Author Topic: XBLA recommendations (Read 7373 times)

TJ Spyke · « **on:** January 30, 2010, 07:12:45 PM »

I know people don't really like these, but I just bought my first Microsoft points and am trying to figure out what to do with them (I got a 1600 point card). I already rules out worthless crap like Avatar accessories and themes/pics. Of the games I own, the only DLC I could see myself liking is the Crackdown one (that adds several new vehicles, a new weapon, new game type, and new Achievements).

I am almost certain to get games though. I was thinking maybe Peggle since I played the PSN demo and really loved it, which would take care of 800 points (I might get the Peggle Nights expansion later). The other 800 I was thinking maybe some classic arcade games like Dig Dug, Smash TV, or Root Beer Tapper.

Any recommendations? I already have both XBLA discs Microsoft has released, so don't mention Pac-Man: Championship Edition, Uno, Feeding Frenzy, Boom Boom Rocket, Luxor 2, Bejeweled 2, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, Wik: Fable of Souls, Hardwood Backgammon, Outpost Koloki X, Texas Hold'em Poker. I also plan to get Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, so no games included on that.

broodwars · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2010, 07:18:36 PM »

Peggle's definitely an excellent pick, as is Shadow Complex; Space Invaders Extreme; and 'Splosion Man.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2010, 07:26:26 PM »

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3...or Shadow Complex. People call Shadow Complex the "Super Metroid of Xbox 360"...and they're absolutely right.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:29:52 PM »

Shadow Complex does look good and reviewers love it, that may have to wait though as its 1200 points and I really want Peggle.

I liked the demo of 'Splosion Man, but they were talking about it on the CAGcast a couple of weeks ago and CheapyD said he got frustrated by how difficult it got later in the game.

I've never been a fan of the Mortal Kombat series. If I were to pick a fighting game, it would probably be one of the Street Fighters on XBLA.

How similar is Space Invaders Extreme to the DS version? I played a few minutes of the DS one and liked it.

broodwars · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:41:51 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on January 30, 2010, 08:29:52 PM

How similar is Space Invaders Extreme to the DS version? I played a few minutes of the DS one and liked it.

I've only played the 360 version, but from what I've seen of the reviews it's a pretty direct port.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:33:24 PM »

If you liked Geometry Wars on the disc you should check out Geometry Wars 2. It's quite a bit more fleshed out, with some pretty interesting modes and even more interesting Achievements; normally I see Achievements as pointless, but in that game I went after them because they really made you play the game differently.

Also, if you like Star Fox, check out Aces of the Galaxy.

Dasmos · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2010, 11:51:32 PM »

Ikaruga. Meteos.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2010, 12:17:01 AM »

Meteos doesn't work without a touch screen.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2010, 02:52:42 AM »

Make Shadow Complex your #1 target. I hear Castle Crashers is pretty popular among fans of beat 'em ups but I'm not among them. R-Type is a good investment if you liked R-Type in the past (but it shows you how casual people have become when there's a mode where you have infinite lives and aren't even reset to the checkpoint! R-Type isn't R-Type if you aren't reset to a checkpoint on death, forcing you to master every part instead of accepting a death or two, that's what R-Type is about!). Sure, 15€ is a bit much for R-Type but remember they'd probably sell 1 and 2 separately for 10€ each otherwise.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:23:43 PM »

I bought Peggle early this morning (I will get Shadow Complex next time I buy points). I beat Adventure mode and loved it (I don't think I will get the 2 Achievements that require you to hit every peg). Just trying to figure out what to do with the remaining 800.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:52:33 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on January 31, 2010, 10:23:43 PM

I bought Peggle early this morning (I will get Shadow Complex next time I buy points). I beat Adventure mode and loved it (I don't think I will get the 2 Achievements that require you to hit every peg). Just trying to figure out what to do with the remaining 800.

Change your Gamer Tag. Yes, it costs $10.

D_Average · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:59:10 PM »

Geometry Wars 2. I've almost bought a 360 just to play this one cheap game.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2010, 11:44:51 PM »

Quote from: Brandogg on January 31, 2010, 10:52:33 PM

Change your Gamer Tag. Yes, it costs $10.

Change my gamer tag? What does my gamertag (which is TJ Spyke 2) have to do with this? I can't get Shadow Complex right now, it's 1200 points ($15).

I will check out the demo for Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 (props to Microsoft for making demos required for every XBLA game, I wish Nintendo did this for WiiWare and/or VC games).

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2010, 01:34:29 AM »

Should've gotten Castle Crashers...

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2010, 07:01:01 PM »

With my remaining 800 points I ended up getting Splosion Man (it's on sale this week for 50% off) and Root Beer Tapper. Splosion Man has been really fun so far (i'm through the first 4 levels). I regret getting Root Beer Tapper, I should have gotten something like Dig Dug.

Also, what is up with Capcom requiring you to buy Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting to see its achievements? Ever other XBLA demo i've played lets you see what the game's achievements are.

Morari · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2010, 10:25:56 PM »

It probably has something to do with achievements being a throw-away feature in games that no one really cares about.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:22:49 PM »

Actually, most Xbox 360 gamers (at least most who go online) do care about Achievements.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2010, 12:13:45 AM »

Not true.

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2010, 01:28:23 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on February 02, 2010, 11:22:49 PM

Actually, most Xbox 360 gamers (at least most who go online) do care about Achievements.

No, only the stupid ones.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2010, 12:55:13 AM »

Then apparently you think the majority of gamers are stupid. I guarantee that if you had a poll for Xbox 360 owners, the majority would say they DO care about Achievements.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2010, 03:22:25 AM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on February 04, 2010, 12:55:13 AM

Then apparently you think the majority of gamers are stupid.

Sturgeon's Law applies to people.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2010, 09:28:41 AM »

That's because only people that care about achievements would waste their time on a poll about achievements. I just know that none of my friends care about achievements, and I've never heard anyone talk about them online. Sure, lots of people unlock ****-tons of them, but that happens naturally when you play a game a lot.

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Author Topic: XBLA recommendations (Read 7373 times)