Sixteen new releases and six updates in this weeks Xbox Indie Games Round Up.
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Here are this weeks releases and updates sorted in a rough order on how good they are over three categories. Trial impressions have been wrote for the Geddon it! category games. Please take a look at all the games as something may interest you. Trailers for the new releases can be found on Page 2.
Geddon it!
The Deep Cave – A young boy has fallen down a hole and you must work your way through the single screen levels to escape in one of three different endings. This is a great little retro 8bit style platform game with game play that reminds me a little of the recently released Super Meat Boy. The levels are designed to keep you on your toes with accurate timing and jumping between spikes and enemies, avoiding falling rubble and plenty more. You have infinite lives with quick restarts if you die which is essential as the screens become very challenging. It is a retro game so can be forgiven, especially with the great music to listen to, I want it on MP3! The Deep Cave costs 80 :MSPoints: and I give it two thumbs up. You can find more information on the Xbox Marketplace, a trailer can be found on Page 2.
Sketchy Tower Defense is as the name suggests a tower defense style game. The game features a decent number of levels which can be played in single player or two player co-op or against each other. The graphics are a hand drawn sketch style and work well, but there is minimal sound effects and no in game music. At 80 :MSPoints: though it is a worthwhile game if you are a fan of the genre and the two player modes should be quite fun. More information can be found on the Marketplace, a trailer can be found on Page 2.
Ar-meh-geddon
Space Police on SuperHighway 9 – Baddies. The scum of our Super Highways. Drunk drivers, high on Super Space Juice. Criminals, fleeing the scenes of their dastardly space crimes. Old ladies, blind without their Space Specs. Deal with them, Rookie, and restore Space Justice to Super Highway 9. Space Police on SuperHighway 9 costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace, a trailer can be found on Page 2.
Table Soccer X gives a very realistic experience of playing foosball. You can play with or against your friends, against the computer A.I. or play a single player game where you play against stronger and stronger computer opponents. Table Soccer X costs 240 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace, a trailer can be found on Page 2.
Jetpack Man – Navigate Jetpack Man (and his friend Sonic Sid the Squid) through the mazes, avoiding the baddies, collecting power-ups, and eating whatever is in your way! Play simultaneously with a friend as you try to make it to the Theoretical 4th Dimension! Jetpack Man costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace.
Super Janitoroid – An action-packed platformer where you play as a janitor defeating weird out of control beasts. Fight your way through the facility armed with your trusty mop – while searching for secret health bonuses. Upgrade with the amazing laser bucket and take on the evil ghost boss at the end! Super Janitoroid costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace, a trailer can be found on Page 2.
Armageddon outta here!
A Game you can’t BEAT!! – Jump over blocks and nails to Take the Ball to the end of the level, sounds easy, well it is not. If you want a good challenge, try this game. A Game you can’t BEAT!! costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace.
Avatar Snowball Fight – Bring your very own Avatar into a holiday winter wonderland. Compete online with up to 16 other players in a full-on snowball battle!! Unlock cool new abilities and use them to secure your place on the global high score list. In full HD 1080P! Avatar Snowball Fight costs 240 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace.
Blokz Rokz – Blokz Rokz is an exciting new take on the brick breaking games of old, make use of powerups to help you along your way . Can you reach Level 40? Blokz Rokz costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace.
Console Info – Measure the speed of your USB storage devices, hard drives, and memory units, and view other information about your console and controllers. Console Info costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace.
Dogfight SKETCH! Battle out against your fiends with Dogfight SKETCH! – the ultimate World War 2 aerial fighting contest! Set in a world of wartime sketches and doodles, you must skilfully avoid your enemy’s fire and boldly take down your foe in a blaze of victorious glory! Who will be the champion? Dogfight SKETCH! costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace.
Monsters Elect is a 2D fantasy action game. Fight your way through a never ending stream of monsters and lead your allies in battle as you take down four mean bosses. – Monsters Elect costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace, a trailer can be found on Page 2.
Musical Advent Calendar – Brighten up your T.V. this Christmas with our musical advent calendar, featuring 3 advent calendars, puppies, kittens and cartoon pictures all whilst listening to some all time favourite Christmas songs. Musical Advent Calendar costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace.
Outbreak On Uranus – Just when mankind thought they escaped the zombie threat… Outbreak On Uranus costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace, a trailer can be found on Page 2.
Valet Parking Inc. – Be ready to face the stuggles of work life as you run around trying to please customers, strategize, manage your time and your life style. Unlock special incentives in an attempt to earn more money and fame. Compare your earnings with other XBox Live users and strive to be the best in the business. This is your life as an attendant. Valet Parking Inc. costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace.
I was unable to trial Neutrino Wars as it is a two play only game and I did not have an extra controller at the time.
Neutrino Wars – Battle your enemies throughout the galaxy with Neutrino Wars, the ultimate low-gravity space duel! With 8 levels, two weapons and a choice of ship colour, the retro gameplay will have you and your friends hooked! Who will be the champion? Neutrino Wars costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found on the Marketplace.
Updated Titles
Titles that have received a software update or price change are radiangames Fireball, Apple Jack, Dossun World, Decay – Part 1, The TEMPURA of the DEAD and SketchBox 360.
Trailers for the new releases can be found on Page 2.
