This weeks Xbox Indie Game Round Up includes Dark Delve, FastBall 2, Robotriot and Wizorb.
The overall quality of releases this week are very good, a couple just missed out on the top category so do check them out. Below is our compilation video showing gameplay from the weeks releases. Please take a look and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGamergeddon.
Up next are this weeks releases sorted in a rough order on how good they are over three categories. Trial impressions have been wrote for the Geddon it! category games and they are a must try and/or buy. Armehgeddon is a category that has some games that are worth considering at least playing the trial to see if you like them, they are by no means bad. The final category, Armageddon outta here!, contains games that are probably not worth the time unless something sounds interesting to you. Both the Armehgeddon and Armageddon outta here! use the developers game descriptions.
Geddon It!
Dark Delve – 80 :MSPoints: – Marketplace – Trailer
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Dark Delve is a dungeon crawler in a similar style to Bards Tale and more recently the Nintendo DS game The Dark Spire. You control a party of adventurers exploring dungeons and must solve simple puzzles such as finding a lever which stops the flow of slime, while attacking enemies in a turn based format. The campaign mode allows you to create a party of up to four players, or you can play the challenge mode which creates everything for you automatically and sets you a task to complete. If you are a fan of dungeon crawlers you have probably already headed over to the marketplace to purchase this game, if not then what you waiting for? Give the trial version a try, it looks to be a bargain for 80 :MSPoints.
FastBall 2 – 80 :MSPoints: – Marketplace
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The popular casual game from the iPhone makes its way to XBLIG. Fastball is a simple yet addictive game that sees you controlling a ball which moves along the platforms, you press a button to avoid obstacles such as walls or traps and collect stars. This genre has been done to death with ‘marathon’ style levels where you must survive for as long as possible, but Fastball is cut down to shorter levels which makes the game much more casual and enjoyable. Graphics and audio are nicely done and it plays very well, I definitely prefer the shorter levels than the marathon levels. It is only 80 :MSPoints: and well worth a try.
Robotriot – 80 :MSPoints: – Marketplace – Trailer
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Robotriot is a retro style platform game where you play the role of Slug, a freelance inter-galatic repossessions agent. Your task is to explore the levels and take over the ship by reaching the end of the level. Obstacles include enemy robots and hazards which usually require you to find and deactivate the power by shooting a switch. The 16-bit graphics style looks great and combined with the authentic music it feels like you are playing a retro game. My only concern is that the game may be a little short, it says there are 12 levels and I breezed through the first few within the trial period, so this is something to be aware of as it could be short but sweet. Give the trial a go at least and decide from that.
Armehgeddon
This category has games that are well worth trying if the developers descriptions interest you. The games are by no means bad, but may lack the quality, design, price or something else that keeps it out the top category.
Wizorb – 240 :MSPoints: – Marketplace – Trailer
The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus, a wizard versed in a secret magic art called Wizorb! Explore many strange places from the derelict monster infested town of Clover to Gorudo Castle atop Cauldron Peak. Danger lurks around every corner so you’ll need to keep your wits about you and have quick reflexes in order to survive.
Sherbet Thieves – 80 :MSPoints: – Marketplace – Trailer
The orbital sherbet farms are under attack! Strap on your jetpack and defend the delicious crop from aliens, space stoners with munchies, and sherbet pirates! Twin-stick sherbet defense gimmick excitement awaits! Grab a friend for co-op sherbet party!
Math Fighter – 240 :MSPoints: – Marketplace – Trailer
Battle your way to the top using various taunts, special attacks and more! Choose from 13 grades of customizable math challenges ranging from basic math to calculus! Challenge players over Xbox live with the advanced auto match making system that will pull you out of a one-player game and match you up with another opponent! Leaderboards, Badges, Unlockables, and much more!
Ball Lightning – 80 :MSPoints: – Marketplace – Trailer
Easy to learn, challenging to master, Ball Lightning is the first title in the “simple.fun” campaign series. Test your reflexes and your wits across seven increasingly difficult levels in this arcade-style platformer from Amalgamation Softworks. Collect power-ups, avoid traps and other obstacles, rescue your wizard, and escape the dungeon!
Armageddon outta here!
This category is for games that you may want to avoid on the reasons such as low quality, bugs, bad design, high price or playability. Some games are still playable but the overall opinion is they are probably not worth buying. Developers game descriptions are used.
Astralia – 80 :MSPoints: – Marketplace – Trailer
Astralia is “A Real-time Strategy Shooter Experiment”, a top down space shooter with RTS elements; in addition to your own ship you control a squad of drone fighters with multiple formations and weapons. You also get to manage a couple of capital ships that can be moved around to attack the enemy and can build other things like weapon platforms and bombs.
Convict Minigames – 240 :MSPoints: – Marketplace – Trailer
A collection of 5 arcade style mini-games that will keep you and your friends hooked and entertained for hours on end! Include High Hopes (winner of the 2009 48 Hour Game Making Challenge in Brisbane, Australia), Jurassic Bar, Cave In, Triangle Man and Bop! Fun for the whole family!
Falling Blocks – 80 :MSPoints: – Marketplace
How long can you last, climbing up the endless tower of falling blocks? Falling blocks is a game where you climb up a randomly generated tower of blocks, either trying to get as as high as possible, or to tag as many blocks before the time limit expires. It’s a fast paced platformer which always has you looking for another route up the tower.
High Gravity Wells – 80 :MSPoints: – Marketplace – Trailer
Travel around galaxies by changing gravities to change your orbit. Avoid asteroids, black holes and more as you guide spaceships to their stations.
Ranger Wars – 80 :MSPoints: – Marketplace
The Victory Rangers of Future City 20XX have worked together to vanquish every manner of threat to their beloved home planet – except each other! Now their super-star egos drive a feud that can only be settled with blood! Collect power-ups and strike from above in this action battle arena game for 2-4 players.
ZOMBIECRAFTT!!1 SAMPLER – 240 :MSPoints: – Marketplace
I heard you like mining. The Skyfish finale is here!!!1111
Updated Titles
Titles that have received a software update or price change are Turret Battlefield, Antipole, Ballbuster and Harmonium.
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