History VideoGame / EtherVapor

''ETHER VAPOR'' is a cinematic ShootEmUp created by Japanese doujin soft developers Creator/{{Edelweiss}} released for Windows PC on August 13th, 2007. Advertised as a "2.75D" shmup, it is known for its rapidly changing gameplay, shifting from a vertical shooter, to a horizontal shooter, and even a rail shooter.

[[TheEmpire Caldea]], a small fictional nation, was able to successfully discover Artificial Intelligence. This was found during a project when several of the nation's researchers created an A.I. computer used to solve Caldea's problems. Instead of being controlled manually, it was given an artificial personality through endless enormous databases. Although [[AIIsACrapshoot the computer went insane]], it was used greatly for the Caldean military, where it successfully waged war on other nations with new weapons and technology. In reponse, [[TheAlliance several other nations and rebel forces coupled together]] to create the nation of Lydia. Despite their union against Caldea however, they were already fighting a losing war.

A young boy named Luca Earlgrey then began a personal fight against the powerful nation. With a ship never seen before called the Ex-tio, Luca is determined to crush the Caldean forces and destroy the computer now commonly known as [[BigBad DECIDER]]. On his fight to end the war and free the nation's dependence on the sadistic super-computer, he encounters both allies and enemies, including a young pilot of the Lydian air force named Sana, a cyborg mech-using scientist named Daniel, and new heavily-armed version of DECIDER known as the [[spoiler: APITEX]].

In 2011, it got an UpdatedRerelease known as ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'', with updated visuals and high-resolution support[[labelnote:*]](however it is still a [[AspectRatio 4:3]] game with resolutions supported only up to 1600x1200; ''Fairy Bloom Freesia'' supports 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions)[[/labelnote]], 3D display support, improved sound quality, a third version of Luca's Ex-tio, online leaderboards, easier {{unlockable content}}s, and an optional "Remaster Mode" that allows the game to be played with arcade-styled transitions [[PlayTheGameSkipTheStory without the story dialogue]]. Edelweiss also have released a two-disc soundtrack of ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'' and ''VideoGame/FairyBloomFreesia''.

Nyu Media has released an English version of the game's re-release on June 29th, 2012 for $7.99. Nyu Media's English webpage for the game (and where it can be purchased) can be found [[http://ethervapor.com/ here]]. It is also released on DESURA on September 7th, 2012, and then later on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} on September 27th, 2012. Nyu Media also released the original soundtracks of ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'' and ''Fairy Bloom Freesia'' digitally though their Bandcamp [[http://edelweissjp.bandcamp.com/album/fairy-bloom-freesia-ether-vapor-remaster-original-soundtracks here]].

The old translation and information of the story of the original ''ETHER VAPOR'' is found [[http://tlwiki.tsukuru.info/index.php?title=ETHER_VAPOR here]].

* [[TwoAndAHalfD 2.75D]]: Generally movement in the game is 2D, but since the game utilizes a 3D engine, enemies can appear and attack from the background. A Libellulium also demonstrates that attacks from the foreground is possible.

** However, the trope appears to be downplayed since Keime says it's only designed to make directives. So DECIDER may not be completely insane, it's just choosing war as the best option as long as it solves Caldea's problems.
* AttackDrone: Your Ex-tio is outfitted with them.

* EdibleThemeNaming: Luca ''Earlgray'', Sana ''Bergamot''[[labelnote:*]]"Earl Grey" is a tea blend that's flavored with oil from the rind of Bergamot citrus fruit[[/labelnote]], and ''Teatree'' ([[DubNameChange renamed]] to ''Tetley'' Einser[[labelnote:*]]"Tetley" is a tea company[[/labelnote]] in the English version). Sana's ship, Whittard, is a large tea company referring to Whittard of Chelsea. TheEmpire is also named Caldea.

* TheEmpire: Caldea.

%%zce* EternalEngine: Scene 6.
* EveryTenThousandPoints: By default, you get shield extends for every 1,000,000pts. but it can adjusted to be easier or harder to gain extends. The game, however, set the easiest extend rate of 600,000pts. from the get-go upon installation oppose to the default setting.
* EvilEmpire: Caldea after its dependence on DECIDER.

