There are good ways to harness the forces of nostalgia; for instance, Mega Man 9's top notch retro style and gameplay. And then there are bad ways, like Spelunker. The original NES Spelunker was awful, but it was also released at the height of Famicom mania, so a million or more Japanese gamers grew up with it and apparently developed a sort of Stockholm Syndrome with the game -- it's fondly-remembered despite being openly regarded as pretty much terrible.
Fans of the Playstation Blog tonight were in for a quick surprise if they were listening to this week's Playstation Blogcast. While Jeff Rubenstein was discussing with the team the coming week’s Playstation Store releases, he just about finished off by mentioning that new Spelunker HD DLC would be coming.
"A few weeks back Spelunker HD received an update, which added some new content." - JPS
Quite the interesting fun fact. I can't wait to have 100% on my DLC, so I can save I have it done 100%.
I haven't played this game in ages. I got so far in it though. If I start playing it again I will be so rusty I don't think I will be able to play it any more. There were so many things to remember to do and not to do to survive.
@ admiralvic. Well I was pretty good myself. I found it was tough but not as hard as people keep saying it was. But I also have to admit it was pretty annoying at times. Those ice levels almost made me want to break my only controller in half. Also running out of air when you were trying to be careful was also annoying.
It is surprisingly easy to pick up and keep playing (at least for me). I play it about once a month for the new EX levels and it takes maybe 40 minutes before I "get it". Also if you want some assistance, I will be glad to help. I believe I still hold the fastest platinum time on the US version :3
This game is fun. I wish it had a better save system, but the way it was gave it an old-school feel.
I guess "rewarding" is the right term, but it's definitely not the most satisfying. I'd give that to Super Sonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle Cars. :)
Eric writes: "This new version will include a mode that I cannot wait to try, Championship Mode. In this there are 10 all new super difficult stages with 50 lives, all new trophies to earn, and a new mural to collect. There is also the promise of more Championship Mode stages."
So this is the Irem exclusive? damn it.