Senko no Ronde Dis-United Order

[orka]

This is an all-encompassing thread for Senko no Ronde Dis-United Order (DUO), the danmaku versus shooter sequel by G.rev currently active in arcade and soon to be available for Xbox 360 on May 20, 2010 (Japan only).

Official Links

Senko no Ronde Dis-United Order Homepage

G.rev Channel @ youtube

Shop Links

Amiami (Japan)

Regular edition

SOLD OUT

Limited edition

SOLD OUT

Regular edition + Amiami exclusive teleca

SOLD OUT

Limited edition + Amiami exclusive teleca

SOLD OUT

Play-Asia (Hong Kong)

Regular edition

Limited edition

Japan Video Games (U.S.)

Regular edition

Limited edition

Character Ranking

S:

Cuilan A, Changpo A, Mika A, Luka B, Ernula A, Theo B

A:

Jasper A, Cuilan B, Lev B, Luka A, Mika B, Fabian A, Ranatus B, Theo A

B:

Ernula B, Ranatus A, Changpo B, Henri A, Jasper B, Henri B, Lev A

C:

Sakurako A, Shinobu A, Ursure A, Ursure B

D:

Sakurako B, Shinobu B, Fabian B

*Source: Arcadia January 2010, No. 116

FAQ

Q:

Will the DUO console port work on Xbox 360 in regions other than NTSC-J?

A:

It's yet to be determined. We will see once the game is out.

Q:

Will DUO get a release outside Japan?

A:

None planned as of now.

Q:

Is Cuilan a girl?

A:

No.

Q:

How do I play this game? Where can I get started?

A:

Play the first version of the game, Senko no Ronde Rev. X (Marketed internationally as 'Wartech: Senko no Ronde'), readily available for Xbox 360 in the U.S. and Europe.

English tutorial for Senko no Ronde Rev. X

courtesy of dai jou bu on Shmups Forum.

*For stick users, note that the buttons cannot be mapped to a true arcade style due to lack of the A (Action) button in the console version of Rev. X.

Q: Does fighting game skills translate in this game?

A: Other than the mind-game element, no. The game is far closer to danmaku-style STG. Some equate it to a bird's-eye-view Virtual On.

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I will try to add more contents in upcoming weeks, and would appreciate all help and tips, but let's start off by listing XBL gamer tags of those who have access to a Japanese 360 and will be interested in playing the game once it drops. If you don't have access to a Japanese 360 but still interested in the game, please go ahead and tell us your gamer tag as well, since there is still slight possibility that the game might work for 360 of other regions as well.

XBL gamer tags

Name: orka

GT:

OrkanyeWest

Location: Chicago, IL

Character: Shinobu

Name: M.Song

GT:

RoboJullup

Location: Gainesville, FL

Character: Cuilan

Name: 4r5

GT:

fourerfive

Location: Wheaton, MD

Character: ??

Name: VR-Raiden

GT:

VR89

Location: Blacksburg, VA

Character: ??

Name: Shelcoof

GT:

SANHEK

Location: Ontario, Canada

Character: ??

Name: CrimsonDisaster

GT:

MCMcEmcee

Location: Austin, TX

Character: Changpo, Cuilan, anybody else with bubz

Name: qwerty

GT:

quash VFDC

Location: ??, CA

Character: ??

Name: ShinobiFist

GT:

ShinobiFist

Location: Harlem, NY

Character: Mika, Karel, Fabian

Name: Souseiki

GT:

AlterGenesis

Location: Ontario, Canada

Character: Ranatus

Name: Honnou

GT:

ChemicalLovd

Location: San Francisco, CA

Character: Karel, Mika

Name: Sarsapari

GT:

Sarsapari

Location: ??, CA

Character: Ursure

Name: dai jou bu

GT:

IaMP

Location: Chicago, IL

Character: Changpo

Name: Comic-Z

GT:

ComicZ

Location: ??

