Looks like Bangai-O Spirits was at GDC, and some people got to spend time with the upcoming shooter for the DS.
Bullet points:
-150+ levels in Japanese version, more to be included in the US version
-Each level is fully editable
-Level editor is apparently robust (two accounts call it 'amazing' and 'coolest ever'), but you can still create a level in seconds with the 'flood fill' option. I kind of get the impression that the editor will be similar in essence to Halo 3's Forge, where you can play, suddenly switch to edit mode, then keep playing.
-Unique 'sound load' system for sharing game data (and it will be using 'modem sounds')
-Many weapons to choose from (one setup mentioned didn't use any projectile weapons--and this is a shooter!)
-EX attacks and Super Attacks
-Up to 4 player co-op and competitive play
-"Treasure hard"
-Described as a 'twitch shmup puzzle game'
I looked at some more of those youtube videos last night and I still can't quite understand how the game works (fill the screen with your own bullets, blow up everything and collect fruit...wha?) but it seems like it'll be pretty fun to learn. The Treasure games I have played have all been deceptively easy to learn, but have some extra tricks that give it something special. So I look forward to this one!
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