GG Aleste 3

[maxi]

Just found this detailed review of the game. Impressive graphics and you can turn on or off the system limitations.



I think they should have included the real Aleste 1 for the MSX instead of the toned down MS port, and Aleste 2, the best of the series, but they're probably planning a second compilation like Konami did with Castlevania.

[stika]

I ordered the PS4 version a few weeks ago and GG Aleste 3 was my main reason for that lol

[OverDrone]

Received the Switch version recently (figured it would be appropriate as there are game gear games),and not having ever played any of these 8bit entries, I'm extremely impressed by all of them.

Perhaps I wasn't giving the MS and GG enough credit in their ability to run shooters at a decent intensity, but these games aren't really cut down much at all compared to typical 16 bit shmups. Sure, the original two GG Alestes are really easy - I cleared II on my first credit - but they are designed for handheld play so fair enough.

The usual excellent M2 gadgets with useful information like weapon icon descriptions and such elevate the games even higher.

Then of course, there is GG Aleste 3. I haven't played this seriously yet, but from a cursory look, it seems fantastic. As far as I'm concerned, the way M2 create new games to authentic hardware spec is high art. Not just some retro styled homage, but the real deal, from a team with a serious pedigree.

And all this plus a brand new Aleste on the way for current gen, Aleste Branch.

[maxi]

People already extracted the rom but the encryption is high level, just like Super Turrican DC.

[axel]

Any word if this will be on the Game Gear Micro or anything like it?
Kind of bizarre to see this now but it does look good for a GG title.

[chilled]

well it looks like M2 put way more effort in this than the MD Mini, didn't they? Why would that be?

[Black_Tiger]

Any word if this will be on the Game Gear Micro or anything like it?
Kind of bizarre to see this now but it does look good for a GG title.

It was specifically made for the Game Gear Micro.

https://www.sega-16.com/forum/showth...leste-Official



You can see the Aleste Game Gear Micro in action in this video:

[Baloo]

The game looks legitimately great, but who the hell wants to play it on the Game Gear Micro with the tiny screen for a whopping $200 to import? Did the Switch Aleste collection get a release stateside or is it Japan only right now? Surprisingly hard to find info on this online.

[cleeg]

I'm waiting for the inevitablr ROM leak of this one. I want to play it as nature intended: On my Game Gear.

[chilled]

well the rom has been out in the wild for quite some time now. Hasn't been unprotected, though

[cleeg]

Oh really? I'll keep my eye on this.

[Baloo]

I'm waiting for the inevitablr ROM leak of this one. I want to play it as nature intended: On my Game Gear.

Apparently they are releasing or released an actual cart version of the game according to Twitter. But who knows when that will be released.

[cleeg]

Oh nice!