Yes, you read that right it was actually the only newly developed game for segas 16bit system in the new millennium. Pier solar and the great architects is a homebrew roleplaying video game developed and published by watermelon for the sega genesis. I only photographed the pages concerning gameplay and controls and the only page concerning the backstory and left out all the credits and console setup pages. For pier solar and the great architects on the genesis, gamefaqs has 3 faqs game guides and walkthroughs. Pier solar and the great architects overview polygon. However this later develops into a much larger plot surrounding pier solar and the great architects. Oct 05, 2012 the posterity edition of pier solar comes with this cd but the reprint edition does not. But wait pier solar is a game made by fans for the fans. Nov 05, 2012 pier solar was developed for the sega genesis and released on cartridge in 2010.
However, since you can download this cd to burn on your own blank disc no one will lose out. Aug 25, 2012 ive never purchased a video game sound track before but i did not hesitate when it came to the pier solar original sound track ost. About pier solar reprint preorders mega drivegenesis, given the amount of preorders still being low, we are tempted to keep waiting and pack production with our other games, but since those games are delayed, it becomes a bit of a. Young and curious, they want to go on a herbseeking quest to help cure the illness of hostons father. Genesis utilizes parabolic trough solar collectors to concentrate sunlight to heat synthetic oil, which then heats water to create steam. Dec 02, 2014 that didnt stop the homebrew scene from releasing pier solar and the great architects on the genesis in 2010. Pier solar is a cart game, but has a cd that will play cd audio if available. With the benefit of fifteen years or so of technological advancements, developer watermelon co.
The game was released worldwide on december 20, 2010. With the surge in popularity of indie games on pc that are heavily inspired by the golden eras. Pier solar is a storybased rpg about the journey of three young heroes from the town of reja. Ive never purchased a video game sound track before but i did not hesitate when it came to the pier solar original sound track ost. Gpgx supports this, but our frontend does not at the moment. While the genesis the initial system of development was never particularly strong with jrpgs, pier solar still recalls many of the greats from the snes.
Watermelon is also the company behind pier solar and the great architect, a praised 2010 mega drive genesis game which also got rereleased on modern platforms such as the sega dreamcast, in 2015. Pier solar and the great architects world en,es,pt rev c unl reprint ep edition gm t57402302 4. As you might know pier solar panels the 64mbit rpg that came out for gennymd two years ago has finally been dumped and is playable under mess. About a year ago when i discovered that an entirely new game had been created for the mega drive genesis on december 24, 2008 i was completly shocked and excited. The game was also moved to the genesis though it stil makes use of the sega cd more on that later, became pier solar, and the development team became watermelon corp. But the music might actually be the aspect of pier solar i have the least issue with, although it was a lot like lunar in that it sounded alright while. The story is focused around three best friends hoston, alina. Before i played pier solar, my favorite soundtrack on the genesis was elemental master.
Register login page comments search login logout register timeline donate emulators site requests vizzed history chat rooms calendars. Its not a port, fan translation, or a copy of any other game. This allowed us to push the 16bit medium to a precedent setting level, with stateoftheart aesthetics and things like fullscreen cut scenes, background scaling and 3d modes. Ekeeke hasnt decided howwhether to proceed publicly with pier solar support given its onlyrecent commercial release and the potential harm to the developers profits, so mainline genplusgx may never run it, and if it does, it likely wont be with this code specifically. Implementing this capability is mostly about answering questions about the frontend and multirom. I have tried running it in mega everdrive, but it wouldnt get past the trademark screen like the bad dump before it. This full game walkthrough for pier solar and the great architects is currently in progress. The graphics are excellent for those owning the ps3ps4 version, i highly recommend changing the settings to 16bit. Ive made photos of my pier solar mega drive manual.
Genesis rpg pier solar goes hd via kickstarter engadget. What started in 2004 as a small project called tavern rpg on the website eidolons inn eventually transformed into the fullfledged game we know as pier solar and the great architects. Apr 03, 2017 pier solar is a fantastic game from watermelon games, released in 2010, this is one of the best homebrew games you can buy for the sega genesis, atleast unti. The game optionally utilizes the sega cd expansion device to enhance its audio capabilities. Dec 19, 2012 by the end of 20, pier solar looks like it will be the only game to have ever been released for xbox 360, pc, mac, linux, android, ouya, wii u, sega dreamcast and sega genesis. As i mentioned in the main article, the manuals line about the completion of the pier solar project was the final chapter in a tale that began with mans writing of genesis can totally be interpreted to mean the development of the game on the sega genesis.
