Pier Solar: Official Thread

[EclecticGroove]

Looks pretty decent as far as I can tell. I mean, it's not like SUPER awesome, but it looks no better or worse than an "official" OST set.

[Genesis Knight]

Looks pretty decent as far as I can tell. I mean, it's not like SUPER awesome, but it looks no better or worse than an "official" OST set.

One nice touch that I didn't get a photo of was that the actual cardboard box they mailed it in had the WM symbol stenciled into the underside. Made me laugh - I really like how they laden every bit of their packaging with little details. Definitely a step above Super Fighter Team. Those poor bastards can't even get quality clamshells.

[makinagenesis]

One nice touch that I didn't get a photo of was that the actual cardboard box they mailed it in had the WM symbol stenciled into the underside. Made me laugh - I really like how they laden every bit of their packaging with little details. Definitely a step above Super Fighter Team. Those poor bastards can't even get quality clamshells.

if the steps were from 1-10 WM would be at least 5 steps ahead of SFT , the quality of the games they have released are shit

[QuickSciFi]

I couldn't disagree with you more. SFT has released nothing but quality products since Beggar Prince. Not to mention, it has an already-established dynamic library. There is no question Pier Solar is a completely original title, but the games from SFT wouldn't have reached us in such quality, mainstream, official form had it not been for their hard work and dedication. You do nothing but complain.

i wanted fireworks to explode in my face and blind me, maybe an elf stoking a bong for me to jump out. fuck knows what i wanted, i wanted MORE though

[EclecticGroove]

I can appreciate an attention to detail. It shows a lot of respect for their fans that they put in that kind of effort... as opposed to slapping the cart in some shoddy makeshift shell with the old sticker residue barely scrapped off. The end result gameplay wise would be the exact same, but the presentation counts for a lot in terms of how the game is received.

[xelement5x]

Thanks for the nice pics Genesis Knight!! I'd rep you but "you must spread...yada yada yada".

It looks really nice to me, so while I kind of regret not preordering when they were only $25, I'm still a bit hesitant to give WaterMelon money in advance most of the time. I'll grab one now along with the EP print.

[Genesis Knight]

Thanks for the nice pics Genesis Knight!! I'd rep you but "you must spread...yada yada yada".

It looks really nice to me, so while I kind of regret not preordering when they were only $25, I'm still a bit hesitant to give WaterMelon money in advance most of the time. I'll grab one now along with the EP print.

Hell, I don't blame you. I bought it on a whim; kind of blows my mind that they couldn't put up some photos like that to give you a better idea of what you were buying. Be sure to check out the little interview pamphlet. There's some really cool insights in there.

I have the same problem with NG Dev Team. All they offer are the tiniest screenshots of their games, specifically the Dreamcast GunLord release. Would it kill them to throw up three or four high-res box shots? Maybe a photo of the manual or disc? Blah.

[Joe Redifer]

Pier Solar's music is generally pretty good and perfectly fitting for the game, but I wouldn't go so far as to use the term "eargasm". It's certainly no Phantasy Star 2 in that regard.

And they have renders instead of photo because they are ashamed of the final product. Otherwise they'd have photos. Or maybe they just suck at photography, I don't know.

[StarMist]

^ They did take photos, only when they did so they had the Pier Solar soundtrack on in the background so every photo was ruined by a splotch of ear semen.

[Damon Plus]

I am so glad I didn't buy that.
They actually printed the word "eargasm"

I'd still like a replacement for the faulty "enhanced CD" they shipped with the "day one" version.

Yeah, who tought it was a good idea?

If I had seen this photos back in the day I would've purchased it.

[Genesis Knight]

Yeah, who tought it was a good idea?

If I had seen this photos back in the day I would've purchased it.

It's still for sale, put yer money whar your mouth is, boy! http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/en...r-solar-ost_2/

[QuickSciFi]

based on the context of his post, I think he meant he "wouldn't have purchased it". We may never know; either way, it sounds like a contradicting statement.

About the comments on "eargasm", I'm personally more concerned about the words that came before that: "Stop begging". It accentuates just that self-centered, elitist attitude I spoke about in the Magical Factory Thread:

Personally, I don't think I've been that harsh. There are Watermelon team members we love here in this forum (actually, I can only think of Zebbe at the moment; and I'm still confused on whether or not TmEE was also a collaborator, so if he was, then we have love for him also). But if I must elaborate on my opinion (which I don't think I have yet), I can see where many of these users (including myself) are coming from:

What many of us are seeing with this "scheme/business model/call it what you will", imo, is the same blatant ego-centrism we've allowed Watermelon, as a company, and many Watermelon team members to display here at sega-16 (The guys I've mentioned above are stellar in their behavior, so this most definitely does NOT apply to them). But there are team members (who I won't mention at this time) that in many occasions in this and Watermelon's forum have already drawn a clear elitist attitude in every sense of the word. Frankly, I don't give a rat's ass as to how a person feels about himself, but when the attitude affects how I feel about a game I just paid good money for, it sickens me. I've owned the first reprint edition since it became available, but I've yet to play the game because of the many distasteful comments that have been left by Watermelon team members to others as well as myself. It has left a sour taste in my mouth that I can't wash-away every time I feel the urge to boot-up the game.

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Needless to say, I have yet to play the game.

[EclecticGroove]

Yeah, who tought it was a good idea?

If I had seen this photos back in the day I would've purchased it.

Honestly... have you seen some of the junk put in many manuals, pack ins, promo, and other official materials? "eargasm" Fits right in with all the bad buns, lame jokes, and attempts at being "hip" that many games have, do, and undoubtedly will, attempt.

Not saying they were doing this tongue in cheek and realizing how dumb it sounds, as they might well have thought it was the best and most accurate description in the world when they wrote it up.

Either way, it's certainly not something I'd give a second thought over, and certainly wouldn't make me enjoy the game or sound track any less, they can stand (or fall) on their own merits.

[TmEE]

(I did most sound tools and code, and one single music track)

[QuickSciFi]

Well, then you're still stellar.