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After SNK declared bankruptcy, the future of their various intellectual properties became uncertain. Despite Aruze's reported efforts to relegate the cast of the SNK universe solely to the world of pachislot related ventures, many companies developed new entries in previously successful SNK franchises after the properties were rescued by Playmore Corporation. One of those companies was Noise Factory.
Although there were other developers such as Eolith, Mega Enterprise, and BrezzaSoft that also helped keep the SNK franchise torch burning with new releases such as King of Fighters 2001 and Metal Slug 4, let's take a look at some of Noise Factory's more unique releases during this time frame.
While the aforementioned later entries in the King of Fighters and Metal Slug series would go on to reuse many assets from previous titles, Noise Factory's contributions to established franchises such as Sengoku, Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku, and Rage of the Dragons (originally a Double Dragon game co-developed with Evoga) would feature new takes on established gameplay and a noticeable shift in graphical style. Although somewhat divisive among fans, many of Noise Factory's games during this time can be viewed as some of the more unique franchise sequels in the late Playmore-era Neo Geo library.
In recent years, SNK Playmore has become known for their tendency to support the King of Fighters franchise over many of their other properties. Much of Noise Factory's efforts during the later years of the Neo Geo represented an initiaive that flew in the face of the usual franchise asset recycling. Retaining the same spirit of rebirth and renewal that late SNK titles such as Garou: Mark of the Wolves possessed, Noise Factory's aspirations represented an attempt to take a bold step toward a possibly brighter future for previously less successful SNK series.
How do you feel about Noise Factory's neo geo titles?
Although there were other developers such as Eolith, Mega Enterprise, and BrezzaSoft that also helped keep the SNK franchise torch burning with new releases such as King of Fighters 2001 and Metal Slug 4, let's take a look at some of Noise Factory's more unique releases during this time frame.
While the aforementioned later entries in the King of Fighters and Metal Slug series would go on to reuse many assets from previous titles, Noise Factory's contributions to established franchises such as Sengoku, Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku, and Rage of the Dragons (originally a Double Dragon game co-developed with Evoga) would feature new takes on established gameplay and a noticeable shift in graphical style. Although somewhat divisive among fans, many of Noise Factory's games during this time can be viewed as some of the more unique franchise sequels in the late Playmore-era Neo Geo library.
In recent years, SNK Playmore has become known for their tendency to support the King of Fighters franchise over many of their other properties. Much of Noise Factory's efforts during the later years of the Neo Geo represented an initiaive that flew in the face of the usual franchise asset recycling. Retaining the same spirit of rebirth and renewal that late SNK titles such as Garou: Mark of the Wolves possessed, Noise Factory's aspirations represented an attempt to take a bold step toward a possibly brighter future for previously less successful SNK series.
How do you feel about Noise Factory's neo geo titles?
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