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Aces of the Galaxy and Roogoo coming to the Xbox Live Arcade on June 4, 2008
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Aces of the Galaxy:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33966.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26358.html
i love coop.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33966.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26358.html
i love coop.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Doh, I almost thought that said Race for the Galaxy. Disappointment total. 
A Black Falcon
Member
I'm still pretty disappointed in Sierra using "Aces" for an outer space action flight shooter... I mean, I like space flying action games a lot, but that's not Aces!
Aces of the Galaxy looks pretty good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5wTjlXc9ss
http://happytreefriends.atomfilms.com/latest_news/index.html
Happy Tree Friends: Flase Alarm now slated for June 25, 2008
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Fragamemnon
Member
They could have at least offered a cockpit view with a HUD or something. It still looks good, but yeah it's sort of totally not Aces.
Of All Trades
Member
It looks like a rail shooter? Hopefully it's the good kind like Starfox 64 and not the meh kind like the rail shooter sequences in Ratchet & Clank Future.Nif said:
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Sierra have been a massive supporter of XBLA. What's best is that most (all?) of their games are originals rather than just rehashes.
PrivateRyan
Member
Roogoo looks pretty cool, I'm always down for a puzzle game that doesn't do a variation of match-four-blocks.
Is every XBLA thread going to be like this from now on?
alistairw said:
Is every XBLA thread going to be like this from now on?
GarthVaderUK
Banned
I really like the look of Aces of the Galaxy, hopefully it plays as good as it looks.
A Human Becoming
More than a Member
What happened to Bionic Commando Rearmed?
soldat7 said:
See, the thing is, this anecdote about the current state of the XBLA is neither witty nor insightful anymore. No, no, it has very quickly become a tiresome and trite observation with a slant towards ignorance to denote that an XBLA game might not sell and/or might suck.
Finally, the full PR, I hope this doesn't happen next week.
Blast off with the Intense Space Shooter, Aces of the Galaxy and Experience the Action Puzzler Roogoo, Both Launching onto Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday!
Experience the thrilling retro arcade space shooter "Aces of the Galaxy, and enjoy a new type of action-puzzler, "Roogoo," both launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).
Enjoy the frantic action of "Aces of the Galaxy," an old fashioned arcade adrenaline-pumping shoot-em-up that allows players to save the Universe from the wicked Skurgian Empire. Players annihilate enemy ships with an impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons including high-powered missile launchers, devastating torpedoes and the relentless chain gun. Battle intense waves of enemy Skurgians against a breathtaking outer space backdrop, and choose to fight alone or join up with a friend at home or via Xbox LIVE.
Developed by Sierra Online, "Aces of the Galaxy" will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+ by the ESRB. For more details on "Aces of the Galaxy" please visit:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/livearcadexbox360
http://www.acesofthegalaxy.com
"Roogoo" updates the square peg in round hole premise to a whole new level. Help the Roogoo defeat their enemies, the evil Meemoo, in "Roogoo," a new and innovative action based-puzzler with addictive gameplay. Players line up multiple platforms on different levels to allow shaped blocks to pass through and once enough stack up, that particular shape closes off. A simple premise becomes more complicated as Meemoos begin to obstruct players' paths and butterflies attempt to steal blocks away. Players must swivel, roll and boost their way through 45 puzzle-filled levels alone or with up to four friends in cooperative party mode play. For those with a more competitive spirit, "Roogoo" offers a two-player multiplayer mode over Xbox LIVE where players battle to solve the same puzzle and can build up attacks to thwart their competitors' efforts.
Developed by SouthPeak Games, "Roogoo" will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on "Roogoo" please visit:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/livearcadexbox360
Blast off with the Intense Space Shooter, Aces of the Galaxy and Experience the Action Puzzler Roogoo, Both Launching onto Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday!
Experience the thrilling retro arcade space shooter "Aces of the Galaxy, and enjoy a new type of action-puzzler, "Roogoo," both launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).
Enjoy the frantic action of "Aces of the Galaxy," an old fashioned arcade adrenaline-pumping shoot-em-up that allows players to save the Universe from the wicked Skurgian Empire. Players annihilate enemy ships with an impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons including high-powered missile launchers, devastating torpedoes and the relentless chain gun. Battle intense waves of enemy Skurgians against a breathtaking outer space backdrop, and choose to fight alone or join up with a friend at home or via Xbox LIVE.
