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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: hyp on October 31, 2007, 02:45:52 PM

Title: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: hyp on October 31, 2007, 02:45:52 PM: :bow :bow :bow

big fan of the original, and i've gotta say right from the beginning that this iteration is much improved. first and foremost, online co-op was added. in co-op, both players share health/ships so you're forced to carry your own weight. say goodbye to the peashooter single stream gun, it has been replaced by a double that covers more area. the drawback is that the gun's range seems shorter, though it does a great job of getting you out of sticky situations.

the level structure is ace. after completing a stage, you travel through corridors seamlessly to the next area. it feels like one big world as there's no loading between stages. after a certain number of stages is completed, you're brought to a new planet (where there's a little loading) that continues the seamless stage progression. i've read that the game is a bit shorter than the first. 16 or so planets with a minimum of 5 stages per planet.

i was very impressed by my first playthrough. they must have a had a bigger budget this time around because the graphics and effects blow the previous game's away. it still runs at a no-hitch 60fps and online play from my two matches was lag-free. the game's pacing is super quick and twitchy so don't expect any everyday shooter style elegance. but if you're a fan of superstardust HD and geo wars, it's pretty much a no-brainer.
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: demi on October 31, 2007, 02:49:33 PM: I love Geo Wars and I thought Reloaded was a snoozefest
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: hyp on October 31, 2007, 02:51:46 PM: Quote from: demi on October 31, 2007, 02:49:33 PM
I love Geo Wars and I thought Reloaded was a snoozefest

empire seems to be a lot faster paced than reloaded. i admit, there were times in reloaded where it felt too easy, but even in the standard difficulty setting of empire, it was very challenging. i couldn't even get past the 2nd planet in my first playthrough -- even on co-op.
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: demi on October 31, 2007, 02:53:05 PM: Well I'm going to try the trials I have missed later tonight

I should try to get Black Belt Grandmaster on Reloaded
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: hyp on October 31, 2007, 02:54:25 PM: Quote from: demi on October 31, 2007, 02:53:05 PM
Well I'm going to try the trials I have missed later tonight

I should try to get Black Belt Grandmaster on Reloaded

i've been sitting on that achievement for a while too. it's pretty tough.
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: Saint Cornelius on October 31, 2007, 02:55:23 PM: Oh damn hyp, we gotta play this shit sometime.... I love me some run n' gun action.

I loved the Mutant Storm Reloaded so I'm definitely down for Empire.
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: hyp on October 31, 2007, 03:09:39 PM: Quote from: Saint Cornelius on October 31, 2007, 02:55:23 PM
Oh damn hyp, we gotta play this shit sometime.... I love me some run n' gun action.

I loved the Mutant Storm Reloaded so I'm definitely down for Empire.

count me in!
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: TVC15 on October 31, 2007, 03:52:06 PM: This is mine when I get home. XBLA has had it goin' on lately.
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: T234 on October 31, 2007, 03:56:58 PM: I'm seriously considering getting a credit card just so as to replace my my 360 that has a broken ethernet port just for this game alone.
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: hyp on October 31, 2007, 04:21:14 PM: Quote from: T234 on October 31, 2007, 03:56:58 PM
I'm seriously considering getting a credit card just so as to replace my my 360 that has a broken ethernet port just for this game alone.

:o
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: The Sceneman on October 31, 2007, 04:59:41 PM: convince me to buy this game. Im a fan of Contra and Metal Slug
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: hyp on October 31, 2007, 05:02:19 PM: Quote from: Scenester on October 31, 2007, 04:59:41 PM
convince me to buy this game. Im a fan of Contra and Metal Slug

convince yourself and download the demo dood.
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: The Sceneman on October 31, 2007, 05:15:03 PM: oh right, Demos! 360 :bow
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: drohne on October 31, 2007, 05:18:42 PM: Quote from: Scenester on October 31, 2007, 04:59:41 PM
convince me to buy this game. Im a fan of Contra and Metal Slug

try the assault heroes demo while you're at it

uh, it doesn't specifically resemble contra or metal slug, but YOU SHOOT THINGS AND ITS AWESOME

i'll grab mutant storm empire tonight...never played much of the original, but this looks really cool
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: hyp on November 01, 2007, 02:08:45 PM: who's down for some co-op tonight? didn't see any of you guys playing last night...
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: Saint Cornelius on November 01, 2007, 02:17:42 PM: I'll try but Sat. night would actually be better for me. But I'll try!
Title: Re: Mutant Storm Empire XBLA Impressions.
Post by: hyp on November 01, 2007, 02:22:32 PM: sounds like a plan, my man.