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Title: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Lord Thag on 05/08/2009, 03:26 PM
Yes, now it is truly time to get some fightin' going on here in Fighting Street. There only be one topic that divides us, one subject that turns brother against brother. Only one game whose very name conjures up images of broken bodies, screams in the night, and throats slit with sharpened hucards.... Behold, the awesome might of:

XEVIOUS  :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Xevious is the most awesome game in the universe. Spinning space quarters, sheet-metal pyramids, ground boobies, and flying drywall. What game has more? You are not good enough to play Xevious. Xevious is better than you. Xevious is your overlord. Xevious is both Father and Mother. It is the only game that ever beat Chuck Norris.

Respect teh Xevious!

Let the hate consume you. You are not strong enough. The battle for the greatest game in the history of the universe begins here.

Round One: FIGHT!!!

 :lol: :mrgreen: :dance:
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Sinistron on 05/08/2009, 03:31 PM
I actually have no fight one way or the other on this title- I find the fardraut mode passable- not overly good- not overly weak.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/08/2009, 05:53 PM
me and a few MSX people talk about how stupid xevious music is

you get this nice FM music, and then you get the retards running in the field dooeoeodeldlelelreleldledleldleledeededodoo music.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Sinistron on 05/08/2009, 06:55 PM
yeah the music is terrible- however the fardraut mode's music is LEAGUES better
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Dark Fact on 05/09/2009, 06:49 PM
Does Xevious taste like chicken? :-s
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Sparky on 05/09/2009, 08:00 PM
it is a decent game!! and even better on the Ps1 version!!! so me likey!!!
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Tatsujin on 05/10/2009, 07:47 AM
O.B.E.Y. X.E.V.I.O.U.S.

that's all I'll say!
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Dark Fact on 05/10/2009, 11:37 AM
I remember that the NES version of that game was pretty cheap compared to other NES games years ago.  While other NES games were going for $40, Xevious was selling for $20.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/10/2009, 06:53 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/09/2009, 08:00 PMit is a decent game!! and even better on the Ps1 version!!! so me likey!!!
Xevious on PS1 is like Pong on a Cray
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Lord Thag on 05/11/2009, 06:48 PM
I like the PS1 version, not for the awful 3D version, but for the included Japanese-only Xevious Arrangement, the one that looks like a slightly upgraded version of the original with all the new bosses. Great stuff.

But Xevious on the PCE is my favorite. It plays every bit as well as the PS1 version, but I love the music and different ships.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: jboypacman on 05/11/2009, 11:39 PM
Best thing about Xevious? Nothing.

Sorry i can't stand this game! I have never cared for it no matter how hard i tried to.

Sad but true folks and why is it that Canadians seem to have much love for this game?  :lol:
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Tatsujin on 05/12/2009, 01:02 AM
the most love for it seem to have the japanese folks itself. hey, let's face the fact, which other shooting game ever got an own language? :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 05/12/2009, 01:11 PM
I've enjoyed many hours of Xevious (Atari version).  It may be basic, but what do you expect from one of the first vertically scrolling shooters?
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: DJLobo on 05/12/2009, 01:41 PM
I haven't played Xevious since I was a kid on the old Apple II. I never got very far, but I liked the game.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Lord Thag on 05/12/2009, 02:40 PM
QuoteBest thing about Xevious? Nothing.

Sorry i can't stand this game! I have never cared for it no matter how hard i tried to.

Sad but true folks and why is it that Canadians seem to have much love for this game? 
It's ok jboy. Not everyone can have refined tastes.  :twisted: :lol: =;

*runs for nearest piece of flying drywall to hide behind*

Seriously, though, from what I can tell, the people who like the game tend to have more patience for slower paced, more thoughtful shooters . Xevious has never been about white knuckle thrills. It's more about careful positioning interrupted by short bouts of evasive maneuvers, and managing the ground based artillery. It's kind of like the game equivalent of a Cohen Brothers movie. Either you get it and love it, or hate it and can't figure out what the fuss is about.

I like it because of the variety of enemies, the big assortment of ground stations that require a lot of strategy to deal with, and all of the secrets. Plus, it's one, huge, uninterrupted level which is unique.

And yeah, the Japanese go nuts for this game. It's like Pacman was over here. They have books, movies, half a dozen sequels. It never seemed to catch on over here like it did over there, alas.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 05/12/2009, 03:24 PM
Quote from: Lord Thag on 05/12/2009, 02:40 PMIt never seemed to catch on over here like it did over there, alas.
I'm kinda glad it didn't.  I don't need no steenken books, movies, or 3D Failvious sequels.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Dark Fact on 05/12/2009, 09:06 PM
Got a chance to play this at a laundromat today.  Managed to get to the boss fortress but lost all my lives. :(

Oh, and the boop boop boops that serve as the game's "music" gets really annoying really fast.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/13/2009, 01:47 AM
Quote from: Dark Fact on 05/12/2009, 09:06 PMGot a chance to play this at a laundromat today.  Managed to get to the boss fortress but lost all my lives. :(

