Pre-Orders are now open on a brand new game for the Neo Geo AES and MVS called Captain Barrel. The game looks to be an “action puzzler”, where each level is contained in a single room. Pre-order discount prices range from about $300 to $400 depending on which version you choose and they’re due to ship in 2024. More info and a demo of the intro and first level can be found below:
Pre-Order Here: https://www.neobyteforce.com/shop
First, note that the pre-order discount price is listed as only valid for the month of June – After they, they’ll go back up to the regular prices. Also, the game will eventually be released on the Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation Portable and PC as well. I think Neo Geo collectors will love to have another cartridge in their collection, however if you prefer those other platforms, you might want to wait. Here’s a full list of features, copied from the main page, however I suggest checking out their “our games” page for more info.
Features
• 32 levels, split into 4 worlds each ruled by a boss
• Enemies, traps and platforms galore !
• An elaborate scoring system designed for competition.
• About 25 minutes of arcade playtime.
• A challenge scalable to your scoring ambitions, 8 difficulty levels
• Gameplay that is easy to get into, yet takes practice to master
• 2-player alternated competitive play
• 177Mb of barrel rolling action
• Cute, colourful pixel art
• A rocking pirate soundtrack
• One big cart in one big box to insert into you bigger, badder, better system
