Quick Look: EX: Retro/Grade

Rule #1 of post 1990's game design: NEVER force a player to replay the entire level. Otherwise looks cool and original. Just iron out those beginner's game design mistakes and they'll have a hit.

Whoa this is pretty awesome looking. Interesting twist on rhythm games and the music is cool. Definitely gonna buy.

Its like Memento, except with in space 

This game is reminds me of frequency, can't wait for this to come out

This sorta looks boring

Being a shmup and rhythm game fan, this looks very intriguing.  If there was more shmup-like components to it I'd buy day one.  For example, have the rhythm, but vary up the angle of shots so it isn't on tracks.

I wants this

This sorta looks boring

I totally disagree that the "number 1 rule to post 90s game design is never forcing a player to replay a whole level".

The number 1 rule to good game design is that everything you're doing should be relevant to the game experience. If replaying a whole level is relevant to the game experience, then you should replay the whole level.

The problem comes when you're forced to replay scenes in which you can't do anything differently to change your eventual outcome.

the perfect example of this is Earthworm Jim, which doesn't get enough credit these days. The first level was so modular and chock full of secrets that it was impossible to "solve" it without playing it many, many, times. This meant that replaying the first level wasn't a chore, because you used the opportunity to generate extra lives and continues which would give you a better chance later in the game.

Game design has lost the fundamentals. Never mistake what's trendy for what's best.

Looks fantastic. I'll be picking it up whenever it comes out. 

@LiquidPrince:  Sorry, what was the question?

Looks really cool. I will probably pick this up sometime.

I would be super pissed if I were Rick Rocket right now.

This looks...pretty dang awesome. Music-wise, visual-wise and just being different. Seriously, the music is really great. Never noticed the background until he mentioned it, I was too mesmerized by all the glowing.
 
Anyway, a great Quick Look.

That is the most epileptic game I've seen since Beat Hazard.  I hope there's options in the final build to dull the colors and crazy effects, because just that quick look gave me a headache.

Looks really cool. Glad more indie devs are putting cool games out on the PSN.

I can't wait for this game to come out, mainly so I can buy the shit out of the soundtrack. People praised Shatter for its soundtrack, and although Retro/Grade's soundtrack is much more subdued, I'd argue it's of the the same quality.

I found a screenshot of the old GB front page and saw this was on it and I don't remember watching it so I decided to watch it now and oh man this game looks awesome, too bad it's not released yet.