I prefer both Orcs and IB to Trials.
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I prefer both Orcs and IB to Trials.
Personally, I didn't like Orcs Must Die after playing the trial. It's probably because I'm tired of playing Tower Defense games, but I thought it was o.k; it didn't impress me. You should give it a try and see what you think.
I think Iron Brigade is the better game though and if you play it online, it's a gets a lot better. However, the MP has connection issues (a lot of people that I've played with live in EU) and tends to lag like crazy. Plus if you want to go for a specific achievement or do a specific mission, it's best to play with either Gaffers or with friends. If you like loot games like Diablo and Borderlands, this game will feed your loot whore addictions.
SapientWolf
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I'd hesitate to recommend either on XBLA, because OMD plays much better on the PC and Iron Brigade is getting a PC port soon too. But I guess if it was a choice between the two then IB has online play over OMD.
I don't have a gaming PC, but I do I have 1600 MSP, and I'm just trying to see what's the best options are.
i bought Dragon's Lair today. couldnt help myself. i love that game.
there is an achievement for playing it on June 19th. it's birthday. ha ha.
give me Space Ace.
yep. it's the second best game on XBLA, right after Evo.
there is an achievement for playing it on June 19th. it's birthday. ha ha.
give me Space Ace.
yep. it's the second best game on XBLA, right after Evo.
So HD and Orcs, or HD and IB?
toythatkills
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I would definitely go with HD and one of them, but it's worth downloading the trials to see which you prefer, because I think there's probably a 50/50 split of people that prefer one over the other, they both have their strengths and weaknesses.
HD and either. try the demos and see what you like better. i didnt buy Orcs, i did buy IB, but IB got old fast for me.
Vert boil
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DOTW
A Kingdom for Keflings - 400msp (was 800) - may be JPN only.
Beyond Good & Evil HD - 400msp (was 800)
Might & Magic Clash of Heroes - 600msp (was 1200)
Outland - 400msp (was 800)
A Kingdom for Keflings - 400msp (was 800) - may be JPN only.
Beyond Good & Evil HD - 400msp (was 800)
Might & Magic Clash of Heroes - 600msp (was 1200)
Outland - 400msp (was 800)
Vert boil
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Twice. Once to 400 and another to 240.
j0hnny_385
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Yes it was. I picked it up for 400MSP a year or so ago.
da_stabbah
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did they ever fix/patch M&M:CoH insane long load times? or is it still jank from how it was at launch?
toythatkills
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Don't know how it was at launch but the loads are pretty long. Didn't really affect my enjoyment much, though, it was only annoying a couple of times when I wanted to travel from one end of a map to the other, but that generally only happened once per stage when I was mopping up at the end.
The was apparently a patch to M&M: COH that adjusted some things (I hear Varkas Special was toned down, but I don't see concise patch notes), and added the ability to play / Fight the bosses as DLC.
I don't think the loading was ever addressed, because the devs mentioned on this very forum that there wasn't much to do; it's an HD 2D game with no "cheats" (like 3D backgrounds, or framey animation) on consoles with limited RAM.
100% worth is for the glorious animation and art, I'd say. The loading never really bothered me at all while playing, and it wasn't bad like the mysteriously-bad (like 2/3 minute on certain systems) loading thats plagued Konami-related XBLA releases like Vandal Hearts and Hard Corps Uprising.
I don't think the loading was ever addressed, because the devs mentioned on this very forum that there wasn't much to do; it's an HD 2D game with no "cheats" (like 3D backgrounds, or framey animation) on consoles with limited RAM.
100% worth is for the glorious animation and art, I'd say. The loading never really bothered me at all while playing, and it wasn't bad like the mysteriously-bad (like 2/3 minute on certain systems) loading thats plagued Konami-related XBLA releases like Vandal Hearts and Hard Corps Uprising.
gregor7777
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Anyone have opinions on Outland?
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Slick visual style, great pacing, fun. Shares some but not all elements of the Metroidvania games. Not too difficult, but the bosses are tricky, so it's not a walk in the part either. I thought it was a great buy at 800.
I don't have Beyond Good & Evil but I remember not thinking it was all it was hyped up to be when I beat it last gen.
I enjoyed Outland for what it was - a Metroid-lite action game. It also has a unique Ikaruga type switching mechanic put to use in the platforming and puzzles. It's got its roots in the Metroid exploration style but becomes a unique action/platformer because of the latter feature. It's fun. I recommend it. Also, try Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet if you end up liking this game.
I enjoyed Outland for what it was - a Metroid-lite action game. It also has a unique Ikaruga type switching mechanic put to use in the platforming and puzzles. It's got its roots in the Metroid exploration style but becomes a unique action/platformer because of the latter feature. It's fun. I recommend it. Also, try Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet if you end up liking this game.
