All versions are based on the Neo Geo cart version, that's why the Dreamcast version's graphics aren't any better.
This is NG
ev teams first game on the Neo Geo which took 2 years, so they may make another game soon, depending on sales & demand for their first title. As SNK have turned their back on the Neo Geo, lucky sammy are still making 2D games on the Atomiswave, prices of games have come down.
Review for Last Hope Neo Geo Cart Version:
All I can say to is that Last Hope is brilliant, similar to Pulstar & Last Resort, which you already know, it is very very difficult even on easy mode. I've made it up to Level 2 midway. It's one of those games where you keep on swearing every time you die.
This game definitely deserves a place on your Neo Geo review page above last Resort!!!!
The game is definitely tactical, which means you can't just shoot your way through you have to know when to rotate that pod by using the B button, to shoot enemy behind you.
After Listening to the Mp3 soundtracks from the Last Hope official Website, I had to beg my wife to buy it for me last Summer (July 2006)
Graphics & Music are excellent for a first game. Nothing will every beat Viewpoint graphics though or Alpha Missions 2 weapons & playabilty.
Playability, very addictive & enjoyable to play, manly for hardcore shoot'em fans, but definitely should be part of anyone's Neo Geo collection.
I had to send my K.O.F '95 cart & snapcase to NG
ev team so that the could put the Last Hope game onto my the cart, had to spend a couple of hours removing the old K.O.F'95 cart sticker.
Expensive at £411 ($850), but well worth it believe me I own it.