Developed by Sierra Online, "Aces of the Galaxy" will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+ by the ESRB. For more details on "Aces of the Galaxy" please visit:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/livearcadexbox360
http://www.acesofthegalaxy.com
"Roogoo" updates the square peg in round hole premise to a whole new level. Help the Roogoo defeat their enemies, the evil Meemoo, in "Roogoo," a new and innovative action based-puzzler with addictive gameplay. Players line up multiple platforms on different levels to allow shaped blocks to pass through and once enough stack up, that particular shape closes off. A simple premise becomes more complicated as Meemoos begin to obstruct players' paths and butterflies attempt to steal blocks away. Players must swivel, roll and boost their way through 45 puzzle-filled levels alone or with up to four friends in cooperative party mode play. For those with a more competitive spirit, "Roogoo" offers a two-player multiplayer mode over Xbox LIVE where players battle to solve the same puzzle and can build up attacks to thwart their competitors' efforts.
Developed by SouthPeak Games, "Roogoo" will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on "Roogoo" please visit:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/livearcadexbox360
I'll be downloading Aces tonight/tomorrow morning... don't know if I'll buy it, but it looks fantastic. IGN's got a review for it as well (8.4): http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/878/878506p1.html
I haven't read it (other than to see what they said about the gameplay: "Playing through Aces is mostly a thrill, if a bit monotonous at times. Weapon mix is fun and well-balanced. Bosses would be icing on the space cake.") Otherwise, I just clicked through to see the video, which is the first I've seen of the game
I haven't read it (other than to see what they said about the gameplay: "Playing through Aces is mostly a thrill, if a bit monotonous at times. Weapon mix is fun and well-balanced. Bosses would be icing on the space cake.") Otherwise, I just clicked through to see the video, which is the first I've seen of the game
soldat7 said:
It's just like Mario and Sonic...I don't see what's wrong with that. SuperStarDustHD was also similar in that it didn't have continues...though you could play the levels you did beat.
Actually IIRC, it's just like Star Fox...I don't think it had continues either. I really can't remember since I was a pro at the SNES and N64 one and I rarely died. I had troubles fighting the boss but even then I just paused it and asked GAF (or rather Dave's SEGA Saturn multiplatform board).
If anyone starts an official Aces thread, you should probably add (StarFox in HD) to the title so it gets the attention it deserves.
chun li's thighs
Member
roogoo sounds strangly erotic
Steverulez
Member
MercuryLS said:
:lol :lol
Roogoo is AWESOME - one of my favorite XBLA games.
Very addictive, thought I would play it for just a few minutes but I unlocked it and now I'm on level 4-1. Don't ignore this game guys....
- Soothing music
- Nice colorful art style
- Simple controls (it's the two bumpers to rotate and the A button to speed things up mostly)
- They switch things up a lot.
Buy this game!! I fear it'll be another overlooked gem like Eets Chowdown.
Very addictive, thought I would play it for just a few minutes but I unlocked it and now I'm on level 4-1. Don't ignore this game guys....
- Soothing music
- Nice colorful art style
- Simple controls (it's the two bumpers to rotate and the A button to speed things up mostly)
- They switch things up a lot.
Buy this game!! I fear it'll be another overlooked gem like Eets Chowdown.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
From the demo, Roogoo seems to be more about testing reactions than an actual puzzle game.
I think I'll hit it.
I think I'll hit it.
Patrick Klepek
furiously molesting tim burton
Roogoo is hot shit. Recommended.
RadarScope1
Member
DL'ed the demo of Aces. Pretty damn cool actually. Wonder why there are no boss battles, though. That really irks me. At least one or two? Otherwise I think they really nailed the feel and the graphics are pretty good, too.
PedroLumpy
Member
RadarScope1 said:
Credits are fucking awesome.
They have those Ships captained by the local badguy (Humanoid Obliteration Drone, Commander Zaxres etc. etc.) While not bosses, they do take alot of hits and are worth alot of points. They were trying to emulate the UFO at the top of the screen in space invaders kinda feel. Big points, but you gotta ignore everything else to get him.
Aces of the Galaxy has nothing to do with the Aces of (Pacific, Europe etc. etc.) series. The name is the publishers decision, along with the amount of publicity (or lack thereof) for the game.
Full disclosure:
I know someone who worked on the game, take my opinion as you will.
Tell them to patch in level select. This game would be fantastic for a quick play before work, trying to top my current scores, but having to play through a whole nine levels just for my run to count takes way too long. That and the lack of boss fights are my only two real complaints.PedroLumpy said:
PedroLumpy
Member
Aaron said:
I haven't talked to him about the game for a little bit, but it's one of a couple things I'm gonna ask him about.