Post by: Karl Castaneda #2 on August 31, 2007, 03:45:12 AM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14324
For years, gamers in the States have been rallying for Treasure's N64 shooter, Sin & Punishment, to receive a release in North America. There seemed to be some hope back in February, when George Harrison said that previously Japan-only games might have a chance of crossing over on Virtual Console.
Well, it's put-up or shut-up time, because, according to Nintendo's Japanese website, the game is scheduled to drop onto the service in September. Time will tell on whether or not we'll finally get a chance to play it, but it's worth noting that there's already a hefty amount of English voice acting, so localization would be minimal.
Cross those fingers, folks.
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on August 31, 2007, 04:16:29 AM
Post by: Kairon on August 31, 2007, 04:44:46 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 31, 2007, 04:53:12 AM
I think I might get this game too, it looks insane.
Post by: EasyCure on August 31, 2007, 05:41:54 AM
the level shown in that youtube link was AWESOME!!! i remember it was pretty hard but i know i past it, eventually
Post by: that Baby guy on August 31, 2007, 06:00:27 AM
Post by: UncleBob on August 31, 2007, 06:46:59 AM
Oh, and release the original on the VC the same week Super Mario Bros. 2 JPN is released.
Post by: MegaByte on August 31, 2007, 07:24:40 AM
Post by: Crimm on August 31, 2007, 09:17:41 AM
Good job newsbot.
Post by: decoyman on August 31, 2007, 10:10:40 AM
Don't make me grab a chunk of aircraft carrier and fly over to Redmond on it.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on August 31, 2007, 10:12:23 AM
Also, the suggestion of a Wii remake for Sin & Punishment is great. It really would fit perfectly with Wii controls, not to mention it deserves to find a wider audience.
My favorite level is the naval battle, in which you are standing on a flying platform that swoops all over a fleet of ships that are shooting crazy crap at you.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 31, 2007, 10:13:54 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 31, 2007, 10:16:07 AM
Post by: Maximilian on August 31, 2007, 11:50:21 AM
It's ironic that this was reported today. The subject of N64 games came up this morning while talking to a co-worker and he asked me what my favorite one is. I replied no disrespect to the excellent Zeldas, but Sin & Punishment is my favorite hands down. It really is amazing and I still go back to play it every so often. The levels are so memorable and crazy. It's intense and a blast to play--everyone needs this game. A $10 purchase price on VC is a steal.
Awhile back I read an interview with one of the guys who made S&P, who said something along the lines that Treasure would love to do a sequel to it, if only the game would get a little better recognition... For S&P to hit VC and then spawn a Wii sequel would be a dream come true. Jonny's right: the game's shooting and sword fighting would be a perfect fit for the Wii remote.
Post by: Kairon on August 31, 2007, 12:20:26 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 31, 2007, 05:52:07 PM
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Originally posted by: Jonnyboy117
My favorite level is the naval battle, in which you are standing on a flying platform that swoops all over a fleet of ships that are shooting crazy crap at you.
Since someone wasn't paying attention
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Sin & Punishment
I think I might get this game too, it looks insane.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 02, 2007, 05:46:06 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1Quote
Originally posted by: Jonnyboy117
My favorite level is the naval battle, in which you are standing on a flying platform that swoops all over a fleet of ships that are shooting crazy crap at you.
Since someone wasn't paying attentionQuote
Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Sin & Punishment
I think I might get this game too, it looks insane.
The person who made that video is disgustingly good at the game.
Regarding a future Wii sequel, it would need to put the sword motion control on the nunchuk so you wouldn't lose your shooting target every time you had to swing the sword.
Post by: Maximilian on September 05, 2007, 08:53:00 AM
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Originally posted by: Jonnyboy117
The person who made that video is disgustingly good at the game.
Regarding a future Wii sequel, it would need to put the sword motion control on the nunchuk so you wouldn't lose your shooting target every time you had to swing the sword.
That's a good point Jonny. The shooting/sword fighting combo comes so fast it wouldn't be very workable to do it otherwise. Having the sword on Nunchuck would allow you to chop at more things instantaneously like you can in the N64 version and it would be a lot more fun too.
Again, I'm really hoping this makes it. NOA even had a S&P website at one time for crying out loud! Hopefully they'll get it to the North American VC before Xmas so all of you can see why I'm cucoo for cocoa puffs about this game.
And the person who made that video is ridiculous. He/she doesn't take a single hit and shoots darn near everything. I've had good runs--but nothing that good. But it's a real testament how fun the game is to replay, simply because there are so many potential things to shoot and earn points which lead to earning extra lives. It's a shooter fan's dream come true.