Character: Fabian

[4r5]

where do i go to tell g.rev to remember to flip the switch for region-free to on?

[M.Song]

If its not region free... lets all pester Aksys to port it over.

[VR-Raiden]

Pleeeeease be region free

or somehow get a US port.

I like how the shots are more colorful in this one.

but what exactly is the purpose of there being 2 pilots on each side?

[4r5]

marvel assists, i assume

[orka]

Pleeeeease be region free

or somehow get a US port.

I like how the shots are more colorful in this one.

but what exactly is the purpose of there being 2 pilots on each side?

D.U.O has partner units (assists).

The console version will also have something called Commander Mode, in which the player will play as the assist unit and give orders to the main unit.

I will put up more of what I already know once I stop being lazy.

[Shelcoof]

I got this game pre-ordered. I have the first one but no one to play against at all

[orka]

I got this game pre-ordered. I have the first one but no one to play against at all

What's your gamertag, etc. ?

I will add you to the first post.

[Shelcoof]

Oops forgot

XBL GT= SANHEK

Location

Canada, Ontario

I'm hoping a lot of people pick this up. It's a bummer to see really good games have no community.

[CrimsonDisaster]

gt: MCMcEmcee

location: Austin, TX

character: whoever is top tier. or has bubz

[qwerty]

oh add me!

im garbage but w/e everyone outside of japan is

[orka]

Sorry to be the bringer of bad news... but release date has just been pushed back to May 20. Rumor has it that Microsoft rejected couple of things during the final review before master-up, and that G.rev also found some problems with the netcode's lobby system.

[ShinobiFist]

I'm down. I use to play this hardcore a couple of years ago. Fun times. I was pretty high on rank too. Probaly Because of the lag, lol.

Name:ShinobiFist

GT:ShinobiFist

Location:Harlem, NYC

Characters:Mika, Karel and Fabin.

[ShinobiFist]

I forgot to post this thread done by laMP.

http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=10142

He breaks down the game very well. A very well put guide, it helped me alot back then, and I'm sure it will help others as well. I think this should be added to the OP.

[orka]

I forgot to post this thread done by laMP.

http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=10142

He breaks down the game very well. A very well put guide, it helped me alot back then, and I'm sure it will help others as well. I think this should be added to the OP.

Nice stuff. I will add it after I come home from work (or maybe during lunch if I can find time...).

Thanks for that!

[AlterGenesis]

Name: AlterGenesis

GT: AlterGenesis

Location: Mississauga, ON

Character: Ranatus/Dixie (SnR 1: Mika, Changpo, Lili)

Still down to play first Senko no Ronde too.

[Blade]

As usual I'm pissed this isn't on PS3. :x

[orka]

As usual I'm pissed this isn't on PS3. :x

Would be a good opportunity to buy a Japanese 360. :p

I personally like the PS3 a lot more, but been playing more games on the 360 the past couple of months.

[orka]

Updated first post with FAQ, character tier list and additional gamer tags.

The tier list is based on January 2010 issue of Arcadia (the last time I've seen tier list for DUO ver. 2.00 in the magazine).

[Shining Aquas]

As usual I'm pissed this isn't on PS3. :x

It's the new revolution.

Sh'mups aren't allowed to come out on the PS3 anymore, so they are all coming out on 360.

I don't get my Triggerheart Accellica, Mushihime Futari, or Senko no Ronde. I very sad

[orka]

STG never had a home on the PS3. It's always been a 360 thing. So although the market for 360 games is nearly dead in Japan, this type of game would probably sell better on the 360.

[M.Song]

this is getting closer to console release.... any news if this will be region free?

[Akiro]

Why am I just hearing about this.

[IronTager]

This game is looking really good, wish there was more to see though... It reminds me of this one shmup/fighter I played, Wartech I think it was called.

[4r5]

Wartech I think it was called.

Son, sit down. I have something important to tell you.