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    Mad Stalker: Full Metal Forth to get MD release

    Obscure sidescrolling robot-based beat-em-up is to get a release - originally for the Sharp X68000 and later ported to the FM Towns and PC Engine CD, there was an MD version that was partially developed but not released. It has now been finished and will be released on September 17th through Columbus Circle and then presumably bought in mass by scalpers and re-sold for a fortune like it was with Gleylancer.

    Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLSVLXWrMxo

    Article here: https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999905/20200527043/

    Wonky machine translation:
    Columbus Circle announced today (May 27, 2020) that it will release a side-scrolling action "Mad Stalker FULL METAL FORTH" that can be enjoyed on MD / MD compatible machines on September 17th . The price is 6578 yen (tax included).

    The Mad Stalker was developed around 1994 for mega drives, but due to various reasons , it will be a reprint title of an unreleased work that was discontinued due to unfinished work . This time, about 26 years have passed since the unfinished part was complemented by the staff led by Mr. Miyu Takegami who is active in the retro game reproduction technology under the supervision of Mr. Masatoshi Imaizumi who was in charge of development at that time. It is said to have been completed. BGM in the game is handled by Mr. Keishi Yonao who is active in various famous games and animation works.

    An action game that incorporates a fighting game element in which the player manipulates the manned type slave gear "Hound Dog" to wipe out the oncoming enemy slave gear. There are 6 stages available, and you can also enjoy "VS mode" where you can enjoy a one-on-one battle. Check out the trailer that shows the atmosphere of the game.

    And here's the official website page: https://www.columbuscircle.co.jp/pro...6401&p=1&ca=22

    Looks alright! I might pre-order it and then not get it like I did with Gleylancer.

    #2
    Bit of an update - unlike last time where I had to order it through Play-Asia who screwed up, you can get this one easily from Amazon Japan. I've got my pre-order in now.

    Amazon Limited Edition: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08968MF...0541468&sr=8-3
    Normal Edition: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0896537...0541468&sr=8-5

    They're the same price so I went for the Limited Edition, which I understand just gives you some nice wallpaper for your PC/mobile. Get your orders in before the scalpers screw it up for everyone!

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      #3
      Oh man, nice find!
      Been after one of these for a while but both the PCECD and PSX versions are pretty expensive these days.

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        #4
        Order place. Now just to wait until September 17th.
        I hope Columbus Circle do a better job than what they did with GlayLancer.

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          #5
          How intersting, always liked this on other systems, quite satisfying to play.

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            #6
            Anyone got an update on their order status yet? Mine is still waiting to be shipped, though copies have appeared in Japanese old game shops over the last few days.

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              #7
              I'd forgotten I'd pre-ordered this until recently, but just had a look at the order page on Amazon and it says expected tomorrow, so we'll see...

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                #8
                Originally posted by Hirst View Post
                Anyone got an update on their order status yet? Mine is still waiting to be shipped, though copies have appeared in Japanese old game shops over the last few days.
                Looks like it's had distribution issues. Mine should have arrived last Thursday but once Thursday night came around the order suddenly changed to "We'll inform you when your item is available." total bollocks because I ordered this on day one of the pre-orders in the morning!

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                  #9
                  I got an email this morning from Amazon saying there had been delays to the order.
                  I guess we wait.

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                    #10
                    I got the Email through last night, looks like we're all in the same boat. I ordered first thing too.

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                      #11
                      I wonder when it will be released. There's bugger all mentioned on the official site - https://www.columbuscircle.co.jp/pro...1-926401&ca=22

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                        #12
                        They've been showing it turning up at various shops on their Twitter account, but no word on Amazon: https://twitter.com/ColumbusCircleC

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                          #13
                          Man, thats bull**** if they've sent it out to shops but not retailers such as Amazon. All first pre-orders would have been through online retailers so they should be the first to receive orders. Ideally everyone should get their orders at the same time but it looks like they couldn't do that.

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                            #14
                            Well after all the talk of delays I got my shipping notice from Amazon this morning

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                              #15
                              Yeah was gonna say, don't think the delays are going to be too long. Mine's scheduled to arrive on Monday, but knowing how the Amazon JP + DHL combo usually works out for me, I'm expecting it to arrive before.

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