Oh, and the boop boop boops that serve as the game's "music" gets really annoying really fast.
imagine retarts running in a flowery field wearing helmets.  It makes it more enjoyable
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Dark Fact on 05/13/2009, 11:07 PM
I can't use my imagination when I'm focusing on dodging enemy projectiles.  Maybe I should come back and play the game when there is more of a louder commotion going on at the laundromat.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: geise on 05/14/2009, 10:04 AM
Haha when I bought my Kisado Converter from TZD back in the day they threw in a copy of Xevious.  I played it once and found out why they gave it to me for free haha.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: nectarsis on 05/14/2009, 06:47 PM
D.E.N.Y.  X.E.V.I.O.U.S.    :twisted: :lol:
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Alt-Nintega on 05/14/2009, 06:49 PM
Does Fardraut have an ending? I never got past the 3rd level.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Sinistron on 05/14/2009, 07:12 PM
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 05/14/2009, 06:49 PMDoes Fardraut have an ending?
Probably.  Now if only we could say the same for you.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: nat on 05/14/2009, 09:24 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 05/14/2009, 07:12 PM
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 05/14/2009, 06:49 PMDoes Fardraut have an ending?
Probably.  Now if only we could say the same for you.
You can.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Dark Fact on 05/15/2009, 01:17 PM
So, Xevious is derailed and now we're talking about Fardraut. :roll:
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Sinistron on 05/15/2009, 02:07 PM
Fardraut mode is a part of the hucard- so I don't see how this is a big derailment.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 05/15/2009, 03:40 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 05/15/2009, 02:07 PMFardraut mode is a part of the hucard- so I don't see how this is a big derailment.
Indeed; it's not like it plays all that differently anyway.  Besides, this is the motherfucking Fighting Street, where staying on-topic is not required.  Tuberculosis, palm trees, and carburetors.  :-"
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Sinistron on 05/15/2009, 04:03 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/15/2009, 03:40 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 05/15/2009, 02:07 PMFardraut mode is a part of the hucard- so I don't see how this is a big derailment.
Indeed; it's not like it plays all that differently anyway.  Besides, this is the motherfucking Fighting Street, where staying on-topic is not required.  Tuberculosis, palm trees, and carburetors.  :-"
True! I forgot we're here on holy FIGHTING STREET turf!
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/blackhistory/gallery/70s/8.jpg)
Whattaya say Necro- wanna go a round or two? Just for laughs?
YOUR MOTHER WEARS COMBAT BOOTS
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 05/15/2009, 05:16 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 05/15/2009, 04:03 PMYOUR MOTHER WEARS COMBAT BOOTS
Sonofabitch!  Is that a direct insult?  :roll:

um.....

well.....

uh.....

YOUR MOTHER GOTTA WOODEN LEG WITH A KICKSTAND!  :lol:
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/15/2009, 06:23 PM
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/15/2009, 05:16 PMYOUR MOTHER GOTTA WOODEN LEG WITH A KICKSTAND!  :lol:
His mom has a peter?
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Sinistron on 05/15/2009, 06:36 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/15/2009, 05:16 PMYOUR MOTHER GOTTA WOODEN LEG WITH A KICKSTAND!  :lol:
Unggggh- fuck- you got me! (can't see/think straight...)

(http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40622000/jpg/_40622009_williams245.jpg)

Unnnhhh... Your Motherr... Your mother LIKES XEVIOUS!
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Sparky on 05/15/2009, 08:32 PM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/10/2009, 06:53 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/09/2009, 08:00 PMit is a decent game!! and even better on the Ps1 version!!! so me likey!!!
Xevious on PS1 is like Pong on a Cray
haha.. missed this!!! the 3D version is very freak'n good Ark... have you played the ps1 version? like reeeeeeeeeeaaaallly.
Also when i played Ridge Racer 7 on the PS3 recently... a mini game came up while it was loading... guess what it was :P
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Tatsujin on 05/16/2009, 01:19 AM
you wanna see a really good xevious ?

et voila: http://youtu.be/1BpV8cw2DC0
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/16/2009, 03:46 PM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/16/2009, 01:19 AMyou wanna see a really good xevious?

et voila: http://youtu.be/1BpV8cw2DC0&feature=channel
LOL

its like getting attacked by donuts in space!
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: nat on 05/16/2009, 05:00 PM
At least they kept the "soundtrack" 100% faithful.
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 05/18/2009, 11:57 AM
Quote from: Sinistron on 05/15/2009, 06:36 PMUnnnhhh... Your Motherr... Your mother LIKES XEVIOUS!
Ooomphhhh!  Da knockout punch.  :x
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/23/2009, 07:30 PM
so there I was, Classic Gaming show in Cleveland Ohio.

I rounded the first batch of tables, saw some chiptune stuff, looked to my left and

OH

MY

GOD

THERE IT WAS

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Android77/IMG_0248.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Android77/IMG_0249.jpg)

Dear lord, it was awful.

I hope noone gets poison ivy from my itchy hands.  Though the itching might have been from touching something connected to Xevious on the Apple....

http://youtu.be/iCYZnmI3k9k 

Incase that wasn't enough, I found this.  :twisted:
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Tatsujin on 05/24/2009, 04:03 AM
/obeyxevious.jpg
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/24/2009, 06:07 AM
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL

wow....

speechless
Title: Re: Xevious: More Awesome than You
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/25/2009, 09:45 AM
LOLMAX!!  :lol:  How did I miss this thread?!

I, of course, think Xevious is great fun. The Fardraut mode is a great improvement over the arcade - remixed music, special weapons, and actual stages.

That MZ-700 Xevious is hilarious.  :lol: