List of 2009 upcoming Modern Games with a Retro twist

[jEckt]

Hey,

I'm not sure how clear I will come across, but I would like to compile a list, opinions of upcoming games with a retro feel. (also, if three or more users agree that a certain game listed doesn't fit that 'retro' criteria then the game would be knocked off from main list added to a side list...)

A format guideline to follow (to keep it tidy)

-Title
-Platform
-Approximate release date
-Details (text, vid, pics, etc...)
-Why it has that certain retro charm, and opinions.

There should be plenty of other games coming out 2009 that meets this criteria, please help me create a simple list ^^

Thanks

[jEckt]

Bayonetta -2 (one more and it's out)
PS3, 360
~TBA 2009
"The main character in Bayonetta is a witch who uses handguns (a pair strapped to her ankles, and a pair in her hands), along with magical attacks she performs with her own hair, to dispatch her foes. In addition to possessing four handguns, she has also been pictured with two shotguns affixed to her ankles, gripping a katana in both hands." (Wikipedia)
TGS 2008 Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEY7siKl ... re=related
I think this has all the ingredients to make a wonderful game with that 'retroness;' basically the modern day answer to beat AIs silly in style (reminiscent to Final Fight, Battle Toads, etc).

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
Arcade, PS3, 360
~TBA Summer 2009
"BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a two-dimensional fighting arcade game by Arc System Works, the staff behind the Guilty Gear series. It was released on November 19, 2008 in Japan and November 20, 2008 in the United States.[3] It will later be released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the summer of 2009. It is a spiritual successor to Guilty Gear. A playable demo was presented at AOU 2008. The game is currently released for the Taito Type X2 arcade system board, with a 16:9 ratio and 720p resolution." (Wikipedia)
Racoon Girl vs Blue Butcher Knife Boy (lol, iono their names)
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/46408.html
A pretty to look at 2d fighter with weird characters... sounds pretty retro to me (reminiscent to Samurai Showdown [?], etc.)

The King of Fighters XII
Arcade, PS3, 360
~July 2009
"KOF XII uses the usual 3-on-3 team system with each fight consisting on 5 rounds. However, the Tactical Shift System from King of Fighters 2003 has been removed. KOF XII also introduces the "critical counter" system. When a player lands a close strong punch as a counter, the character enters into a critical counter mode where the player has a short amount of time wherein their character can link multiple attacks together. Once the critical counter's time period has expired (signified by a green hit) the player can finish with a special move. Finally, there is also a "clash" system in place wherein characters who land blows on one another with matched timing, the engine will generate a 'break' effect and push the characters away from one another into a neutral standing. As there is not storyline, there are no default teams or team endings in the roster. Players are free to make whatever teams they desire." (Wikipedia)
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAiggrXKcwk
Although this game has many modern fighting game mechanics it still appears to be very rooted to its past. (Reminiscent to KOF '95, etc)

Retro Game Challenge
DS
Released
"In the game the player selects a boy or girl playing retro games to appease the Demon Arino (based on the TV show's host Shinya Arino)." (Wikipedia)
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SV-fZ5LcGI
A collage of retro games in fun sizes.

Street Fighter IV
Arcade, PC, PS3, 360
Released (PC version has not been released at the moment)
"While Street Fighter IV features models and backgrounds rendered in 3D, the gameplay remains on a traditional 2D plane. Producer Yoshinori Ono has stated that he wanted to keep the game closer to Street Fighter II. A new system called "Focus Attacks" ("Saving Attack" for the Japanese version) has been introduced, as well as Ultra moves. The traditional six-button control scheme returns, with new features and special moves integrated into the input system, mixing classic gameplay with additional innovations." (Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_fighter_4)
E3 2008 Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUHmTSJ7 ... re=related
Its street fighter... (reminiscent to Super Street Fighter 2, etc)

[jEckt]

reserved

[Mozgus]

reserved for future use

What are you doing?

[RyaNtheSlayA]

reserved for future use

What are you doing?

Me thinks he doesnt realize that you can edit the original post ja?

[MrPopo]

Concerned about message size limits, perhaps? I've seen that on other forums where they actually have enough text that it requires multiple posts.

[DuManchu]

Couldn't you say this about every game that comes out? Nearly every new game is some variation of something that was done in the past.

I don't think Bayonetta sounds very retro (or very fun, IMO).

[anosou]

Couldn't you say this about every game that comes out? Nearly every new game is some variation of something that was done in the past.

I don't think Bayonetta sounds very retro (or very fun, IMO).

Very much agree'd on all points except one, Bayonetta sounds WAY fun. :3

[jEckt]

Well I was gonna Refine the first post with guidelines
Second post with actual list
Third that was the games that have been booted

I'm not sure where I was going with this post (seems like I failed) but for me at least there are modern day games that 'feels' quintessentially retro.

Couldn't you say this about every game that comes out? Nearly every new game is some variation of something that was done in the past.

I don't think Bayonetta sounds very retro (or very fun, IMO).

This statement is very true (besides the point of Bayonetta being fun or not), and my original post is a very opinionated post (sort of like describing values I guess). What I consider to be retro has that certain simplistic charm, a definite challenge, and a game must definitely reminiscent to something from the past. I would like other users to input their opinions and see if I can get a list going.

Like when I played through DMC series I couldn't help but get a retro vibe from it (challenge, simple task oriented, etc.), so thats why I considered Bayonetta as being slightly retro. (so far one person disagrees, if I get two more I'll boot this off the list)

I wanna see where this post goes for a day or so... if it doesn't work out I guess I'll ask a mod to delete it. Sorry TT