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Not to be confused with Spelunky on XBLA, which Ashley told you about the other day. That's an indie game by Derek Yu. Spelunker is the classic Irem title, possibly best remembered for its theme song, which was playable in at least one version of Taiko no Tatsujin if it wasn't already etched into your brain from the original NES game.

Spelunker is on its way to PSN, having been given the standard treatment with revamped HD graphics and a bumpin' version of its original music. This version will also feature 6-player online co-op, and can be played with either the shiny new visuals or its classic 8-bit look.

Interestingly, the game also boasts a platinum trophy, which is unusual for a digital PSN title. Tozai will be bringing Spelunker HD to the US soon, and It'll already be playable at the company's PAX booth if you want to get in some early playtime with it.

[Via Joystiq]








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milo128's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 17:23
milo128
This has been out in Japan's psn forever, glad it's finally coming out here. I also hope they keep the home rewards in it.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 17:29
Dan CiTi
I'm pretty sure it has local co-op too, which is awesome. It also allows for you to switch between the new graphics and NES style ones too(it is still in widescreen though). I don't know which one I am more excited for, but it is great that both games are coming out the way they are.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 17:39
DaedHead8
That purple thing looks like Ghastly.
Quoth's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 17:45
Quoth
Couple weeks ago, I replayed the old Spelunker. Have to say, it didn't quite stand the test of time, even though I loved it when I was little. Especially the jumping mechanics are beyond awkward. They gotta improve the gameplay/controls quite a bit.
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 17:47
CRAZYAPE69
@DaedHead8: Haunter lol and it really does.
Hoss's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 17:47
Hoss
ghastly haunter hybrid
Cartman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 17:54
Cartman
Nah more haunter then ghastly.
forgotmypen's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 17:59
forgotmypen
Spelunky looks to be the true shit. This looks like garboware.
wastedyears's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 18:15
wastedyears
I loved this game on C64. This and Telengard were my favorite games : )
Artemus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/03/2009 19:32
Artemus
Cool!
This is one game I didn't think would ever get the HD remake treatment... Sweet.
More, please. =)
JustLikeBuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 03:20
JustLikeBuck
Want... this... Must... Have...

Seriously, when it's out in EU Sony?
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