Free-Form Shooter SOL CRESTA Gets New “Complete Set”
PlatinumGames is pleased to announce the release of the SOL CRESTA Complete Set. The Complete Set includes the SOL CRESTA main game and all related downloadable content (DLC). The Complete Set is now available for purchase, with a limited time offer to commemorate the release.
About SOL CRESTA Rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting experience with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta. Formation and strategy is in your hands! Welcome to SOL CRESTA!
About the SOL CRESTA Complete Set The SOL CRESTA Complete Set includes EVERYTHING there is to experience in SOL CRESTA! Included in the set is the main game’s Arcade Mode, the Dramatic DLC which includes a densely woven story, and three additional DLC fighters from the CRESTA series – CR47, Wing Galiber, and Wing Galiber II. Sink your teeth into the epic SOL CRESTA story and also face your foes with the nostalgic fighters from the CRESTA series, all wrapped in a neat little package that is this super-awesome SOL CRESTA Complete Set!
Included in the SOL CRESTA Complete Set
SOL CRESTA main game SOL CRESTA Dramatic DLC SOL CRESTA “Legendary Fighters” DLC (Includes CR47, Wing Galiber, and Wing Galiber II fighters)
Note: The SOL CRESTA Complete Set includes the SOL CRESTA main game and the already-released DLC content. Be careful about duplicate purchases.
SOL CRESTA and SOL CRESTA Dramatic DLC Gets New, Reduced Pricing
PlatinumGames has also announced a new reduced price for the SOL CRESTA main game and the SOL CRESTA Dramatic DLC. It’s never been easier to discover the excitement of SOL CRESTA.
Note: May not be available for some currencies. The amount of the price revision varies by store and currency. Please check with the store in your country/region for details.
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SOL CRESTA DLC Adds Fighters from Previous Games! Free Update Also Available.
We have released new downloadable content for freeform docking and shoot ‘em up SOL CRESTA, available on Steam. The new DLC lets you pilot fighters from previous games in the series. The line-up includes CR47 from Moon Cresta, Wing Galiber from Terra Cresta and Wing Galiber II from Terra Cresta II: Mandler no Gyakushuu. Available now! Fighters can be purchased individually or as a single specially priced bundle.
■Paid DLC
Legendary Fighters Trailer:
SOL CRESTA “Legendary Fighters” DLC
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/29594/_DLC/ The “Legendary Fighters” DLC bundles all 3 of the additional fighters into one specially priced DLC. Contains CR47, Wing Galiber and Wing Galiber II. These additional fighters can be used in Caravan Mode, and the icon displayed in the Caravan Mode high-score rankings will be of the fighter used.
SOL CRESTA “CR47” DLC
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1802830/_CR47DLC/ The star of Moon Cresta, CR47, makes a triumphant return! Collect CR47 emblems and friendly fighters will appear. Dock with Fighters II and III to power-up just like in Moon Cresta!
SOL CRESTA “Wing Galiber” DLC
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1802831/_DLC/ Wing Galiber from Terra Cresta has been miraculously revived! As in Terra Cresta, it’s possible to combine with up to 5 fighters from the hangar and make the most of a variety of different attacks.
SOL CRESTA “Wing Galiber” DLC
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1802832/_DLC/ Wing Galiber II from Terra Cresta II: Mandler no Gyakushuu once again makes a long-awaited sortie! Not only can you combine with up to 5 fighters to perform formation attacks and bring out the familiar phoenix, but there are also new and improved attacks such as the Fire Formation Attack, Formation Shoot and Phoenix Rolling Bomber recreated for you to enjoy!
■Free Update Ver. 2.0.0
You can now also play Stages 5 and 7 in Caravan Mode in addition to Stage 1. There are also other updates included which improve the SOL CRESTA player experience.
SOL CRESTA Releases Free Demo Including Dramatic Mode Storyline
We released a free-to-play demo version of our free-form docking and shoot ‘em up game SOL CRESTA, titled SOL CRESTA Dramatic Edition Trial Version.
https://youtu.be/IpJT6LZiaY8
In this demo, you can play the game’s story-driven Dramatic Mode, which is available for purchase as downloadable content in the form of SOL CRESTA Dramatic DLC. This is the perfect chance to sample the fresh-yet-nostalgic feeling of PlatinumGames’ NEO-CLASSIC ARCADE label.