* JerkAss: Luca is quite the asshole to both Caldeans and Lydians alike. Defiantly refuses to define his affiliation to Sana, calls Daniel "Baldy", and insults Selva's talking.

* MoreDakka: The Ex-tio's Gatling and Winder.
* NintendoHard: It's very easy to run into bullets. There is only one proper difficulty level, although you can adjust the number of starting shields and [[EveryTenThousandPoints extends]].

** The Ex-Tio is later revealed to [[spoiler:not only have been designed by Luca's father, but also carry information pertaining to the Caldean military and DECIDER]].

* CameraScrew: The beginning of Scene 6, which is a behind-the-back segment... with the camera at a DutchAngle. Worse, the angle comes back when you fight [[spoiler:DECIDER later in the stage]].
** Also during the penultimate boss battle of the same scene, the camera is such that your ship faces to the ''left''. Not inherently a screw in and of itself, but it can be [[DamnYouMuscleMemory quite disorienting]] as most horizontal shmups have you face right.

* EternalEngine: Scene 6.

* FiveManBand: The Caldean bosses.
** BigBad -- DECIDER [[spoiler:and APITEX]]
** TheDragon -- Daniel
** TheEvilGenius -- Tetley
** TheBrute -- Selva
** TheDarkChick -- Keime

* EnergyWeapon: Many of the enemy fire some laser weaponry, be it a straight beam or homing lasers. [[spoiler:During the final battle with APITEX, your Ex-tio gets powerful laser weapons of its own, and you can unlock it outside of the final battle.]]

A young boy named Luca Earlgrey then began a personal fight against the powerful nation. With ship never seen before called the Ex-tio, Luca is determined to crush the Caldean forces and destroy the computer now commonly known as [[BigBad DECIDER]]. On his fight to end the war and free the nation's dependence on the sadistic super-computer, he encounters both allies and enemies, including a young pilot of the Lydian air force named Sana, a cyborg mech-using scientist named Daniel, and new heavily-armed version of DECIDER known as the [[spoiler: APITEX]].

* BrickJoke: In the end of Scene 1, Sana tells Luca to "state his affiliation". [[spoiler:In the end, Sana says it again after Luca crashes back to Earth.]]

%%* ChildProdigy: Teatree/Tetley.

* ShoutOut: Some of the enemies includes mechs similar to those in ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam''.

* TomatoSurprise: [[spoiler:Luca's Ex-Tio is a mind-controlled fighter that was developed by his father, who also had a major hand in developing DECIDER. He]] doesn't reveal this until Scene 4 onwards.

* WhatTheHellHero: [[spoiler:When the trio reach DECIDER, Sana attacks Daniel and reveals her orders. Fortunately, she turn back to Luca's side in the end.]]

''Ether Vapor'' is a cinematic ShootEmUp created by Japanese doujin developers Creator/{{Edelweiss}} released for Windows PC on August 13th, 2007. Advertised as a "2.75D" shmup, it is known for its rapidly changing gameplay, shifting from a vertical shooter, to a horizontal shooter, and even a rail shooter.

In 2011, it got an UpdatedRerelease known as ''Ether Vapor Remaster'', with updated visuals and high-resolution support[[labelnote:*]](however it is still a [[AspectRatio 4:3]] game with resolutions supported only up to 1600x1200; ''Fairy Bloom Freesia'' supports 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions)[[/labelnote]], 3D display support, improved sound quality, a new unlockable version of Luca's Ex-tio, online leaderboards, easier {{unlockable content}}s, and an optional "Remaster Mode" that allows the game to be played with arcade-styled transitions [[PlayTheGameSkipTheStory without the story dialogue]]. Edelweiss also have released a two-disc soundtrack of ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'' and ''VideoGame/FairyBloomFreesia''.

