We’ve got screenshots and the official press release of this upcoming game on the PSN. Fans of side-scrolling shooters should click through for more!
The PLAYSTATION®3 system version contains lots of additional new features not found in the original 2007 PC version release, including audio and visual improvements, updated game play, trophies support and much more.
Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is anticipated to be released on the PLAYSTATION®Network in North America in October 2008, with other territories expected to follow shortly after.
New features:
* Visual improvements including y-scrolling, new background animations, newly added effects and more
* Contains new enemies, including newly crafted standard foes and larger sub boss battles
* Additional boss battle and berserker mode background music (seven brand new tracks in total!)
* New sound effects added for an enhanced gaming experience
* Rebalanced game play with an easier default difficulty
* Rebalanced high score system, including new victory screens
* DUALSHOCK®3 and optional SIXAXIS™ support
* Trophies support
Further key features:
* 12 stages of beautiful parallax graphics and animations, staged across 4 fantastic world/space settings
* High definition graphics in up to 1080p
* Beautiful weather effects (such as rain, fog and lightning)
* Classic design, yet state-of-the-art shooter technology
* Unique upgrade weapon system with five standard weapon types
* Never before seen tactical elements such as chaining, effectiveness system, ‘berserker’ mode and more
* Plenty of hidden bonus features
* More than 20 extras (with both positive and negative effects!)
* Addictive collection quests
* Over-the-top boss fights
* Features a superb soundtrack and sound effects
* Up to fix modes of difficulty
* Easy to learn, yet tough to master
* Online high score ranking
About Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer:
Set in the distant future, the game is a fast and furious shoot ‘em up with state-of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations. In the storyline, planet Earth’s resistance aims to stop a deadly infection consuming both life forms and technology alike, oddly having to rely on an antihero mercenary and bounty hunter to pilot a mighty prototype star fighter. His goal: To fight his way to the virus’ origin, save civilization and earn cash to boot!
About eastasiasoft and SideQuest Studios:
eastasiasoft (URL: http://www.eastasiasoft.com) is a publisher specializing in computer and video games. SideQuest Studios is a video games developer comprising of industry veterans and talented programmers, artists and musicians. “Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer” is the premiere game by the development studio, who are destined to rock the boat with their first title.
Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer has not yet been rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
Bizarre decimal scoring system!?!
Also, does “High definition graphics in up to 1080p” really mean 720p upscaled?
And, this is an odd statement:
“DUALSHOCK®3 and optional SIXAXIS™ support”
Surely that should read:
“SIXAXIS™ and optional DUALSHOCK®3 support”
BFN,
fp.
Comment by fanpages — Sep 9, 2008 @ 11:05 am
Its not a decimal scoring system, thats just how Johnny Foreigner does they’re numbers. A full stop instead of a comma (assuming this game was originally German).
Comment by katamari-ball — Sep 9, 2008 @ 11:16 am
[Sigh]
Yes, I know!
Comment by fanpages — Sep 9, 2008 @ 11:18 am
…that’s why the “locali[s|z]ation” will mean the title is released in North America before Europe!
BFN,
fp.
Comment by fanpages — Sep 9, 2008 @ 11:19 am
Release date for USA October (2008)
Release date for Europe October (2009/10).
Comment by Amphlett — Sep 9, 2008 @ 11:33 am
Ha, why the cynicism fellow ThreeSpeechers. Maybe, just maybe we’ll get lucky. Oh hang on, didn’t David Reeves say that we just had to put up with it…
Comment by katamari-ball — Sep 9, 2008 @ 11:38 am
@ 1
It means vibration is supported, with optional motion senser function.
Comment by SDR — Sep 9, 2008 @ 12:48 pm
…which leads me on to NovaStrike, another good looking arcade shooter. It’s been out in the USA for a while now and today received a patch for Trophy support amongst other things.
WHEN we receive the game in Europe, do you think we’ll get the patch at the same time?
