Arkedo Studio are currently running an experiment creating & releasing a Xbox 360 Indie Game every month for 240 points.
I have having a huge amount of fun with them so thought I would start a Official Thread to house some discussion of these little gems.
A member of Arkedo is GAF member Pharoah.
Arkedo Series - 01 JUMP! - Marketplace Link
Genre: Puzzle Platformer
Price: 240 MS points
Press Release:
Screens:
Video:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/launch-trailer-jump/57936
Arkedo Series - 02 SWAP! - Marketplace Link
Genre: Dual Stick Action Puzzle
Price: 240 MS points
Press Release:
Screens:
Video:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/debut-trailer-arkedo-series/58198
Arkedo Series - 03 PIXEL! - Marketplace Link
Genre: Platformer
Price: 240 MS points
Press Release:
Screens:
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mdrag9lynQ&fmt=18
TO COME:
I have having a huge amount of fun with them so thought I would start a Official Thread to house some discussion of these little gems.
A member of Arkedo is GAF member Pharoah.
Arkedo Series - 01 JUMP! - Marketplace Link
Genre: Puzzle Platformer
Price: 240 MS points
Press Release:
Today, we are trying a little experiment, by introducing the Arkedo Series. The concept is very simple (hey, we're French): we want to make a new game each month.
This will allow us to experiment quite a lot and focus on bite-sized gaming, which is basically heaven to us.
The first game of the series is already there, called "Arkedo Series - 01 JUMP!". It is available on XBL Indie, and was done by 2 guys in 35 days. We start simple (hey, we're French) with a good old platformer. The good news is that is is already well ranked: #1 in France and #4 in the US, after 6 days on the platform.
Screens:
Video:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/launch-trailer-jump/57936
Arkedo Series - 02 SWAP! - Marketplace Link
Genre: Dual Stick Action Puzzle
Price: 240 MS points
Press Release:
Overview:
Arkedo Series - 02 SWAP! is our first Dual-Stick Action Puzzle. The concept is easy : you just swap pairs of blocks, horizontally or vertically. And have fun.
Arkedo Labs has carefully selected the best genes of the dominant "color-match" type, then crossed them with a very rare but powerful "Dual Stick" genotype. The result, after quite some trials and errors, is a very stable and combo-based hybrid, which should easily find its nest on any living room, and stay there forever.
Features:
Help King Kat get his Castle back! Introducing the first Arkedo game with a story. Honestly, it was worth the wait.
3 modes: Castle Mode (a 5-level story mode which will slowly introduce basic and advanced features), Arcade Mode (high scores and rare combos skills, here you come!) and Challenge Mode (finish the game and think you are good, enter the Challenge Mode and reevaluate your assumption).
Dual Stick and vertical freedom allow for total eradication of 99,7% of all organic boredom. Traces of awesome may be found.
Powered by our heavily-patented "Know why you Score®" technology. Simply put, our "Know why you Score®" feature allows you to be good at the game for a reason, and not just watch random combos explode everywhere for no apparent purpose apart from keeping your reptilian cortex fit.
Screens:
Video:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/debut-trailer-arkedo-series/58198
Arkedo Series - 03 PIXEL! - Marketplace Link
Genre: Platformer
Price: 240 MS points
Press Release:
Overview:
Screens:
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mdrag9lynQ&fmt=18
TO COME:
I'll share consolidated numbers after the 4th game (Arkedo Series - 04 SLASH!, which will be a cross between Zelda and Geowars) will be out for a month or so, in order to give hopefully valuable data to the community.
In the meantime, I'll just say that we may have great news soon, which could come as a surprise