The Official "The Brothers Duomazov" Thread

[Black Tiger]

Well, the Brothers posted up a review of Anearth Fantasy Stories today, and while I have no real knowledge of this game, I really enjoyed reading this review.  They really seemed to give this RPG high marks.  Has anyone else played it before, and do you agree/disagree with this review?


This review does make me wish that this possible translation-into-English project come to fruition.

I don't feel the exact same about Anearth Fantasy Stories, but it is still a great fun game and one of the best 16-bit RPGs. Really delivers the kind of variety of art and feeling of adventuring in unique places that you won't find in cart games.

It will be tricky to clear in any language, but m1savage's guide will make it much easier than an English translation will.

[Necromancer]

More mahjong madness with Mahjong Clinic Special:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2014/03/mahjong-clinic-special.html

[pixeljunkie]

I am LOVING these mahjong reviews!

[Necromancer]

Review added for Forgotten Worlds:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2014/04/forgotten-worlds.html

Sorry, este, they can't all be mahjong games. 

[Necromancer]

Review added for Double Dragon II:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2014/04/double-dragon-ii-revenge.html

Man, I gotta get me one.

[Bardoly]

Well, compared to last year, they've definitely been churning out some reviews.  Here's to hoping they keep 'em coming.

[esteban]

Review added for Forgotten Worlds:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2014/04/forgotten-worlds.html

Sorry, este, they can't all be mahjong games. 

I want my mahjong! 

[Nando]

Review added for Forgotten Worlds:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2014/04/forgotten-worlds.html

Sorry, este, they can't all be mahjong games. 

I still need a multi button controller, how does the six button pad work with this game?

[esteban]

Review added for Forgotten Worlds:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2014/04/forgotten-worlds.html

Sorry, este, they can't all be mahjong games. 

I still need a multi button controller, how does the six button pad work with this game?

Others will correct me, but I don't think a six-button AVE pad has the option for re-mapping SELECT/START to Button III.

Perhaps a third-party 6-button offers this? I am not familiar with any, however.

[Necromancer]

I don't believe any of 'em have 3 button mode, just 2 or 6.

[Nando]

Have any of you played it with the two button pad?

[Lochlan]

IMO Forgotten words is barely playable with a three-button setup, it's really intended to have rotary input.

I can't imagine playing it with a two-button pad with an awkward third-button placement.

[Punch]

Never played Forgotten Worlds (yes feel free to mock me) but if it is anything like IKARI movement wise, it would be cool to face the direction you're moving, but not change the direction while moving if the fire button is being hold. Much better than having two buttons to rotate left/right. Just like Caliber 50 who lets you choose both options.

[Lochlan]

if it is anything like IKARI movement wise

Ikari Warriors uses a rotary joystick and action buttons, while Forgotten Worlds uses a normal 8-way joystick for movement and rotary dial/button for shooting.  IMO it's less clunky than rotary joysticks, and interesting/novel as a concept (initially pioneered crudely in Nintendo's Sheriff, heh), but I'm not really a fan and for me those kinds of control schemes disrupt immersion.

it would be cool to face the direction you're moving, but not change the direction while moving if the fire button is being hold. Much better than having two buttons to rotate left/right. Just like Caliber 50 who lets you choose both options.

I'm not familiar but it looks like I should be, I would definitely enjoy it!  The input mechanic you're describing is also used by one of my all-time favorites, Shock Troopers on Neo Geo.  I think that style of input is the best option with commando style of games.  Could be interesting in a STG too.  The PCE's Avenger has something similar.  I don't think I've ever seen that setup in a hori STG.

[Bardoly]

Not a Brothers review, but a nice review for Final Soldier nonetheless.