Bullet Heaven

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6 жыл бұрын

Like it or lump it, the Nintendo Switch is now the console to own if shmups are your thing. We looked at a shooter called Steredenn in episode 138 and we really liked it. Now, Steredenn is back with a new release on the Nintendo Shmup -- err, switch -- complete with new player ships, enemies, visuals weapons and even a new co-op mode! How does it stack up?
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@shannonhill3356 4 жыл бұрын

The 3-Game collection is on sale for $8.99! (Neurovoider, Steredenn, Transcripts) Steredenn itself is $5.19 Current sale ends 8/16/20!

@StudioMudprints 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent buy 👌

@pipedream690 4 жыл бұрын

I just missed it :(

@booggaboo5386 6 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome review. Their is nothing you missed at all. AAA review guys keep up the great work. Now I know where to come for excellent Shmup reviews.

@SmokeMonster 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, this looks beautiful. Great review as always, Studio Mudprints :D

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! There's definitely never a dull moment in Steredenn!

@reagandow850 5 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thanks for the review guys. This looks awesome. I had it on my list but wasn’t sure. Must buy!!

@StudioMudprints 5 жыл бұрын

Steredenn is incoming on the switch... uh, tomorrow. That's pretty decent!

@reagandow850 5 жыл бұрын

Studio Mudprints - I got the physical edition from Super Rare a few weeks ago! Really pumped. This game is addictive.

@lorddalek 6 жыл бұрын

What a solid review for a solid game. =P

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

A solid observation, solidly interpreting our solid take on a solidly solid game. Mudprints Gear Solid.

@lorddalek 6 жыл бұрын

I will take your solid recommendation as a solid reinforcement as to why the solidity of this solid console should be a solid investment when my assets become far more solid. Sol(i)d!

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

A solid response. SUPER SOL!D, in fact!

@SPM_STG 4 жыл бұрын

Really good review! I got it from twitch for free but I think I'll pick it up on Switch as well. Seems the perfect system for some quick runs

@StudioMudprints 4 жыл бұрын

It really is a pretty great game.

@TheCompletionist 6 жыл бұрын

The switch is still killing it as always. Another title I won't be able to play for a while but at least with a title like its gameplay will be timeless and limitless.

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

If you have the Steam version, it will be upgraded to the Binary Stars version soon with a free patch!

@avalonfour8054 6 жыл бұрын

Stredenn has been in my Steam wishlist for a while, but I passed up on it for more classic or better looking shmups like RefRain. I think I might need to pick this one up! SEE ALSO: NeuroVoider, basically an arena style version of this, with similar visuals and rogue-like mechanics.

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

The Steam version does not have all of the features that the Switch version has, but Pixelnest is going to patch them into the Steam version in the somewhat near future! No word on the PS4 or XB1 versions though. I assume they will though. We have Nerovoider on both PS4 and Nintendo Switch, and have streamed it twice. It has a sublime soundtrack and some really amazing weapon names!

@entertainmentwizard2703 6 жыл бұрын

Yes this is getting a physical release on PS4!

@wazzobazzo 3 жыл бұрын

Dang that soundtrack in the beginning... Kickass! Edit: not keen on the screen shaking effects though.

@StudioMudprints 3 жыл бұрын

The shake can actually be dialed down or dusabled in the options!

@wazzobazzo 3 жыл бұрын

@@StudioMudprints For real? Thanks for the info, that's the single massive drawback that I saw for this game that prevented a buy. Guess I'm going for the physicial then price be damned!

@Crateix 6 жыл бұрын

This video touched my tra la la, oooo my ding ding dong

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

de-de-de-deep in the night, i'm looking for some bombs, deep in the night, i'm looking for some (ping)

@AgentFlea 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for this update to hit the Steam version

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@Malouco 6 жыл бұрын

When u guys say "no continues" u mean just for the level right not the whole entire game?

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

The whole game. When you die, you start from the beginning with stock weapons only, and the game gets randomized again!

@personavisceration371 6 жыл бұрын

It's better than it sounds, not unlike Rogue Legacy.

@joerogan368 4 жыл бұрын

So if you die one time, you have to restart all the way to the beginning of the game?? The only way to beat the game is to not die at all?

@StudioMudprints 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but with the life bar and enhancements along the way, players always have a decent shot... with the right skill.

@Crcvmbdfl 8 ай бұрын

in the Switch version, can you turn off the shaking screen explosion effect? looks annoying

@MagentaMilk 7 ай бұрын

Yes, in the options you can tone down Screen Shake, or disable it entirely.