Pier solar and the great architects hd is a curious thing. Play pier solar rpg sega genesis rom games online vizzed. For preorders, you will be asked for the delivery address at shipping time only. The steam is piped to a steam turbine generator to produce electricity. Using the patented piertech helical piers, a rock solid foundation is quickly and easily installed without tedious digging or excavation. Play retro games vizzed board video games game music market minecraft radio widgets virtual bible. Click here for the previous version of the pier solar website. The release date for pier solar hd, the kickstarted remake of homebrew 2010 roleplaying game. Pier solar and the great architects faqs, walkthroughs, and.
By the end of 20, pier solar looks like it will be the only game to have ever been released for xbox 360, pc, mac, linux, android, ouya, wii u, sega dreamcast and sega genesis. The only downside is was you might not have a pretty display case to hold your cd. We released pier solar on a custom 64meg cartridge the average sega mega drivegenesis game size is 12meg, making it the biggest 16bit rpg ever. Pier solar and the great architects official discussion thread. Watermelon is always aiming to provide the fans with exclusive games and goodies, in limited quantities and outstanding quality.
Pier solar concept about 6 years ago a group of sega fans over at the eidolons inn forum, known as the tavern decided to start work on a mega drive rpg game featuring characters from the forum. Pier solar and the great architects game ps4 playstation. An independently developed and produced project by watermelon. The solar thermal technology will provide 100% of the power generated by the plant. Now, watermelon studios, the developers behind the game, have released an hd. Watermelon is also the company behind pier solar and the great architect, a praised 2010 mega drivegenesis game which also got rereleased on modern platforms such as the sega dreamcast, in 2015. Pier solar expands what was the biggest 16bit rpg ever. This homebrew roleplaying story is focused around three best friends hoston, alina, and edessot. Time will tell if it makes the leap to other consoles, as pier solar did. The inn site and forum is a popular hangout for hobbyist sega game and emulator programmers.
Our friends at watermelon games have announced a new pier solar hd patch for steam, playstation 3 and 4 in north america and ps4 in europe that fixes several bugs and adds new features. The posterity edition of pier solar comes with this cd but the reprint edition does not. It provides the support to hold any size solar array. Pier solar was originally designed and developed for the sega mega drive and sega genesis.
Pier solar was developed for the sega genesis and released on cartridge in 2010. Pier solar and the great architects faqwalkthrough. Our complete solar ground system installs in hours instead of days and does not require curing. You may not have heard about pier solar before, but thats where we step in. Pier solar is a fantastic game from watermelon games, released in 2010, this is one of the best homebrew games you can buy for the sega genesis, atleast unti. That didnt stop the homebrew scene from releasing pier solar and the great architects on the genesis in 2010. Like pier solar, the game is being developed for the original 16bit hardware and will be released on a physical cartridge.
The game is the only new release so not a remix or mashup or whatever else to grace the sega genesis and sega mega. Pier solar is a 100% brand new, entirely original,16bit rpg. And after playing pier solar, that has not changed. The experience is long and there are tedious sections both with exploration no handholding here. Dec 15, 2010 for pier solar and the great architects on the genesis, gamefaqs has 3 faqs game guides and walkthroughs. About a year ago when i discovered that an entirely new game had been created for the mega drivegenesis on december 24, 2008 i. Totally forgot to post it here, i originally posted it on the gog forums. Pier solar is a love letter to the rich, imaginative 16bit rpgs of a bygone era. Its a notion that should make any seasoned rpgfan perk their ears up. If you would like to help us write this walkthrough, please post in here. So our judges and best indicators of the games positive or negative reception are you. The graphics are excellent for those owning the ps3ps4 version, i highly recommend changing the settings to 16bit mode, the world is large, and the story is solid. Pier solar hd delayed again due to certification hiccups.
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