・Arcade Mode: Playable until part-way through Stage 1 final boss ・Dramatic Mode: Playable until Stage 1 middle boss
SOL CRESTA Releases Free Demo Including Dramatic Mode Storyline
We released a free-to-play demo version of our free-form docking and shoot ‘em up game SOL CRESTA, titled SOL CRESTA Dramatic Edition Trial Version.
In this demo, you can play the game’s story-driven Dramatic Mode, which is available for purchase as downloadable content in the form of SOL CRESTA Dramatic DLC. This is the perfect chance to sample the fresh-yet-nostalgic feeling of PlatinumGames’ NEO-CLASSIC ARCADE label.
・Arcade Mode: Playable until part-way through Stage 1 final boss ・Dramatic Mode: Playable until Stage 1 middle boss
SOL CRESTA Update Notification
An update for the Steam version(Ver. 1.0.2) of SOL CRESTA was released.
*We will continue to make improvements with further updates.
Changes/Adjustments
Reduced the hit detection size of the Yamato with 2 or 3 ships combined.
Increased the number of starting ships selectable in Options to 10.
Added a scanline setting to Options. This setting can also be changed during gameplay.
Significantly increased the score bonus for finding the hidden PT character.
Fixes
Fixed an issue in which the secret bonus for destroying an F Ball was not being properly awarded.
Fixed an issue in which the stage 6 boss would disappear offscreen.
SOL CRESTA Ver. 1.0.1 Update Notification
Ver. 1.0.1 update for Steam was released on March 24th, 2022.
Adjustments
“Split/Dock” behavior has been adjusted. Previously, fighter order would occasionally change to an unintended order when players moved while the ship was split, but this has been corrected to maintain initial fighter order.
Behavior when the maximum number of shields is increased via Sol Gauge bonuses has been adjusted. Previously, a Sol Emblem item would appear, giving a shield when all three fighters were intact, but now the additional shield is automatically added.
The look of the SP Gauge has been changed, and the name has been changed to “F Gauge (Formation Gauge).”
The look of the Sol Ball has been changed, and the name has been changed to “F Ball.”
Shield recovery speed on Very Easy and Easy difficulty has been increased.
Progress Blocks
Several progress blocking issues have been fixed.
Other
General framerate improvements
Hi-Scoring Tips and Tricks
Hello again, everyone! SOL CRESTA director Takanori Sato here.
We finally released SOL CRESTA! I’ve seen that some people have already beaten it and others have posted some incredible Caravan Mode scores. There have even been quite a few positive reviews! I’m extremely grateful for all of it.
And with regard to some unfortunate oversights and dissatisfaction, we plan to work on those, but it may take some time so please be patient as we hammer them out.
In our most recent live stream, we introduced some gameplay techniques and hidden score bonuses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPkt7qesu9k
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce some of them here as well! Try mastering them to get your high scores even higher.
Now then…
Use Split Slowdown for Convenient Dodging!
If you take advantage of the slow motion that activates while you have the Yamato split, you can dodge any attack! For example, on Very Easy difficulty you get 30 seconds of slow motion time, so make use of it if you’re having trouble beating a stage!
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Match the Right Shot to the Right Enemies and Gimmicks!
Lasers are good against enemies with red shields and ice obstacles! Missiles are good against Metal drone-type enemies! Drills are good against barriers and rock obstacles! Be sure to arrange the Yamato’s three fighters to take out enemies effectively!
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The Gigadrill Blocks Enemy Shots!
With Susano in the center position, your charge shot becomes the Gigadrill. It’s not only great for close range attacks, but it can also take out enemy shots! If you use the Gigadrill as a shield, you can survive the enemy’s relentless attacks!
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Use the Rapid and Shot Buttons Together!
You can use the Shot button to activate charge shots while holding the Rapid button, letting you fire charge shots without interrupting your hail of fire! You can also fire Command Shots the same way!
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Beat Enemies Quickly for More Sol Medals!
The faster you defeat mob enemies, the more Sol Medals they drop! But the opposite is also true, so don’t ignore them!
Beat Enemies with Formation Attacks for More Sol Medals!
Enemies beaten with Formation Attacks drop a lot more Sol Medals! There are also some Formation Attacks that yield more Sol Medals than others, so be sure to experiment!
