DS #3622: Giana Sisters DS (Europe)

shaunj66 · Apr 5, 2009

Well I've completed the first two worlds, and it's a bit disappointing so far. The levels are ridiculously short, and even more ridiculously easy... Still fun though. It's got a real old school C64-era vibe to it!

fryguy · Apr 5, 2009

Yes! Finally! been waiting for this since it was announced.

ConraDargo · Apr 5, 2009

Why in gods name was this only released in Germany?! I don't get it :S The game's multilingual for crying out loud - it can be played in English!

Gawd I get all nostalgic now

fryguy · Apr 5, 2009

@ConraDargo: yeah that's strange, i was sure it would be in german only (as it won't be released in other countries until June).

Tanas · Apr 5, 2009

It s not a patch on the original C64 version.

For anyone thats interested here is cool remix of the original C64 title tune.

cosmiccow · Apr 5, 2009

yay! this one is really appreciated, as there are not enough good platformers for the ds (or are there?).

sure, this is not perfect. but it brings back some nice retro style while still looking fresh enough -- i love the new sprites and backgrounds.

already played about 20 levels - it's easy, but fun. if nothing else, it helps to bridge over until another good jump'n'run arrives

Jvct · Apr 5, 2009

Wait a minute...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Giana_Sisters

wat

RPG Hacker · Apr 5, 2009

Oh, Giana Sisters! I remember having played this game as a child on my older brother's C64! Good old times

!

I think I'm going to ~~download~~ buy this right now.

Jaems · Apr 5, 2009

Would be fucking awesome if Machinae Supremacy's cover was in there.

Deleted User · Apr 5, 2009

shaunj66 said:
It's got a real old school C64-era vibe to it!

Yeah I was thinking the Amiga 500 though.

kesadisan · Apr 5, 2009

lol a copycat of Mario bros, but not a shovelware
this one nice XD

Gigen · Apr 5, 2009

Smartpal said:
Boxart looks cool, *might* give it a shot.

So you play a game just because it's Cover looks cool?
that's so sad man... soooo sad.

Burbruee · Apr 5, 2009

Ah, finally. Been looking forward to this game a lot, evver since I first heard of it.

I was a big fan of the original Giana Sisters on the C64, but mostly enjoyed the Amiga version because of the improved music and graphics. (Still love the C64 music though)

Been planning on buying this game to support the developers, which you should if you really enjoy it and the old classic. Let's hope that Mr. Wallet allows it though.

Another game that I'm following closely is the Gianas Return homebrew project here: http://gianas-return.de/
Been keeping an eye on that one for two years or so, long before the DS game was even announced.
It should be released soon, they're almost done from what I've heard.
It reminds more of the original game style, and I like the music a lot from the trailer I saw on youtube.
Will see a GP2X version, heard of GBA, I think a windows and linux build will follow and a PSP version was originally planned, but was cancelled after the DS game was announced.
(They do not want to compete with modern platforms now that Giana is commercially alive again.)

OLD OLD OLD Gameplay video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgM7uDJNDt0

nIxx · Apr 5, 2009

Nice reminds me of the good old times

Cablephish · Apr 5, 2009

I've never heard of this game, but I'm gonna try it out. Haven't been playing much SMB side scrollers, so hopefully this game is capable of filling that void.

Joey Ravn · Apr 5, 2009

Gigen said:
Smartpal said:

Boxart looks cool, *might* give it a shot.
So you play a game just because it's Cover looks cool?
that's so sad man... soooo sad.

Oh, come on! It's not sad at all. Back in the day, when there was no Internet to get reviews and opinions on games, people used to go to the store, see the covers and pick whichever game had the coolest-looking one. And we would play them, regardless if they were extemely bad. Covers have been one of the main selling points of videogames through the history of the industry. Look at all those extremely good covers from the '80s and '90s. It's not our fault you're spoilt by the Internet and mass media...

QUOTE(Jockel @ Apr 5 2009, 11:09 AM)

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I didn't know that one of the Giana Sisters was an emo kid. >.>

Tsk, tsk. When they get the power-up, they change to punk style, not emo. It's been so since the original C64 game.

Anyway, these comments aside, the game is good, but just too easy. The first world is a walk in the park, I've beaten it without ever transforming back to "normal" Giana. I hope it gets a bit harder later on...

Seicomart · Apr 5, 2009

How funny! The Amiga and C64 ones (cant remember if it ever came on the Speccy) sell for crazy prices on ebay..

This and Katakis was it? Caused a right shitstorm.

The same developers got sued by Activision who were doing the Rtype 2(?) conversion and Katakis was pretty much a clone of it.

Eventually, Activision (if I got the publisher right here...am getting old!) contacted these guys to do the official Rtype 2 conversion LOL.

Damn, just realised, been gaming for 31 years!

Just Joe · Apr 5, 2009

Don't think it ever came out on the Spectrum...

shakirmoledina · Apr 5, 2009

every release reminds ppl of TBD but hey mario clones are not bad too
let's have good and non-controversial games for a change but seriously try it out, it's good

Nero_ · Apr 5, 2009

I definitely played it a lot back when we had a C64 (well I still have it) and it was a hard game with brilliant music. This is for sure much easier but it's still very enjoyable to play and the music is fine remixed. Controls are tight. It's fun and that what matters to me.

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