Nyu Media has released an English version of the game's re-release on June 29th, 2012 for $7.99. Nyu Media's English webpage for the game (and where it can be purchased) can be found [[http://ethervapor.com/ here]]. It is also released on UsefulNotes/{{DESURA}} on September 7th, 2012, and then later on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} on September 27th, 2012. Nyu Media also released the original soundtracks of ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'' and ''Fairy Bloom Freesia'' digitally though their Bandcamp [[http://edelweissjp.bandcamp.com/album/fairy-bloom-freesia-ether-vapor-remaster-original-soundtracks here]].

* BonusMaterial: Beating the game gives you access to a website with behind-the-scenes features and early concepts of ''ETHER VAPOR''. The original game even gives you the original soundtrack (save for the "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ_zAQ_jm04 Battle Again -Boss Rush-]]" track that was formally given away for free by Edelweiss from the game's official webpage) and an 8-bit arrangement of the soundtrack.
* BonusStage: Some Scenes contain a shooting gallery where you're taken off the flight controls and brought on the gunnery position. Your first bonus stage is intercepting a MacrossMissileMassacre (see ''Ether Vapor''[='=]s page image). Another sends you on a BattleshipRaid.

* ChildProdigy: Teatree/Tetley.

* LargeHam: Daniel.

* UpdatedRerelease: ''Ether Vapor Remaster'' spices up the visuals, improved the sound quality, gives you the option to skip all of the story sequences in place of arcade-styled transitions, added online leaderboards, and made unlocking stuff easier than the original. You also get a Bonus Fighter that has [[DifficultButAwesome stronger but tricky-to-use]] weapons for beating the Boss Rush mode.

* EleventhHourSuperPower: During the first part of the final battle with [[spoiler:APITEX, Luca's Ex-tio goes into its [[SuperMode Overdrive Mode]], turning his [[MoreDakka bullet-spewing weapons]] into [[FrickinLaserBeams powerful laser cannons]]. The Overdrive Ex-tio can also be unlocked by one-credit clearing the game in the original, or simply clearing the game once in ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'', but it won't be over-powered like it was in the final battle.]]

* FrickinLaserBeams: Many of the enemy fire some laser weaponry, be it a straight beam or homing lasers. [[spoiler:During the final battle with APITEX, your Ex-tio gets powerful laser weapons of its own, and you can unlock it outside of the final battle.]]

In 2011, it got an UpdatedRerelease known as ''Ether Vapor Remaster'', with updated visuals and high-resolution support[[labelnote:*]](however it is still a [[AspectRatio 4:3]] game with resolutions supported only up to 1600x1200; ''Fairy Bloom Freesia'' supports 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions)[[/labelnote]], 3D display support, improved sound quality, a new unlockable version of Luca's Ex-tio, online leaderboards, easier {{unlockable content}}s, and an optional "Remaster Mode" that allows the game to be played with arcade-styled transitions [[PlayTheGameSkipTheStory without the story dialogue]]. Edelweiss also have released a two-disc soundtrack of ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'' and ''[[VideoGame/FairyBloom Fairy Bloom Freesia]]''.

''Ether Vapor'' is a cinematic ShootEmUp created by Japanese doujin developers Edelweiss released for Windows PC on August 13th, 2007. Advertised as a "2.75D" shmup, it is known for its rapidly changing gameplay, shifting from a vertical shooter, to a horizontal shooter, and even a rail shooter.

Caldea, a small fictional nation, was able to successfully discover Artificial Intelligence. This was found during a project when several of the nation's researchers created an A.I. computer used to solve Caldea's problems. Instead of being controlled manually, it was given an artificial personality through endless enormous databases. Although [[AIIsACrapshoot the computer went insane]], it was used greatly for the Caldean military, where it successfully waged war on other nations with new weapons and technology. In reponse, several other nations and rebel forces coupled together to create the nation of Lydia. Despite their union against Caldea however, they were already fighting a losing war.

A young boy named Luca Earlgrey then began a personal fight against the powerful nation. With ship never seen before called the Ex-tio, Luca is determined to crush the Caldean forces and destroy the computer now commonly known as DECIDER. On his fight to end the war and free the nation's dependence on the sadistic super-computer, he encounters both allies and enemies, including a young pilot of the Lydian air force named Sana, a cyborg mech-using scientist named Daniel, and new heavily-armed version of DECIDER known as the [[spoiler: APITEX]].