An Alternative Formation Attack Activation Method!
In addition to the method shown in the manual, there’s another way to activate Formation Attacks! This is really useful when you want to use them quickly!
Hold the Split/Dock button and split the Yamato
Arrange the fighters into the desired Formation
Release the Split/Dock button
Formation Attack activated!
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Only Your Fighter Takes Damage While Split!
When the Yamato is split, only the fighter you control takes damage, with the other two fighters nullifying enemy shots! Take advantage of this when arranging Formations and the other two fighters will act as shields!
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Shoot the Sol Ball during Slowdown to Charge Tons of SP Energy!
The Sol Ball charges SP energy when shot, but if you split the Yamato and activate slow motion, you’ll have more time to shoot it and charge more SP energy!
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Destroy the Sol Ball for a Big Point Bonus!
Normally you shoot the Sol Ball to charge SP energy, but it can actually be destroyed with Formation Attacks, resulting in a nice point bonus!
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Use Enemy Mines against Them for Extra Points!
When you shoot mines, the shrapnel flies out and hurts enemies too, giving extra points for enemies it takes out! Try to turn the enemy’s trap against them and boost your score!
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Destroy Gate Locks with the Same Color Shot for Extra Points!
Gates open by destroying the central lock point, and if you destroy it with the shot of the same color, you’ll get extra points! You might accidentally take it out while rapid firing but try to remember and go for the bonus points!
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Collect Every Type of Formation Chip for a Special Bonus!
If you collect all five Formation Chips, you’ll unlock the Phoenix Formation AND get a special point bonus! Be sure to try and collect them all!
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Beat the Boss with a Full Squad for a Special Bonus!
If you beat a mid-boss or boss with the Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susano intact, you’ll get a special bonus!
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Keep Collecting Sol Emblems without Damage for More and More Points!
With all three fighters intact and your shields maxed out, each Sol Emblem you collect will be worth an increasing number of points! Remain undamaged and continue to collect them and eventually each Emblem will be worth 10,000 points!
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Pass through Secret Areas for a Secret Bonus!
Each stage has a secret area, and if you pass through it you’ll get a secret bonus! Check any suspicious-looking places you find!
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Collect Ten of the Same Formation Chip for a Secret Bonus!
Each time you collect ten of the same Formation Chip, you’ll get a secret bonus! It’s worth a lot of points, so don’t let any Chips slip by!
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Find Pt Shirogane!
If you keep shooting a Formation Chip, eventually the elusive Pt Shirogane will appear! She’ll give you a 1UP if you catch her, but she runs away toward the top of the screen so you’ll have to be fast!
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Dramatic Mode has a Hidden Ending!
If you manage to shoot down all of the big fireworks drones during the Dramatic Mode credits, you’ll be able to see the hidden ending! The number you shot down will be shown at the end, so try your best to get them all!
It looks like there are some secret ships you can unlock by earning achievement points… We’ll leave SOME secrets untold, but make sure you get those achievement points!
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So what did you think? Was there a lot of information you didn’t know? I hope you try out these techniques and secrets to blast to the top of the rankings!
That’s all for now, then. See you next time!
Director Takanori Sato's New Blog Post!
In case you missed our SOL CRESTA Deep Space Strategic Stream, the blog deep-dives into gameplay techniques and hidden score bonuses.
Master them and crank up your high scores! https://www.platinumgames.com/official-blog/article/11807
SOL CRESTA Deep Space Strategic Stream for Cadets and Commanders
The developers at PlatinumGames will bring you the “SOL CRESTA Deep Space Strategic Stream for Cadets and Commanders” on Saturday, March 5th! We’ll cover everything from basic controls to advanced high scoring techniques!
English stream link: youtu.be/xPkt7qesu9k
PlatinumGames will broadcast the “SOL CRESTA Deep Space Strategic Stream for Cadets and Commanders” on Saturday March 5th, 2022 at 7PM PST/10PM EST. *The stream was originally announced for Friday, March 4th at the end of the last stream, but has been delayed one day.
During the stream, we will provide information ranging from useful tips for beginners to secret techniques helpful for racking up those high scores! We will also give away some fabulous SOL CRESTA soundtrack and poster sets to viewers.
Be sure to catch this stream that will surely send your enjoyment of SOL CRESTA into the stratosphere!
