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Title: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Black Tiger on June 29, 2014, 08:09:51 AM
Since the game didn't have a dedicated thread in the dev section, I created this one to repost a recent update from Mindrec's site:
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17 June, 2014 Hypernova Blast is in final beta testing! HNB is the latest PCEngine game from MindRec, and is slated for a release in the Aug-Sept timeframe.
Can't wait to see what the final product of Mindrec's second PCE shooter with "blast" in the title looks like. :)
We're quickly heading towards the PCE having more published hombrew shooters than the SNES has for commercial releases. :P
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: TheClash603 on June 29, 2014, 09:16:28 AM
I didnt know this existed, very excited to try it out!
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Bernie on June 29, 2014, 11:42:15 AM
I have to admit, it's come a LONG way since the first beta. :)
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esteban on June 29, 2014, 11:47:52 AM
I was following all the other updates, but somehow missed this one...what the hay?
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: HailingTheThings on June 29, 2014, 11:53:04 AM
not that bad, especially the music is kinda cool. but nothing a simple NES could have handled.
why not finally bringing Xymanti to PCE life???
We are never going to forgot our lost PCE gem, Xylomantle.
I thought Old_Rover was working on it, but he's been super-busy, plus real life issues...
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: shubibiman on June 30, 2014, 06:53:33 AM
Another Defender-like ? Why this kind of game on a japanese console ? I don't get it.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Arkhan on June 30, 2014, 10:30:01 AM
I wonder this too (Where is PC Gunjin, mostly).
I think the reality of it is though, nobody has the time to do games like that in a manner that will see them released in any sane time frame.
The longer you're stuck working on stuff, the more boring it can get.
Simple pre-crash style arcade games are simple enough that you don't get burned out on them.
Though, it's easy to get burned out on those too... (See: Atlantean!, lol)
While I wish Hypernova Blast wasn't another horizontal defender-like game for variety's sake (There's 4 horizontal shooter homebrews all in the works right now! -_-; lol), I will still happily grab it and play it because it's like Novablast on Coleco/Intellivision, and that shit was awesome.
and now I have even less reason to drag those pieces of shit out and hook them up, so this is OK in my book, lol.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: TheClash603 on June 30, 2014, 12:20:43 PM
Video looks very cool, I am going to happily give my money away for this in the near future!
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Bardoly on July 01, 2014, 07:18:20 AM
I had not heard of this game before, and I will happily purchase one after it has been released. 8)
As others have mentioned, while I do really enjoy shoot-'em-ups a lot, some more varied genre homebrew releases would be well appreciated. Whatever happened to that platformer - Jungle Bros. anyway? :?:
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on July 01, 2014, 04:24:27 PM
I had not heard of this game before, and I will happily purchase one after it has been released. 8)
As others have mentioned, while I do really enjoy shoot-'em-ups a lot, some more varied genre homebrew releases would be well appreciated. Whatever happened to that platformer - Jungle Bros. anyway? :?:
Fear not true Obeyer! Jungle Bros. is still coming. I did lose one entire song I was working on, & got discouraged, so I've been working on remaking Mega Man 1's ost for Bonknuts cd version. That shouldn't take me too long(relatively speaking ofcoarse) as I have all the robot master songs established(just need to fluff them out), & have all the Dr Wily level & boss tunes done(including an extra one for Wily himself) & am currently working on the Epilogue/Ending. From there, I'll head back to the beginning of the game, finish up the selection screen, & robot masters.
There's only 4 or 5 songs left for me to do for JB, so, in theory, it shouldn't take long, I just needed a break after the anger that consumed me when the track I was working on was erased!
As for Hypernova Blast, I was thinking. Now that we've finished beta testing, I wonder what are the chances the gfx will be replaced with updated gfx? I would think that could cause all sorts of problems & require more testing?
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: vestcoat on July 01, 2014, 06:17:10 PM
There's only 4 or 5 songs left for me to do for JB, so, in theory, it shouldn't take long, I just needed a break after the anger that consumed me when the track I was working on was erased!
Thanks for the update. I assume there's more to be done than just the music, right?
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: HailingTheThings on July 01, 2014, 06:19:48 PM
There's only 4 or 5 songs left for me to do for JB, so, in theory, it shouldn't take long, I just needed a break after the anger that consumed me when the track I was working on was erased!
Thanks for the update. I assume there's more to be done than just the music, right?
Yeah, though I don't know if I'm at liberty reveal anything in regards to what's needed, other then my own work for it.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esadajr on August 27, 2014, 03:37:14 AM
just got an message from the mailing list. Can't wait for this Mindrec epic !
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esteban on August 27, 2014, 03:58:36 AM
just got an message from the mailing list. Can't wait for this Mindrec epic !
Dude, you gotta post the contents here!
One, I'm lazy.
Two, the email address I used for the mailing list was abandoned in 1999.
Three, I'm lazy.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Necromancer on August 27, 2014, 04:12:52 AM
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Hello Mostly Quiet Turbo List
Late last year I asked for some beta testers to help out with a new SCD that MindRec was creating, and I am now pleased to announce that all the hard work is done, and that next week Hypernova Blast, the newest SCD for the PCEngine/TurboDuo will be pressed.
You can read about the new game at the HNB website: http://hypernovablast.com (http://hypernovablast.com/); once the games are pressed next week and en route to me, I will open the HNB store up for ordering. The web site has screen shots, a video of the first stage, and you can even stream the entire soundtrack. More videos and screen shots will be added in the next week or so.
Please let me know if you have any questions, it's been a fun (and challenging) 18 months to get this SCD ready, and I hope that it brings a little (or a lot of) new life to your Turbo Life.
-bt
Two new OBEY in one month!!! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: KingDrool on August 27, 2014, 04:28:39 AM
So awesome to have new games coming out for the Turbo on such a regular basis. Thanks to all the homebrew developers for keeping our beloved system alive!
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Bonknuts on August 27, 2014, 07:08:16 AM
I somehow missed this ;>_> Adding the link to my blog..
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: vestcoat on August 27, 2014, 10:50:12 AM
Flippin' sweet.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esteban on August 27, 2014, 12:29:46 PM
Late last year I asked for some beta testers to help out with a new SCD that MindRec was creating, and I am now pleased to announce that all the hard work is done, and that next week Hypernova Blast, the newest SCD for the PCEngine/TurboDuo will be pressed.
You can read about the new game at the HNB website: http://hypernovablast.com (http://hypernovablast.com/); once the games are pressed next week and en route to me, I will open the HNB store up for ordering. The web site has screen shots, a video of the first stage, and you can even stream the entire soundtrack. More videos and screen shots will be added in the next week or so.
Please let me know if you have any questions, it's been a fun (and challenging) 18 months to get this SCD ready, and I hope that it brings a little (or a lot of) new life to your Turbo Life.
-bt
Two new OBEY in one month!!! :mrgreen:
THE SOUNDTRACK!!!!! Wooooooooohoooooooooooo!!!!!
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: bt on August 28, 2014, 11:59:15 AM
Nate and I spent a lot of time on the soundtrack, and although there is not a consistent theme, the songs are varied enough that you should not get bored, and if you do, you can pause the game and change the track while you are playing.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Black Tiger on August 28, 2014, 03:12:55 PM
The "MindRec Triple Pack" is an amazing deal and must-buy for anyone who doesn't yet ave the first two games.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Mishran on September 02, 2014, 01:23:23 PM
Preorders appear to have opened for the game on the site. Already put mine in.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esteban on September 02, 2014, 02:06:28 PM
Nate and I spent a lot of time on the soundtrack, and although there is not a consistent theme, the songs are varied enough that you should not get bored, and if you do, you can pause the game and change the track while you are playing.
Awesome, I can't wait to play the game, switch songs, and then, switch songs again—because I can. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Preorders appear to have opened for the game on the site. Already put mine in.
Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Lost Monkey on September 02, 2014, 02:51:04 PM
Preordered...
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esadajr on September 03, 2014, 07:11:40 AM
ordered mine as well.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: KingDrool on September 03, 2014, 07:51:31 AM
I can't find anything on their site. Link?
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Necromancer on September 03, 2014, 08:03:48 AM
Link from previous page: http://hypernovablast.com/
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: KingDrool on September 03, 2014, 08:09:23 AM
DOH! I is stoopid.
Thanks!
EDIT: And...preordered.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Mishran on September 07, 2014, 07:59:09 AM
Looks like this is beginning to ship, just got my tracking info.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esteban on September 07, 2014, 10:58:21 AM
I just ordered HYPERNOVA BLAST. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on September 08, 2014, 02:43:08 AM
ORDERED!! EXCITED!!
Thanks BT
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Lost Monkey on September 08, 2014, 05:00:37 AM
Got a shipping notice on the weekend, Awesome.
Now if I could buy the time to play these new games... I have spent about a half-hour with Antlantean, getting my ass handed to me.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: bt on September 10, 2014, 03:34:44 AM
All the international orders (but one) will be shipped out today; the last international order will go out on Friday, provided that the post office will accept it.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: shubibiman on September 10, 2014, 06:03:54 AM
Do I have time to order now if I want to get it shipped on friday (I'm in France) ?
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Mishran on September 10, 2014, 07:54:16 AM
Mine has arrived, yay! :dance: Just gotta wait till I get home from work to play it.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: bt on September 10, 2014, 07:56:44 AM
Oh yeah... Just unfortunate the case got a little busted up. Oh well.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Mathius on September 10, 2014, 01:39:46 PM
^^ I didn't realize the web address was that simple. Thank ya!
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: shubibiman on September 10, 2014, 06:42:09 PM
Order placed :)
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: vestcoat on September 16, 2014, 12:31:35 PM
Ordered!
Title: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esteban on September 20, 2014, 03:35:03 AM
Am I the only person who loves the music?
It's on mindrec's site if you don't own the game. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcg0.png)
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: vestcoat on September 21, 2014, 08:55:29 AM
Lightning-fast shipping! Received two days ago; played yesterday.
Pros: great game; addicting; saves hi scores; multi-player; the blown-up, pixelated ships look cool on the ship-select screen; weird/good spaced-out music one would typically expect from MindRec.
Cons: super quiet tunes on par with previous releases -- MindRec needs to learn how to master their audio. "Cooperative" gameplay advertised on the box is is actually alternating and competitive.
Factoid: replicated by Copycats. Apparently more people are willing to make Turbo CD's again?
http://hypernovablast.com/
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Necromancer on September 26, 2014, 06:48:31 AM
From BT via the TurboList:
"Just a quick note to let everyone know that the hypernovablast site was accidentally killed in a failed upgrade attempt last night (no, not by me). No idea if or when it will be restored.
If you want to order HNB, just drop me an email for now and I will get you taken care of."
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esteban on September 26, 2014, 07:59:40 AM
This might also explain the loss of ARCHAIC PIXELS.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Necromancer on September 26, 2014, 08:02:18 AM
Yep, it took down mindrec.com too. Hopefully he can get 'em up and running from a backup soon.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: Necromancer on October 08, 2014, 06:16:51 AM
The website for Hypernova Blast (http://www.hypernovablast.com/) has been resuscitated! No pcecp or archaic pixels yet though.
Title: Re: Hypernova Blast
Post by: esteban on October 08, 2014, 09:14:37 AM