Author Topic: Bravoman is Back! (Read 476 times)

KingDrool · « **on:** January 26, 2005, 04:32:04 AM »

...albeit in a limited capacity.

Namco and Capcom are releasing a game called Namco x Capcom, a strategy RPG featuring characters from multiple Namco and Capcom franchises. Bravoman is one of those characters.

You can read more about it here:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3137916

esteban · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2005, 07:56:06 AM »

awesome!

now, i never really gave this game a chance... i felt it had sluggish controls and i don't think i got too far after 30 minutes of playtime... this was years ago and i know i can't really make a fair assesment of it...

so, mini-reviews of bravoman would be nice. is it a "challenging" platformer for you? come on turbo board, let's liven this place up! share your thoughts on this game

KingDrool · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2005, 04:09:02 PM »

Yeah, I never really enjoyed it too much either myself. It seemed like a generic superhero game to me. But it's good to see some classic TG16 characters being revitalized, don't you think? Between this and Ys 6, I'm pretty happy with what's coming out in the near future. All we need now is a new Bonk game!

esteban · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2005, 04:36:52 AM »

you know, i still haven't gotten a chance to revisit bravoman. i did pop in Wonderboy III (sega master system) to compare it to the TG16 version... of course, I only ended up playing the SMS for a few minutes before my daughter woke up. note to self: turn off the phone when baby is sleeping!

also, i'm not sure if you know this, but Hudson made an update of Bonk for Gamecube (I have it) and possibly other platforms (PS2?)...

I don't think it's called "PC-Genjin" (which was a play on "PC-Engine")... but I could be wrong... I'll find a link soon...

http://www.famiconsumer.com/bonk.html
(the first review i ever saw, and it was a good one, was on 1up.com, i think)

it's very kool (Gamecube version)... i use Freeloader to overcome the region codes. Supposedly, you can unlock some bonus items (maybe PC-Engine commercials for the original Bonk?)... I still haven't played the entire game even though i've had it for a long time now ...

yes, i want more pc-engine heroes to show up in modern games. We need a new Legendary axe!!!!

also, i like Veigues Tech.. Gladiator... i would love another game like that. of course, most folks think it is an average game.

KingDrool · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2005, 05:11:14 AM »

Yeah, I got the Bonk game for Cube the moment it was available. It's really good; at least I really enjoy it. I love how they changes a lot of things around and made the gameplay a little more interesting with the fruit collecting. There was a rumor that it was being released in the states along with the Star Soldier and Adventure Island remakes, but that apparently was scrapped as I haven't heard anything about it since.

esteban · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2005, 09:17:01 AM »

yeah, i still want to get the SSS and Adventure Island remakes. some folks have siad that SSS is poopy, but i have to see for myself... especially since I don't mind old-skool shooters.

I think the Adv. Island would be the koolest, however. Hudson also released these games for cellular gaming (... i think they are very similar to the PC-Engine versions)...

BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION!!! what's the bonus stuff on the bonk disc???

Nutribrain · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2005, 10:20:40 PM »

The SSS disc holds some bonus stuff as commercials for a Hudson Shooting Pad. But I haven't seen them all. Have to play more.
So presumedly Bonk will also contains some bonus stuff like this. You'll have to play this game more often and score higher

Keranu · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2005, 03:02:54 PM »

That link never loads for me. It just keeps trying to load but nothing comes up at all. This sound interesting too

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esteban · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2005, 08:04:40 PM »

Quote from: "Nutribrain"

The SSS disc holds some bonus stuff as commercials for a Hudson Shooting Pad. But I haven't seen them all. Have to play more.
So presumedly Bonk will also contains some bonus stuff like this. You'll have to play this game more often and score higher

Thanks for the scoop! I can't wait to see these commericals! Yes, I do have to play Gamecube Bonk some more! ... I don't own GameCube though, that's the problem

Keranu... what link isn't working? Famiconsumer? Go to 1up and search for "Bonk Gamecube" instead. It was the first English review of the game I remember reading.

Keranu · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2005, 12:43:16 PM »

No, no, not the Bonk's Adventure review. I'm talking about this new Namco vs Capcom game or whatever with Bravoman in it

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monads · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2005, 06:19:42 PM »

Bonk for Gamecube looks cool. I didn't even know it was released in Japan. I heard about the US release, but looks like it was scrapped. I'm gonna have to check it out now.

KingDrool · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2005, 05:00:36 AM »

It's very cool and definitely worth the money if you're a fan. The cel-shaded graphics are perfect and they added a lot of new gameplay elements to spice things up a bit. The only bummer is that there are no turbo switches or options to make the other two face buttons on the controller turbo. But that's just a personal preference for me and probably doesn't matter to anyone else.