NovaStrike – Trophy Update Released - Blu-ray Forum

Shin-Ra · 02-14-2008, 04:46 AM

http://tikigames.net/

NOVASTRIKE is a top-down arcade shooter in which the player takes control of a prototype advanced Scythe fighter and combats invading aliens over various planetary surfaces. The player fights both air and ground opponents ranging from enemy fighters to capital ships and ultimately an end-Boss. As the player progresses the Scythe unlocks its full potential through upgrading its weapon systems and overall capabilities.

Features include:

Seven expansive challenging stages driven by objective-based goals
Free-roaming flight: there aren't any rails here allowing flight in any direction
Progressive weapon acquisition and upgrade system: as the player successfully collects weapon drops from enemy ships the weapons themselves become available to the Scythe - there are nine base weapon systems, each with three subsequent upgrade levels
Air and ground targets: two separate weapon systems allow the player to combat both air and ground opponents
Multi-sectioned enemies where individual components can be destroyed; for example, Carriers have hangars that launch fighters - these hangars can be destroyed independently of destroying the Carrier preventing the Carrier from launching additional fighters
Multitude of enemies: the player will combat enemy fighters, bombers, kamikazes, aces, carriers, and destroyers, all leading to an end-Boss fight
You're not alone: friendly fighters, bombers, and destroyers will aid you in your efforts to vanquish the Draelus invasion
DualShock 3 support
Uses Tiki Games own graphics engine technology
Continuing support: Tiki Games will be developing additional content for NOVASTRIKE

NOVASTRIKE is targeting a second-quarter 2008 release on the PLAYSTATION®3 via the PLAYSTATION ® Network.

heathward · 02-14-2008, 02:11 PM

sweet. i love vertical scrollers. IKARI WARRIORS was one of my favs.

Sylin · 02-14-2008, 02:33 PM

Scrollers are an art form, so I hope this one is done right. The limited media available doesn't really say one way or the other. But if it's good, I can easily see this replacing PixelJunk Monsters are my new fave PSN game.

Chocolatejas · 02-14-2008, 04:28 PM

I'd like to see a demo of this.

Icemage · 02-14-2008, 05:48 PM

This, along with Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer will be mine the moment they appear. I adore shmups!!

Shin-Ra · 03-11-2008, 05:31 PM

Debut Trailer HD

Looks better than the first screenshot, the HUD and machine-gun esque sound effect could do with some improvement though.

Icemage · 03-11-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Debut Trailer HD

Looks better than the first screenshot, the HUD and machine-gun esque sound effect could do with some improvement though.

Looks like an upgraded version of Time Pilot.

Shin-Ra · 03-11-2008, 10:29 PM

http://tikigames.net/

NOVASTRIKE is a top-down arcade shooter in which the player takes control of a prototype advanced Scythe fighter and combats invading aliens over various planetary surfaces. The player fights both air and ground opponents ranging from enemy fighters to capital ships and ultimately an end-Boss. As the player progresses the Scythe unlocks its full potential through upgrading its weapon systems and overall capabilities.

Features include:

Seven expansive challenging stages driven by objective-based goals
Free-roaming flight: there aren't any rails here allowing flight in any direction
Progressive weapon acquisition and upgrade system: as the player successfully collects weapon drops from enemy ships the weapons themselves become available to the Scythe - there are nine base weapon systems, each with three subsequent upgrade levels
Air and ground targets: two separate weapon systems allow the player to combat both air and ground opponents
Multi-sectioned enemies where individual components can be destroyed; for example, Carriers have hangars that launch fighters - these hangars can be destroyed independently of destroying the Carrier preventing the Carrier from launching additional fighters
Multitude of enemies: the player will combat enemy fighters, bombers, kamikazes, aces, carriers, and destroyers, all leading to an end-Boss fight
You're not alone: friendly fighters, bombers, and destroyers will aid you in your efforts to vanquish the Draelus invasion
DualShock 3 support
Uses Tiki Games own graphics engine technology
Continuing support: Tiki Games will be developing additional content for NOVASTRIKE

NOVASTRIKE is targeting a second-quarter 2008 release on the PLAYSTATION®3 via the PLAYSTATION ® Network.

Sylin · 03-11-2008, 10:49 PM

Reminds me of Tyrian by Epic Games. Can't wait!

Shin-Ra · 06-04-2008, 10:45 PM

Novastrike invades PSN this week

Should be lots of playable content tomorrow.

L or S of Perfect? · 06-05-2008, 12:40 AM

I want a review to come out from IGN or something. Havent' played a top down in a while. Maybe I can sweeze this one before the 2 ton elephant drops

heathward · 06-05-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icemage

This, along with Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer will be mine the moment they appear. I adore shmups!!

hell yeah. this game looks fantastic. i love these simple top-downs and side scrollers. looking forward to 1942 and Commando 3 as well.

Icemage · 06-06-2008, 01:35 PM

The PSN Store finally updated here in the US this morning. I picked up Novastrike, and it's pretty decent for a top-down shooter.

