You may remember Twisted Pixel, the devs behind Splosion Man, for their charming and accessible platformer The Maw, with the endearing little purple alien who munched up anything in his path. They’ve expanded upon the science-experiment-gone-wrong archetype with the release of Splosion Man, which features a spunky character who does exactly what his name implies – he explodes. A lot. Are you a bad enough dude to handle that?
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Review: Splosion Man
On July 30, 2009
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Review: Gunstar Heroes (Sega Vintage Collection)
On June 26, 2009
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Treasure is home to a library of some of the most beloved titles in gaming. When Gunstar Heroes was granted a release on the Xbox Live Arcade via the Sega Vintage Collection label, I shrieked in fangirlish glee. While it should have been released on the Sonic Genesis Collection compilation disc, it wasn’t, and I was severely disappointed. What to do save from playing the original or some shoddy applet online? Straight to the Xbox Live Marketplace I went to download this classic ASAP. All I have to say is one word: co-op.
Review: A Kingdom for Keflings
On June 15, 2009
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As one of the very first titles available with avatar support for the NXE, A Kingdom for Keflings had some lofty standards to live up to. It had to be fun, cute, and impressive. And guess what – it fit the bill. Though I’m a little late to the party I can most definitely understand why many of my Live friends list and those I communicate with regularly are still playing it from time to time. NinjaBee has done a great job with creating an accessible, relaxing RTS-lite title that most anyone can enjoy.
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Review: Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventure: Fright of the Bumblebees
On June 6, 2009
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The Xbox Live Arcade is seriously lacking in quality point and click adventure games. Microsoft gamers were not gifted to the magic spun by Telltale Games via Sam and Max, so perhaps this is penitence. As it turns out, four episodes of the Wallace and Gromit series are currently in development, so if you happen to enjoy the first one, you’ve got four more coming your way!
Review: Final Fantasy: Crystal Defenders
On May 8, 2009
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When one thinks of Final Fantasy, the mind usually conjures up epic battles and solid RPG gameplay, or even tactical warfare. Does one ever think of tower defense-styled gameplay? Probably not. Square has ventured toward creating something a bit different with the first-ever Xbox Live Arcade release for the franchise with Final Fantasy: Crystal Defenders. Though it isn’t as strategically diverse as a glut of the other, more popularized tower defense titles, it offers a decent challenge and satisfying throwback to the days of gorgeous sprites and thinking before you make your next move. Kupo-po!