Dreamcast Continues Regardless – Psyvariar II Confirmed
Long-rumoured Naomi classic makes the jump.
Success Japan has confirmed long-standing rumours, announcing that Psyvariar II: Will to Fabricate will make the jump form Naomi arcade to Dreamcast later this year.
Scheduled to hit Japan on February 26, Psyvariar’s impeccable Buzz shooting mechanic revolutionised up-scrolling 2D blasters and was greatly overlooked in terms of its importance in revitalising a flagging genre.
Indeed, some argue that without Psyvariar, the acclaimed Ikaruga would not have been conceived, given that the robot-aesthetic, super-intricate bullet pattern combined with the ability to utilise enemy fire, didn’t exist before Psyvariar’s release in 2000.
Although the Dreamcast version is highly unlikely to get a release in the west, a PlayStation 2 port cannot be ruled out.
For the curious, Psyvariar Complete Edition featuring both the original game and the 2001 re-work is still available on the Xplosiv label, if you’re looking for a taste of what the fuss is about.
Scheduled to hit Japan on February 26, Psyvariar’s impeccable Buzz shooting mechanic revolutionised up-scrolling 2D blasters and was greatly overlooked in terms of its importance in revitalising a flagging genre.
Indeed, some argue that without Psyvariar, the acclaimed Ikaruga would not have been conceived, given that the robot-aesthetic, super-intricate bullet pattern combined with the ability to utilise enemy fire, didn’t exist before Psyvariar’s release in 2000.
Although the Dreamcast version is highly unlikely to get a release in the west, a PlayStation 2 port cannot be ruled out.
For the curious, Psyvariar Complete Edition featuring both the original game and the 2001 re-work is still available on the Xplosiv label, if you’re looking for a taste of what the fuss is about.
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