@Malouco 6 жыл бұрын

These are my favorite games. Shmups and atop down games. Just overall arcade games. The best games I own are compilations like snk and taito 1-2! I want these technological wizards to figure out a way for me to burn my PSN digital content onto a disc.

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

Who knows, maybe Hamster or Zerodiv will collab with different publishers to make arcade perfect compilations for Neo-Geo or others? It'd be neat and we'd definitely double-dip!

@teddym2808 5 жыл бұрын

so it's just an endless shooter, no story/levels at all?

@StudioMudprints 5 жыл бұрын

Story no, but levels yes; there is a final boss to the game. It's just the the stages and drops are random every time, unless you use a certain seed.

@oxpx9776 5 жыл бұрын

I know I'm late, but will steredenn ever come to andriod.

@StudioMudprints 5 жыл бұрын

If it's not there now, it's not looking great.

@jayhollow2936 6 жыл бұрын

What about Saint?

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have saint?

@jayhollow2936 6 жыл бұрын

Studio Mudprints I thought you where going to review it at some point.

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

Right, "at some point," Which could be any time from now until the end of time. In actuality there are literally any number of other games I'd rather be playing; I'm just trying to be polite.

@jayhollow2936 6 жыл бұрын

Studio Mudprints Alrighty then!

@Yatsuzume 6 жыл бұрын

I want to play this so bad but I don't have a switch ;_;

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

No worries; the Steam version (at least) will have the Binary Stars bits added soon!

@personavisceration371 6 жыл бұрын

I hope the PS4 gets the upgrades, too. I'm stuck on the stage 4 boss and could use all the help I can get!

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

Me too. When the PC gets them, the other condole versions shouldn't be far behind.

@Yatsuzume 6 жыл бұрын

Oh nice, I didn't know that! Also this video was really well done, had to drop that now that I remember

@jackburton2680 4 ай бұрын

I've read the game is brutally difficult, to the point of not being fun. "unfair" issues such as all enemies looking too similar and thus it being too difficult to learn how a given enemy might attack

@StudioMudprints 4 ай бұрын

I'll be frank; I've never had that problem.

@Bajso84 4 жыл бұрын

Possible to turn down the soundtrack?

@StudioMudprints 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@Heyjuststfu 6 жыл бұрын

Can't stand that screen shaking effect. Turned it off right away in Sine Mora. This trend needs to end.

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

It really lets you know you've f***ed up though, which I guess is what they were going for.

@MEDUSAvsSHOE 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I really feel like this is just another roguelike that doesn't respect the player's time. I found shooting the same spacetoasters over and over with WEAK weapons incredibly dull. Perhaps after dozens of hours better weapons open up, but I won't be around for it. Check out Sky Anniversary instead.

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

Heh, that's a pretty ironic comment, actually.

@MEDUSAvsSHOE 6 жыл бұрын

Probably. For me, there's different types of roguelikes. Some have a good hook and build upon your time with the game and then there are games that gate elements purely by time played. Sky Anniversary built upon itself every time I played. I could feel the ship improvements helping my gameplay. Steredenn seems to gate new weapons poorly IMO, and even when new weapons unlock, you probably will still get stuck with the same crap shotgun for your next 3 plays. It feels artificial. I just can't help but feel when simplistic roguelikes come out and lack meaningful progression. To me, it feels like their lack of level design is just an excuse for poor design. I actually enjoy the boss battles and would love to see the rest of the game, unfortunately, there's just too much better stuff out there vying for my time.

@StudioMudprints 6 жыл бұрын

The weapons aren;t gated though. You have just as much chance of getting an insanely powerful weapon on your first go as you would on your hundredth. It all reall boils down to skill, not just overwhelming offensive power, especially when playing for score. We made it to game end for the first time in this version, but could have easily done the same in other just by luck of the draw. It's almost like the thrill of a lootbox, but you don't need to pay for it every time. You can also "seed" the game too, which recreates the same conditions of a certain run.

@MEDUSAvsSHOE 6 жыл бұрын

I guess I just prefer a roguelike where there's some semblance of a progression system. I have played the game for several hours and got the same 5 weapons for what felt like 90% of the time. It just never really felt like the weapons had power behind them. I also found the drone system slightly cumbersome and really more of a hassle than it was worth. IDK, I think I'm just disappointed in the loop. Look at a game like Flinthook, while not the exactly the same as Steredenn, it builds upon repeat play. I can't help but feel like Steredenn desperately needs more depth to the gameplay loop or at least a bit less randomness. Like I said, I really like the boss battles the rare times I have a usable weapon and the daily challenge gives me a glimpse of the cool stuff in the game, so its not all bad. Phone ramble done.