BK III Director's cut Deluxe

[tbp]

What do you think about this canceled project ?
Is it faithfull to the ultimate version of this game ?

[NeoVamp]

What do you think about this canceled project ?
Is it faithful to the ultimate version of this game ?

From what I read it was abandoned because it was too buggy, which is a shame.

[tbp]

There were several updates and it seems that major bugs were fixed in the 1.5 versions.

[Assman]

I don't even think I could get that to run properly on real hardware. It would always crash when trying to load the bike stage.

If it's anything like the bike stages in SoR Remake, though, I can do without. They were cool at first but pretty tedious in practice, and it seems like most paths you can take have at least one of those stages.

[tbp]

In the latest version, the bike stages seems to crash only with Blaze.

[Assman]

I usually play as Blaze, so I guess that would explain it.

[tbp]

I would say it is the only major bug, other players talk about minor graphical bugs.
Soon I will be able to play it on a real MD 1 and I will see in detail the real thing about it.

[tbp]

The 1.5.1 (2011) version works fine and it is OK when you know how to avoid few annoying things.
The feeling to be able to play the game like it should have been is great.
English words and names translation is near perfect from the beginning to the end(s).

I write this little update after playing it on real MD1 hardware (PAL modded 60Hz).
People may have different issues (or not) with clones or others systems.

1.5.1 Major issues are only with Blaze character :
- Systematic game crash (black freeze screen) : with Blaze Round 7, stages 7A1, 7A2 and 7B1.
- Recurrent bug : graphical bugs with Blaze in stages 7B2 (also slowdowns) and 7B3.

1.5.1 Random bugs (not often, it happened only 1 time) :
- graphical bugs : Shiva in 6-1
- game crash (black freeze screen) : Kangaroo Victy and Shiva in 6-1
- reboot game (SEGA logo) : Axel 6-1

1.5.1 Systematic minor bug (all characters) : 6-1 Hidden Down Floor, if you don't destroy the 2 computers before pushing
twice the UP button on the right elevator, your sprite character disappear completly and there is no side-scrolling anymore.
Destroying only 1 computer cancel the disappearing bug but there is no side scrolling too at the 3rd top exit door floor
(this bug is not major because you don't have to walkthrough at first the hidden floor to complete the Stage).
[B]1.5.1 Systematic minor bugs (when you choose a random character) : Round 6-1 graphical bugs.

Good to know about 1.5.1 version :
- Cheat codes are activable (number of lives and same character for 2P mode).
- 2P Mode is available once you are ingame (not before in the selection menu).
- Losing 1 life makes disappear all the graphical bugs whatever the stage or character
- Secret characters Shiva & Ash can access to Motobikes stages 7A1 or 7B1
only by the secret level select menu. They can't use weapons but can throw them.
- Except for Blaze, all characters are fully playable in all Round stages (motorbikes stages 7A1 & 7B1 included).
- If the P1 chooses another character than Blaze, then the 2P can choose Blaze and you gain access to Stage 7
without any game crash (black freeze screen) but there will be graphical bugs in stages 7B2 (also slowdowns) and 7B3.
- Stages 7A3, 7A4, 7A5 and 7B4 are OK with Blaze by selecting them directly in the secret select menu.
- Battle mode is accessible but you won't be able to play it because the P2 can't be effective in the selection menu (graphical bug).

[nieds16]

I bought a copy and could hardly get the thing to load. It cut out the intro a lot and when I tried to select my player and start, it would reboot.

[tbp]

You are not lucky. Do you play it on a clone system or a guenuine SEGA hardware ?
Do you know if it is the 1.5.1 version with 2011 date on title screen ?
You should also check if your cartridge fits perfectly well in the motherboard slot.
At last make sure that switches are both in correct position to able the 60Hz frequency.

[Raistlin]

I bought a copy and could hardly get the thing to load. It cut out the intro a lot and when I tried to select my player and start, it would reboot.

That happend to me too so I got another cart which runs flawlessly. So I think there are some bad carts out there.

[tbp]

You are welcome to add your own review and feelings about this special version of BK III.

[Zebbe]

Wait... The "Director's Cut", like the original director of the game worked on a ROM hack? And people BUY ROM hacks??

[The Jackal]

Wait... The "Director's Cut", like the original director of the game worked on a ROM hack? And people BUY ROM hacks??

I have. It's pretty much the only way to own the game in cart form besides it being on a flash cart. My copy of Sonic Megamix sits right next to my other 16 bit Sonic games.

[Zebbe]

I'd rather use a flash cart then. When it comes to translation hacks, I buy the original Japanese version and play the hack on a flash cart.