* FiveBadBand: The Caldean bosses.

Nyu Media has released an English version of the game's re-release on June 29th, 2012 for $7.99. Nyu Media's English webpage for the game (and where it can be purchased) can be found [[http://ethervapor.com/ here]]. It is also released on {{DESURA}} on September 7th, 2012, and then later on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} on September 27th, 2012. Nyu Media also released the original soundtracks of ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'' and ''Fairy Bloom Freesia'' digitally though their Bandcamp [[http://edelweissjp.bandcamp.com/album/fairy-bloom-freesia-ether-vapor-remaster-original-soundtracks here]].

** Keime's Pteryx also uses them that fire laser beams. Tetley's Megarachene sends out drones when she TurnsRed.

* HumongousMecha: A few are found as bosses such as Teatree's Megarachene, Daniel's Archelon and Dunkleosteus, and [[spoiler:the APITEX-EVO in the end]].

* SpiderTank: Tetley's Megarachene.

'''''ETHER VAPOR''''' is a cinematic ShootEmUp created by Japanese doujin developers Edelweiss released for Windows PC on August 13th, 2007. Advertised as a "2.75D" shmup, it is known for its rapidly changing gameplay, shifting from a vertical shooter, to a horizontal shooter, and even a rail shooter.

In 2011, it got an UpdatedRerelease known as ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'', with updated visuals and high-resolution support[[labelnote:*]](however it is still a [[AspectRatio 4:3]] game with resolutions supported only up to 1600x1200; ''Fairy Bloom Freesia'' supports 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions)[[/labelnote]], 3D display support, improved sound quality, a new unlockable version of Luca's Ex-tio, online leaderboards, easier {{unlockable content}}s, and an optional "Remaster Mode" that allows the game to be played with arcade-styled transitions [[PlayTheGameSkipTheStory without the story dialogue]]. Edelweiss also have released a two-disc soundtrack of ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'' and ''[[VideoGame/FairyBloom Fairy Bloom Freesia]]''.

* UpdatedRerelease: ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'' spices up the visuals, improved the sound quality, gives you the option to skip all of the story sequences in place of arcade-styled trainsitions, added online leaderboards, and made unlocking stuff easier than the original. You also get a Bonus Fighter that has [[DifficultButAwesome stronger but tricky-to-use]] weapons for beating the Boss Rush mode.

Caldea, a small fictional nation, was able to successfully discover Artificial Intelligence. This was found during a project when several of the nation's researchers created an A.I. computer used to solve Caldea's problems. Instead of being controlled manually, it was given an artificial personality through endless enormous databases. Although [[AIIsACrapshoot the computer went insane]], it was used greatly for the Caldean military, where it successfully waged war on other nations with new weapons and technology. In reponse, several other nations and rebel forces coupled together to create the nation of Lydia. Despite their union against Caleda however, they were already fighting a losing war.

** However, the trope appears to be downplayed since Keime says it's only designed to make directives. So DECIDER may not be completely insane, it's just choosing war as the best option as long as it solves Chaldea's problems.

* EdibleThemeNaming: Luca ''Earlgray'', Sana ''Bergamot''[[labelnote:*]]"Earl Grey" is a tea blend that's flavored with oil from the rind of Bergamot citrus fruit[[/labelnote]], and ''Teatree'' ([[DubNameChange renamed]] to ''Tetley'' Einser[[labelnote:*]]"Tetley" is a tea company[[/labelnote]] in the English version).
** Sana's ship, Whittard, is a large tea company referring to Whittard of Chelsea.
*** And the must be the inspiration for TheEmpire, Chaldea.

* [[spoiler:FightingTheLancer: You fight Sana when she reveals she had orders to capture DECIDER instead of destroying it.]]

