I remember the first time I played La-Mulana. Drawn in by its MSX-style graphics and the longing for another good action-adventure-y platformer, there was no way I wasn't going to dig this free game. Seeing this trailer for the upcoming WiiWare remake makes me realize, damn, I didn't get very far at all.
For you see, the game is pretty hard. When I haven't invested money in difficult games, I don't feel obligated to finish them; simple as that. The good news is, I love how a bunch of really solid independent games are getting Wiiware re-releases, like Cave Story.
That means I'll reaffirm my support for this trend with my wallet when La-Mulana releases. Maybe, just maybe, I will then have reason enough to make it further into the game and get my ass kicked by these awesome-looking bosses.
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I guess I don't get it. I like the (hard as hell) PC version, as it looks and feels like an MSX game...that was core to how the game felt and played. With the new graphics, I'm just not feeling it.
You're like the ten thousandth person to say Cave Story can't be played with a controller on your PC :D
Download Joy2Key or Xpadder
Plug in ANY controller available - PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii-Motes
The above mentioned programs make it possible to play any PC game with a controller. Personally, I enjoy the ability to play with the controller of my choice that I am most comfortable with, rather than be forced into one option.
Super Meat Boy with a controller using the above method is also a God-send.
Holy mother of God. I'm peeing myself right now. The urine is trickling down my leg as I type this. I didn't even know this was being made. Now I need to finish playing the original...Well, that was my orgasm for the day.
I think it looks great. I loved the original, but it is still interesting to see how all the sprites look with a little more going on than just a single color and two frames of animation.
Also, the healing spring at 2:15 might be part of a larger move to make the game a little easier.
I can't wait for this to come out. I tried playing the original version, but didn't know what the hell I was doing. It's not very clear what happens when you solve a puzzle. I'm guessing that'll be a little more obvious in this version.
The good news is, I love how a bunch of really solid independent games are getting Wiiware re-releases, like Cave Story
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1:20 PM on 03.26.2010
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Spelunky's coming to XBLA, dawg.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
You're like the ten thousandth person to say Cave Story can't be played with a controller on your PC :D
Download Joy2Key or Xpadder
Plug in ANY controller available - PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii-Motes
The above mentioned programs make it possible to play any PC game with a controller. Personally, I enjoy the ability to play with the controller of my choice that I am most comfortable with, rather than be forced into one option.
Super Meat Boy with a controller using the above method is also a God-send.
Also, the healing spring at 2:15 might be part of a larger move to make the game a little easier.
I want it nao, with Hell Temple in it
and luckily I have cave story in the meantime until it comes out...
Best regards, Katya, CEO of dvd burner freeware download, clariion iscsi