We’re also fixing an issue where players could repeatedly destroy high-value objects during the final boss fight by intentionally sacrificing lives to farm points.
Yes, absolutely!
Since Earthion lets you keep your power-ups via the password system and allows up to 99 lives, this exploit could give an unfair advantage. These changes will help ensure the rankings remain fair for everyone.
That’s for the cartridge version scheduled for release next year. We did consider adding flash ROM, but decided against it for several reasons. I completely understand your point, and I appreciate the feedback.
Got dragged into some wild accusations and somehow learned my favorite Tetris track was made with Synthesizer V.
I always thought she was part of the Vocaloid family. Funny I only just found that out. 😂
We’re planning to release an Earthion update soon, which will fix bugs such as ranking display errors (enemy defeat count) and issues related to achievements.
We’re sorry, but this will require a one-time reset of the rankings.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is out now!
I had the chance to contribute a few tracks, and Tee Lopes absolutely crushed it with an incredible soundtrack.
Big love to the SEGA team for making this happen.
Hope you all have as much fun playing it as we did making it!
So to be absolutely clear: no generative AI was used in Earthion’s final version, and we fully respect the work of human artists and voice talent.