Pros:
+ Nice graphics and solid framerate
+ Weapon powerups are persistent from level to level, so you get stronger over time
+ Solid tutorial that shows you everything you need to know in a very hands-on way
+ Nice spectrum of enemies, and you occasionally get allies who help you out in combat as well.
+ Shielding system is relatively forgiving for what comes perilously close to a Bullet Hell shooter at times.

Cons:
- Basic attacks are very weak and a little hard to aim since they're slow and have extremely limited range.
- Some special attacks are ammo-limited for some ridiculous reason, which is weird since their rate of fire is so slow that making them infinite ammo wouldn't have broken anything.
- Enemies take a great deal of punishment to kill, even basic peon-types.
- Difficulty curve on "normal" (Soldier) difficulty is a bit over the top for a typical top-down shooter.
- Control scheme isn't customizable, and it's rather awkward. R2 fires primary weaponry, L2 fires secondary weaponry, L1/R1 cycle through their respective weapons. Primary and most secondary weapons fire only forward in the direction you are flying, making it hard to aim at some targets. You do eventually get access to a supplemental turret attack controlled off the right analog stick, which helps somewhat, but it's relatively low powered so still aiming your main weapons is still necessary.

Chocolatejas · 06-06-2008, 03:46 PM

Worth the $9.99 Icemage?

Icemage · 06-06-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocolatejas

Worth the $9.99 Icemage?

Honestly? Not for most. It's decent, but only just, so unless you're a die-hard shmup (shoot-em-up) fan like me, there's probably more frustration than fun here for the average player.

Chocolatejas · 06-06-2008, 08:43 PM

OKay. Maybe I will look for an old PS2 collections game with a top down shooter. Got the 25% off used PS2 games email today.

u_nick · 08-19-2008, 06:17 PM

Patch brings new/tweaked difficulty levels, in game music, trphy support, and MORE!

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/...hies-and-more/

My natural sucktitude made me believe I just sucked as usual. Apparently more people had a big problem with the difficulty as well. So they reworked some of the existing difficulties, and added some new ones.

Not only that, they are adding support for the new trophy system, and in game music player. A title like Novastirke came and went without much commotion, so I honestly didnt expect them to pay this type of attention to it. Nice to see a small game going back and getting some of these feautres and support.

Chocolatejas · 08-19-2008, 06:24 PM

How does this compare to 1942?

Xerios · 08-19-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u_nick

Patch brings new/tweaked difficulty levels, in game music, trphy support, and MORE!

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/...hies-and-more/

My natural sucktitude made me believe I just sucked as usual. Apparently more people had a big problem with the difficulty as well. So they reworked some of the existing difficulties, and added some new ones.

Not only that, they are adding support for the new trophy system, and in game music player. A title like Novastirke came and went without much commotion, so I honestly didnt expect them to pay this type of attention to it. Nice to see a small game going back and getting some of these feautres and support.

never hit my radar until the patch was announced for the next 2 weeks haha

Septimus Prime · 08-19-2008, 06:36 PM

I didn't know there was a thread for this game, but the game kind of sucks.

02-14-2008, 04:46 AM	#1
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	NovaStrike – Trophy Update Released http://tikigames.net/ NOVASTRIKE is a top-down arcade shooter in which the player takes control of a prototype advanced Scythe fighter and combats invading aliens over various planetary surfaces. The player fights both air and ground opponents ranging from enemy fighters to capital ships and ultimately an end-Boss. As the player progresses the Scythe unlocks its full potential through upgrading its weapon systems and overall capabilities. Features include: Seven expansive challenging stages driven by objective-based goals Free-roaming flight: there aren't any rails here allowing flight in any direction Progressive weapon acquisition and upgrade system: as the player successfully collects weapon drops from enemy ships the weapons themselves become available to the Scythe - there are nine base weapon systems, each with three subsequent upgrade levels Air and ground targets: two separate weapon systems allow the player to combat both air and ground opponents Multi-sectioned enemies where individual components can be destroyed; for example, Carriers have hangars that launch fighters - these hangars can be destroyed independently of destroying the Carrier preventing the Carrier from launching additional fighters Multitude of enemies: the player will combat enemy fighters, bombers, kamikazes, aces, carriers, and destroyers, all leading to an end-Boss fight You're not alone: friendly fighters, bombers, and destroyers will aid you in your efforts to vanquish the Draelus invasion DualShock 3 support Uses Tiki Games own graphics engine technology Continuing support: Tiki Games will be developing additional content for NOVASTRIKE NOVASTRIKE is targeting a second-quarter 2008 release on the PLAYSTATION®3 via the PLAYSTATION ® Network. Last edited by Shin-Ra; 03-11-2008 at 10:31 PM.

