Inti Creates has shown off the first gameplay footage for Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 at MAGFest 2016.
The first trailer for the 3DS sequel was shown during the Inti Creates panel, and it was pointed out that Gunvolt has a new design - as do all of the other characters in the game. However, the core gameplay appears to be largely intact, judging by the footage shown. No release date was given, but the developer says it is working on getting the game finished as soon as possible - so we could see something this year.
Keiji Inafune was also on the panel, and addressed the issue of Mighty No. 9's delay. Inafune stated that "19 to 20" of 24 master ROMs required for simultaneous release - 8 platforms apiece for 3 regions, basically - are "primed and ready to go". Inafune thanked the audience for their continued support and apologised for the delays. During the Q&A section, Inafune stated that his Red Ash project was "still being worked on", but didn't give any more details.
Thanks to JC Padilla for additional info from the event!
[source nintendoeverything.com]
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Heh, just came to see the guys excuse now for why his projects haven't been finished. It's whatever though, he has enough punish from those angry bakers. Good luck to you
I am starting to think they bit off more than they can chew with releasing Mighty no. 9 on everything they could throw it on. Which isn't bad but it probably is causing more issues than they'd like to deal with.
Azure Striker Gunvolt is my second favourite game on 3DS - hopefully the UK doesn't have to wait a year for localisation this time out.
Definitely an early build; interesting seeing the potential changes.
Some have said that the lightning ball used in the boss fight is an offensive skill, but I'm inclined to believe that it may be a "heavy attack" of sorts. (EDIT: I'm convinced even moreso after re-watching the footage; the player re-charged, used the attack, and re-charged again; also, SP was consumed).
Not exactly thrilled that the kudos system is back, but hopefully there's some tweaks to things.
In general I can't quite get hyped about this; things are in a very early stage of development, and there are a bunch of little things that could mean nothing or everything.
(Also, has anybody asked them about the Japanese Voice Mode patch for the 3DS version?)
@JaguarWong
We Europeans shouldn't have to wait that long, considering the localization process has been streamlined a lot after the creation of a unified rating system.
I'm still pretty hyped for Mighty No. 9. I know a lot of people are angry it keeps getting postponed but I'll stay positive and hope it's worth the wait.
I would love to see it get a physical release. I heard its really good.
I think we can all guess which platforms house the 4 or 5 roms that aren't finished
@TheHeroOfTime333
Same here. Games get delayed all the time and these people no longer have a mega corporation to back them. As long as we get it, what's it matter? Just something to look forward too.
@Morph Uhh... Mac and Linux? 360 and PS3? 3DS and Vita?
Azure Striker was good, just not good enough to tide people over until 2023 when Mighty No. 9 releases on 3 Sony home consoles, and like 40 other platforms, simultaneously.
Red Ash was tossed under the bus by supporters who felt they were already being jerked around and I am starting to hope Inafune retires and stops wasting people's time and money.
@Clownshoes IGA is much more concerned with creating a game.
Inafking is concerned with creating franchises.
@CrazedCavalier Wii U and 3ds
Re: Might No. 9, I wonder if anyone here knows the time it takes from the time a ROM is finished to the time the game gets to market? (There must be some time necessary to create the physical retail versions of the game . . .) Are we looking at late summer release?!?
And yet still no EU release for the first one.
There is only one different letter from Red Ash to Rehash. I still hope Mighty No 9 can deliver on its promises, whenever it is released.
I can't wait for this. ASG was one of my favorite games of 2014.
Hope this manages to come out while the 3DS is still a thing
The first game is brilliant and I was surprised how much I ended up enjoying it despite the characters not being quite as likable as the ones in the Mega Man series. A lot of that was thanks to the fun gameplay and I won't complain about getting more of that fast paced action!
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