Topic: Rockin' Android brings doujin gaming to Steam

[ViperAcidZX]

Rockin' Android, the doujin localization company that brought over doujin games outside of Japan like Flying Red Barrel -Diary of a Little Aviator- and SUGURI Perfect Edition for PC, and Crescent Pale Mist and Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition for PlayStation 3, is bringing more doujin gaming to Steam starting with Gundemonium Collection.

Trailer: http://store.steampowered.com/video/901734/80971

For those of you who don't know about Gundemonium Collection, it is a collection of three bullet hell shoot 'em up titles: Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne, and Hitogata Happa. These games were originally released in Japan for Windows PC a long ago by Platine Dispositif (you might recognize them as the doujin circle behind the Metroidvania game, Bunny Must Die ~ Chelsea and the 7Devils), though Rockin' Android brought these three game in English on PC and much later on PlayStation 3. Although the Steam version of these games isn't just a port of their earlier releases of these games; some of the bells-and-whistles thrown into the Steam version will feature arranged music by DM Ashura and Woofie of the DDR, Beat Mania IIDX, and 02Jam fame, GundeadliGne will feature online co-op play, Steam leaderboards and such.

Doubt many people will pick up on these games (unless you're a shoot 'em up aficionado or a fan of doujin games, or both), but it's nice to see Rockin' Android bring over obscure and rare gems onto Steam, like Carpe Fulgar for bringing over Recettear and Chantelise. I'm hoping Rockin' Android brings more doujin games onto the service.

[CephiYumi]

I have them on PS3 but I only played 1 of them, and I remember the music being kinda... ^^;  Maybe these arranged versions will be better ^^

[Align]

How's the translation? Does it stand up to CF's work?

[ViperAcidZX]

How's the translation? Does it stand up to CF's work?

Well the only game from Rockin' Android that I have access to is Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition on PC and I've played it a little, so far their translations is about is good as Carpe Fulgar's. Sara J. Leen, one of the translators at Rockin' Android, has been doing fan-translation since the she worked on the original SUGURI before she got employed by the company.

Now for an update!

Our first Steam release will be a doozy, the Gundemonium Collection will be available for download on Steam on September 27, 2011 for $9.99 USD. It will also be possible to purchase the games individually for $3.99 USD each. That’s not all. To further mark this momentous occasion, we’ve added some great new features, exclusive to the Steam release. They are as follows:

● Optional remixed and enhanced in-game soundtracks by DM Ashura (of Dance Dance Revolution fame) and talented up-and-coming artist, Woofle, are now included. The new soundtracks have the enthusiastic approval of the series’s creator, Murasame!
● We’ve upgraded GundeadliGne to include solid online cooperative-play support through Steam. Previous versions only supported local play, including the original Japanese release!
● Steam achievements will be included with all three games; for when you feel the need to achieve.

Stay tuned for more info!

Source: http://www.rockinandroid.com/blog/entry.php?id=rockin-android-games-are-coming-to-steam

The first titles available for download will be the Gundemonium Collection, a trilogy of arcade-style scrolling shoot-’em-up games, set in a steampunk world of alchemy and demonic invasion. The collection includes three full games: Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne, and Hitogata Happa.

The Steam release of these games will include exclusive new features. First, optional remixed and enhanced in-game soundtracks by DM Ashura (of Dance Dance Revolution fame) and talented up-and-coming artist, Woofle, are now included. The new soundtracks have the enthusiastic approval of the series’s creator, Murasame. Second, Rockin’ Android has upgraded GundeadliGne to include online cooperative play support through Steam, as previous versions only supported local play. Third, Steam achievements will be included with all three games. The Gundemonium Collection will be available for download on Steam on September 27, 2011 for $9.99 USD. It will also be possible to purchase the games individually for $3.99 USD each. More games from Rockin’ Android will be available on Steam at later dates.

“When it comes to PC-gaming, Steam is unmatched in its convenience and selection,” said Adam Milecki, Editor/Media Relations for Rockin’ Android. “Rockin’ Android has an array of great independent PC games from Japan, and Steam is the perfect home for our games. Our fans and customers have also made it clear that they want our games on Steam, so it was important for us to make that so. We’re excited to provide these games to an even wider audience, and we’re proud to be a part of Steam’s ever-broadening variety of games.”

About Gundemonium Collection:

Shoot first, shoot precisely and above all else, shoot the hell out of your enemies in Gundemonium Collection. The 'bullet-hell' shoot-’em-up genre is invading Steam with 3 action-packed games, including Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne, and Hitogata Happa. Each game will include: non-stop fast-paced attacks by diabolical kamikaze foes, meticulously crafted steampunk anime art, an optional remixed and enhanced soundtrack, and unique game-specific gameplay mechanics. You’ll want to lock and load over and over.

About Rockin’ Android, Inc.:

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Rockin' Android is a recently formed electronic entertainment publisher specializing in independent Japanese (or “doujin”) videogames and online downloadable games that feature a combination of highly stylized anime visuals and stunning character designs with easy-to-follow interface controls. Rockin' Android launched in 2008 with the PC game release titled SUGURI Perfect Edition and has gone on to release titles such as Gundemonium Collection and Crescent Pale Mist. Rockin’ Android has released titles for both PC and PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network with additional platform support planned. More information can be found at www.rockinandroid.com.

Additional Contact Info:

Adam Milecki (Editor/Media Relations) amilecki AT rockinandroid DOT com

Source: http://www.rockinandroid.com/news/press/news.php?id=rockin%E2%80%99-android-to-launch-japanese-independent-games-on-steam