New NES Homebrew - Star Versus

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[size=140]Homebrew developer Dustin Long has just announced the NES game Star Versus will be released in physical cart form soon.  Star Versus is an Asteroids-type game where the player is constantly under attack by plenty of enemies including planets, ships, and other obstacles.[/size][/align:371ca8wx]

[align=center:371ca8wx]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=U63ImXUtIvE[/align:371ca8wx]

[align=center:371ca8wx][size=140]FEATURES
 
Four playable characters
Four arenas with varied hazards & obstacles
A deep, complex combat system
Unique special attacks
Random bonus items
Options menu, to play in new ways
Single player campaign

More details can be found here:[/size]
[size=180]Star Versus[/size][/align:371ca8wx]

[Shadowrunner]

Good looking game

[zapiy]

Agreed,

Very fast and frantic..

[TrekMD]

According to the game's web site, this will be released in cart on 3/27.

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If anyone is interested, this is now available for ordering.

[TrekMD]

Got this on email.  I'm nowhere near New York, but for anyone who is...

Launch Party
If you're in New York, we're having a launch party this Saturday, April 18th, at the Babycastles Gallery. There will be multiple instances of Star Versus running, copies for sale, music, refreshments, and fun for all! Full details:

Babycastles
137 West 14 St
New York, New York
8pm - 12pm, Saturday, April 18th
$7 - $11 sliding scale
https://www.facebook.com/events/912785752097513/

Shipping - More Copies Soon
For those of you who ordered a copy of Star Versus, they begin shipping this week. They'll be going out in order of when they were placed, so it may take a little longer if you weren't one of the first. We hope you're looking forward to receiving your copy soon!

If you missed out on the initial run, we're working on getting supplies, and should have more carts for sale available soon. Keep checking our mailing list, twitter feed, and website for news on when they're for sale.

[Shadowrunner]

That's pretty cool   You don't see many launch parties for retro games!

[TrekMD]

Indeed not!  I wish I could go!

[Papa]

Looks really great!  I can't help but think of that old SNK arcade shooter Vanguard and it also reminds me of Star Control on the old PC systems.  Very good looking game!  I may have to pick one up!!

 

[TrekMD]

The first wave is gone.  I was able to order it and I'm waiting for it.  They will be having more available soon, though. 

[TrekMD]

And the parties keep going...  This one is closer to me but still a 4 hour drive!  Had it been this coming weekend I'd gone since I am going to Orlando this weekend!

Play it Loud by Kawaii8bit
If you're in Florida on May 9th, come down to Winter Park for the Play it Loud show by Kawaii8bit. Features tons of fantastically talented chip musicians, this is going to be their last show for a while, so come down and check it out. Star Versus will be playable, and will have a limited number of copies for sale.

Saturday, May 9
The Geek Easy
114 S Semoran Blvd Suite 6
Winter Park, Florida 32792

Full lineup and event info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/733892943388435/

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Back on Sale May 29th
Star Versus will be going back on sale May 29th, 12pm EST. Same place as before: http://store.dustmop.io. More information will be posted as the date approaches.

[TrekMD]

More updates related to the game.  The article in Popular Science is a cool thing...

Popular Mechanics
We were recently featured in Popular Mechanics's culture section! Contained within is some bits of interview with 2 of the creators, giving some insight into what went into making a new NES game. Have a read: http://www.popularmechanics.com/culture ... ideo-game/

Behind the Scenes
In addition, Andrew Reitano (aka Batsly Adams), who manufactured the hardware for Star Versus, has made a blog post revealing some of the details behind his process. Included are a bunch of photos of the raw hardware before it ends up inside its plastic shell. Check it out! http://www.batslyadams.com/2015/07/star ... ooter.html