Posted by Tim
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:52:00 GMT
The latest release from Mr. Warning Forever, RAY-HOUND is an action game which requires no shooting from the player’s part. Trapped in a room with enemies consisting of turrets, you can retaliate by clicking on the left mouse button to muster a shield and send their shots back at them. The other method is to move your ship towards the lasers rapidly to initiate a boost and repel the beams of destruction.
In the options menu, it is possible to adjust and increase the chances of boosting with quick mouse movements by lowering the figure. Press F11 or use the ALT and enter key combination to play in full screen mode.
A timer is always counting down, but you can increase it by destroying all enemies to complete the level. The gameplay system is pretty offbeat, since it can be rather hard to direct shots unless the player is adept at slinging projectiles.
(Source: the2bears)
Posted in Shoot-em-ups, Windows, Freeware, Doujin | 2 comments
Posted by Tim
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:55:00 GMT
Thanks to the lovely dess for this particular recommendation. Xananeko is a flash-based RPG by Yoshio Toshi (or was it Yoshi Toshii), where you get to beat up monsters and collect gold. Move the cat around by using the arrow keys, and initiate an attack by bumping against any of the creatures. Collect items from slain enemies and buy power-ups like automatic health restore from the shop, simply by pressing the up arrow key.
The HP you’ve lost can be renewed by taking a nap at the inn, though not without a financial cost. This action also saves the game, which can be loaded from the main menu if the game ends abruptly.
The sequel can be found here.
Posted in RPG, Browser Games, Doujin | 3 comments
Posted by Tim
Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:05:00 GMT
Originally posted by Derek, Guardian of Paradise is one of the best freeware Zelda tributes on Earth. The magic system is seamlessly integrated into most puzzles and the new English translation is near perfect, thanks to the selfless contribution from Gideon Zhi and Shih Tzu.
Shih Tzu notes that there’s one minor crash bug when you examine a pedestal in the desert ruins. To fix it, just delete the extra empty line in the file Data\tk\tk130.dat.
Posted in RPG, Windows, Action / Arcade, Freeware, Doujin | 13 comments
Posted by dessgeega
Thu, 06 Jul 2006 11:33:00 GMT
i’ve already mentioned dot fighters, the latest project of ArmJoe developer takase. well, the official site just launched, featuring lots of screenshots and a new video.
i’m excited about this one, not just because of its pretty pixels but also because of its seeming minimalism: every fighting game archetype compressed into four characters, not including the boss (whom you may catch a glimpse of if you watch that most recent video). i’m curious to see how this game turns out!
(source: doujinaroni)
Posted in Fighters, Previews, Doujin | 10 comments
Posted by Tim
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:48:00 GMT
In terms of difficulty, I love my shooters rock hard. Shoot the Bullet is practically way off the charts in that sense. No demo for Zun’s effort yet, so you guys have to settle with Touhoukokuhuugi. Fancy Japanese names don’t hide the fact that it requires impossible bullet dodging and photography skills just to get past the first few levels.
Comparing both, the similarities are striking. Take pictures by holding the Z key when your camera is ready, indicated by a percentage shown above the crosshair. Use the X key to make your character move slower, or press both buttons to charge your weapon faster. Only photos with bosses are considered valid. Still early in production, the game is very playable even without any background music or sound effects.
The download link can be found here. Click on Project 04 to grab the 5MB file.
Posted in Shoot-em-ups, Windows, Freeware, Doujin | 14 comments
Posted by Tim
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:33:00 GMT
Any shooter featuring a big red guy as the final boss deserves a mention on TIGSource.
Mogura 2 is an excellent freeware shmup by Krobon Station, featuring two characters with different abilities and weapons. Both gets a standard shield which can be activated using the X key. Hold the Z key to shoot, and tap the C key to initiate a special attack. Press the left control key to change the way your weapon operates.
A tutorial can be accessed from the main menu by selecting the third option. The second offers a difficulty setting. After picking a character, you can choose to either start from the first level or continue from the last stage attempted.
Installation can be a bit of a hassle but the effort is worth it. Rename the largest executable and cca file to the same name, then repeat for the smallest file. For example mogura2.exe, mogura2.cca, config.exe and config.cca. Click here to download the game.
Posted in Shoot-em-ups, Windows, Freeware, Doujin | 4 comments
Posted by Tim
Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:49:00 GMT
Muslims consider dogs unclean, and do not keep any in their household. Bet not many of you knew that.
Dogs are featured prominently in Wanwaran, an excellent mini game by Kaeishirodai. The objective is to guide two dogs to the end of each level safely, avoiding any hazards and obstacles along the way. Click on either one to make them jump over safety cones, mines or weights.
Later stages introduces new actions. For example instead of jumping when you left click, a dog will slow down for as long as the mouse button is held. If you’re having difficulty with controlling two puppies, then expect to struggle when a third is introduced. Extra lives can be earned by collecting bones for combos and bonuses.
Click on the large green text to download, and use the free 7-Zip to extract the files. No knowledge of the Japanese language is required.
Posted in Windows, Freeware, Doujin | 4 comments
Posted by dessgeega
Sat, 27 May 2006 08:58:00 GMT
there’s a new preview video of dot fighters, the current work-in-progress from the creator of les miserables-inspired doujin fighter ArmJoe. (direct download link)
it looks pretty.
(source: doujinaroni)
Posted in Fighters, Previews, Doujin | 1 comment
Posted by dessgeega
Thu, 25 May 2006 19:14:00 GMT
alistair wallis of little mathletics (who has previously interviewed tigsource darling kenta cho) has just put online an interview with hizoka t ohkubo, the developer of boss-only doujin shooter warning forever.
hizoka tells little mathletics that his favorite game is gunstar heroes: “Playing this game was when I thought I would like to become a game programmer. The movement of the characters and production of the game is brilliant, which makes you realise that the programmers must have had a great technical knowledge of the Mega Drive . The enormous bosses amazed me – they looked like living things as they ran about.”
he also reveals that his next release will be a 3D action game – hopefully finished sometime this year.
(source: GameSetWatch)
Posted in Interviews, Doujin | 3 comments
Posted by Derek Yu
Tue, 23 May 2006 00:23:00 GMT
With Chronon, Eyezmaze continues to promote the offensive stereotype that Japanese people are “wacky” and “crazy” and “make very innovative video games.” Similar to Grow and Grow RPG (also on the Eyezmaze site), this time-based puzzler has you manipulating objects at various times in the day to rescue someone imprisoned in a monster’s lair. What you do at one time period will affect other periods. Things must be done out of order to win the game.
See Jay is Games for the complete walkthrough (you stinking cheater).
(Source: Jay is Games)
Posted in Browser Games, Puzzle, Doujin | Tags Eyezmaze | 3 comments
