Rick Dangerous Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 It's happening! https://www.engadget.com/amp/2018/04/20/cult-classic-night-trap-comes-to-switch/ Despite owning this for 3DO, I will have to pick this up. Isn't this the game that Nintendo execs testified before Congress would never see the light of day on a Nintendo console? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Yes it was Howard Lincoln. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Trap#United_States_congressional_hearings Night Trap designer Rob Fulop was irked that his relatively tame game was being compared to Mortal Kombat, which features a character ripping the heart out of a defeated opponent. Nintendo senior vice president Howard Lincoln testified in front of the committee, stating Night Trap would never appear on a Nintendo system because it did not pass their guidelines. Fulop later explained that Lincoln was referring to the technical guidelines; the game could not run on a Nintendo system due to the lack of a CD-ROM drive, but Lincoln made it sound as if the game was unworthy of Nintendo's moral standards. Critics noted this as a deliberate move from Nintendo to distance themselves from the scandal and make Sega look unfavorable.[9] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I'll be giving up the cash for this. Look forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 It would be awesome to get Lincoln to sign a copy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Yeah, this game was pretty fun, will definitely try to get a copy for Switch. The best FMV game of this style, that i've played anyway, is the game Voyeur, for CD-i and Mac. You search around rooms, watch videos, read clues, etc. to stop a murder before it happens, or at least bust the perp by sending a tape to the police. It's much less "random luck" than Night Trap and is a really good (yet awesomely cheesy) experience overall. I hope that gets a modern hi-res release someday, but i'm not holding my breath...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I skipped it the first time and feel nothing about the remake. Yes it was used in the congressional hearings about violence in video games. The big irony is that testimony all took place the day before DOOM came out. Enjoy your dumb game! RIP Dana Plato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I love this dumb game! And, I still love Dana Plato. Instant purchase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 I feel like I pre-ordered this months ago. Any way to figure out when these LRG games are actually going to ship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I skipped it the first time and feel nothing about the remake. Yes it was used in the congressional hearings about violence in video games. The big irony is that testimony all took place the day before DOOM came out. Enjoy your dumb game! RIP Dana Plato. Been though it few times now. Must say I really enjoy this "dumb" game. It is dumb that's for sure....but I dig it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I feel like I pre-ordered this months ago. Any way to figure out when these LRG games are actually going to ship? Not really unfortunately. Keep an eye on their twitter and I talk with other people in NintendoLife to see if they received anything yet. LRG says the production time is slow, but I already have almost every SRG release. Maybe slow in for the NA region. I only have releases 1,2 and 3 so far. I am waiting for the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpugmire Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I just got an email from Limited Run. My copy has shipped! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I just got an email from Limited Run. My copy has shipped! Mine as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 Nice production! Night Trap on a cart for the first time!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Kind of sad when you realize the pretty blonde on the box killed herself a long time ago (Dana Plato best known from 80s tv show Different Strokes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Kind of sad when you realize the pretty blonde on the box killed herself a long time ago (Dana Plato best known from 80s tv show Different Strokes.) She did...damn that dark! I'd go for the Brunette vampire chick myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum0ik Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Yeah, this game was pretty fun, will definitely try to get a copy for Switch. The best FMV game of this style, that i've played anyway, is the game Voyeur, for CD-i and Mac. You search around rooms, watch videos, read clues, etc. to stop a murder before it happens, or at least bust the perp by sending a tape to the police. It's much less "random luck" than Night Trap and is a really good (yet awesomely cheesy) experience overall. I hope that gets a modern hi-res release someday, but i'm not holding my breath...lol I love this game and also own on the 3do - Double Switch on the Mega CD was another very similar game with famous actors such as Corey Haim, Debbie Harry (from Blondie) and R Lee Ermey (Drill Instructor from Full Metal Jacket). Trapping the bad guys is the aim here also. A good "recent" FMV game is Late Shift - great acting and a story which changes based on your decisions. Well worth a look. It is on the e-shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downland1983 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I love this game and also own on the 3do - Double Switch on the Mega CD was another very similar game with famous actors such as Corey Haim, Debbie Harry (from Blondie) and R Lee Ermey (Drill Instructor from Full Metal Jacket). Trapping the bad guys is the aim here also. A good "recent" FMV game is Late Shift - great acting and a story which changes based on your decisions. Well worth a look. It is on the e-shop. My other copy of Night Trap is from Sega CD. I agree about Late Shift. $12.99 is not a bad price for it, but it also pops up in the weekly discounts section of the eShop on occasion as well. Wales Interactive has another FMV game coming out called "The Shapeshifting Detective" which also looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum0ik Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 My other copy of Night Trap is from Sega CD. I agree about Late Shift. $12.99 is not a bad price for it, but it also pops up in the weekly discounts section of the eShop on occasion as well. Wales Interactive has another FMV game coming out called "The Shapeshifting Detective" which also looks interesting. I am watching The Shapeshifting Detective and will pick it up. Not quite out in the UK yet - next week I think. They also did "The Bunker". I have not played this but does look pretty good. I completed Night Shift last night, on the Switch. Much easier compared to the original versions (due to the thumbnails showing movement). Not yet achieved a perfect score but pleased I have finally completed after pretty much 25 years playing !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I am watching The Shapeshifting Detective and will pick it up. Not quite out in the UK yet - next week I think. They also did "The Bunker". I have not played this but does look pretty good. I completed Night Shift last night, on the Switch. Much easier compared to the original versions (due to the thumbnails showing movement). Not yet achieved a perfect score but pleased I have finally completed after pretty much 25 years playing !! Feel like I'm cheating using the moving thumbnails!! No movement seems really difficult to figure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdollatari Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I bought it digitally on sale and fired it up for a tiny bit wasn't sure what I was doing lol think I would have rather tried it on sega cd anyway thought I'd show this historical dorky game some love still need to play it more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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