Project Sylpheed draws near

  • By Walt Wyman, GameSpot
  • Posted Jul 7, 2006 10:51 am PT

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Project Sylpheed

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Game Arts' shoot-em-up Silpheed first appeared in 1986. It was later ported to a variety of systems, including a remake for the Sega CD in 1993. The game received another makeover on the PlayStation 2 in 2000 but hasn't been seen since.

That will change soon, as earlier this week, the official Project Sylpheed Web site went live, providing visitors with details on the upcoming Xbox 360 version of the game.

It's not just the spelling of the series' name that has been tweaked; the game's visuals have been again overhauled. And while details of the game mechanics have yet to be posted, the images shown on the site suggest the action will be fully 3D.

A brief synopsis of the game also confirmed that the weapon customization feature that distinguished the previous Silpheed games will be retained, this time offering the player more than 50 different weapons to choose from.

The game's genre is listed as "cinematic shooting," and the Web site states that in addition to loads of action, the game will contain "drama worthy of a Square Enix game."

While an exact launch date has yet to be announced, Project Sylpheed will be released before the end of the year, according to the site.

45 Comments

  • Chirico_Cuvie

    Posted Sep 18, 2006 12:46 pm PT

    The first Silpheed was revolutionary back when high-end 3D graphics of the day looked like real-time N64 and took days to render. The second one was more about real-time mixed with the nostalgia of the original. The only way this game can be good is if the whole game has the ferocity of the first level of Starfox Assault. Something akin to the first minutes of SW Ep. III, and look just as good.

  • jcloverboy

    Posted Jul 10, 2006 10:59 am PT

    sounds neat - but I would have preferred a Square RPG title.

  • rynmls

    Posted Jul 10, 2006 12:52 am PT

    what is this game? waiting for august releases...

  • theodocious

    Posted Jul 9, 2006 5:58 pm PT

    does anyone know for sure if this game will be released in the US or not ??

  • Fiku42

    Posted Jul 9, 2006 11:18 am PT

    looks intresting but i hope they consider porting it to Wii or PS3 down the line....otherwise I may never end up playing it..

  • Ponsardin

    Posted Jul 9, 2006 10:30 am PT

    I was really surprised when I find out that Square Enix finally makes something for Xbox 360.

  • ymcop

    Posted Jul 8, 2006 7:47 pm PT

    oh, welcome, the more the merrier and more choice for us Square Enix and Game Arts' games are really great.

  • hemakm3

    Posted Jul 8, 2006 5:37 pm PT

    I loved the previous games. Should be awesome.

  • jasonmacrillo

    Posted Jul 8, 2006 1:07 pm PT

    I have sylpheed for my tandy 1000 hx.. it was made by sierra.. sweet game

  • geckosprouch

    Posted Jul 8, 2006 8:12 am PT

    Sounds like it'll be worth checking out. I played the original Silpheed by Sierra and it was pretty good.

  • Sagacious_Tien

    Posted Jul 8, 2006 12:48 am PT

    Pretty cool. If this is exclusive to the Xbox360, maybe the Xbox360 console isnt as dead in Japan as it currently is.

  • rsassistant

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 9:12 pm PT

    It's nice to finally see Square step outside its comfort zone and make a game that doesn't tack on the "Final Fantasy" name.

  • emadayag

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 6:14 pm PT

    nothing like "all my children" ported in form of a silpheed game. lavish!!! good job square!!!

  • juvinwo1

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 5:37 pm PT

    Game rocks, can't wait. it should be great for the 360

  • VegetaMaelstrom

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 5:15 pm PT

    I wonder if they will port it over to the PS3 at some point.

  • a7xrocker24

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 4:50 pm PT

    This will be a huge failure here in the states.

  • volumesoxxs

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 4:32 pm PT

    sounds awesome

  • WolfSkill5544

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 3:04 pm PT

    OH man, I can't wait to see this type of game on the 360.

