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Lumines Supernova explodes on PSN

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Sep 3, 2008 12:51 pm PT

Q Entertainment's acclaimed rhythm puzzler expands to Sony's online storefront this fall with new skins, modes.

Even though it was originally released in 2005, Q Entertainment's rhythm puzzle game Lumines is still considered by many to be among the best titles in the PlayStation Portable library. While Q has followed up the success of that game with a true sequel on the PSP as well as a PlayStation 2 port, the Japanese developer opted to extend the franchise to Microsoft's online storefront Xbox Live Arcade, and not Sony's PlayStation Network.

A look at the new Sequencer mode.

That changes today, however. Following on from last week's announcement of action puzzler Meteos Wars for Xbox Live, Q Entertainment today said it would be bringing its rhythm puzzle game to Sony's PlayStation Store this fall. Titled Lumines Supernova, the game concept was originally crafted by notable designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi (Space Channel 5, Rez), and features the series' acclaimed Tetris-inspired block-dropping puzzle mechanic mixed with electric beats.

Lumines Supernova features 40 skins--some new, some seen in other versions of the game. Q did not indicate whether Supernova would benefit from additional skins released as downloadable content as was done with the controversial Xbox 360 edition of the game, and had not responded to requests for comment as of press time. A number of modes return for this edition of the game, including Challenge, Time Attack, Skin Edit, and Mission, and the game will support play for up to two.

Q has also added two new ways to play Lumines in Supernova. In Dig Down mode, players will be presented with a field already full of blocks, and must race the clock to clear 20 consecutive stages. Sequencer mode drops players in the DJ booth, letting them create their own audio samples using sound loops of drums, bass, two separate synthesizers, and other effects.

23 Comments

  • tom_dar2

    Posted Sep 4, 2008 10:59 am PT

    IF it does have trophies, this will be the first game that I stand a chance of unlocking its platinum trophy for full completion. On the xbox live version I easily unlocked all the achievements, and then again on a different gamertag.

  • Sagacious_Tien

    Posted Sep 4, 2008 12:45 am PT

    Cool I suppose. But there's nothing wrong with the Live Arcade version of the title.

  • HappyBB

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 8:01 pm PT

    Cool game! I only wish that I have either a PS3 or a 360!

  • MURDA_B

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 6:50 pm PT

    OOOWWW BOOOO

  • ctg867

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 6:39 pm PT

    I hope it's a $10 download with a ton of content, even if it's low on production values, we'll get some free skins later one, and or two small paid packs as well.

  • shabulia

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 6:35 pm PT

    Any way this game comes out, it's worth owning. Since it's coming to Playstation Network, I will get it for my PSP (if I can). DUDE!

  • jcasanova

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 5:23 pm PT

    Hope this supports trophies, I'm buying it either way!

  • cutmaclass1

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 5:21 pm PT

    Sucks because I already got the 360 game...

    Wonder if the will screw up the pricing again...

  • DJ_Lae

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 4:27 pm PT

    If they pull the same segmented stunt they did on the 360 where you only got half of the game for your regular purchase price and had to buy the rest of the original game's content separately, I want no part of it.

    If, however, they've learned their lesson and aren't going to screw over the consumer, I'll buy it. But I think they did the same stupid thing with the Steam release, so I'm not holding my breath.

  • Lord_Alan

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 4:26 pm PT

    More Lumines can't be a bad thing.

  • Kit_Sakurazuka

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 4:15 pm PT

    Awesome, I've been hoping for more Lumines...Now all we need is a feature that sets your own music to visualizations or something, or lets you either use music videos from your HD (More of a pain than just MP3s, but might work better) or create your own MVs.

  • sykalob

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 3:58 pm PT

    oops dizzy

  • ocdog45

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 3:45 pm PT

    you can play that game on a cell phone.... not intrested.

  • rouninkelvin

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 3:31 pm PT

    i luv lumines cant w8 until it comes out 4 xbox live

  • somesthetic

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 3:23 pm PT

    I want a version that's exclusively genki rockets tracks.

    get on it, mizuguchi.

  • RaiKageRyu

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 3:13 pm PT

    How much is it?

  • Holdwick

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 2:57 pm PT

    I guess that's good news!

  • Generic_Dude

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 2:18 pm PT

    I'm officially a happy camper... the more Q Entertainment the gaming world sees, the better off we all are. Mr. Mizuguchi, you are a genius.

  • Amir29

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 1:47 pm PT

    So much buzz and I never even heard of it. Wow!! All of a sudden my game collection feels mediocre

  • gnbfd

    Posted Sep 3, 2008 1:18 pm PT

    The game is one of those that just screams for trophies.

    Please Q?

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