Full marks. Great game. The bosses can get a bit tricky but nothing controller breaking like SMB or Splosion Man.
Mr. B Natural
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An idea (take Ikaruga and put that in a platformer) simply doesn't work that well and ran out of steam by its first of many laps. As an exploration game, it's fine, because the controls are great and there are platforms, but as a game, it's not. Although the game doesn't give you much reason to actually explore but to collect-to-collect so you can unlock a gallery. And, there really isn't that much exploration and not that much backtracking, though the latter doesn't bother me much at all. The environments weren't all that varied. Enemies not varied. "Puzzles" not varied, though I can't even call them that. Etc.
If you're going to take an idea and expand on it (which Ikaruga actually already did with a previous Treasure game that I for the life of me can't remember), then you have to improve and expand on it. This game does neither. It's inferior, completely inferior, but for 5 bucks, I see no issue in finding out for yourself.
I actually forgot about the sale yesterday, so I'm not sure what to buy. I kind of what something simple, simple meaning that it's not about story or anything; something I can play whilst playing podcast or TV in the background. I was thinking either Super Meat Boy or Trials Evo. Although, Bastion does look really awesome though....I'm fucking indecisive as hell...
gregor7777
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Thanks!
Fox Mulder
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Bastion isn't a game you can play with stuff in the background though. You need to listen to a narrator for the full story and experience. It's one of my favorite games on the platform though.
PopfulMail
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Evo is literally the perfect game to play with a podcast, radio, music, or other media in the backround. i do it every day. turn off in game music and you are set.
Vert boil
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Released today,
Joy Ride Turbo - 800msp, 821MB.
Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co - 800msp, 219MB.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Super Hang-on and The Revenge of Shinobi.
Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World - 800msp, 241MB.
Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Monster World IV.
Joy Ride Turbo - 800msp, 821MB.
Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co - 800msp, 219MB.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Super Hang-on and The Revenge of Shinobi.
Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World - 800msp, 241MB.
Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Monster World IV.
Joy Ride.. fun little game. I captured the first set of races in the Championship Series in case someone is curious.
Joy Ride Turbo Gameplay
Joy Ride Turbo Gameplay
Joy Ride Turbo OT http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=38124850
PopfulMail
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Great day for XBLA. JoyRide the way it was originally meant to be played... and two nice SEGA collections. The presentation on the Vintage Collections is excellent. Looking forward to spending time with all of today's releases.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
It's a shame we're coming off one of the biggest Arcade promotions.
Makes me wonder how many still have their eyes and wallets glued to those games.randomlyrossy
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I just wish I could buy the games in the Vintage Collections separately. I have no desire to play Shinobi or Hang-on but I'd gladly pay 400 points for Alex Kidd, just for the nostalgia trip.
PopfulMail
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It's a shame we're coming off one of the biggest Arcade promotions.
No doubt. It's going to be hard for me to tear myself away from Minecraft... but with today's releases.. I've bought more titles than I did with the entire Arcade Next promo.
CadetMahoney
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MW Collection on 360 - is there an OT for that?
SEGA Vintage Col. 2012 |OT| Streets Of Rage! Golden Axe! Monster World! Alex Kidd!
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474855
Chiaroscuro
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I also now have a theory as to why XBLA games went to 400 points. We are now seeing windows phone games come out at 99 cents.. second one in 3 weeks and they include 200 points. Just a theory but it would have looked bad if 10+ dollar games on the 360 came packed with the same achievement and gamerscore points of a 99 cent phone game.
Just a theory
Just a theory
twinturbo2
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Dumb question, but does anyone here have opinions on Joy Ride Turbo? I have the demo in my queue.
Fortinbras
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Great concept and visual style, but ultimately fails because of repetitive environments, lack of rewards for exploration and overly segmented level design. At first glance it looks like a Metroidvania, but in reality it's just a linear platformer with way too much backtracking. Still worth playing if you get it for cheap.
BruiserBear
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I think that's a very good theory.
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Probably one of the arguments, but the growth of the platform in general,the fact that achievements sell games and a justification for higher price points like Minecraft culminated into this.
Watching this thread like a hawk for a Guilty Gear date.
charlequin
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couldn't disagree more.Outland is the best XBLA/PSN release of last year. Immaculate and smooth controls, fantastic boss design, and clever use of the underlying gimmick all elevate it to a spectacular experience, IMO.
Vert boil
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The demo for Mad Riders was added over night - http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Mad-Riders/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258411240 . Full game isn't available to purchase.
really liked the demo. reminds me of pure mixed with hydro thunder (the turbo coins, the shortcuts).
tracks are really crazy, lots of big jumps.
Warren Ellis
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same here. Loved dead nation and super stardust, but outland is mediocre.
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