Hyper Duel for the Saturn

[Steven]

Here are some thoughts:

Day 1.

Anyone play this game? I'm currently waiting on it. This was the last "triple digit" Saturn game I wanted, and I succeeded in paying less than triple figures. I saw a BIN for 80 bucks; it took me a while to convince myself to BIN. Because let's face it, 84 bucks is not something to just throw away. But I reminded myself that this game goes for well over 100, so this was my one shot.

A very wise move on my part. ;-)

I'm curious what you thought of the game; worth the dough? No? Why? etc.

Amazingly enough, the BIN auction I won, stayed up for a day and a half, without any Saturn buyers purchasing it. When I came, it had already seen 18 hits. Luckily for me, the BIN required immediate Paypal payment... so that probably saved me. If immediate payment wasn't needed, I probably would have lost out as a lot of buyers don't have paypal.

When I checked the completed auctions of Hyper Duel, I found the same seller offering the same copy for a starting bid of $99.99 and a BIN of $120. Zero bids. Therefore, he relisted it for a $79.99 BIN and luckily I was at the right place at the right time. :-)


Day 2.
Just played it for half an hour. Saturn version first, then the original arcade version. I must admit at first I was just kind of going through the motions. Boy, it moves fast! I had trouble seeing in the Saturn version as the graphics resembled a bit that of TF V.

But once I hit the arcade version, despite what some may deem "primitive Genesis graphics," I was able to see a lot better, and I got farther than in the Saturn version (level 7).

It was fun. It felt like playing a good Genesis shooter. I'll have to try Saturn version again, but it's nice to know they included both versions... those are the little things that can help make a game an even better package than before.

The changing into the mech is interesting. The bomb system with the bar is interesting... it's different.

Overall first impressions: it seems very good, with both versions offering something for every gamer (same game, upped graphics). I don't know if it's worth 100 plus bucks... I think I'll prefer Battle Garegga over this, but this is definitely no slouch of a shmup. Some pretty cool bosses (both mechanical and "freaky animalistic" types represented here) and some nice color shifting levels.

Definitely a keeper. I'm glad I got this game for under 100, too. I got all the 100+ titles for under 100 The one 100+ title I don't have that I can think of is Stellar Assault, but I have no interest in that game whatsoever. Heard it bites, as well.

[Luke]

Hi I bought used for US$49 about 3 or 4 years ago, it is not one that everyone raves about like Radiant Silvergun but is unique and therefore worthwhile owning. I do not think I would buy it for over US$100 though.

Cheers

Luke

[Iron Draggon]

Try buying it factory sealed. I'm still trying to figure out how the hell I'm ever gonna come up with the $250 in extortion fees that I need just to liberate it.

I still haven't sold any of my old EGM's, that would cover all most all of it for me, if someone would see fit to buy them from me, but I guess I want it too damn bad for that to happen, so I seem to be screwed. Poverty sucks.

And let's not get into why I'd rather spend $250 on a new copy when I can get a used copy for no more than $150, it's because I'm insane, that's why. I need to have my head examined and join factory sealed games anonymous.

If only I had something someone wanted that I was willing to part with, but all my old EGM's are it, I'm not turning loose of anything else for this game.

[Habeeb Hamusta]

Never even heard if the game until now. Sounds great. I just wish it didn't cost so much.