PixyJunket

I'm pretty sure I've mentioned Twinkle Star Sprites here before, probably as the great two-player versus game of all time. The only problem I really saw with the game was that it felt like kind of game that was the "ground-work" to where the sequel created gaming perfection. After 5 years or so I figured all hope was lost, even though it was ported to the Dreamcast I figured the game was a forgotten franchise buried under SNK's many, many fighting games.

Some time ago, SNK Playmore announced SNK Online Collection for the PS2; I think it was Last Blade, Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves and Twinkle Star Sprites. Okay, I thought.. another port. But at least this time I can take my skills online to see if I was up to the Japanese players (we had a Neo Geo based arcade in Dallas for a while a few years ago and I was pretty much undefeated in Twinkle Star Sprites). I'm not sure how long ago that was announced, but I had forgotten about it. Well, it looks like somewhere in development it went from being another port to a full-blown sequel, and I couldn't be happier!!

http://www.snkplaymore.jp/official/twinkle_star/

Obviously, if you couldn't tell by the title, the game has insanely cute Japanese graphics. If you've never heard of the game before, think of it as a cross between a versus puzzle game and an old-school shooter. Lines of enemies fly down your screen much like something like Gradius. You shoot these down to create a combo causing attack fireballs to fly to your opponents screen. Your opponent can shoot your attack fireball or link it into another combo for a counterattack, in which you can counter back for special attacks or sending a boss character to deal with your opponent. Once you have two people who know how to play the game going at it the game gets fast and insane.

Anyway, I'm sure interest here will be minimal, but I know there are some Neo Geo junkies hiding out there (Squidget? Last Blade?) that might be interested. I'm also starting to think my import PS2 collection might eventually pass my domestic collection at this point.

squidget

ooooooooo
shiny!

yes, I'm very very interested. Even though I have yet to get a copy for my Neo Geo, I do have the dreamcast port.
Yay!

bluntman72

looks cool, I might have to get an import PS2 now. Samurai Spirits Zero is another game I want on the import PS2.

Lastblade

TSS is one of my favorite Neo Geo games for sure (one of the reasons I am keeping my trusty Neo Geo system). The 2 player competitive shooting/puzzle-like action is addictive and unique. I am looking forward to this sequel for sure!

tanman

Pixy! This isn't part of your manly gaming regiment! Just for mentioning this namby pamby game go play GTA for four hours. Now!

Oh yeah, where is my metroid stuff?

PixyJunket

Tanman! I might be able to get an extra Echoes poster if you want one.

tanman

Seriously?! I would love you forever!






If you wanted me to

asianxcore

awesome.

I just played TSS for the first time last week at an arcade about 30 minutes from where I live. So fun, very addicting.

squidget

BTW,
/offtopic. Does anyone know where I can pick up of copy of TSS for the Neo Geo MVS? I've checked ebay once a week for the past few months and never seen the cart.

Thanks,
-b.

PixyJunket

Squidget:

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f33490783

You'd have to go through a deputy service to bid on it, but ever after deputy fees I'm sure it'll be less than what it'll fetch on eBay. If you're not familiar with this process, check out www.shoppingmalljapan.com, that's who I use for my Y!J stuff and they're pretty good.

PixyJunket

My copy is in the mail and on its way. I don't like waiting.

jeffdsmith

I would reserve that title for Lemmings on the SNES.

zero

Pixy this game was on Dreamcast? I dont know how that got by me, some more info please?

PixyJunket

Import only of course.

It's odd though.. the Saturn version had some (very little) extra stuff added to it and the Dreamcast version was a straight port. Which isn't all that bad since the added Saturn character was annoying and cheap as hell. I'll finally have the chance to give the new game a good multi-player spin this weekend as last weekend was pretty booked.

squidget

This truely is great game; I finally got the neo geo version and I love it! Pixy, where did you import TSS2 from?

PixyJunket

Hell yes it is. Though I can't really call it TSS 2 anymore, reality kicked in and now it's TSS 1.5.. but it's still damn cool and I can't wait to try out the online mode. I got it from www.play-asia.com where I get most of my imports. I love the art style of the new game a lot. Cute and colorful like candy.

"I am Memory, the cold queen, chill like ice cream."

asianxcore

just a quick update,

SNK is releasing Twinkle Star Sprites for PS2 on November 15th. MSRP is only 19.99

PixyJunket

Link?

Figures it'd be $20 after I paid full import price.

asianxcore

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...A3UN6WX5RRO2AG
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4128044

PixyJunket

Here's a post from last month of SNK's forums.

asianxcore

so is it not coming out anymore? last minute cancelation?

asianxcore

bump! any more info on this possible cancellation?

PixyJunket

I don't think it was cancelled as it was never announced to be coming out.