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Title: Heads up- Spelunky for XBLA releases on July 4th (Wednesday)
Post by: Well Fed Games on July 02, 2012, 09:05:02 pm

Just wanted to post about Spelunky for Xbox Live Arcade, as I think it might fly under the radar and will probably appeal to a lot of folks here on the forum. I really like the (free) PC version, so I am going to get this for sure.

Retro-styled platforming with lots of items, exploration, and randomly generated levels. Glowing reviews from Destructoid, Polygon, etc., for what it is worth.

Spelunky XBLA Debut Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCswu85rJYY#ws)

Title: Re: Heads up- Spelunky for XBLA releases on July 4th (Wednesday)
Post by: Well Fed Games on July 16, 2012, 11:20:09 am

Quote from: pinballjim on July 16, 2012, 09:44:15 am

It's cute but it sure controls 'floaty' on my 360.  That makes it a lot more difficult than it should be.  

I think it controls pretty well, at least to the point when it continually kicks my butt I am sure it is my fault and not the game's. My biggest complaint is that the difference between walk and run speeds is so severe, I feel like sometimes I'm either unable to escape things quick enough or running into certain death. I've "unlocked" (so to speak) the third area and have definitely plateaued as far as level progression, but continue to find some neat hidden stuff. I'm somewhere around 350 deaths/plays.

Title: Re: Heads up- Spelunky for XBLA releases on July 4th (Wednesday)
Post by: ark_ader on July 16, 2012, 12:03:21 pm

You need a X Arcade to get a better control on Xbox Live games.

Just got the new Frogger on Sale.  Love it!