Author Topic: Summer of Arcade 2010 XBLA (Read 15667 times)

The Sceneman · « **Reply #300 on:** August 08, 2010, 10:31:17 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on August 08, 2010, 10:16:42 PM

Any balanced Castlevania impressions from guys with good tastes?

you wont like it, its a Japanese game and Batman doesnt feature in it.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #301 on:** August 08, 2010, 11:01:47 PM »

I like it a lot, and I'm not huge into the 2D castlevania games (I used to love them on the GBA but they were the same thing over and over so I stopped). I really like this one though because of the WHOLE castle being on screen at once, with all the monsters active, and seeing your 5 friends all wrecking shit at the same time. It almost reminds me of Todd's Adventures in Slime World, an amazing co-op side-scroller that nobody played because it was on the Lynx.

That being said, I'm not too sure of the longevity of it. I was getting into some games where they were just breezing through the levels in about 6 minutes or something. That might have been because it was set to normal difficulty though.

demi · « **Reply #302 on:** August 08, 2010, 11:03:02 PM »

People do get stronger as they play man. Plus you might be in a group who is farming for a specific item.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #303 on:** August 08, 2010, 11:07:31 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 08, 2010, 11:01:47 PM

I like it a lot, and I'm not huge into the 2D castlevania games (I used to love them on the GBA but they were the same thing over and over so I stopped). I really like this one though because of the WHOLE castle being on screen at once, with all the monsters active, and seeing your 5 friends all wrecking shit at the same time. It almost reminds me of Todd's Adventures in Slime World, an amazing co-op side-scroller that nobody played because it was on the Lynx.

That being said, I'm not too sure of the longevity of it. I was getting into some games where they were just breezing through the levels in about 6 minutes or something. That might have been because it was set to normal difficulty though.

apparently hard mode is where the real challenge begins. The best items can only be obtained by famring the hard bosses.

demi · « **Reply #304 on:** August 08, 2010, 11:11:48 PM »

Who is avalable to play RIGHT NOW depending on the next few responses I will play from midnight to 2 am EST.

iconoclast · « **Reply #305 on:** August 08, 2010, 11:14:42 PM »

I can play now.

demi · « **Reply #306 on:** August 08, 2010, 11:46:37 PM »

Ok well one reply wasn't what I was expecting... I wil try again tomorrow or something. Sorry Iconoclast.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #307 on:** August 09, 2010, 12:05:45 AM »

I'm going to be on at about 10:30 Pacific time. Holla at yo boy if you want to grind for phat lewt

The Sceneman · « **Reply #308 on:** August 09, 2010, 12:06:05 AM »

Sho Nuff youre in Japan right? Lets puray 2nite

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #309 on:** August 09, 2010, 02:00:25 AM »

Nope, I'm in Seattle now. I left Japan because there was too much loll and uguu

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #310 on:** August 09, 2010, 01:48:10 PM »

Is the multiplayer 1P per console or can multiple people play on one console?

demi · « **Reply #311 on:** August 09, 2010, 01:50:44 PM »

No local or syslink unfortunately afaik.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #312 on:** August 09, 2010, 01:56:39 PM »

Ah that's a drag. Will still purchase eventually, but would've been more inspired had it some local MP action.

cool breeze · « **Reply #313 on:** August 09, 2010, 03:56:29 PM »

fuck the second boss. his head blocks the door and I can't reach the puppet he's holding.

also, the collision seems whacked in this, at least when playing with Shanoa.

what the fuck. he goes through walls, far away from where you were, and you can't even reach him in time. even if you know his destination. I don't think they expect anyone to play this single player.

iconoclast · « **Reply #314 on:** August 09, 2010, 05:36:32 PM »

Yeah, once he starts moving you need to follow him ASAP. When you're going through the level, you can push some crates in front of the iron maidens, so he won't be able to use them. You can do that to guide him down a specific path basically. He's the worst boss in the game though, it gets better from there.

I haven't had any problems with collision. You can reach the dolls, just get a little closer.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #315 on:** August 09, 2010, 05:48:53 PM »

Solo is definitely harder to begin with. I'd try just jumping into some random multiplayer games, and have those guys "rush" you. Then you can get to the higher levels earlier and nab yourself some better equipment, making eariler levels easier to solo.

Spent last night farming Death solo on normal, to try and nab some of Shanoa's other weapon glyphs. Beat him 5 times and got nothing but crappy capes and food. Grindan is so sweet.

