AM Show 43 : Cave had Esp Galuda 2 playable

if only i still had a PS2 i could enjoy these... hooo whatever i don t have much spare time anyway~

The game and those cabinets look beautiful!!!!


GAMEFAN

Ugh, I cant wait.

whats with the pics being upside down.

yeah really, somebody in Japan needs to properly learn how to rotate pics before they upload them... I mean hell they watermarked it and everything

doesn't look like the game is going to be a big change from ESPGaluda 1.

If Taito does a PS2 port, count me out.

ESPgaluda and DDP DOJ > Mushi

Game looks awesome! I want an Ibara port first, please.

pixeljunkie said:

If Taito does a PS2 port, count me out.

ESPgaluda and DDP DOJ > Mushi

Game looks awesome! I want an Ibara port first, please.

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I agree 100% with what you're sayin'.

I will probably break the bank and get the PCB.

pixeljunkie said:

ESPgaluda and DDP DOJ > Mushi

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Well, many Cave fans I know share your opinion about Mushihime-sama, but others prefer Mushihime over Galuda because it's less technical and more focussed on pure shmup action, despite its colorful look and the huge and detailed insect sprites.

Personally I love both, but I really dislike Galuda's end boss... there you are with your powered-up charge shot, bombs and whatnot but you're not allowed to use all that crap because it gives the boss energy instead of taking it away... wtf?!

Anyway... Count me in for Galuda2!

Takumaji said:

Well, many Cave fans I know share your opinion about Mushihime-sama, but others prefer Mushihime over Galuda because it's less technical and more focussed on pure shmup action, despite its colorful look and the huge and detailed insect sprites.

Personally I love both, but I really dislike Galuda's end boss... there you are with your powered-up charge shot, bombs and whatnot but you're not allowed to use all that crap because it gives the boss energy instead of taking it away... wtf?!

Anyway... Count me in for Galuda2!

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Not necessarily a comment on the games themselves as much a comment on the ports. I think if I had the PCB of Mushihime I would speak differently.

Takumaji said:

Personally I love both, but I really dislike Galuda's end boss... there you are with your powered-up charge shot, bombs and whatnot but you're not allowed to use all that crap because it gives the boss energy instead of taking it away... wtf?!

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Most (all?) Cave shooters are like that though. The final form of the last boss (or "true" last boss) is almost always completely impervious to bombs. You HAVE to use normal shots/laser just to damage it, just so it's a more exciting final battle than being able to bomb away, die, bomb some more, etc.

The last boss in ESPGaluda getting energy back from the barrier attack is a very dirty trick. You can still use your barrier though as a "panic button" and to clear the screen of shots... just make sure to move all the way to the left or right when you release the barrier, and it won't hit the boss and give him back energy. As usual, bombing in the final battle is only helpful if you need some breathing room.