RetroX85 | 64 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 One just sold on eBay for $750! Amazing! Great game as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrAfrokid | 30 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) I bought my copy "LE # 7" on the original thread in Nintendo Age back in 2014. I remember I paid 39 USD plus shipping 10 USD. I don't think the developer made any money, rather he probably sold at cost given the quality and how well constructed the edition was and how carefully it was packaged. I´m a Chilean video game collector and probably is the only copy in South America. Edited February 15, 2021 by DrAfrokid 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasma Man | 35 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I can't praise this homebrew highly enough. I really wish the creator would see these high dollar sales and become motivated to release a second game. I think a release even at many times the original cost would sell out immediately. He stated he was working on a second game shortly after release. Such a shame such a highly skilled developer would be one and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Yeah I agree with you. Such a talented developer that really pushed himself and I don't think he realized how well received and admired his work is. I almost wonder what in the world hes doing now? A 2nd game would be really cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestructoDisk | 30 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) On 2/15/2021 at 1:53 AM, RetroX85 said: One just sold on eBay for $750! Amazing! Great game as well. So are there 3 versions? Gift, LE, and standard? I remember someone giving up their place in line to me so I could add custom text. Edited February 18, 2021 by DestructoDisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergalon | 8 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Has anyone got a hold of the developer since? He was such a nice guy and I love this game (never made it past level 2 myself lol). I think mine is the standard edition (says #99) in the bottom right corner but has manual and box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Interesting news...I seen one listed on eBay for $1,350 with "Buy-It-Now" & "Make an offer" options. The listing has ended. I am kind of curious if an offer was made or someone paid the asking price Very cool though!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,595 Homebrew Team · Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 @RetroX85do you have a link? I couldn't find it on sold listings, unless it is not USA ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Hey, no link. I took a screen-shot picure on my phone the other day. And now I cant find it either which has me confused. I don't know why eBay isnt showing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Deadeye, my bad. I do have this link https://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Keeper-NES-Nintendo-Homebrew-CIB-Complete/303943506295#vi__app-cvip-panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Morbis | 2,088 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Man, I didn't even see it show up on eBay; I would've put in an offer. Granted, I only do a search about every week or so. How long did it last before it was BIN'd or Best Offered? Edited April 3, 2021 by Dr. Morbis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 It probably wasn't on eBay for very long. If I had to guess maybe a day or less. But really I have no clue. It is one of the custom text editions. (Not the LE numbered) Wish I knew what it sold for..assuming someone didn't just "Buy it Now" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,595 Homebrew Team · Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I thought you could see the accept ebay offers in the webpage code. Did ebay correct that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestructoDisk | 30 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 8 hours ago, RetroX85 said: It probably wasn't on eBay for very long. If I had to guess maybe a day or less. But really I have no clue. It is one of the custom text editions. (Not the LE numbered) Wish I knew what it sold for..assuming someone didn't just "Buy it Now" It sold for $1000. I plan on making a video about why it was sold, But long story short, it was a gift for my daughter and she ended up not enjoying it and would rather have some other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 3 hours ago, DestructoDisk said: It sold for $1000. I plan on making a video about why it was sold, But long story short, it was a gift for my daughter and she ended up not enjoying it and would rather have some other things. I know, it is a very difficult game. Its good you decided to sell it and get her other things that she would enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Deadeye said: I thought you could see the accept ebay offers in the webpage code. Did ebay correct that? It is possible they corrected it.(Not sure why) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,011 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I like how people rave about how good a game it is when really no one gets past the first 2 stages. Like, is it that good of a game then? I played the shit out of it when I had my and never beat the 3rd stage. Isn't part of being a great game having a realistic difficulty curve? Hot take: over priced and over rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 minute ago, RegularGuyGamer said: I like how people rave about how good a game it is when really no one gets past the first 2 stages. Like, is it that good of a game then? I played the shit out of it when I had my and never beat the 3rd stage. Isn't part of being a great game having a realistic difficulty curve? Hot take: over priced and over rated. Yeah, I agree with you. I wish I could figure out that damn extra lives code thats hidden in the games manual.... Then maybe I would have a good chance at beating it I suppose scarcity and a few other important factors can drive up the value significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestructoDisk | 30 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 2 hours ago, RegularGuyGamer said: I like how people rave about how good a game it is when really no one gets past the first 2 stages. Like, is it that good of a game then? I played the shit out of it when I had my and never beat the 3rd stage. Isn't part of being a great game having a realistic difficulty curve? Hot take: over priced and over rated. As far as Star Keeper, I really enjoyed the game. I got to stage 4. The challenge is what makes it fun. Overall I probably only spent a couple hours with the game. Initially getting past the second wave in stage 1 was hard, but the challenge is fair, so it makes you want to keep coming back for more. If the game was mine, I wouldn’t have sold it. Its kinda like Ninja Gaiden, a difficult game, but it feels rewarding. Im sure I could have beaten Star Keeper if I had played it more. The overall presentation of graphics and sound is quite nice. Theres also a pretty broken power up that shoots in 4 directions, that can help you get pretty far if you hang on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,719 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Just checked it out on YouTube again, my copy is still in the states indefinitely. Is the game really so difficult? Unless the controls are piss poor, it looks really simple to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfreakofkorn | 282 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Looks like a fun game and had to pass on one a bit ago , because of no employment Now that im employment , seems out of reach ( like some titles in the library ) , imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestructoDisk | 30 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 4 hours ago, fcgamer said: Just checked it out on YouTube again, my copy is still in the states indefinitely. Is the game really so difficult? Unless the controls are piss poor, it looks really simple to me. It controls a lot like Balloon Fight, which I find fun to control. Its flying momentum based controls. It gets difficult when there are a lot of enemies on screen and a lot of projectiles. Similar to some shoot em ups, getting power ups and holding on to them is very important. The longer the wave goes on, it seems the more enemies keep coming. Most of the enemies will try to stop you from just flying past them, so you really have to deal with them asap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, DestructoDisk said: It controls a lot like Balloon Fight, which I find fun to control. Its flying momentum based controls. It gets difficult when there are a lot of enemies on screen and a lot of projectiles. Similar to some shoot em ups, getting power ups and holding on to them is very important. The longer the wave goes on, it seems the more enemies keep coming. Most of the enemies will try to stop you from just flying past them, so you really have to deal with them asap. I am playing it right now and I am currently on stage 4 wave 2. I am really trying to beat this game. Wish me luck because I may have to keep my NES powered on for days so I don't lose any progress lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Morbis | 2,088 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, RetroX85 said: I am playing it right now and I am currently on stage 4 wave 2. I am really trying to beat this game. Wish me luck because I may have to keep my NES powered on for days so I don't lose any progress lol Why? Is it unlimited continues or are the levels just really long? EDIT: and who wants to sell me one? I keep missing them on eBay... Edited April 5, 2021 by Dr. Morbis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, Dr. Morbis said: Why? Is it unlimited continues or are the levels just really long? EDIT: and who wants to sell me one? I keep missing them on eBay... Unlimited continues. If you lose all your lives (starting with 3 lives each time) you will get a "Game Over" screen. You can either choose "Continue" which will keep you on the current stage to keep trying OR you can choose "End" which will take you back to the title screen and start from stage 1. I really like this homebrew but a password level option would have been a huge help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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