Zero Wing
Zero Wing updated with the sixth patch
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Zero Wing updated with the fifth patch
If you have any questions, let us know by writing a comment or ping us on social media @bitwavegames.
The fourth Zero Wing patch is live
- Achievement fix: Awarding Zero Wing mini boss achievements tweaked a bit
- Leaderboards fix: The leaderboard checkpoint statistic is now calculated correctly in the co-op version
- Menu fix: Standardized the menu appearance between all games for a more cohesive look
- Settings Save fix: All settings should now save and load correctly
- Menu fix: Added "Reset to Default" option for the TV color values
- Assist Mode fix: Enabling Arcade Mode turns off "Show Hitboxes"
- Bug fix: fixed issues where CRT and TV color values would sometimes save incorrectly
- Audio filter: Optional Echo, Reverb, Low-Pass and High-Pass filters added
- Bug fix: The Save/Load and Start Replay menus now scroll if you have more than eight saves or replays
- Resolution fix: Allow UI scaling of 200% for exceptionally high resolution monitors
- Rewind fix: Fixed issue where rewinding while recording would break and desync the recording
- Replay fix: Starting a recording now prevents you from rewinding further back than from the start of the recording
- Save/Load fix: The game no longer crashes when you open the save/load menu if you have more than 32 save files
- Replay fix: The game no longer crashes when you open the replay menu if you have more than 32 recordings
- Controller fix: Added a shortcut to open the Steam Input controller remapping window from the Input menu, if Steam Input is selected
- Bug fix: Toggling fullscreen with ALT+ENTER no longer closes the pause menu
- Save/Load fix: When loading quick saves players are requested to press start to assign controllers to each player
- Bug fix: Fixed Insert Coin when using Raw Input and joined a game
- Fullscreen fix: The game now launches in fullscreen mode if launched via Steam Big Picture Mode
- Updated menu navigation: added scrolling where appropriate and improved navigation logic for menus with multiple columns
- Rewind update: Added the ability to rewind faster by holding the speedup button and the rewind button simultaneously
- Rewind fix: You can now fast-rewind and fast-forward with the left and right bumpers in the rewind UI
- Bug fix: Fixed bug where the pause menu logo was shown in the rewind UI
- Leaderboards fix: Scores achieved in Practice Mode are no longer uploaded to the leaderboards
- Leaderboard fix: Entries with invalid details (area counter, shot counter etc) no longer display any details
If you have any questions or feedback, let us know!
フルパッチノート
- 実績の修正：Zero Wingでの小ボスについての実績を少し変更しました。
- ランキングの修正：ランキングに表示されるチェックポイント情報が、協力プレイモードでも正確に計算されるようになりました。
- メニューの修正：すべてのゲームでメニュー画面の見た目を統一し、一貫性を持たせました。
- 設定内容の保存についての不具合を修正：すべての設定内容を正しく保存し、読み込むことができます。
- メニューの修正：画面の色調設定に、初期設定に戻す選択肢を追加しました。
- アシストモードの修正：アーケードモードを有効にすると、当たり判定の表示設定がOFFになります。
- 不具合を修正：ブラウン管／テレビ画面の詳細設定で色調設定が正しく保存されない場合がある不具合を修正しました。
- オーディオフィルター：エコー、リバーブ、ローパス／ハイパスフィルターのオプションを追加しました。
- 不具合を修正：セーブデータの保存／読み込み画面やリプレイの再生メニュー画面で、8個より多くのデータを保存している場合に、リストをスクロールできるようになりました。
- 解像度の修正：特に解像度が高いモニター向けに、200%までスケーリングを可能にしました。
- 巻き戻し機能の修正：録画中に巻き戻しをすると、録画データが破損したり、データにズレが生じたりしてしまう不具合を修正しました。
- リプレイの修正：録画を開始すると、その時点より前へは巻き戻すことができなくなりました。
- セーブデータの保存／読み込みの修正：32個より多くのセーブファイルを保持している状態で保存／読み込みメニューを開くとゲームがクラッシュしてしまう不具合を修正しました。
- リプレイの修正：32個より多くのリプレイ動画を保持している状態でリプレイメニューを開くとゲームがクラッシュしてしまう不具合を修正しました。
- コントローラーの修正：Steam Input設定時に、Inputの設定画面からコントローラーのボタンレイアウト変更画面をすぐに開けるようになりました。
- 不具合を修正：ALT + ENTERでフルスクリーンの切り替えを行った場合でも、ポーズ画面が閉じなくなりました。
- セーブデータの保存／読み込みの修正：クイックセーブを読み込む際に、スタートボタンを押して各プレイヤーにコントローラーを割り当てるようポップアップが表示されます。
- 不具合を修正：Raw Input設定時にゲームを開始すると生じていたコイン挿入の不具合を修正しました。
- フルスクリーンの修正：SteamのBig Pictureモードでゲームを開始すると、自動的にフルスクリーンで表示されるようになりました。
- メニュー画面でのナビゲーションを更新：画面に応じてスクロール機能を追加し、複数の列がある画面ではより操作しやすいようにナビゲーションを改善しました。
- 巻き戻し機能の更新：巻き戻す際に、スピードアップボタンと巻き戻しボタンを同時に長押しすることで速く巻き戻せる機能を追加しました。
- 巻き戻し機能の修正：巻き戻し画面で左右のバンパーボタンを使うと、早く巻き戻したり早送りしたりすることができます。
- 不具合を修正：巻き戻し画面でポーズ中に表示されるロゴが表示されていた不具合を修正しました。
- ランキングの修正：練習モードでのスコアがランキングにアップロードされなくなりました。
Important information regarding high-score entries
Shmupers! Listen!