Also been trying to solo level 1 on hard. I can get up the boss no prob but he always owns me

Need a hand for this hard mode, any of you guys up to it yet?

demi · « **Reply #316 on:** August 09, 2010, 05:57:12 PM »

Is anyone available TONIGHT

It's 6pm EST so... cmon we can get an hour or two in. Something. I'm jonesing for some full on multiplayer. None of this 2-3 player shit. Put this game to its POTENTIAL

bork · « **Reply #317 on:** August 09, 2010, 06:00:55 PM »

I'm gonna jump on in a half hour or so. But I haven't finished the game on normal yet. Up to chapter 5.

iconoclast · « **Reply #318 on:** August 09, 2010, 06:06:44 PM »

I can play tonight. Just let me know when, I'll be playing BlazBlue for now.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #319 on:** August 09, 2010, 06:12:32 PM »

http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/111/1111207p1.html
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/09/review-monday-night-combat/

Rman · « **Reply #320 on:** August 09, 2010, 06:19:36 PM »

I'll be available at 9 or 10 EDT.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #321 on:** August 09, 2010, 06:24:44 PM »

Quote from: Good Day Sir on August 09, 2010, 06:00:55 PM

I'm gonna jump on in a half hour or so. But I haven't finished the game on normal yet. Up to chapter 5.

yeah sorry about sucking ass the other day, I had ben playing RDR multiplayer for like 4 hours without a break before playing with you, so my brain had turned to putty. I can beat level 5 solo now so I've probably improved.

demi · « **Reply #322 on:** August 09, 2010, 06:25:59 PM »

- demi
- iconoclast
- rman

Room for 3 more. You can be dogshit or not, I dont care. I've only beat the first stage on Normal.

bork · « **Reply #323 on:** August 09, 2010, 06:27:55 PM »

The Sceneman · « **Reply #324 on:** August 09, 2010, 06:44:23 PM »

Lyte Edge I can help you pass level 5 now

I'll hit you up next time I see you on

bork · « **Reply #325 on:** August 09, 2010, 07:40:51 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on August 09, 2010, 06:44:23 PM

Lyte Edge I can help you pass level 5 now I'll hit you up next time I see you on

Cleared it in a co-op game. Got hard unlocked now. Still haven't been able to get the glyph from the green skeletons yet, because EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I would get near them the other guys I was playing with would kill them before I got the chance. But I've got the lightning glyph so it's time to level that up and start annihilating everything.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #326 on:** August 09, 2010, 07:43:48 PM »

yeah I "re-rolled" with with Shnoa, my lightning is level 5 now and cooks most baddies one hit. Its a great attack.

If youre wanting to get the skeleton glyph just do level 5 solo.

Rman · « **Reply #327 on:** August 09, 2010, 09:52:54 PM »

I'm gonna be on right now for a two hour or so session. Anyone up?

XBL: rattlemonster

For those wanting to play for a good two hours.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #328 on:** August 09, 2010, 11:25:09 PM »

I did a marathon seesion of CV with some SA goons earlier today, good times. Got up to Chapter 5 hard but it'll only let me select up to Chapter 2, probably because I was dead at the end a lot due to not having as good a gear as most other folks.

demi · « **Reply #329 on:** August 09, 2010, 11:26:53 PM »

Sorry I didnt join your paty RMan, I was playing Medal of Honor Beta with my sexy bearfriend. I am available now though

Rman · « **Reply #330 on:** August 09, 2010, 11:34:12 PM »

I'm done for the night, Demi. Sorry. Maybe tomorrow. I unlocked Hard Mode

with Fatalty.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #331 on:** August 09, 2010, 11:44:33 PM »

Quote from: Trent Dole on August 09, 2010, 11:25:09 PM

I did a marathon seesion of CV with some SA goons earlier today, good times. Got up to Chapter 5 hard but it'll only let me select up to Chapter 2, probably because I was dead at the end a lot due to not having as good a gear as most other folks.

lets play hard mode baybee

I need help so bad

Trent Dole · « **Reply #332 on:** August 09, 2010, 11:45:48 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on August 09, 2010, 11:44:33 PM

Quote from: Trent Dole on August 09, 2010, 11:25:09 PM
I did a marathon seesion of CV with some SA goons earlier today, good times. Got up to Chapter 5 hard but it'll only let me select up to Chapter 2, probably because I was dead at the end a lot due to not having as good a gear as most other folks.

lets play hard mode baybee I need help so bad

Sure, though I dunno if I'll be that much help. I'll probably be on tomorrow night after 10:30 PM EST.

FatalT · « **Reply #333 on:** August 10, 2010, 01:16:40 AM »

Quote from: Rman on August 09, 2010, 11:34:12 PM

I'm done for the night, Demi. Sorry. Maybe tomorrow. I unlocked Hard Mode with Fatalty.

Hard mode is pretty hard though.

drew · « **Reply #334 on:** August 10, 2010, 09:54:22 AM »

Quote from: demi on August 09, 2010, 11:26:53 PM

Sorry I didnt join your paty RMan, I was playing Medal of Honor Beta with my sexy bearfriend. I am available now though

SINCE WHEN WAS THERE A MEDAL OF HONOR BETA

demi · « **Reply #335 on:** August 10, 2010, 09:56:40 AM »

Since a while... I only played it yesterday. The beta closes soon though.

drew · « **Reply #336 on:** August 10, 2010, 10:03:36 AM »

The Sceneman · « **Reply #337 on:** August 10, 2010, 04:43:14 PM »

had a great session last night. Solo-ed Dracula on Normal, hes actually pretty easy except for those stupid triangles he shoots. Teamed up with with an aussie and he helped me through heaps of hard mode. Up to chapter 5 on hard now. I need to keep farming level 5 & 6 normal for Pneuma and Lapiste wepaons for Shanoa.

