Bangai-O Spirits uses the world's best level-sharing network

by JC Fletcher { Mar 27th 2008 at 5:00PM }

Odds are right around 100% that you've used the burgeoning unofficial Bangai-O Spirits level database -- even if you've never played (or heard of) the game. One player (that we've seen) has turned to YouTube for hosting and sharing of levels and replays. Immediately, Treasure's bizarre decision to make level data into sound files makes sense. YouTube is easy to use for both uploaders and downloaders, and all you have to do is hold an earphone up to your DS's mic to download a level. Other Japanese players are making use of Japan's YouTube-like site, Nico Nico Douga.

This video demonstrates the process. It's also amusingly meta, in that it's a YouTube video that shows someone downloading and playing a YouTube video. It's a better alternative for a blog than just embedding one of the actual levels, since there's no screeching involved.

Tags: bangai-o-spirits, d3, esp, levels, treasure, youtube

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Macha88 @ Mar 27th 2008 5:50PM

So could you play your music? like take a song from your computer and play it?

Peter R. @ Mar 28th 2008 12:34AM

I still prefer uploading the levels to the internet via Wifi( without them being sound files), cause noise interference could be a issue with sound file transmission. Though, I have to say the use of sound files is a good alternative for people without a Wifi connection.

ArcadeFire @ Mar 28th 2008 1:47AM

Ironically, this video is silent.

Also, Treasure rapes my wallet. Oh well.

Dash @ Mar 28th 2008 9:46AM

So, we get a game with full level sharing that has no friend codes (hello Brawl), is not fully cut (hello XBox 360 N+), and exists (Little Big Planet?). Oh, and there is not even the "I don't have a hard drive problem", just save the music in MP3 files on your PC.

And, of course, it is from a game that is awesome to the bone.