We've got some highly important information regarding high-score entries in Out Zone, Zero Wing, and Twin Cobra. Please read the information below carefully.
Unfortunately, some older leaderboard entries in Out Zone, Zero Wing, and Twin Cobra contain incorrect metadata. This metadata is the additional information displayed next to your score, such as the number of bullets fired, enemies destroyed, and so on.
Currently, this incorrect metadata is displayed even though the data does not make any sense.
With the latest patch coming soon, we've set it up so that when we detect that the stored metadata is incorrect, we simply don't render it in the UI. Instead, only the score, username, and ranking will be displayed.
The underlying issue that caused this incorrect metadata should now be solved, and any scores you achieve now and in the future will have correct metadata.
Additionally, this issue ONLY affected metadata - which means the saved scores are correct regardless of whether the metadata is visible.
We're sorry about this. Thank you for understanding!
A new version added to Out Zone!
Hey all! We've just updated Out Zone, Zero Wing, Truxton, and Twin Cobra with the third patch!
Updating will help ensure a smoother and more stable gameplay experience. We'll continue to add improvements, fixes, and features in the future, so please stay tuned for more!
This time we're adding, by request of the community, a brand new version of Out Zone that we've named common.
Back in the day, Out Zone was modified over time, and several versions exist. Our "normal" version that was part of the release on February 14 turned out not to be the one many players are familiar with.
"Common" is similar to the "hard" version already included but has differences we hope you'll enjoy.
- The full Japanese ending is translated to English when playing in a region other than Japan
- The full set of secrets
- Its own set of boss achievements and leaderboards
- Several sound effects in the original arcade versions were improved between the “normal” and “common” version
Full patch notes for all four games:
Out Zone
- Out Zone ROM update: Common version added
- New leaderboards added: One for Default Game settings, one for No-Assist for the competitive spirits
- Leaderboards fix: The first letter of the top scorer fixed
- Auto-dodge assist feature improved
- Audio backend update: Support for a wider range of audio drivers
- Audio fix: Sound now plays at a consistent tempo
- Bug fix: Duplicate menus when canceling the save file dialog are now gone
- Bug fix: All game settings are now on default from scratch
- Save data fix: Windows users with wide characters in their user path can save correctly
- Name fix: Fixed the name of Super Burner in the UI
Truxton
- New leaderboards added: One for Default Game settings, one for No-Assist for the competitive spirits
- Assist Mode bug fixed: Setting now saved when loading game settings
- Audio backend update: Support for a wider range of audio drivers
- Audio fix: Sound now plays at a consistent tempo
- Bug fix: Duplicate menus when canceling the save file dialog are now gone
- Bug fix: All game settings are now on default from scratch
- Save data fix: Windows users with wide characters in their user path can save correctly
Twin Cobra
- New leaderboards added: One for Default Game settings, one for No-Assist for the competitive spirits
- Audio backend update: Support for a wider range of audio drivers
- Audio fix: Sound now plays at a consistent tempo
- Widescreen fix: Gameplay in widescreen mode improved
- Bug fix: Crash that occurred after "COIN: AUTOMATIC" option was set in Kyuukyoku Tiger is now fixed
- Bug fix: Duplicate menus when canceling the save file dialog are now gone
- Bug fix: All game settings are now on default from scratch
- Save data fix: Windows users with wide characters in their user path can save correctly
Zero Wing
- New leaderboards added: One for Default Game settings, one for No-Assist for the competitive spirits
- Start-up fix: Single-player version selected directly
- Audio backend update: Support for a wider range of audio drivers
- Audio fix: Sound now plays at a consistent tempo
- Bug fix: Duplicate menus when canceling the save file dialog are now gone
- Bug fix: All game settings are now on default from scratch
- Save data fix: Windows users with wide characters in their user path can save correctly
The third Zero Wing patch is live
Hey all! We've just updated Zero Wing with the third patch. Updating will help ensure a smoother and more stable gameplay experience.
