Is Border Down Worth the Asking Price?

Splitt442 · Mar 16, 2015

Seems to go for around $150, I'm dying for something new but I've never played BD.

Is it worth it?

ShootTheCore · Mar 16, 2015

If you love shoot-em-ups then Border Down is definitely one of the great ones. It's developed by ex-Taito developers, so it has a G-Darius / Darius Gaiden feel to it IMO. Looks gorgeous on the Dreamcast with a VGA adapter as well.

lantus360 · Mar 16, 2015

MattBlah · Mar 16, 2015

I really didn't think too much of it at all. I didn't like the '3D' graphics and found the fact that it just gets harder as you lose ships quite annoying. I played it on a backup disc that someone threw in when I bough Ikaruga, so maybe if I'd actually paid the money for it I might have given it more time, but it certainly didn't make me want to own it.

WoodyXP · Mar 16, 2015

It's a great game and worth it, IMO. Most people who knock it don't know how to play.

Electric Grave · Mar 16, 2015

I'll hook you up with a boot if you're interested before you take the plunge. Game is great, is it worth 150?...haven't bought it yet, not quite sure if I ever will.

Opethian · Mar 16, 2015

If you like the play games with rank control its fun. If you just stay green border to clear the game its not worth the price. Red border for score is where its at!

Jeneki · Mar 16, 2015

Border Down is one of those games you just need to sit down and spend a lot of time with. If someone is looking for a game to toss in every once in a while to "just shoot stuff", this won't be worth it.

Since this is the Dreamcast we're talking about, there's always the option to try before you buy. No shame there.

Also is $150 the price for a sealed copy or a collector's edition? Seems a bit high. I saw a couple regular used ones go for under 100 a few years back.

Electric Grave · Mar 16, 2015

100 max is a fair price IMHO.

ebinsugewa · Mar 16, 2015

No, it's not imo. Burn a copy and try it for yourself before you take the plunge. What kind of other shmups do you like?

TonK · Mar 16, 2015

lantus360 said:
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Splitt442 · Mar 16, 2015

ebinsugewa said:
No, it's not imo. Burn a copy and try it for yourself before you take the plunge. What kind of other shmups do you like?

I'm a fan of the older, late 80's/ early 90's Toaplan style. Pskiyo and Toaplan are my favs. Sadly, I can't burn at the moment.

andsuchisdeath · Mar 16, 2015

I heard you can get Border Down at the Salem, NH flea market for $20.

ForeverSublime · Mar 16, 2015

Splitt442 said:
I'm a fan of the older, late 80's/ early 90's Toaplan style. Pskiyo and Toaplan are my favs. Sadly, I can't burn at the moment.

First, I'd say go for it on Border Down. It was a popular pick on people's top 5 hori/tate shmups lists. If it's good enough to be top 5 for several people, at what price point is it not worth it - when there's a healthy resale market if all goes wrong?

Second, a left field suggestion. Ever check out Jamestown? It's on Steam, and I just did a quick google search and it's on PS4 under the title Jamestown Plus as well, apparently. If you're looking for something new but a bit familiar with your tastes, it's really worth a shot - especially at the price point between $5 and $15 (maybe even with a playable demo?). They pay homage to several game companies, but I'm with you as a Toaplan fan.

ebinsugewa · Mar 16, 2015

Splitt442 said:
I'm a fan of the older, late 80's/ early 90's Toaplan style.

So am I and I don't care for it. Take that for whatever it's worth.

WoodyXP · Mar 16, 2015

ForeverSublime said:
Ever check out Jamestown?

+1 for Jamestown. I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. Great game.

lidiaandmichael · Mar 18, 2015

I really enjoyed it but it is a game that you need to play alot and not just every now and then. Just get the regular edition.

Electric Grave · Mar 18, 2015

Splitt442 said:
I'm a fan of the older, late 80's/ early 90's Toaplan style. Pskiyo and Toaplan are my favs. Sadly, I can't burn at the moment.

Dude I can make you a copy, just lmk. I'd say Border Down has more in common with Darius than any psikyo or toaplan game.

Hasuki-san · Mar 24, 2015

definitely too hard for me

Takumaji · Mar 24, 2015

Border Down is one of my fave hori shmups ever made. Dunno if it's worth $150 for you but it definitely is a great game.

Splitt442 · Mar 24, 2015

ElectricGrave said:
Dude I can make you a copy, just lmk. I'd say Border Down has more in common with Darius than any psikyo or toaplan game.

Sounds good to me!

fake · Mar 24, 2015

Fuck yeah, it's worth it. The only shmups on top of it - on my list anyway - are Batsugun and Futari.

Electric Grave · Mar 26, 2015

Batsugun Saturn> PCB.

fake · Mar 26, 2015

ElectricGrave said:
Batsugun Saturn> PCB.

I've actually never played the PCB. I've 1CC'd (nearly 2 loops arg!!) Special but not Original. Gotta try that sometime soon.

Electric Grave · Mar 27, 2015

Got both, love both, I'm keeping both, but Saturn is still king.

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