Rick Dangerous Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Anyone know if any codes or easter eggs exist for this game? I haven't been able to track any down. You would think a game with this attention to detail would have some. As much as I enjoy this game I find it impossibly difficult even on "easy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Maybe you should PM TailChao, he programmed the game, he would know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterZero Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 D'oh. Just saw this game for the Lynx, and appear to have missed out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks for pointing that out. I ordered fromm GDG before I have to deal with ebay scalpers. You got a response? I never got one from them. I'll send another one and hopefully they can still hook me up with a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Anyone know if any codes or easter eggs exist for this game? I haven't been able to track any down. You would think a game with this attention to detail would have some. As much as I enjoy this game I find it impossibly difficult even on "easy" Yes there are cheats. But I am not sure if they were published. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 You got a response? I never got one from them. I'll send another one and hopefully they can still hook me up with a copy. I got a Response the next day. Will ask again today if it has been shipped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I got a Response the next day. Will ask again today if it has been shipped. Woot woot! I'm guessing it was a mix up because Zaku is now on its way to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Woot woot! I'm guessing it was a mix up because Zaku is now on its way to me! Actually, he replied to me that my copy was shipped on Halloween! So I can expect it soonish too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Anyone know if any codes or easter eggs exist for this game? I haven't been able to track any down. You would think a game with this attention to detail would have some. As much as I enjoy this game I find it impossibly difficult even on "easy" My copy from GDG finally arrived, and I was quite surprised... I am usually not good with shooters, but on easy I find Zaku quite doable. Much easier than Zarlor and Raiden. It is really about learning the boss patterns I think. Try a few times what they do and how you should react, and you can tell ahead of time when to shoot and when to hide. And absolutely essential: collect the power ups so you can replenish health when you are in a tight spot with Option 2, and use your backburners with Option 1 WHENEVER YOU CAN!!! That attack is crazy powerful and needs no charging, neither does it ever run out. The only downside is it has no autofire, so you must repeatedly press the button. I actually think this is kind of a design error, because it is so overpowered it makes sense to just get behind the enemies all the time to kill them with a hit or two. I doubt it was intended that tactic is superior to playing "normally". I found that out wanting to just check out if it makes even sene to bother with a function inconveniently placed on an options button at all, man was I surprised. That way I beat the first three worlds on easy today. Just played a little over an hour, for the first time. The backburner rules. Only one of the selectable worlds left, plus the final stage that opens after beating the previous four. Sadly I don't have time since it is late to try level 4 right now. Next time I will start with that and do the stages I already know afterwards. Unlimited continues allow lots of practice. Design flaw or not, still a great lot of fun and a top title for the Lynx! Edited November 19, 2014 by 108 Stars 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks for the hint. I had not noticed the Option buttons. Have to try it out tonight after work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9ElevenGamer Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 The Option 1 Button is great and you can fly behind the Business Fish tap away at it and kill him super quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KulorXL Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Dag, I found out about this game right when it became unavailable. How many people do we need to get a 2nd print? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfoo Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Dag, I found out about this game right when it became unavailable. How many people do we need to get a 2nd print? Not sure but I would like one too, emailed them the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Wasn't that the second print already? That's the shame with homebrews. Even if a game has been available for 5 years, like Zaku, there will still be people who just learn of it when it is finally sold out. I knew of it from the start, and still almost missed it! I highly doubt another print run will happen though, since I think 600 copies should pretty much exhaust the Lynx fan community already, and they would likely need to manufacture another batch of 300 to be cost-effective... but for you guys sake, I hope it will happen after all. Edited December 28, 2014 by 108 Stars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailChao Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Wasn't that the second print already? ... I highly doubt another print run will happen though, since I think 600 copies should pretty much exhaust the Lynx fan community already, and they would likely need to manufacture another batch of 300 to be cost-effective... but for you guys sake, I hope it will happen after all. Brandon and I made a bet some years back regarding whether or not the game will sell over 1,000 copies. Since Zaku is a Lynx game I predicted a much lower sales number, maybe twelve or thirteen total, and wagered against it. Now that it has reached 600 copies, I am worried. With 400 more I lose the bet, and will have to develop a thrilling menus adventure / JRPG for the Watara SuperVision as payment. So for my sake I hope another production run does not happen, but I am sure it will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Zaku and Alpine Games are the best new eye candy games in recent years. It is nice to hear that Zaku has found its way to 600 Lynxes already. I wonder if Alpine Games is even close to Zakus numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosystemsearch Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Wow, just wow. A truly official-looking Lynx game! The curved lip cart style has returned. Now if only Songbird productions would step it up by making a working cheat device for the lynx(ie codebreaker or pro action rocky) as well as a Lynx version of atari carts, RBI baseball, Star Raiders, and missile command! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadPricey Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hi everyone, I saw the Zaku website and thought I'd never be able to get this game. To my surprise I just checked eBay UK, and there staring at me was a second hand copy of Zaku for £13.99. It's complete in very good condition and I'm pleased to say it is now mine. The guy selling it had over 1500 feedback at 100% so should be fine. Rgds Happy BadPricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfoo Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hi everyone, I saw the Zaku website and thought I'd never be able to get this game. To my surprise I just checked eBay UK, and there staring at me was a second hand copy of Zaku for £13.99. It's complete in very good condition and I'm pleased to say it is now mine. The guy selling it had over 1500 feedback at 100% so should be fine. Rgds Happy BadPricey Jammy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkoman Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I don't want to rain on anybody's parade but I highly doubt they will do another run any time soon regardless of the demand that might be there. I hope they prove me wrong as I really want a copy. People have been asking for re-releases of their Sega games for years and finally doing another run of beggar prince that they did in 2006. They expect to ship 2016 with no exact date. If is anything like nightmare busters it will be 2017. Edited January 22, 2015 by stinkoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I wish I knew of this when it was still available. I am not shelling out $400 for one on scamBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saffron1 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Zaku needs to be added to the rarity list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 So was this game more or less inspired by Air Zonk for the TG 16. I know the character is sonic like but the gameplay reminds me completely of Air Zonk.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Some illustrious young entrepreneur is trying to get $300 for their copy of Zaku on eBay.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zaku-Atari-Lynx-2009-/201328335031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ee01a98b7 Happy I got mine in the nick of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 unhappy I missed it and no new production is planned. Completed eBay auction shows they have sold for as low as $75 so I am watching for normal auction and not pricey reseller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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