| Bangai'O Spirits (Nintendo DS) | 
| From: D3 Publisher
Category: Video Games
List Price: £24.99
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 805
Platform: Nintendo Ds
Genre: fantasy-action-games
Media: Video Game
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.8 x 0.8
MPN: NTR P AY6P
EAN: 5060125482896
ASIN: B001APRUFC
Release Date: August 29, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Product Description
One of the most intense 2D shooters ever made by renowned developer Treasure has now been re-designed and perfected for the Nintendo DS!
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| Customer Reviews:
More on-screen rockets that you've had hot meals son November 25, 2008
M. Hutchinson (Earth)
Fantastic! Bought this on a whim, and hadn't encounter the previous versions. The tutorials put you right into the mood for the whole game - irreverent and silly.
The other reviewers have pretty much said all I wanted to: this game is a killer, highly recommended.
a classic ds title. September 20, 2008
A. Jones (united kingdom)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
saw lots of reviews saw some videos had ok-ish
expectations before buying this and ends up its
one of ds's best ever games. iv had all the ds's great titles
animal crossing mario kart etc... this is easily up there in my top
5. the for gameplay its an easy 10/10 sadly i fear many ds owners
wont buy this due to it not having mario or brain in the title
and no hype at all at first its quite tough but when you get
the feel for the weapons and how they work your gonna be hooked
i have xbox live and since getting this from amazons givaway price
iv hardly been on it.
Blast from the past! September 9, 2008
J. Anderson (Scotland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Comparing this to its original dreamcast conterpart things have certainly changed a bit - and not for the worst :)
A noticeable thing different is that the difficulty is very high right from the start! I can imagine this frightening people off but the game is so much fun you'd be missing out.
Otherwise plenty more things in this game to shoot at and with, huuuge bosses, unlimited levels thanks to the editor and the (rather odd to use) sound transfer feature so you can send maps to one another through sound :O not to mention the 150 levels that come with the game compared to the odd 40 that the dreamcast version had..
There is no story in sight apart from a small introduction in the tutorial but it is not like that is what this game is about!
In conclusion, a whole load of fun to be had with this game, the map editor is fantastic and the game really sticks true to the original, the visuals are great (I admit I was put off by some videos I watched online) and the controls couldn't be better.
Ridiculous. Give this game a go at the very least. September 5, 2008
T. Davies (South Wales UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having played the Japanese version of this game over the past few months, it made sense to pick up the UK version. Having previously enjoyed Treasure games including Astro Boy: Omega Factor, Gunstar Heroes, Sin and Punishment, Ikaruga and Bleach the Blade of Fate, Bangai'O Spirits was a must. If you have played any of the games mentioned in the above sentence, then you will probably know what to expect (Treasures
speciality being amazing shooters and stunning 2D sprites).
Treasure has quite simply managed to cram some of the most utterly incredible 2D graphics and rock solid hardcore gameplay onto a card slightly larger than a postage stamp. In a nutshell, you guide a Robot around open ended levels in search of a main target. On your travels the screen will be filled with destructible objects, enemies and about one million missiles as you try to take out anything that moves. This game has to be seen to be believed, the amount of sublime action unfolding in front of your eyes is unbelievable.
Im barely half way through the game, and yet there is so much more to do. Included in the game is an amazing level editor, and the ability to download sound files which are actually playable levels created by others. Havent a clue how they created this feature, but it makes damn good use of DS hardware.
Without question, this game is truly hardcore. My Xbox 360 is gathering dust this summer, because quite frankly this offers more challenge, innovation and beauty than anything else on the shelves. Too many games are dumbed down these days, but this is superb.
This game isnt for everyone, but at the amazon asking price, its an absolute steal! I encourage you to at least TRY this game, because its not often a game with this much thought and style is released. Go on, try something different for a change.
Thanks to everyone who managed to get this game released outside Japan. Treasure have put out another classic, and out of all the mundane DS games being released, I feel that this one truly deserves your attention.
Earn your Bangai-O'levels September 3, 2008
G. Thomas (Canterbury UK)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Bangai-O is back and it certainly hasn't mellowed with age.
What you have here (for the newcomer to this delightfully low-profile series) is a small armoured robot with the ability to carry 4 different types of weapon at once. You are then thrown into what passes for a Bangai-O-level which generally means you are within a abstract maze, surrounded and outnumbered by various types of enemy ranging from gun turrets and flying troops to giant ants and humungous bullet spewing robots.......surrounded and outnumbered certainly....but never ever outgunned!
The top screen of the DS is a basic map showing where all the "need-to-kill" enemies are located, the bottom "touch" screen is where the action takes place. There are no touch screen controls to speak of after you enter your name but this doesn't detract from the brilliance of what is to come.
There is a tutorial and three differing level categories. "Treasure's Best ", "Puzzle" and the descriptively named "Other Stages" Unless you're a veteran I'd recommend starting with the tutorial levels which take you through all your abilities and weapons in order and let you put each to the test in a suitable scenario.
If it all begins to seem over complicated and bewildering; don't worry. As you try random levels and inevitably die (a lot) you'll start to understand how each weapon/ability works in conjunction with your surroundings and which weapon to use in which desperate situation. If one tactic fails it's simplicity itself to rotate hardware configurations by using a simple menu system before each level begins again/afresh. Experimentation is the key here.
When you start to "get it" you'll start to love it; simple as that.
The highlight of these games is undoubtably the ability to release up to 100 missiles at once and lay waste to hundreds of enemy missiles creating chain reactions that spread to nearby enemies. On top of this you can freeze time, use a shield, cut through bullet-storms with your sword, release homing missiles, bounce bullets, reflect attacks, dash right through obstacles and enemies and even use a giant baseball bat to swipe objects, missiles and enemies into each other. They're not all the weapons you possess either. Some of the weapon techniques can also be "mixed" to create other effects.
There isn't the time nor the space to describe everything this game has to offer but the most vital piece of information I've missed so far is that you can choose to try any of the 160+ stages at any time and also create, edit and swap your own levels with the Edit function.
This is a clever, surprisingly deep, mind-meltingly intense, intelligent and horribly addictive game which rewards those wise enough to take up the challenge. Business as usual for Treasure!
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