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[ Superior ] Epic Legendary

The genre-bending epics of contemporary games certainly have their place, but the success of Viewtiful Joe and similar games shows that side-scrolling action isn’t dead.  Indeed, there’s something special about a side-scrolling, mook-stomping, “story irrelevant” adventure.  This week’s ROMiniscing hearkens back to the earlier days of the genre: Rare(ware)’s Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team.

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A demonstration video I made yesterday using the magic of debugging. Shows Hibachi’s bullet patterns. All I have to say about it is holy shit.

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Divided into two parts because YouTube sucks and has a 10 minute limit. More of the same. This time I make it to the level 3 boss!

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The second in my series of Let’s Play! Donpachi. I get a little farther, but still no luck. This is going to be a very long road. Video after the break.

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Donpachi is a danmaku shmup, also known as a bullet hell or curtain fire shooter. It’s hard (compared to other shooters) but very rewarding. This Let’s Play series is obviously on it.

A Let’s Play! is a sort of walkthrough where instead of guiding the player, the leader plays the game and offers commentary or simply shows the game. In my case, I wanted to both chronicle my attempts to beat Donpachi on a single credit, and to showcase some excellent music.

This first attempt is set to Won’t Get Fooled Again by The Who. Video is behind the break. Hope you enjoy!

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