Really don't like the visual style in this remake. The disparity between the blocky sprites and those painted backgrounds just looks awful. Whereas the original looks absolutely stunning even with the drawbacks of the Genesis's palettes, this decision just makes the affair look like a lazy "nostalgia" cash-in, like so many indie game devs decide to opt for. Until they redo the sprites I have absolutely zero interest in this remake. Though to be honest I don't think whatever they do will looks as great as the original running on a Megadrive with RGB output!

"I think you’re a Contra"

I thought this was a family-friendly site?

Anyway, I don't really agree that eight levels is too short for this game, the game has the most level out of the entire series (don't know about 4 and that Hard Corps "sequel") and the game is exhilarating enough that it doesn't exactly feel as long as it really is!

Way better than the original imo, levels feel more varied and the F weapon isn't rubbish this time.

Count me as the only voter for Nano Assault.

I feel like these two were ahead of their time... but the time they were at passed us long ago.

I'm not massively fussed because Toki Tori fills the gap of Dizzy nowadays. I would love to see the old games remade though, since I always thought that they were let down by the very limited technology.

I'd love to see something like Mechwarrior on the 3DS, the cockpits would look great in 3D.

As long as it's the arcade version.

I loved the brief stint in the E-Shop where they produced quality ports of arcade games in 3D. Seems so long ago.

Looks quite like Solar Striker.

15 minutes is an appropriate length of time for a shooter like this. I'd like to see some difficulty options though, let us crank it up to really brutal levels and see if it still feels like it lasts 15 minutes.

Dammit, Cotton is exactly what I thought of when I saw this in the RSS feed. This site reads minds.

Just received my shipping stamp to get my 3DS repaired, this will be the first thing I download when I get the machine back.

This is very much the game that introduced me to shmups. When I first started playing it, I was stuck on the volcanoes for a week, until I realised you had to strategically place your options to protect yourself from the rocks. The game instantly opened up to me, and it became un-putdownable.

And I still play it. I think the simplicity is what does it for me. There is absolutely no filler in this game (despite those repetitive bosses, though they can be killed in seconds. And stage 5, come to think of it), and the level design is so approachable I keep coming up with new strategies. Having it on the go will be brilliant.

For those who worry about it being too hard, bear in mind Gradius uses a rank variable to determine how fast enemies are and how many bullets they shoot - Missile and Options add to the rank FAR less then Double, Laser or Shield, so prioritise getting those first. The higher the rank, the harder the game is. Also learn when to use Double over Laser (Hint - stages 3, 4, 7), and learn the secret locations for some free 1ups.

@Rawk_Hawk I still play that a lot. The main problem is that the levels are a little long-winded but if you view it as a direct sequel to the NES game it's not bad. At least it has varied bosses.

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Not that it matters now anyway because my 3DS crashes whenever I turn on wireless.

Nah, he don't got anything on Tako.

Sod the crusty original, I always preferred this. Great level design and trying to speedkill the many bosses with your mate as fast as possible feels awesome. And none of those naff base levels.

I'd still like to see the Game Boy titles on the e-shop.

@Mahe Oh, I had no idea. Guess I'll just get that instead then.

It's gotta have the same level of complexity that F-Zero on the SNES at least, which I've played for countless hours and still do.

...it does, right?

The price of this is putting me off however.

This reminds me of vector games on my ancient IBM, would the 3D effect be that noticeable against that black background though?

Isn't this series a continuation of Alfred Chicken on the SNES?

Personally I've never given a damn about the 'Vania' part of Metroidvania.

Yeeeeeah! I couldn't find this in the shops and I can't be bothered to buy it online so clearly this is a victory for laziness.

Columns has always been the most boring falling block puzzle game to me, but my friend loves it and if it's cheap I'll consider getting it.

I just hope this increase in the roster doesn't mean more of Sonic's horrible friends.

UK rain is never unseasonal.

If Terry's Wonderland doesn't come out over here I'll eat something.

So this is by some of the people who worked on Mother 3? I'll be looking out for this.

Stop faffing around Konami and give us Probotector or Contra on the e-shop.

And remake the NES version of Gradius 2 as a 3D classic, thanks.

So is this going to be like Firemen on the SNES?

If this is oriented more towards the 'Classicvanias' then I'm all for that.

I will buy this, just because it reminds me of Lego Island so much.

Or even better Konami, take that Parodius collection what you did for the PSP and stick it on the 3DS! Oh god that would make my day several times over.

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Uh yeah, this is pretty much one of the best games I've ever played, from a pure gameplay point of view.

I would like the Konami Game Boy Collections released on the 3DS E-Shop so I can play the Game Boy Parodius with colour enhancements on my 3DS.

One of the best games on the Master System. I don't know if I'll buy it again since I already have the original, but I'll probably end up getting it anyway.

@Ras The music is good, but it takes a dip for the extremely repetitive after the first stage.

The only other 'flaw' I can think of with the game is that sometimes the colour choices tend to blend the characters and background together, though the game is quite nice artistically, just a bit brown.

Normally I loathe these sorts of games (well, be loath I mean 'suck at'), but I really enjoyed the demo for this.

It's probably because nobody can bloody find it anywhere.

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Castle of Illusion on the Master System is a PERFECT game, in my opinion. And the Megadrive version wasn't half bad either. Not to mention I loved Mickey's Wild Adventure.

But this could turn out any way at this stage.

Can I have what Ubi's having

They already broke my heart when they stopped selling retro games.

YES.

Want this. Look like tons of fun. Hopefully there'll be a Europe release.

I have to criticise this article in one way:

"Each new area has its own unique look and feel"

But this isn't really demonstrated by the screenshots you've provided which are all clearly of the same area. Some more varied screenshots could probably do that statement justice. Just a recommendation.

Concerning the game, I've had difficulty enjoying Kid Icarus due to falling off the level so many damn times, but this title seems to fix a lot of my problems with the game, so I'll consider it.

I'm loving all this indie attention the 3DS is getting.

7/10 is considered a harsh review score? Really?

I remember when 5/10 was considered average.

Aardman were such an integral part of my childhood. I haven't watched this series but this looks like a great incentive.

GAAAAAH. RCT2 is one of the best management sims, ever. This hurts my feelings.

"For example, jumping: Maru will continue to rise in the air as long as you hold down the A button, meaning he essentially flies. He can even leave the screen."

Oh god, I can't stop laughing.

Getting this.

Why not give the option to toggle? It irritates me when developers hack out functionality. Hell I'm not even interested in this game.

I never, ever, ever gave a damn. Rayman has always been a singleplayer game to me.

@warioswoods That's utterly incredible. Makes me wonder if this is worth picking up, just for the opportunity to work in 3D.

I had no idea that Sumo Digital made S&SASR.

I might just get this because I live near them (the 3DS version, that is).

@6 Haven't you registered two games with Club Nintendo yet? Or isn't that offer available in Americaland?

My heroes!

From the trailers this looked incredibly simplistic, I didn't have a lot of confidence for it really.

Though running from boulders while indoors sounds like something a Parodius stage would do.