Tue, Aug 31, 2010 | 19:59 BST
Bangai-O hitting XBLA in HD this autumn
That’s a headline we never thought we’d write.
D3 just announced the unthinkable: an HD version of handheld Treasure classic Bangai-O, Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury, is to release on XBLA this autumn.
The “shooter” – you have to have played it to understand the quote marks – will ship replete with more than 100 levels in its new form, and includes a Level Editor Tool.
Not only will you be able to build levels, but you’ll be able to share them with friends.
It’s to cost 800MSP. This is an essential purchase. Your soon-to-be burnt eyes agree.
A multi-directional missile shooter, Bangai-O was originally released for N64 in Japan with a run of only 10,000 unit. This version came to Dreamcast soon after and was released worldwide.
In 2008, a sequel, Bangai-O Spirits was released for DS.
15 comments
#1
Michael O’Connor
31/08/10, 8:01 pm
Oh shit. I think I just died and went to heaven.
*drool*
#2
Patrick Garratt
31/08/10, 8:02 pm
I can’t believe it. I know a few people doing proper
faces right now.
#3
OlderGamer
31/08/10, 8:04 pm
Long live the Dreamcast!!
Oh wait … right.
Great Game good news indeed.
#4
Michael O’Connor
31/08/10, 8:06 pm
@2 I would be one of then.
What next, a HD sequel to Gunstar Heroes? Make it so, Treasure…
#5
Michael O’Connor
31/08/10, 8:07 pm
Whoops, double post.
#6
Rudderless
31/08/10, 8:15 pm
Hang on. So is it based on the original Bangai-O, or Bangai-O Spirits? “An HD version of handheld Treasure classic” would suggest the latter, but then the stuff which comes after that leans more towards the former.
#7
Johnny Cullen
31/08/10, 8:34 pm
*in too young to understand club*
#8
Aimless
31/08/10, 8:37 pm
Too young? It’s more recent than Half-Life.
#9
Gekidami
31/08/10, 8:38 pm
Johnny is REALLY young.
#10
LOLshock94
31/08/10, 8:51 pm
didnt this come out it 2003 or was that another and anyone remeber a game i think it was called capcom strikeforce r sumit
#11
onlineatron
31/08/10, 9:29 pm
*In the ‘I had the DS version and had no idea what the hell I was playing’ club*
#12
OlderGamer
31/08/10, 9:40 pm
I own the US Dreamcast version. I don’t do handhelds, so I can’t comment on those.
#13
mington
01/09/10, 8:49 am
\o/ BOOM easily one of my favorite games for the DC
I was let down massively by the DS version, I don’t want to create my own levels DAMN IT!
i hope they are putting in the ‘oh my god my console is dying under the weight of all those rockets’ slow down
Level sharing is awesome, i hope we’ll be able to rate and download the community’s best levels
#14
Deanzor
01/09/10, 9:29 am
HOLY CUNTING SHIT.
#15
onlineatron
05/09/10, 6:11 pm
Bangai-O HD gameplay: http://kotaku.com/5630606/call-it-bangai+o-hd-or-call-it-1000+shot-insanity