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Official Xbox Live Arcade Thread
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Definitely would've been nice if they had included "slow" and "fast" speed options. I'm actually more familiar with this version of the game, but can definitely see why people would prefer the other.
Also, once again, the analog and d-pad on the standard controller are TERRIBLE for this type of game. I swear, if I remotely hit one of the diagonals, it always chooses the worst direction.
Thank the lord for the DOA4 stick, which I'll be pulling back outta the closet just so I can play Ms. Pac-Man with some semblance of arcade skill.
Also, once again, the analog and d-pad on the standard controller are TERRIBLE for this type of game. I swear, if I remotely hit one of the diagonals, it always chooses the worst direction.
Thank the lord for the DOA4 stick, which I'll be pulling back outta the closet just so I can play Ms. Pac-Man with some semblance of arcade skill.
.Schafer said:
what's your point? That's the demo, to purchase the full game from the same link you posted costs $19.95. So rather than save anyone $10 you'd be suggesting they pay an extra $9.95 and not get the added features of the XBLA version (like co-op). Even the demo that comes with every single XBLA title will be better than the one you just posted and it's free as well.
Please at least put a little effort into your trolling.
The Innocent X
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BuddyC said:
The hori third party pad apparently has a decent DPad.
I wanted to throw my 2 cents in, since this thread has had a lot of opinions (including helpful info) already.
The main thing I look for in XBLA is original content, and more recent arcade games. I would be all over games like Hydro Thunder, Powerstone, Sega Rally, Gigawing 2, etc. Classic games like Pac-Man and Galaga do nothing for me. I already own Symphony of the Night, and don't have an interest in purchasing it again.
Meanwhile, I love Geometry Wars. Lumines, despite being somewhat expensive compared to other XBLA games, is very addictive. I didn't think that I would get into UNO, but its one of my most played XBLA games. I also enjoy Texas Hold'em.
I didn't really get into Roboblitz, but I appreciate that its new content. Its not a bad looking game, either.
I am disappointed that there isn't more Dreamcast-era arcade games for Live Arcade. A multiplayer Daytona USA with leaderboards and achievements would be sublime. Could you imagine Ikaruga with online co-op?
I guess all I'm saying is that it is not killing me that games that I would want aren't coming out for Live Arcade every week. Between the 15 or so Xbox1 games, 7 Xbox 360 games, and 4 XBLA games I have, its not like I don't have anything to play.
The main thing I look for in XBLA is original content, and more recent arcade games. I would be all over games like Hydro Thunder, Powerstone, Sega Rally, Gigawing 2, etc. Classic games like Pac-Man and Galaga do nothing for me. I already own Symphony of the Night, and don't have an interest in purchasing it again.
Meanwhile, I love Geometry Wars. Lumines, despite being somewhat expensive compared to other XBLA games, is very addictive. I didn't think that I would get into UNO, but its one of my most played XBLA games. I also enjoy Texas Hold'em.
I didn't really get into Roboblitz, but I appreciate that its new content. Its not a bad looking game, either.
I am disappointed that there isn't more Dreamcast-era arcade games for Live Arcade. A multiplayer Daytona USA with leaderboards and achievements would be sublime. Could you imagine Ikaruga with online co-op?
I guess all I'm saying is that it is not killing me that games that I would want aren't coming out for Live Arcade every week. Between the 15 or so Xbox1 games, 7 Xbox 360 games, and 4 XBLA games I have, its not like I don't have anything to play.
Crab Milk Mickey
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Two things:
1) Heavy Weapon looks pretty decent. Seems kind of easy, but it doesn't look any worse than say Assault Heroes in that regard. Plus it has online co-op, 4 player support and other modes like Survival (which you can also play with 3 other friends). If the game has several difficulties on top of that, that noticeably change the game's pace, then I don't see any reason why people who liked Assault Heroes shouldn't buy Heavy Weapon. Unless side-scrolling shooters aren't your thing of course.
