XBLA - Assault Heroes - 800pts

[LinkinPrime]

Assault Heroes will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points.

Features:
Multiplayer co-op mode – Two players may play co-operatively online via Xbox Live or offline (same screen) with enhanced weapons and special attacks to encourage team-based campaigns.
Dynamic gameplay – Operate an armed 4X4, speed boat or simply fight on foot for a quick change of pace.
Arsenal of weapons – Equip characters with miniguns, flak cannons, flamethrowers, grenades and nukes to destroy everything in your path.
Realistic special effects –Destructible terrain and advanced physics engine provide a truly engaging Arcade experience.
Highly detailed graphics – Vehicles leave tracks in the sand, send parts flying when they explode, and leave smoke trails when taking damage.
Exhilarating Action-Packed Experience – Challenging and graphically compelling levels (including bonus sublevels) for fast-paced and addictive play. Xbox Live Leaderboards
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/12419/Xbox-Live-Arcade-Wednesdays-Assault-Heroes/

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Sounds good to me! Reminds me of Konami's "Jackal" back on the NES days.

[EvilAkana]

That looks like a lot of fun! Totally worth 800 points. (hopefully)

[deadite76]

Sounds good to me! Reminds me of Konami's "Jackal" back on the NES days.
That's the first thing that popped up in my mind when I saw those pics! Gonna have to give the trial a spin. Thanks for the heads up LP!

[Roufuss]

Going to wait and see how long it is... Cloning Clyde wasn't all that long and there really wasn't alot to do once it's over (nobody really played multiplayer that I saw).

Hopefully this game is long and has some replayability somewhere.

I'd jump on more single player XBLA games but $10 is alot to swallow to just have it sit on my HD when I'm done =/

This game DOES look awesome, though.

[captmurphy]

Looks like the type of game XBLA was made for. Will definately give it a spin.

[jughead]

Sounds good to me! Reminds me of Konami's "Jackal" back on the NES days.

Awh man! How I used to love playing Jackal. I never could beat it though.

[jrutz]

Looks good, but too little too late for XBLA. I mean, normally we should have gotten really excited for Small Arms and Roboblitz, but those hit the marketplace like a wet fish. I bet MS lost a lot of potential XBLA customers with all their recent screwups. Just look at the NeoGAF "sales" numbers - early adopters hit the service hard early on, but lately releases have been selling around 20k, which isn't that great.

Developers are going to start migrating to the Playstation store or the VC with their original content because X360 users just don't care anymore, which is a shame. But they are going to have to do something to make a profit. 20k sales is barely a profit (http://makeitbigingames.com/blog/?p=35).

[psychobrawler]

Looks good, but too little too late for XBLA. I mean, normally we should have gotten really excited for Small Arms and Roboblitz, but those hit the marketplace like a wet fish. I bet MS lost a lot of potential XBLA customers with all their recent screwups. Just look at the NeoGAF "sales" numbers - early adopters hit the service hard early on, but lately releases have been selling around 20k, which isn't that great.

Developers are going to start migrating to the Playstation store or the VC with their original content because X360 users just don't care anymore, which is a shame. But they are going to have to do something to make a profit. 20k sales is barely a profit (http://makeitbigingames.com/blog/?p=35).

I think the figures have more to do with big games like Gears of War taking people away. Early success probably has more to do with the fact there were no other games to play on the 360, just like PS and Wii stores will do well early on while there isn't many games on the system. Just like early full titles always sell well regardless of quality. As more and more titles come on line and there is more choice, the quality has to be improved to continue with high sales. I believe Roboblitz was in the top 10 overall games played last week on 360, so it's not all bad.

Back on topic, I'm really looking forward to trying this out. I love co-op games.

[Weedy649]

Looks good, but too little too late for XBLA. I mean, normally we should have gotten really excited for Small Arms and Roboblitz, but those hit the marketplace like a wet fish. I bet MS lost a lot of potential XBLA customers with all their recent screwups. Just look at the NeoGAF "sales" numbers - early adopters hit the service hard early on, but lately releases have been selling around 20k, which isn't that great.