03-11-2008, 10:29 PM	#8
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	http://tikigames.net/ NOVASTRIKE is a top-down arcade shooter in which the player takes control of a prototype advanced Scythe fighter and combats invading aliens over various planetary surfaces. The player fights both air and ground opponents ranging from enemy fighters to capital ships and ultimately an end-Boss. As the player progresses the Scythe unlocks its full potential through upgrading its weapon systems and overall capabilities. Features include: Seven expansive challenging stages driven by objective-based goals Free-roaming flight: there aren't any rails here allowing flight in any direction Progressive weapon acquisition and upgrade system: as the player successfully collects weapon drops from enemy ships the weapons themselves become available to the Scythe - there are nine base weapon systems, each with three subsequent upgrade levels Air and ground targets: two separate weapon systems allow the player to combat both air and ground opponents Multi-sectioned enemies where individual components can be destroyed; for example, Carriers have hangars that launch fighters - these hangars can be destroyed independently of destroying the Carrier preventing the Carrier from launching additional fighters Multitude of enemies: the player will combat enemy fighters, bombers, kamikazes, aces, carriers, and destroyers, all leading to an end-Boss fight You're not alone: friendly fighters, bombers, and destroyers will aid you in your efforts to vanquish the Draelus invasion DualShock 3 support Uses Tiki Games own graphics engine technology Continuing support: Tiki Games will be developing additional content for NOVASTRIKE NOVASTRIKE is targeting a second-quarter 2008 release on the PLAYSTATION®3 via the PLAYSTATION ® Network.

06-06-2008, 01:35 PM	#13
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	The PSN Store finally updated here in the US this morning. I picked up Novastrike, and it's pretty decent for a top-down shooter. Pros: + Nice graphics and solid framerate + Weapon powerups are persistent from level to level, so you get stronger over time + Solid tutorial that shows you everything you need to know in a very hands-on way + Nice spectrum of enemies, and you occasionally get allies who help you out in combat as well. + Shielding system is relatively forgiving for what comes perilously close to a Bullet Hell shooter at times. Cons: - Basic attacks are very weak and a little hard to aim since they're slow and have extremely limited range. - Some special attacks are ammo-limited for some ridiculous reason, which is weird since their rate of fire is so slow that making them infinite ammo wouldn't have broken anything. - Enemies take a great deal of punishment to kill, even basic peon-types. - Difficulty curve on "normal" (Soldier) difficulty is a bit over the top for a typical top-down shooter. - Control scheme isn't customizable, and it's rather awkward. R2 fires primary weaponry, L2 fires secondary weaponry, L1/R1 cycle through their respective weapons. Primary and most secondary weapons fire only forward in the direction you are flying, making it hard to aim at some targets. You do eventually get access to a supplemental turret attack controlled off the right analog stick, which helps somewhat, but it's relatively low powered so still aiming your main weapons is still necessary. Last edited by Icemage; 06-06-2008 at 01:37 PM.

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02-14-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
heathward Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Milwaukee, WI, USA PSNetwork ID: heathward Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA Blu-ray collection:47	sweet. i love vertical scrollers. IKARI WARRIORS was one of my favs.

02-14-2008, 02:33 PM	#3
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	Scrollers are an art form, so I hope this one is done right. The limited media available doesn't really say one way or the other. But if it's good, I can easily see this replacing PixelJunk Monsters are my new fave PSN game.

02-14-2008, 04:28 PM	#4
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	I'd like to see a demo of this.

02-14-2008, 05:48 PM	#5
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	This, along with Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer will be mine the moment they appear. I adore shmups!!

03-11-2008, 05:31 PM	#6
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Debut Trailer HD Looks better than the first screenshot, the HUD and machine-gun esque sound effect could do with some improvement though.

03-11-2008, 10:49 PM	#9
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	Reminds me of Tyrian by Epic Games. Can't wait!

06-04-2008, 10:45 PM	#10
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Novastrike invades PSN this week Should be lots of playable content tomorrow.

06-05-2008, 12:40 AM	#11
L or S of Perfect? Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007	I want a review to come out from IGN or something. Havent' played a top down in a while. Maybe I can sweeze this one before the 2 ton elephant drops

06-06-2008, 03:46 PM	#14
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Worth the $9.99 Icemage?

06-06-2008, 08:43 PM	#16
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	OKay. Maybe I will look for an old PS2 collections game with a top down shooter. Got the 25% off used PS2 games email today.

08-19-2008, 06:17 PM	#17
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Patch brings new/tweaked difficulty levels, in game music, trphy support, and MORE! http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/...hies-and-more/ My natural sucktitude made me believe I just sucked as usual. Apparently more people had a big problem with the difficulty as well. So they reworked some of the existing difficulties, and added some new ones. Not only that, they are adding support for the new trophy system, and in game music player. A title like Novastirke came and went without much commotion, so I honestly didnt expect them to pay this type of attention to it. Nice to see a small game going back and getting some of these feautres and support.

08-19-2008, 06:24 PM	#18
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	How does this compare to 1942?

08-19-2008, 06:36 PM	#20
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	I didn't know there was a thread for this game, but the game kind of sucks.

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