06:35
Dead Movie Star
I bought it 14 hours ago, and now it looks like I'll be buying it again.
Jesus H Christ's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 07:15
Jesus H Christ
Interesting, it's coming in through GameFly for me probably Saturday.
Daniel Davis's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 10:06
Daniel Davis
One of the best games on the PS2. Nice to see that it might get more love.
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 10:13
ScottyG
Oh nice. Might get to finally play this. :)
RitualNet's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 10:53
RitualNet
It was a good game, I own the Xbox demo and the PS2 version. If it does come out for the PSP (maybe with the tweaks mentioned and ooh, ad-hoc multiplayer support) then that would be very nice.

The game was fun, the comic was amazing, shame it never got expanded further. I think a nice story-telling game would do the Red Star world some justice.
nekobun's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 11:20
nekobun
My only experience of this was a demo on an Xbox kiosk back in the day, but if it hits the Arcade, I will be all over it.
Lucas Says's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 11:21
Lucas Says
I'd buy it again for easy multiplayer access. And because it was my favorite beat em up of the last/current gen.
necrozen's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 12:34
necrozen
Man I hope this is the case!
KapitanFiggs's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 14:51
KapitanFiggs
Love this game, love the comic even more. Glad to see Red Star getting the love it deserves!
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