FS: Steam Hearts, $65 shipped

[Keranu]

I think the graphics look pretty cool in that link Kitsune posted.

[nat]

The PC98 and Saturn graphics look OK.

The PCE graphics look..... mediocre.

[Keranu]

So in other words, not much worse/better?

[nat]

They look a little worse. Plus it seems the PCE version for some reason has a ridiculous side bar occupying 30% of the screen.

[Kitsunexus]

They look a little worse. Plus it seems the PCE version for some reason has a ridiculous side bar occupying 30% of the screen.

Careful you're in the territory where you might accidentally diss Raiden.

[Turbo D]

All my friends rag on the Jag raiden for that sidebar 

[Keranu]

All my friends rag on the Jag raiden for that sidebar 

There goes that face again! 

[Turbo D]

lol

[ceti alpha]

I'm kinda on the fence in regards to the whole sidebar thing. Having the sidebar means that the gameplay section of the screen is actually like in the arcades. Nexzr Special (maybe Nexzr does as well) has an option that allows you to play either with the screen stretched or "arcade mode". I prefer 'arcade mode', but I'll need to get a bigger TV or an RGB mod because it's a little awkward on my already small screen. It would be cool Steam-Hearts allowed you to choose whether or not you want the sidebar.

So as long as the sidebar isn't extremely distracting (i.e. Raiden Jag  hehe) then I can live with it.

But Steam-Hearts looks pretty neat. The game doesn't seem to get many good reviews, especially the PCE version. Whatever, I like shmups and hentia.  Too bad the PCE got censored. 

[TR0N]

But Steam-Hearts looks pretty neat. The game doesn't seem to get many good reviews, especially the PCE version. Whatever, I like shmups and hentia.  Too bad the PCE got censored. 

I don't think the PCE is that tame it shows a good bit.

Nothing realy raunchy it's all most like soft-porn if ya wanna know.

I have it for my pce and i see it as a decent shmup for the console.

Now the saturn version is realy censored compare to the pce version.

[nat]

Got the game a few days ago. Quick shipping, great service. The game looks brand new, just missing the shrinkwrap. A steal of a deal for $65.

First impressions of the game.... I really like the music. The graphics aren't quite as bad as I thought they'd be. The backgrounds are a little uninspired, but the sprites look fine and are nicely shaded. The sidebar grew on me while I played, especially after a user here commented that it makes the viewing area narrower, like an arcade. But did it really have to take up 1/3 of the screen?

So far, it seems like a pretty solid shooter. Nothing extraordinary, but good. I only got to stage 3 or 4 when I played (only once as of yet), but it's definitely one I'll pick up and play again. Runinruder wasn't kidding when he said the characters blather on (and on and on and on) while you stare a still screenshot for minutes on end.

[Black Tiger]

They look a little worse. Plus it seems the PCE version for some reason has a ridiculous side bar occupying 30% of the screen.

Its to keep the aspect ratio of "real" vertical shooters.

[Keranu]

I think I would've prefered "dual sidebars" so the screen was more centered and symmetric. I think the best choice would've been no bars and a centered vertical screen like the arcade mode in Soldier Blade.

[Michael Helgeson]

Got the game a few days ago. Quick shipping, great service. The game looks brand new, just missing the shrinkwrap. A steal of a deal for $65.

Yea I meant to post too my package from him arrived also,and all was well. Everything this time around was def as advertised. I need to leave him feedback.