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Re: Star Soldier R

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:18:32 GMT

I hear that R stands for revolution. I wouldn't agree that it is, would anyone else?

By Terranigma

Re: Star Soldier R

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:38:13 GMT

I definately loved this game more than I expected to, though I really can't seem to get to the 800,000's yet. Which is better, speed level 2 or 3? I've tried both but I can't seem to figure it out.

By Mickeymac

Re: Star Soldier R

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:24:30 GMT

If this was 200-300 pts cheaper, I would have gotten this. Ah well, Soldier Blade's good enough for me! :)

By Mr. Cheez

Re: Star Soldier R

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:09:42 GMT

I just got 867,900!! :)

By x.SuperMario.x

Re: Star Soldier R

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:03:35 GMT

Just got 854,000 in the 2 min.
I'm feeling pretty proud at the moment. I'm also 75th in my region. :)

By x.SuperMario.x

Re: Star Soldier R

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:51:31 GMT

There's a Soldier Earth?! No wonder they never released Final Soldier in the U.S., it would've been totally redundant.

By the way, it's Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth, for those planning to look it up.

By mr.niceguy

Re: Star Soldier R

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:48:06 GMT

G-D!!! Why do I still not have this game?!?!?!?! The more I think, the more I want, yet I never get it. I don't have F-Zero X, I don't have Alien Soldier, I don't have Gunstar Heroes, I don't have Lords of Thunder, I don't have Toki Tori, now I don't have this! What is my problem?!?!?!?!?!

By mr.niceguy

Re: Star Soldier R

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:42:24 GMT

Indeed, I'd have thought the short play style would've been a selling point, too. Apparently, it's not. :(

By Peznaze

Re: Star Soldier R

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:48:06 GMT

I think you have to see this game more as a racing game, akin to Excite Truck (which I loved): going through the same track repetitively, trying to get that "S," or in this case, that g*#$d*&mned high score!

The shooter aspect of this game takes a back seat ultimately to the strategy of racking up points. Again, it's just like Excite Truck in that aspect: you start to know the course like the back of your hand and the "racing" part of it plays second fiddle, and yet it still is fun because you are trying to eke out those last critical points to get your ranking and so on. It's just that now, you are focused on an overlay of strategy and all the little flips and tricks you have to do to up your point score.

The racing takes the back seat in a racing game, the shoot-em-up aspect takes a back seat in a shoot-em-up in favor of perfecting that overlay of tactics, tricks, shortcuts and techniques. Same thing...in other words, the lack of tracks really means sod all. I mean, even after getting an S in all of the Platinum levels, I took weeks and weeks to finally get an S in Gold Canada in Excite Truck, and I played that sucker with great excitement each time. The same phenomenon applies here.

This game makes this even more fun with regional and international scoring, it just motivates you.

I play games on a very limited basis, maybe 30 - 60 mins a day and this game is perfect for me, I love it. I own Soldier Blade (love that, too) but Solider Blade is just a different game. Same, yet different. Soldier Blade has a greater focus on the shoot-em-up because it's endless, and yet not as densely packed and incredibly orchestrated like SSR is.

See this more like a tough points-based racing track game versus a pure shooter, and you will get the picture.

Matt

By sirmatt

Re: Star Soldier R

Sat, 31 May 2008 02:25:54 GMT

me too shiryu, me too.

By ANEUDY-666

Re: Star Soldier R

Tue, 20 May 2008 22:54:18 GMT

I'am 59 yeah! :/ Anyways the online ranking gets addicting, plus the visuals & powerups are sweat:)

By Reign1770

Re: Star Soldier R

Tue, 20 May 2008 21:24:35 GMT

It's all about the high-score. I've played this game for a few hours now, and I think it's pretty cool, but feels very short. Instead of all those shooters that are impossible to beat, you'll beat this one in a few tries, then you just replay and replay and replay to beat your high-score.

By tovare

Re: Star Soldier R

Tue, 20 May 2008 17:23:06 GMT

"A new kind of shooter"

...what? Is that why my Gamecube Star Soldier game has the exact same type of time-limited modes?

By Adamant

Re: Star Soldier R

Mon, 19 May 2008 23:39:38 GMT

The Star Soldier R review is now up! :p

By Dazza

Re: Star Soldier R

Mon, 19 May 2008 23:03:59 GMT

@TenthDivine: oh ok then that person must have been stupid because that post came up 3 days ago. anyway, i just might get the game then because a lot of you people are having fun with with the game

By Wiireview123

Re: Star Soldier R

Mon, 19 May 2008 21:30:05 GMT

I just downloaded Star Soldier R. I don't think the "R" stands ripoff. This game is fun!!!! The graphics are very colorful and impressive. I like the music as well. It's true, I wish it had a more in-depth single player mode, but I think it's easily worth the 800 points.

I got to post my score for the Northeast United states too! ( Delaware to be exact)
My ranking was 13 ( for Tony F) but I am sure that will change. I guess I better practice.

Also I agree with Dazza, the second level boss is no joke:)

By Tony

Re: Star Soldier R

Mon, 19 May 2008 21:29:13 GMT

My first impressions of this are very good. Lets get this out the way first, there this no campaign mode so you are purely playing this game for hi-score in 2 min or 5 min blasts.

I have run through the 2 minute mode a few times now. With a bit of practice I have found my skills improving and I can run through it with the greatest of ease now.

I have my region set to the South Western USA region, the same as Corbie's so I could pace myself against his score. I just pipped it, placing me at #12 with a hi-score of 689,800.

5 min mode seems a lot harder. I got my ass handed to me on a plate by the 2nd end of level guardian! Not good!! :D

By Dazza

Re: Star Soldier R

Mon, 19 May 2008 20:34:32 GMT

I'll have the review up in a few hours. So far the game has proven to be at least worth the $8. But as good as the two levels are, it really leaves you wanting more. :)

And using just the Nunchuck, while not very practical on the hand, is funny. I even sat there and played through the first level using only the Nunchuck and eating a sandwich and drinking my Pepsi with my free hand, all while playing the game. If you have access to the Super Famicom Classic Controller I highly recommend it for this one. Works like a dream.

By Corbie

Re: Star Soldier R

Mon, 19 May 2008 18:25:51 GMT

@ Wiireview123
There are not more than two levels. The goal of the game is to beat the high score and see how you stack up with the rest of the world. I find the game very fun, and it'll keep you coming back for short bursts. Well worth the 800 point asking price IMO.

Edit: I've just submitted my review to GameFAQs, it should be up within a couple days.

By TenthDivine

Re: Star Soldier R

Mon, 19 May 2008 18:08:14 GMT

has anybody bought the game yet? if so can anybody tell me if there is more than two levels. because i read something today that said that you have to beat a level in 2 or 5 minutes and that there are more than 2 levels.

By Wiireview123