Patch notes:
- New leaderboards added: One for Default Game settings, one for No-Assist for the competitive spirits
- Start-up fix: Single-player version selected directly
- Audio backend update: Support for a wider range of audio drivers
- Audio fix: Sound now plays at a consistent tempo
- Bug fix: Duplicate menus when canceling the save file dialog are now gone
- Bug fix: All game settings are now on default from scratch
- Save data fix: Windows users with wide characters in their user path can save correctly
We'll continue to add improvements, fixes, and features in the future, so please stay tuned for more!
The second Zero Wing patch is live
Hey all! We've just updated Zero Wing to address some of the issues pointed out. Please note that we're already working on future fixes, improvements, and features. Stay tuned for more!
- Choose your framerate: 60 Hz or original for authentic feeling
- Insert coin option: Enable or disable the classic arcade start screen
- COIN button added to controllers
- Settings bug fixed: Full screen display / resolution and refresh rate saved correctly
- Border art fix: Enabling border tutorial will no longer enable border art
- Scanline save settings fix: Scanline settings are now saved correctly and a restore default option has been added
- HUD issues fixed
- Raw Input Button Icons: Additional button icons added for common game controllers
- Sound quality fix: Improvement by better frame rate control
- Practice Mode improvement: Speed Pickup Option added
- Sound quality improvements (Work in Progress)
- Added an option to restore game defaults (zero all DIP switches)
フルパッチノート
- 60HzまたはORIGINALのいずれかのフレームレートを選択できるようになりました（ORIGINALでは、元のアーケード版に近い感覚でのプレイをお楽しみいただけます）。
- コイン挿入のオプション：元のアーケード版のスタート画面を表示するかしないかを切り替えることができます。
- コントローラーにコイン投入ボタンを追加しました。
- 「フルスクリーン」設定において、画面の解像度やリフレッシュレートが正しく保存されない不具合を修正しました。
- 画面外の背景アートについての不具合を修正：OVERLAYの設定がTUTORIALになっている場合は、アートが表示されなくなります。
- 走査線設定の保存についての不具合を修正：走査線の設定が正しく保存されるようになり、設定を初期の値に戻すオプションが追加されました。
- ハイスコアについての不具合を修正：ゲーム開始時に正しいスコアが表示されます。
- オート連射についての不具合を修正：撃墜された直後の無敵状態の間もオート連射が適用されるようになりました。
- 追加の残機数についての不具合を修正：ゲームバージョンによって正しく設定されます。
- Raw Input設定時のボタンアイコン：一般的なコントローラー用のボタンアイコンが追加されました。
- 音声クオリティについての不具合を修正：フレームレートの制御を改善し、音声クオリティが改善されました。
- 音声品質の改善（進行中）。
- ゲーム設定を初期状態に戻すオプションを追加しました（すべてのディップスイッチをオフにします）。
引き続き、様々な改善策、修正、新機能を追加していく予定となっておりますので、今後の更新情報にもご注目ください！
“All Your Base” intro reimagined for modern times in official Zero Wing PC port!
We have updated Zero Wing, Truxton, Twin Cobra, and Out Zone with the latest patch containing several updates. Updating will help ensure a smoother and more stable gameplay experience.
For Zero Wing, we spent months creating a reimagined version of the famous intro cutscene that spawned the world-class meme "All your base are belong to us." The original arcade version of Zero Wing never got an intro of its own. We are thrilled to offer you the famous intro as part of today's update.
There are some differences from what you're used to, but don't worry. All the good stuff is still there. It's a great addition, along with the other updates. We hope you love it! We'll continue to add improvements, fixes, and features in the future, so please stay tuned for more!
Full patch notes:
Zero Wing
- Intro cutscene added: Choose either the English or Japanese version
- Steam Controller Refresh: Fixes for Xbox controller, added support for Xbox 360 controller, fix for 8bitdo arcade stick RT/LT
- Steam Input Fire: Fire Button (without auto fire) is now functional
- Raw Input Button Icons: We’ve begun adding additional button icons for known controller types
- Japanese language set by default if the system language is Japanese (unless saved in the config file)
- Death counter: Fixed detection of player death
- Reset the game from the main menu
Out Zone
- Steam Controller Refresh: Fixes for Xbox controller, added support for Xbox 360 controller, fix for 8bitdo arcade stick RT/LT
- Steam Input Fire: Fire Button (without auto fire) is now functional
- Raw Input Button Icons: We’ve begun adding additional button icons for known controller types.
- Japanese language set by default if the system language is Japanese (unless saved in the config file)
- Death counter: Fixed detection of player death
- Fixed cases of missing background art.