** TheEvilGenius -- Teatree

* [[spoiler:HeroicSacrifice: Daniel finishes off DECIDER after Luca damages it enough. He is then caught in the blast since his mech was damaged by Sana, preventing his escape (he was aware of it though).]]
* HighAltitudeBattle

* [[spoiler:InfinityMinusOneSword: The unlockable [[SuperMode Overdrive Ex-tio]], outside of the final battle it lacks the amazing firepower it had but you still get to use the enhanced versions of its weapons.]]
* JerkAss: Luca is quite the asshole to both Chaldeans and Lydians alike. Defiantly refuses to define his affiliation to Sana, calls Daniel "Baldy", and insults Selva's talking.

* [[spoiler:OneWingedAngel: APITEX transforms into APITEX-EVO in the final battle.]]

* [[spoiler:SpaceZone:The setting for the final battle with APITEX-EVO.]]

* [[spoiler:SpaceZone: It's where the final battle with APITEX-EVO takes place.]]

** The Ex-Tio is later revealed to [[spoiler:not only have been designed by Luca's father, but also carry information pertaining to the Chaldean military and DECIDER]].

* [[spoiler:WhatTheHellHero: When the trio reach DECIDER, Sana attacks Daniel and reveals her orders. Fortunately, she turn back to Luca's side in the end.]]

'''''ETHER VAPOR''''' is a cinematic ShootEmUp created by Japanese doujin developers of Edelweiss released for Windows PC on August 13th, 2007. Advertised as a "2.75D" shmup, it is known for its rapidly changing gameplay, shifting from a vertical shooter, to a horizontal shooter, and even a rail shooter.

Nyu Media has released an English version of the game's re-release on June 29th, 2012 for $7.99. Nyu Media's English webpage for the game (and where it can be purchased) can be found [[http://ethervapor.com/ here]]. It is also released on {{DESURA}} on September 7th, 2012, and then later on {{Steam}} on September 27th, 2012. Nyu Media also released the original soundtracks of ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'' and ''Fairy Bloom Freesia'' digitally though their Bandcamp [[http://edelweissjp.bandcamp.com/album/fairy-bloom-freesia-ether-vapor-remaster-original-soundtracks here]].

The game is getting a SpiritualSuccessor in the form of ''VideoGame/{{Astebreed}}''.

* BossRush: An unlockable Boss Rush mode can be unlocked in v1.03 and above. Edelweiss also released a "[[BossGame Boss Rush-only]]" version of the original the game back in Comiket 74.

* [[spoiler:FightingTheLancer: You fight Sana when she reveals she had orders to capture Decider instead of destroying it.]]

The game is getting a SpiritualSuccessor in the form of ''Astebreed''

* [[spoiler:EleventhHourSuperPower: During the first part of the final battle with APITEX, Luca's Ex-tio goes into its [[SuperMode Overdrive Mode]], turning his [[MoreDakka bullet-spewing weapons]] into [[FrickinLaserBeams powerful laser cannons]]. The Overdrive Ex-tio can also be unlocked by one-credit clearing the game in the original, or simply clearing the game once in ''ETHER VAPOR Remaster'', but it won't be over-powered like it was in the final battle.]]

** Tetley's Megarachene sends out drones that fire laser cannons as it TurnsRed.

* ChildProdigy: Teatree.

* [[spoiler:InfinityMinusOneSword: The unlockable [[SuperMode Overdrive Ex-tio]], outside of the final battle it lacks the amazing power it had but you still get to use the enhanced versions of its weapons.]]

* ScoringPoints: Typically when you destroy an enemy, but there are other possibilities of scoring points. One such way to make extra points is by continuously shooting enemies like the Libellulium mechs while they're in "OVERKILL" state [[ScoreMilking to milk every point from them as possible]] before they explode. Another is shooting up lots of stuff during the rail-shooter segments before it ends, and canceling enemy fire with your Winder's Radiate.

* ShutUpHannibal: Luca's calls out Daniel for being a {{hypocrite}} in Scene 2.

--> "Demeaning someone based on physical characteristics is PERSONAL OPPRESSION!!"

* SpiderTank: Teatree's Megarachene.