Software:Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth Remix

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Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth Remix
North American boxart
North American box art
Developer(s)Barnhouse Effect
Arc System Works
Publisher(s)
Composer(s)Saori Kobayashi
Kennosuke Suemura
Mai Iida
Ikuko Mimori
SeriesHoshigami
Platform(s)Nintendo DS
Release
  • JP: May 24, 2007
  • NA: June 25, 2007
  • EU: October 19, 2007
Genre(s)SRPG
Mode(s)Single-player

Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth Remix, also known as simply Hoshigami Remix, is a strategy RPG video game, for the Nintendo DS and is a remake of Hoshigami (originally released by Atlus USA) for the Sony PlayStation. The game was developed by Arc System Works and was released in Japan in May 2007 by ASNetworks and in North America in June 2007 by Aksys Games. The developed programmer is Barnhouse Effect, and characters are designed by Arc System Works.

Story

A war between the Kingdoms of Valaim and Nightweld has begun on the continent of Mardias. Fazz, the leader of a band of mercenaries (and the main character) is hired to protect one of the Ruins of Ixia from the Valamian army. Meanwhile, an evil being rises from the shadows threatens to destroy Mardias.[1]

Characters

  • Fazz: A naive young man. He is a mercenary alongside Leimrey and is the main character of the story.
  • Leimrey: A mercenary who uses a spear. He is a loner, but has been taken by Fazz as an older brother figure. Leimrey sees little reason for his fellow humans to exist.
  • Tinn: Fazz's childhood friend and secret admirer. She was a spoiled child, and now expects to get her way.
  • Elena: A mysterious woman Fazz meets on his journey.
  • Reuperl: The leader of Nightweld's Royal Guards. He hires Fazz and Leimrey to fight Valaim.
  • Alveen: A knight of the Valaimian Empire who fights to restore his family's name.
  • Gomes: A former mercenary who managed to cut out Reuperl's eye. Now he's a merchant who lives with the Tuchi Tribe.
  • Blackthorn: The commander of the Imperial Army that attacked Fazz's hometown. Emperor Fernandez knows nothing about Blackthorn's identity nor his ambitions. Even when he is defeated he is seemingly uninjured.
  • Silphatos: A priest that has his own motives for joining Fazz. He knows a lot more about the history of Mardias than he lets on.
  • Villa: The Priest of Earth serves as the personal adviser of Emperor Fernandez. His name matches one of the ancient Hoshigami.
  • Fernandez: While he appears to be the absolute dictator of Valaim, most of his decisions are influenced by the Priest of Earth.
  • Jacqueline: The leader of a bandit clan that resides in Gerauld. The bandits look up to her as a big sister, much to her chagrin, and she punishes them when they show their weakness to the enemy.

Features

This rerelease of Hoshigami featured several additions to make it better suited to handheld gameplay, as well as to make it more accessible to new gamers, most notably with a selectable difficulty setting. Among these features were a new localization of the dialogue, new endings, and the requisite stylus control, which, combined with the dual screens, made for a slightly easier menu-surfing experience. A new character was added to this release, and the DS’ wireless features were used for an item-trading mode.

Combat

  • Shoot System

This allows each character to push either an ally or enemy two squares in any direction.

  • RAP System

Each time a character performs an action, the gauge will increase until it reaches 100%. While it is possible to attack more than once per turn, doing so uses up more of a character's RAP points, delaying their next turn. It is possible for the gauge to exceed 100%, and this will delay the character's next turn.

  • Session System

The "host character" (that performs Shoot) can deploy several party members to perform one devastating attack. In order to do this, the host must be placed next to an enemy and produce a Shoot attack into another playable character. Doing this will make the enemy shoot again in the direction that the second character is facing, increasing the damage done. If there is a third character placed one square away from the second that happens to be facing in a different direction, the enemy will be "shot" from the first, through the second, and out of the third, doing even more damage. If the player's characters are placed correctly, an enemy can be "shot" up to six times.

In order to initiate a Session, the non-host characters must be put into Session Mode at the end of their turns.

Religion and Skills

There are six main religions in Hoshigami Remix. Each religion determines a character's stat growth, weapon proficiency, and which skills they can learn.

