So let's say that I give you free reign to re-create any classic NES title with a full 3D overhaul and new features for a downloadable current-gen game console. What would you pick? I know for sure it wouldn't be the 1985 cave-mining NES classic Spelunker.
Sure enough, right there at Sony's massive Tokyo Game Show booth, among the other PlayStation network titles was Minna de Spelunker. This game takes the original craptastic/difficult controls and mechanics of the original NES title and slaps a pretty new face on them. And, other than some multiplayer action, that's about it. In fact, if you're a sicko or a glutton for punishment, you can opt to use the original graphics over the shiny new upgraded ones.
I watched for a good long time as just about everyone that tried to play Minna de Spelunker died, over and over. On more than one occasion I saw gamers leave the kiosk without even finishing the demo. Seeing that, we can definitely say that this new version is faithful to the original title.
If you really enjoy falling down often, you'll be glad to know that Minna de Spelunker is coming to the PlayStation Network in Japan sometime this winter. No price or US release date has been anounced. I don't know about you, but I'm totally cool with that.
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2:35 PM on 10.17.2008
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myspace.com/mustinmusic for my tribute to the shitty NES Spelunker
There seems to be a retro-revival fad in the industry right now, which is a good thing since it might lead to new content inspired from old games. I couldn't ask for anything better, really.
This game, however, is a bad thing. Let's face it: Most people think the original one sucks. The game is very much meh and will probably end up being a flop. Yes, this is an assumption based on my opinions, but I'm pretty sure it won't be the success that they expect it to be.
This might end up being the first real flop in a retro revival and it will serve as a break; being unsuccessful may sway people away from giving such projects the greenlight.