KidGameR186496 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 4 hours ago, KidGameR186496 said: I can back that up as well. Valenti is a really nice chap to talk with. He supplied me with the unreleased Game Boy Color version of Towers II, which was since been released online by Gaming Alexandria. I don't know what other plans Valenti has currently, but it would be extremely cool if JVGames and Songbird would make a Jaguar version of Towers I: Lord Baniff's Deceit in the future 😀 Sorry i had a brainfart in a part of the comment. Valenti supplied me with promotional material regarding the GBC version. I then hooked up Valenti with Gaming Alexandria and that's how the GBC version is out there since a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeneu Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 I really hope for a WTR remaster too, that was my second guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 10 hours ago, jeremiahjt said: Is this going to be a limited edition thing, or can I wait and pick it up? It will be limited in that it requires a custom circuit board and print run, but I expect to build enough to meet initial demand. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) Duplicate post. Edited April 2, 2023 by Songbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3V Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Looking forward to this one. Congrats on the release, Carl! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Editorb Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Every time I've seen this thread, Men at Work fires up in my cyco jukebox with lyrics changed to "What could it be now?" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFG 9000 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 It was super cool to be there for the unveiling at the Midwest Gaming Classic yesterday. I've barely spent any time with the original Towers II. RPGs were never my thing, and I couldn't stand them when Towers II came out. But I've played through several of the biggest RPGs in recent years and have a much better appreciation now. I can't wait to check out the enhanced Towers II, and I'll have to delve into the original in the meantime! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Thanks for being there! I knew it would be a small crowd for the announcement, but that's OK as Jag fans passionate. Numerous people stopped by later on Sat and also Sun to inquire about the reveal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeneu Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 No video or any gameplay footage yet? That is a bit odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Well, I was out of town for the Midwest Gaming Classic when we made the announcement, then only got home at midnight last night and crashed... so it will take me a bit of time to get proper screenshots and footage online. I'd tell my social media manager to do it, but since that would be me telling me, it won't really get done any faster. 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Editorb Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I suspect promotional materials will not stimulate sales since you'll be lucky to prevent a torch-wielding mob from storming Songbird Towers in attempt to seize the game before July. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BitJag Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Until we get a closer look at the game, here is a closer look at the cover artwork Thank you to Songbird for the commission and JV Games for allowing me to be a part of this game's re-release. It's always a great feeling to help breath new life into one of my favorite consoles. Seeing a title that was skipped by most at the time get a second pass is always a great feeling. This game definitely deserves that second pass. I remember my brother picking this one up at a local game store. One of the few stores around the year 2000 that still cared enough about the Jaguar to stock a few of these late-comers to the console. Since then, I've played this game on and off, always enjoying the atmosphere of lurking unease, and the approachable mechanics of the game. If you haven't played this one because of the current price and/or availability issues, don't miss out on this experience this time around. I'm going to plan on giving this enhanced version a bit more time myself. Perhaps I'll even take the time to complete it this time around, or at least play it on stream at the JagCorner sometime here in the future. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 You did a fantastic job on the cover art, William! Really fun to see those sketches come to life in your video. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidGameR186496 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Yup, that's certainly the intro from the unreleased GBC version. Cool to see it in higher fidelity though:D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 There are some Screenshots on the JV Page... looking good. https://www.jvgames.com/retro.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 As someone who picked up T2 on cart back in the day and finished the game, I'm super stoked about this - also a little bit relieved as I had forgot about the blue orb being a spell in the game and was thinking it was going to be a remaster of Bubsy One thing I also look forward to is playing through the unfinished level (it was 10 or 11) that was blocked off except for a small hallway between stairs. It always bugged me that you couldn't get that spell that must have been in there... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 29 minutes ago, Shaggy the Atarian said: One thing I also look forward to is playing through the unfinished level (it was 10 or 11) that was blocked off except for a small hallway between stairs. It always bugged me that you couldn't get that spell that must have been in there... I have completed this game on at least a couple of times, and I do not remember an area you could not access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, jeremiahjt said: I have completed this game on at least a couple of times, and I do not remember an area you could not access. I'll have to dig up my cart and look at the save. Pretty sure there's one level that was mostly blocked off near the end of the game, excepting that small hallway I mentioned. Remember checking it for secrets all the time but looking at the map, you couldn't go into 95% of the level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Pretty exciting. What changes did they do for this remaster? Finish the game? flesh out and populate the game more with enemies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 13 minutes ago, doctorclu said: Pretty exciting. What changes did they do for this remaster? Finish the game? flesh out and populate the game more with enemies? For some reason this isn't apparent, but you can get the full list of updates on https://www.jvgames.com/retro.html You have to scroll down to Towers II and then click on the Jaguar logo in the lower right. Here's what's in the link-- GAME ENHANCEMENTS Screen enlarged to 320x220 from 320x200 Optimized assembly code that runs about 10%-15% faster Rewrite of GPU visible fustrum algorithm for better culling Replaced dungeon graphics (walls, floors, ceilings and doors) Upgraded to a 4Meg cart Added vocals from the PC version Graphics are now "perspective corrected" Save game on a 2k EEPROM now Changed the title screen, added short FMV from the GBC version Several puzzle changes & cleanups throughout the game Tightened and cleaned up movement controls A,B,C and Option buttons are now customizable works with Pro-controller Inventory assist will wisk items to inventory panel for quick inventory functions Open & close doors and pull chains in movement mode via the attack button All items now display weight and stats Spells and weapons that monsters are immune to will be stated when attacking Important NPCs can not be accidentally eliminated, until they outlive their usefulness Monster AI improvements from PC version added Added additional automap details like pits, chains, teleports and holes in ceilings Status appear above enemy's head when hitting them Running into NPCs will now activate vocals and text Holding items in your joystick "hand", will auto trade with NPCs Added new better looking fonts New end of game visuals New in-game map graphic Merton - the magic user - gets a spell at start of game NPCs no longer walk away when you are talking to them 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 Thanks for pointing out the list! That looks pretty comprehensive, except for the big late addition of 24-bit CRY graphics which was just delivered a couple weeks ago. We also found and fixed a few visual glitches which existed in the original ROM and were still present in the Enhanced version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 That all sounds like a complete overhaul of the game. Can't wait to see it in action! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Yes this sounds really cool. I only finished the game once but for a short period of time I was kind of obsessed with it. I can't quite put the finger on it but somehow the game managed to feel bigger as it was. I think I only used the levitation spell once to get out of a pit or through a hole in the ceiling or something but this left the door white open for the possibility that there might be a secret space or something and looking for new weapons and items. Anyway, very cool to get a new version so many years later, might be the right time for another playthrough. Cool list of enhancements, I didn't see it on the page either, so thanks for posting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidGameR186496 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I really do hope this Enhanced edition can eventually lead to a Jaguar port of Towers: Lord Baniff's Deceit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Editorb Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I didn't play the original much. Initial impression was "Wow, this looks amazing!" followed by "Wow, every other frame is missing!" Initial impression after seeing comparison shots with remaster was why is everything so bright, followed by, hey, now I'll actually be able to see what's happening instead of being lost in a murky swamp. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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