  • Raymin4

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 2:26 pm PT

    Sounds pretty good to me....should be worth renting at least....

  • strahd01

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 1:16 pm PT

    Square is making a Wing commander type game? AWESOME! this game looks like it will play out like wing commander

  • spidey008

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 1:12 pm PT

    Nice...Looks like fun!

  • SulaMoon

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 1:06 pm PT

    FF on a 360? rofl

  • mike_mgoblue

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 1:02 pm PT

    I can't wait for AT LEAST one version of Final Fantasy XIII to be announced for the Xbox 360 at the Tokyo Game Show in September!!!

    By the way: The Xbox 360 has several great RPG's coming in 2007!!!

    BLUE DRAGON is going to be INCREDIBLE!!!!

  • Toadstool1969

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 12:39 pm PT

    The original Silpheed was written by the same guys that made Thexder. Now there is a game that I'd like to see recreated for today's next generation consoles!

  • ananda81

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 12:35 pm PT

    I love what I've seen so far of this game.
    This is going to be good.

  • blackIceJoe

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 12:33 pm PT

    I hope Square Enix takes there time on this game if it sells well they will bring many more Square Enix games to the 360 but most likely not FF but still any game that comes from Square Enix will be a great add and I can't wait to see it.Plus Blue Dragon is like a Square Enix game because the guy who worked with Square Enix left to work with his own new studio so if both games sell we will see many more great Japan games come out and help sell the 360 and that will be cool.

  • SNKrock

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 12:23 pm PT

    I pray to the gods all you fools buy this game, I want SE to continue showing the 360 love and this is obviously a test.

  • Andrew_D28

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 12:19 pm PT

    Man with S-E at the helm of this...this could turn out to be as great as Einhander on the PSone was. This better make an all region release!

  • DeathStar17

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 12:16 pm PT

    Sounds fun....

  • ChiefFreeman

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:53 am PT

    I had the original Pc version of this game way back in the 80's. It was a follow up to THEXDER, another great side scrolling shooter published by Sierra. This game will be cool.

  • danmp18

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:38 am PT

    I'm glad that SE is supporting the 360, but I'd like a little RPG love as well. I have Silpheed for the PS2, and it's pretty good, but SE can do better than a 3D shooter for the 360.

  • Zilch06

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:34 am PT

    *eyes widen* EEEEEEE!

  • Rumstocker

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:31 am PT

    Awesome 360 full steam ahead

  • bossjimbob

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:29 am PT

    Looks promising.

  • comthitnuong

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:27 am PT

    oooooo cinematic shooting

  • denawayne

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:27 am PT

    Will the 360 play my Sega CD copy?

  • John_of_Fire

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:19 am PT

    Xboxes seems to be the testing ground for Japanese companys trying new concepts. Hopefully this one works out.

  • paradyme777

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:17 am PT

    Drama shooter? Interesting...I'm going to keep my eye on this one now.

  • gothicdragon216

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:13 am PT

    drama shooter? interesting at most.

  • ryanjtravis

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:13 am PT

    Sweet!

  • Donkeljohn Site moderator

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:07 am PT

    Silpheed was a great shooter on the PC. Hopefully this one will do it right again.

  • starfoxmcleoud

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:05 am PT

    The graphics in Slipheed for the PS2 are mindblowing. Something like that comming out at any system's launch is very rare. And now they're releasing a new one for the 360? It will be a year after the launch, but there's no telling how good this one will look!

  • caesarbites

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:04 am PT

    Square Enix and 360 in the same sentence?? Wow, I never thought I'd see that happen again after FFXI. I guess I was wrong. I would love to see more Squeenix stuff on the 360. Let's hope they do a better job at this than they did with the FFXI installation process, but I have my hopes really low just to avoid disappointment.

  • Kazuma56

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 11:03 am PT

    Silpheed was a good game, sucks that it isn't an RPG though.

  • Racerchops

    Posted Jul 7, 2006 10:59 am PT

    cool, sounds fun

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