Incredible game, best downloadable game of the year.

chronovore · « **Reply #338 on:** August 12, 2010, 10:15:22 AM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 09, 2010, 02:00:25 AM

Nope, I'm in Seattle now. I left Japan because there was too much loll and uguu

Some bikers have "LOVE" and "HATE" tatoo'd on the knuckles of each hand, Sho Nuff has "loli" and "uguu"...

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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #339 on:** August 13, 2010, 03:36:02 PM »

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light/17-3054/

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #340 on:** August 16, 2010, 01:28:43 PM »

http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/111/1112531p1.html
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-16-lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light-review
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3180881
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/review-lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light/
http://www.gamefocus.ca/?nav=reviewCard&fid=9747

muckhole · « **Reply #341 on:** August 16, 2010, 03:45:33 PM »

So did anyone even bother with Monday Night combat? I had assumed it would be the one major turkey in the line-up, but I've seen some fairly decent reviews.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #342 on:** August 16, 2010, 03:46:39 PM »

Quote from: muckhole on August 16, 2010, 03:45:33 PM

So did anyone even bother with Monday Night combat? I had assumed it would be the one major turkey in the line-up, but I've seen some fairly decent reviews.

There is a separate thread for it. It has like 90k on the leaderboard already so it sold very well.

muckhole · « **Reply #343 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:02:06 PM »

Oops, missed that. Thanks.

demi · « **Reply #344 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:05:26 PM »

monday night combat is shit.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #345 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:16:15 PM »

I got a free code for that Lara Croft game, woot. Gonna try it out now.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #346 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:18:18 PM »

The Lara Croft reviews look nice but just like I feared I have no interest in buying it without the online patch there. Maybe I'll pick it up down the road.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #347 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:41:41 PM »

that wraps it up for Summer of Arcade (they actually bothered to call it Winter of Arcade on the dash in the Southern Hemisphere. Awww.)

Only Castlevania saved the line-up from being completely dismal. Good jon M$

They should've waited for Shank and Comic Jumper to bolster the line-up. But hey why do I care? Comic Jumper will most likely be saved from the 1200 point price tag

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #348 on:** August 16, 2010, 07:15:41 PM »

The Lara Croft game is really cool. It's like Zelda with an isometric viewpoint.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #349 on:** August 16, 2010, 07:19:17 PM »

Anyone wanna try some hard mode on CV? Sorry I haven't been available Trent.

Also we should just make a separate thread for the CV Boresquad

The Sceneman · « **Reply #350 on:** August 16, 2010, 07:29:39 PM »

^ yes lets make a seperate CV thread.

I'd love to help you with hard mode Viscen, I can hold my own OK these days. Im probably not on when you are, though

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #351 on:** August 16, 2010, 07:38:57 PM »

My friends and I just beat Drac today.

What is a medieval synonym for 'squad'

The Sceneman · « **Reply #352 on:** August 16, 2010, 07:53:10 PM »

Order?

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #353 on:** August 16, 2010, 08:08:38 PM »

Vania?

Trent Dole · « **Reply #354 on:** August 16, 2010, 08:26:17 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on August 16, 2010, 07:19:17 PM

Anyone wanna try some hard mode on CV? Sorry I haven't been available Trent.

Also we should just make a separate thread for the CV Boresquad

Wifi's decided to be gay when I try to play CV lately, hopefully it's a tempy thing and doesn't stick around like it did for 1 vs. 100. Played fine for two weeks then crap. Freed some space up on the 360 hd and it's still bein' weird. Whatever.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #355 on:** August 18, 2010, 10:07:47 AM »

Wow, Lara is over 2 gigs. Dissuades me from even trying the demo. Might still do so if the game is said to be like 6 hours long.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #356 on:** August 18, 2010, 01:01:53 PM »

I tried the demo earlier for lara croft. Game is kinda dope. I love the zoomed out view. You rarely see that in consoles games nowadays.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #357 on:** August 18, 2010, 02:10:53 PM »

The Lara Croft game is all kinds of awesome. Best XBLA game I've played in months.

Bebpo · « **Reply #358 on:** August 18, 2010, 02:48:40 PM »

Waiting on PC version, but will grab it for sure.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #359 on:** August 18, 2010, 06:01:31 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on August 18, 2010, 10:07:47 AM

Wow, Lara is over 2 gigs. Dissuades me from even trying the demo. Might still do so if the game is said to be like 6 hours long.

pfft, 6 hours. Ive put 20 hours into Castlevania and still going strong. That game was worth 1200.

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