There are also two secret religions, which can be unlocked by learning various skills from the other religions.

Amu

The spirit of fire that symbolizes power. A worshipper of Amu is proficient with swords and penalized when using bows and morning stars. In battle, Amu is vulnerable to Gote worshippers, and is strongest against Zenith.

A worshipper of Amu cannot directly switch religions to Gote or Kashis.

Ema

The spirit of earth that symbolizes the mind. A worshipper of Ema becomes proficient with rings and penalized when using axes. In battle, Ema is vulnerable to Sonova worshippers, and is strongest against Gote.

A worshipper of Ema cannot directly switch religions to Amu or Sonova.

Sonova

The spirit of force that symbolizes life. A worshipper of Sonova becomes proficient with axes and penalized when using knives and boomerangs. In battle, Sonova is vulnerable to Kashis worshippers, and is strongest against Ema.

A worshipper of Sonova cannot directly switch religions to Gote or Kashis.

Zeneth

The spirit of water that symbolizes luck. A worshipper of Zeneth becomes proficient with spears and penalized when using swords. In battle, Zeneth is vulnerable to Amu worshippers, and is strongest against Kashis.

A worshipper of Zeneth cannot directly switch religions to Amu or Sonova.

Gote

The spirit of lightning that symbolizes wisdom. A worshipper of Gote becomes proficient with bows and morning stars and penalized when using rings. In battle, Gote is vulnerable to Ema worshippers, and is strongest against Amu.

A worshipper of Gote cannot directly switch religions to Ema or Zeneth.

Kashis

The spirit of wind that symbolizes speed. A worshipper of Kashis becomes proficient with knives and boomerangs and penalized when using spears. In battle, Kashis is vulnerable to Zeneth worshippers, and is strongest against Sonova.

A worshipper of Kashis cannot directly switch religions to Ema or Zeneth.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic55/100[2]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.comC[3]
Famitsu25/40[4]
GameProStarStarHalf star[5]
GameSpot5/10[6]
GameZone6.8/10[7]
Hardcore Gamer3.25/5[8]
IGN6/10[9]
NGamer47%[10]
Nintendo Power6/10[11]

The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2] IGN said, "It can be difficult, complicated, and relatively uninspired when it comes to the overall out-of-battle experience."[9] GameSpot said, "Hoshigami is an overcooked hodgepodge that's too unwieldy for strategy RPG newcomers and too imbalanced for experts."[6] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of two sixes, one seven, and one six for a total of 25 out of 40.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Aksys Games announces HOSHIGAMI REMIX for release exclusively on the NINTENDO DS IN JUNE 2007". March 23, 2007. http://www.aksysgl.com/hr_032307.html. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth Remix for DS Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/hoshigami-ruining-blue-earth-remix/critic-reviews/?platform=ds. 
  3. ↑ Sewart, Greg (June 26, 2007). "Hoshigami Remix". Ziff Davis. http://www.1up.com/reviews/hoshigami-remix. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Collection of every DS-game reviewed in Famitsu (Page 2)". NeoGaf LLC. October 25, 2007. https://www.neogaf.com/threads/collection-of-every-ds-game-reviewed-in-famitsu.115237/post-8361529. 
  5. ↑ Glasser, AJ (June 26, 2007). "Review: Hoshigami Remix". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/ds/games/reviews/118710.shtml. Retrieved August 16, 2020. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 VanOrd, Kevin (July 6, 2007). "Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth Remix Review". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/hoshigami-ruining-blue-earth-remix-review/1900-6173750/. 
  7. ↑ Platt, Dylan (July 10, 2007). "Hoshigami Remix - NDS - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/hoshigami_remix_nds_review/. 
  8. ↑ "Review: Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth Remix". Hardcore Gamer (Hardcore Gamer LLC): 65. July 2007. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Bozon, Mark (July 3, 2007). "Hoshigami Remix Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/07/03/hoshigami-remix-review. 
  10. ↑ "Review: Hoshigami Remix". NGamer (Future plc): 63. September 2007. 
  11. ↑ "Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth Remix". Nintendo Power (Nintendo of America) 218: 89. August 2007. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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