2) to those complaining about the D-pad: have you even tried the analog stick, especially if you want to use an arcade stick as a replacement? I mean, I've never even touched the D-Pad as an alternative control method and I'm doing just fine with games that allegedly 'rely' on it. The analog stick really isn't a bad replacement...
Having said that, the next few weeks seem rather solid for Xbox Live Arcade. Alien Hominid, Castlevania, Worms, Heavy Weapon, possibly Catan, ... Think I might buy all of these as long as they're actually good (and not priced 1200 MS Points).
1) Heavy Weapon looks pretty decent. Seems kind of easy, but it doesn't look any worse than say Assault Heroes in that regard. Plus it has online co-op, 4 player support and other modes like Survival (which you can also play with 3 other friends). If the game has several difficulties on top of that, that noticeably change the game's pace, then I don't see any reason why people who liked Assault Heroes shouldn't buy Heavy Weapon. Unless side-scrolling shooters aren't your thing of course.
2) to those complaining about the D-pad: have you even tried the analog stick, especially if you want to use an arcade stick as a replacement? I mean, I've never even touched the D-Pad as an alternative control method and I'm doing just fine with games that allegedly 'rely' on it. The analog stick really isn't a bad replacement...
Having said that, the next few weeks seem rather solid for Xbox Live Arcade. Alien Hominid, Castlevania, Worms, Heavy Weapon, possibly Catan, ... Think I might buy all of these as long as they're actually good (and not priced 1200 MS Points).
I think you're remembering wrong. The first week or two had all the launch games coming up at different times, but after that updates were rare. Robotron came a few weeks later, then Wik, then Marble Blast Ultra in January, then started the one a month time until XBLA Wednesdays started. The only other time we've had two releases on one week was when UMK3 came out early.nevsan said:
I yes, I think you're right.
Would be good to have at least 2 a week though. I remember reading there are meant to be loads of games in the pipeline. I saw Track and Field and Gyruss last summer on youTube from one of the shows - surely they are nearing completion and ready to be shipped?
Any word of Sensible Soccer?
Would be good to have at least 2 a week though. I remember reading there are meant to be loads of games in the pipeline. I saw Track and Field and Gyruss last summer on youTube from one of the shows - surely they are nearing completion and ready to be shipped?
Any word of Sensible Soccer?
Segata Sanshiro
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arne said:
bjork has supernatural powers. I saw him make the Statue of Liberty disappear once.
Any chance that the XBLA limit is gonna get raised? I just noticed there's a 256 MB memory card coming soon.
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Scottlarock
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buy assualt heroes from sierra.
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btw a halo XBLA game based on this engine would be awesome!
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btw a halo XBLA game based on this engine would be awesome!
Shogmaster
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Worms good news: Good great and played great.
Worms bad news: more than couple weeks away according to the guy manning the station @ CES.
Worms bad news: more than couple weeks away according to the guy manning the station @ CES.
Of All Trades
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Shouldn't you be in bed so you can be prepared for a long day in the Xbox Live Mines, digging away at the precious ore of Worms or Settlers of Catan? Jesus, no wonder nothing gets released, you're up all night.arne said:
Shogmaster
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Firestorm said:
I play Hexic HD so much that I can get pearl flower in about an hour, every time I play. Yes, it's sad.
Shogmaster
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QFT x googleplexJoe said:
soul creator
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arne said:
*searches mildewproduction's recent posts*
hurhur
The last one came something like ~four hours in advance. Lemme see....that's 48x better. So, yup.arne said:
Looking forward to this one. Assault Heroes was a very pleasant surprise. Good shooters just never get old. And I'm biased towards supporting indie/original content on general principle; kind of the digital equivelant of "shop local".
Beer Monkey
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Somebody tell me that Worms does 4-player online, not just 2-player.
Beer Monkey
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Cake Hole. >:-(
Hitler Stole My Potato
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Shogmaster said:
I was hoping for great great.
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