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Posted on Thursday, August 23 @ 09:27:08 Eastern by


No, it's not Nightmare Busters—another new SNES game project we covered this year. Yet another developer, RetroQuestGames, has come up with the brilliant idea of releasing a game, or in this case multiple games on one cart, for a console that's been dead for well over a decade.

I heard about this from one of the developers who reached out to me via email, telling me it will release "complete in box like old times". They also sent over the promo video at the top. It's got dubstep, so it must be cool. Right?

I just don't get it.

I know Nightmare Busters and the devs received a decent amount of free press and buzz being the only people ballsy enough to release a game on a such an old platform. It's not a good idea. How many of you still have an SNES laying around?

Okay, I guess there's a decent amount of you. But remember, we're not the norm, here. Most people don't have an SNES still, so their market is extremely limited.

Now let me ask you this: How many of you are willing to shell out upwards of $60 for a SNES game right now? Yeah... didn't think so. No price was mentioned or confirmed for whatever this multi-cart game ends up being called, but $60 plus $8 shipping is the going rate for Nightmare Busters, which we assume to be a standard rate in producing these ancient game catridges.

While it sounds cool and all—even nostalgic—releasing a game on the SNES now-a-days is a bad idea, and they should feel bad. They're gonna have a bad time. But hey, watch the video, it's got dubstep—and we all know how much that helps sell video games.

On one hand, I don't want to knock creativity or risk-taking. On the other hand, I can't stand to see really poor business decisions.

Tell GR: If you still have an SNES, will you buy this?
Tags:   SNES, dubstep


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  • ShadeTail
    ShadeTail

    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
    I still have my old SNES stored away somewhere, and no way am I getting that. The graphics didn't even look SNES quality to me, more like high-end NES quality. Then again, the video was edited very poorly, so maybe I just didn't get a good enough look. Either way, I'm not at all impressed.
  • WILLS_COOL_MODE
    WILLS_COOL_MODE

    Joined: Oct 2010
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
    The video was poorly edited enough that not only am I not sure whether they were using dubstep ironically, I'm also not sure whether this is a real game that is getting released.

    srs about both of those.
  • Ivory_Soul
    Ivory_Soul

    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 11:31 am
    Traded my SNES for some PS1 games (FF8, Syphon Filter and a couple others) about 14 years ago with a neighbor.
  • moretokes
    moretokes

    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
    My job involves me picking up electronics for recycling, so I have reaquired many games and consoles my da d threw out such as genesis 4 super Nintendo, nes
  • Lien
    Lien

    Joined: Feb 2008
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
    Dear god you weren't kidding there with the dubstep here. It's like the most generic sounds i can think of for dubstep.
  • TheJx4
    TheJx4

    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 1:11 pm
    You guys totally discouraged me from having any interest in that trailer, lol.
  • UpAndAtThem
    UpAndAtThem

    Joined: Mar 2009
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
    Not only do I still have an SNES around, it's currently hooked up and working. I was playing ORIGINAL Mario Kart last weekend...
    and yet I'm still completely interested in this game. It looks really bad.
  • Beta_GR
    Beta_GR

    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 1:17 pm
    Not sure why you're sounding like a mainstream elitist. There's definitely a cult following for homebrew cartridges and even consoles like the Retro Duo (NES/SNES).
  • Anthony_Severino
    Anthony_Severino

    Joined: Oct 2010
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
    Cult following doesn't equate to a profitable business venture. And the types who follow homebrew aren't likely the same people that will shell out $60+ to buy a copy. Again, poor business model.

    I'm not saying anything about the people who enjoy playing SNES games still. I just can't fathom why a developer would spend time creating a game for a deceased platform. Unless their goal isn't to make money.
  • wildmario
    wildmario

    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 1:47 pm
    Yeah but if this company is expecting to make a lot of money off of this concept, then it's a boneheaded move. It's like trying to release a Super Mario Bros game on a NES and think everyone will buy it when most people in the market have Gamecubes or Wiis.
  • drathbone
    drathbone

    Joined: May 2011
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 2:22 pm
    My roommate has one of those retro duo consoles and it works great. That game looks like crap though. I'd rather buy $60 worth of used games.
  • moretokes
    moretokes

    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
    Well other than producing cartridges, development for a 2d game wouldn't cost that much. Hell i buy games on my tablet that are near console graphics and they only charger 5 bucks a pop. Hell I bet yoû it woulTNT be much harder than developing a flash game.
  • moretokes
    moretokes

    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
    I think there's money to be made , as long as the games. Good. I didn't really watch the video I hate dubstep
  • NecroWolf
    NecroWolf

    Joined: Oct 2005
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 3:27 pm
    That game looks amazingly stupid, and I still enjoy a lot of my SNES games. I think Metal Warriors was a masterpiece of a side-scrolling mecha-shooter, hell, it even had split-screen.
  • Bras
    Bras

    Joined: Jul 2008
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 3:42 pm
    If they make a profit, then why not keep doing it? It sure stands out.
  • Heath_Hindman
    Heath_Hindman

    Joined: May 2011
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
    And my wife said "It's TIME we moved into the next generation" and I was like "No way, the SNES is all we need!"
    No need for GameStation or Xcast or whatever they're called.

    Well boys, looks like I win. Patience is a virtue, and H-bomb is one virtuous son of a *****.
    I'll be picking up this instant classic on day 1 and laughing all the way to the GotY's.
  • NecroWolf
    NecroWolf

    Joined: Oct 2005
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 6:56 pm
    This is a Master of Sarcasm at work. Beautifully done, sir.
  • KevinS
    KevinS

    Joined: Dec 2008
    Posted: Aug 24th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
    If it wasn't so expensive I'd be all on this on the principle of "playing games as they're meant to be played" self-righteous bandwagon. Because I'm a jerk like that.
  • pichichi010
    pichichi010

    Joined: Dec 2012
    Posted: Dec 16th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
    Hey thanks for the bad Review!

    Weather people think SNES is dead or not, We do not care, We are releasing the game for the community and not expecting to make money, but only to cover production cost. Games for your iphone are easily made. The limitations to Code a game for SNES are very High, and you have to be a "legit" developer to even pull of a title screen. This project is coming out of our pockets and out of spare time. It is really sad where so called "gamers" are going towards now, forgetting the Real challenging video games. I know people support Super Nintendo, and if this project fails, we'll do another and another and another, we'll just take Game Revolution out of our Mailing list for free prototype, as It is pretty clear they do not own a Super Nintendo or a clone console.

    With all due respect.

    Staff at Retro Quest.
  • pichichi010
    pichichi010

    Joined: Dec 2012
    Posted: Dec 16th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
    ETA: yes we are aware how much the 2 minute edited video for our facebook page sucks hehe.
  • opiate82
    opiate82

    Joined: Feb 2013
    Posted: Feb 7th, 2013 at 2:05 pm
    Why do you talk as if you're more than 1 person? You throw $$ at people to get their games, and do all the work for you. You're always digging around for information and always try to get other people to do the work for you. You have no original ideas of your own, and you outsource everything to other countries and do ZERO work yourself.

    Your piss poor boot menu that you ripped out of another game shows that. You're nothing but an annoyance to the community.

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