Guess what? SNK releasing new KOF Rhythm game! Get your smartphones ready....
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It's probably cheaper and with less compliance/submission requirements.
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I agree with Joe... I'd like to see a MotW 2.... I'll try this KOF rhythm game because i'm an SNK whore... That's right I said it.. WAIT!.. only if it's free....
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No company worth their salt is going to develop and release software that loses money. Their console games still make money. They just have higher overhead in terms of money and time needed to make them.
Being successful in today's gaming market means having a multifaceted approach across multiple platforms. SNKP's survival Is dependent on it, and it's just smart business.
My logic isn't flawed at all.
They've had over 7 million downloads, which is a pretty huge success for them and easily their biggest in the mobile world. In terms of how financially successful it's been, it's hard to say since it's a free-to-play title. Obviously not everyone who downloaded the game put any money into it, but if at least half of them did, it would be a huge boon for them.
There's an exponentially larger amount of people with iPhones and Android devices than 3DS', not to mention licensing, cost, target audience, etc.
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Unfortunately, SNKP is just a hollowed-out husk of a company at this point. They'll continue to leverage their IPs in whatever low-risk ways they can (mobile, themed pachinko games, etc.) but the days of SNKP putting out games any people here would care about are over barring a buy-out by a company who actually gives a shit about video games.
Sadly it looks like Capcom may follow in their footsteps shortly if their fortunes don't turn around. Some folks here may not give a shit about Capcom but my high-school and college years were spent in arcades playing Neo and CPS2 games and these are sad times.
Sadly it looks like Capcom may follow in their footsteps shortly if their fortunes don't turn around. Some folks here may not give a shit about Capcom but my high-school and college years were spent in arcades playing Neo and CPS2 games and these are sad times.
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And it's out now, $1 or 69p: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snkplaymore.android009&hl=en_GB
I'm not nearly as hostile towards this move as I would have been a few years ago, for if it can contribute towards the funding of a proper KOF then it's worth it. However, as noted above, a buyout by someone with obvious financial clout and a fondness for fighters may be needed.
Wonder if Namco-Bandai have any spare cash to buy SNKP and Capcom?
I'm not nearly as hostile towards this move as I would have been a few years ago, for if it can contribute towards the funding of a proper KOF then it's worth it. However, as noted above, a buyout by someone with obvious financial clout and a fondness for fighters may be needed.
Wonder if Namco-Bandai have any spare cash to buy SNKP and Capcom?
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I really like it. There's lots of good, new arrangements, it plays well, and there also appears to be new voice acting. The remixed Neo-Geo jingle gave me some big warm fuzzies.
For a buck, it's well worth it. You can buy more music for fairly reasonable prices as well in the future (they're supposedly going to be priced in packs at $2 a pop).
With this and Metal Slug Defense, you can tell SNKP is really pushing for quality mobile releases, and for that I say good on them.
For a buck, it's well worth it. You can buy more music for fairly reasonable prices as well in the future (they're supposedly going to be priced in packs at $2 a pop).
With this and Metal Slug Defense, you can tell SNKP is really pushing for quality mobile releases, and for that I say good on them.
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Looks like it's done pretty well, when I get my smartphone I'll most definitely try it. Somehow reminds me of CFC, though I can't put my finger on why.
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I bought it because I want to support SNK. 1 buccaroony? no question... It's kinda fun too and you have KOF Music yo!
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picked it up day one, its fun and well designed, though the music choice is a little spotty
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Been playing this on the train ride home all last week, been really fun except the train bumps that mess up my chain!
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I'm loving it. I've spent more time with this than any game in probably eight years. Great gameplay, amazing music and it's easy to play a little here and there without any time commitment. Perfect for lapsed rhythm fans and lapsed SNK fans. It even got me to make a post here.
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I posted a thread in handhelds! Puh! Well I have a long DanAdam-tastic review in it for whoever cares: http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3735774
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I gave in to temptation and bought it over the weekend. It's actually very good, even with those wacky pachislot tunes. Shame the song packs cost more than the actual game, but I might pick one up if I manage to obliterate all the courses.
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I have downloaded 3 SNK games on android now inc this and have not enjoyed playing any of them...really dont like touch screen games.
Maybe I will get use to it, main reason for download was the background music, not sure i want to pay for extras though
Maybe I will get use to it, main reason for download was the background music, not sure i want to pay for extras though
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If you play other smartphone music games, this comes out to less per song than most of them, off the top of my head.
The way I see it, assuming the game cost more and came with all the songs available, I wouldn't see casual fans playing all 30 songs or so between IAP and included songs. I think the IAP is for more dedicated fans who want to practice more or just try more songs, and for slightly spendy casuals who would pay to play a handful of their favorite songs. I've been playing music games for a while and game I'm playing the most right now has about 1100 songs with usually 6 charts each, I don't think most people who would just play a handful of credits rather than playing regularly would make a dent in playing every song, much less every chart.
I guess SNKP could just release a demo with one song only, but I would imagine most people who would try the demo would also pay $1 for a generous assortment of songs. I think they've struck a good balance.
The way I see it, assuming the game cost more and came with all the songs available, I wouldn't see casual fans playing all 30 songs or so between IAP and included songs. I think the IAP is for more dedicated fans who want to practice more or just try more songs, and for slightly spendy casuals who would pay to play a handful of their favorite songs. I've been playing music games for a while and game I'm playing the most right now has about 1100 songs with usually 6 charts each, I don't think most people who would just play a handful of credits rather than playing regularly would make a dent in playing every song, much less every chart.
I guess SNKP could just release a demo with one song only, but I would imagine most people who would try the demo would also pay $1 for a generous assortment of songs. I think they've struck a good balance.
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