Comment by Amphlett — Sep 9, 2008 @ 12:53 pm
Did you see my comment posted earlier today (from an article at Eurogamer)?…
Comment #26
Comment by fanpages — Sep 9, 2008 @ 10:34 am
[ http://threespeech.com/blog/2008/08/novastrike-trophies-update-coming-soon ]
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PAL Novastrike submitted to SCEE News
News by Tom Bramwell
Today 10:12
Tiki Games is working on getting Novastrike onto the European PlayStation Store as soon as possible, according to president and creative director Kevin McCann.
McCann was writing on the PlayStation Blog yesterday to announce the release of a patch adding Trophies, adjusted difficulty and controls and custom soundtrack support to the PSN shooter in the US.
“We’re working with going through the submission process with SCEE presently,” McCann wrote in a comment on the resulting thread. “I’m sorry I can’t be more specific (as I don’t have a date), but it [is] our main goal right now.”
We’ve asked Sony if anyone there can clarify.
Novastrike is a top-down shooter in which you have to shoot everything in sight with a variety of weapons. You can see what it looks like in screenshots and trailers on the Novastrike gamepage.
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BFN,
fp.
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OH GOD YES!!
maybe i can finally
stop playing R-Type:Final
which, IMHO is the bestest SSS ever made.
PEW PEW PEW
Comment by mobiletone — Sep 9, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
I like the look of this. Can’t wait. Anyone remember ProjectX? Hee hee! Wonderful days.
Comment by LordOfRuin — Sep 10, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
@7 [SDR]:
Yes, thank you, I know what they intended to say, but not every PS3 owner will have a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller. Some consumers may just have a DUALSHOCK 3, though.
The SIXAXIS wireless controller issued with the original PS3 consoles supports the motion sensor (in, erm, 6 directions), the DUALSHOCK 3 supports vibration feedback & the same motion sensor device in the SIXAXIS.
Hence, SIXAXIS should be the default/standard device supported throughout all the PS3 titles as this is the base controller supplied with the first consoles.
DUALSHOCK 3 should be the optional input controller device.
BFN,
fp.
Comment by fanpages — Sep 12, 2008 @ 12:02 am
…I hope the Logitech “Chillstream” controller is also supported (even if it is ‘fugly’)…
[ ps3daily.co.uk/20080911/ps3-logitech-chillstream-controller-with-ventilation-system ]
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PS3 Logitech Chillstream Controller with ventilation system
September 11th, 2008
The looks of the PS3 Logitech Chillstream Controller is what I would personally call ugly, but it works very well indeed. Ok it is not as good as the official controllers but is one I would defiantly recommend you buying if you are a hardcore gamer.
In fact to tell you the truth I personally have one of these and they are cool, no I mean COOL. The PS3 Logitech Chillstream Controller has the technology to keep your hands cool when playing games thanks to the ventilation force of the integrated fan.
Key features include Experience Logitech’s ChillStream “Active Cooling” technology, Fans channel air through the controller to cool the user’s hands, 3-speed setting variable cooling, Sleep and wake-up modes, Metal Mesh cooling details, V-shaped airflow guides provide continuous, channeled ventilation, Precision D-pad, Compatible with PlayStation3 Computer Entertainment System, Documentation in English, 2 year guarantee, Rubber grips plus Full product support.
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BFN,
fp.
Comment by fanpages — Sep 12, 2008 @ 12:26 am
Hey fanpages, I find that while my palms get warm, my trigger fingers get cold. WTF? So perhaps they should have little warm finger socks for the triggers, and ventilated palm bits! Ha!
Comment by LordOfRuin — Sep 12, 2008 @ 10:57 am
Why not ring Burtons or M&S, LordOfRuin, and ask if you can have the off-cuts from the fingerless gloves they sell?
Have you tried the Gioteck Real Triggers for the SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 controllers?
I got a set as a magazine cover-mounted freebie last year… they are fitted to my Japanese imported “Stormtrooper” White’n'Black DUALSHOCK 3 controller & certainly help finding the L2 & R2 buttons quickly when needed.
(Play.com sell them for GBP 3.49, and HMV have them in-store in larger outlets).
BFN,
fp.
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