- 1CC / 2CC co-op achievements fixed
- Changed music order for Out Zone normal
- Reset the game from the main menu
Truxton
- Steam Controller Refresh: Fixes for Xbox controller, added support for Xbox 360 controller, fix for 8bitdo arcade stick RT/LT
- Steam Input Fire: Fire Button (without auto fire) is now functional
- Raw Input Button Icons: We’ve begun adding additional button icons for known controller types.
- Japanese language set by default if the system language is Japanese (unless saved in the config file)
- Boss 18 Achievement: Fixed wrong test for completion of Boss 18
- Extra Life Setting: Fixed values in wrong order
- Fixed extra life setting in game menu
- Reset the game from the main menu
Twin Cobra
- Steam Controller Refresh: Fixes for Xbox controller, added support for Xbox 360 controller, fix for 8bitdo arcade stick RT/LT
- Steam Input Fire: Fire Button (without auto fire) is now functional
- Raw Input Button Icons: We’ve begun adding additional button icons for known controller types
- Japanese language set by default if the system language is Japanese (unless saved in the config file)
- Wide Mode: Restored wide mode positioning after death in Kyuukyoku Tiger
- Fixed extra life setting in game menu
- Reset the game from the main menu
The first Zero Wing patch is live – the intro is added!
We have updated Zero Wing with the latest patch containing several updates. Updating will help ensure a smoother and more stable gameplay experience.
- Intro cutscene added: Choose either the English or Japanese version
- Steam Controller Refresh: Fixes for Xbox controller, added support for Xbox 360 controller, fix for 8bitdo arcade stick RT/LT
- Steam Input Fire: Fire Button (without auto fire) is now functional
- Raw Input Button Icons: We’ve begun adding additional button icons for known controller types.
- Japanese language set by default if the system language is Japanese (unless saved in the config file)
- Death counter: Fixed detection of player death
- Reset the game from the main menu
We'll continue to add improvements, fixes, and features in the future, so please stay tuned for more!
フルパッチノート
- イントロカットシーンを追加：英語版または日本語版のいずれかを選択できます。
- Steamコントローラーについての更新：Xboxコントローラー使用時の不具合を修正、Xbox 360コントローラーをサポート対象として追加、8bitdoアーケードスティックのRT/LTボタンの不具合を修正。
- Steam Input設定時の攻撃ボタン：攻撃ボタン（オート設定時を除く）が正常に機能するようになりました。
- Raw Inputのボタンアイコン：特定の種類のコントローラー使用時に、コントローラーに応じたボタンが表示されるようアイコンを追加しました。
- システム言語が日本語に設定されている場合は、日本語で表示されるようにデフォルトで設定されています（設定ファイルですでに別の設定が保存されている場合を除く）。
- 死亡回数カウント：プレイヤーの死亡検知について、不具合を修正しました。
- プログラムを終了すること無く、メインメニューから再起動出来るようになりました。
引き続き、様々な改善策、修正、新機能を追加していく予定となっておりますので、今後の更新情報にもご注目ください！
Four Toaplan SHMUP Classics are Out Now!
It's here! Toaplan Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Collection Vol.1 is finally out on Steam! We at Bitwave are proud to have worked on this project with our Japanese friends at Tatsujin. Vol. 1 includes four Toaplan classics with high-quality emulation and tons of quality-of-life extras.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXoPPNx5QY
Games included in Vol. 1 (available as a bundle or separately):
- Zero Wing - Cult co-op shooter famous for "All your base" is now available on PC!
- Out Zone - Hardcore co-op run-and-gun classic available for the first time outside the arcades!
- Twin Cobra - Fly solo or play together in this fast-paced aerial shmup! Available for the first time on PC!
- Truxton - Blood-pumping sci-fi shmup with massive stages and awesome weapons. Out now for the first time on PC!
Each game features quick save/resume, online leaderboards for single credit players, no assist and assisted modes, and Achievements (for bragging rights)! You can also showcase your skills online using the built-in video capture!
List of updates:
- Authentic emulation with minimal input lag (input processing and rendering are all done on the same frame).
- Instrument panels with additional gameplay information and artwork.
- Gameplay can be rewinded between 10 and 18 minutes.
- Assist features such as auto-fire.
- Very Easy Mode, allowing beginners to master each game at their own pace.
- Pixel-perfect display or full-screen scaling in both windowed and full-screen modes.
- Rotate the game in 90-degree increments.
- Choose between Raw Input on Windows or Steam Input.
- You can practice your skills using the practice mode.
- ... and more!
Putting together this collection of beloved shooters was so much fun, and we hope you love it. Our team is working hard on Vol. 2 right now, and we'll let you know as soon as it's ready.
For now, let's get to work pumping lead into our enemies! We can't wait to see your high scores!
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