PSN, PSN Minis: Square-Enix Revives Thexder For New PS3 / PSP Game
Square Enix plans to release a ton of Xbox Live Arcade titles in the next year - not to mention all of their Taito titles, but they're not leaving the PlayStation Network in the dust -they're reviving an old classic Thexder for PS3 and PSP, according to the ESRB.
Thexder NEO is a maze game with a laser shooting robot that can turn into a Jet. It was a very popular game in Japan back on the MSX computer - it was published by Square and was Game Arts first developed game. It was then released on the NES and many other systems through Game Arts and Sierra and even got a sequel - Fire Hawk for the MSX2 and DOS platforms.
Since a semi remake released in 1995 by Sierra the license has remained dormant until now. I will be interesting to see how the game will be received 20 years after the original game. The game had a shooting element, but the aiming was all automatic - I'd say a twin stick style might be good now, but it's coming on the PSP as well - so it's not a very good option. Perhaps it will go over the top, Bangai-O style, or maybe like Turrican?
What say you readers? Should the game keep the same shooting style, or try something new?
Comments
What are the XBLA games they announced? I missed that and can't seem to find much about it... :/
Posted by: Tony | August 24, 2009 1:28 PM
I think they should keep it similar to the original formula, as it was a very interesting game.
Posted by: Eclipse | August 24, 2009 2:07 PM
Square Enix have got a few nutty XBLA games in the works - 0-Day Attack on Earth and Death by Cube.
Taito's doing ports of their WiiWare titles, as well as Qix++ and RayStorm HD :)
Posted by: Ryan Langley | August 24, 2009 2:22 PM
I'd like to see them try the Metroidvania style for this one. The morph schtick already fits the frame, all it needs is a gentle prod in the right direction, I believe.
Posted by: NeoDodge | August 31, 2009 8:38 PM