Developers are going to start migrating to the Playstation store or the VC with their original content because X360 users just don't care anymore, which is a shame. But they are going to have to do something to make a profit. 20k sales is barely a profit (http://makeitbigingames.com/blog/?p=35).

People have been bitching about lack of XBLA content so much, and now we have 3 new original XBLA games within the last 4 weeks and its too little too late? People are just never satisfied i guess.

I think your figures are a bit off, because you arent taking into consideration that early adopters hit the service hard....when CoD2 was still the most played game on 360 xbox live. The fall/winter has seen a HUGE amount of releases, so of course XBLA sales arent going to be as spectacular.

Edit: Psycho beat me to the point :o

[rabbitt]

Hmm, looks fun from the screenshots. I'll give it a try on Wed. and see if I like it, I guess.

[thrustbucket]

People have been bitching about lack of XBLA content so much, and now we have 3 new original XBLA games within the last 4 weeks and its too little too late? People are just never satisfied i guess.



My thoughts exactly.

I see an amazing amount of bitching on CAG about lack of original XBLA games. And then, most of those same people bitch about the original ones now flooding through the gates, and are not buying them.

I don't think they understand they you have to vote with your dollars (points) to tell MS and developers what you want. Even if I don't have a huge boner over an original XBLA game, I will usually buy them to "vote" for more original games.

When people around here whine about lack of original games and too many retro games, what they really mean is - "Why can't they make more AAA original XBLA games so I can have lots to choose from when I buy my two a year."

[terribledeli]

Even though I promised myself not to buy anymore titles till next year...this one is looks tempting.

[CAG 79]

I'll try the demo first before taking the plunge.

[danked]

looks like it could be fun ..

[Spybreak8]

Yea that def looks entertaining at least. I'll try it out, gotta buy more pts though.

[KaneRobot]

My thoughts exactly.

I see an amazing amount of bitching on CAG about lack of original XBLA games. And then, most of those same people bitch about the original ones now flooding through the gates, and are not buying them.

I don't think they understand they you have to vote with your dollars (points) to tell MS and developers what you want. Even if I don't have a huge boner over an original XBLA game, I will usually buy them to "vote" for more original games.

When people around here whine about lack of original games and too many retro games, what they really mean is - "Why can't they make more AAA original XBLA games so I can have lots to choose from when I buy my two a year."


I just want good games. I don't give a fuck if they're arcade ports or originals.

XBLA's recent original content has been underwhelming. Small Arms and Roboblitz were passable, but that's about it. We haven't had an original action game since Cloning Clyde (and there was a significant gap prior to that as well), and this is the best they can do?

I suppose it would be easier to swallow if the rest of XBLA wasn't so piss-poor. Nintendo is already killing MS in the "downloadable games" category, and they're doing a minimum of work to the stuff they're releasing.

Release some more fan-favorite arcade games in the vein of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and SFII (not the "1983 Lives!" bullshit we've gotten for the most part), release some high quality original games, release more party/card games, and we're rolling. This drip-drip-drip/broken promises thing ain't cutting it.

[NWgamer666]

will give this a try. I want killer instinct on the arcade real bad. Could they do sim city? I would like that as well.

[Brak]

Nintendo is already killing MS in the "downloadable games" category, and they're doing a minimum of work to the stuff they're releasing.
That's subjective, as virtually all of the VC releases have been getting bad reviews.

More subjective in that Nintendo made their downloadable titles (in addition to them being solely retro titles), whereas Microsoft doesn't.

[captainfrizo]

It looks pretty promising and I hope it's good. I've got the points to spare, but I'll still download the trial and see if it's worth a full purchase.

[thrustbucket]

Nintendo is already killing MS in the "downloadable games" category, and they're doing a minimum of work to the stuff they're releasing.


Until you can play some of those "downloadable games" multiplayer, over the internet, I will have to strongly disagree.

[jollydwarf]

In my righteous, self-important, obtuse, and verbose opinion (EDIT: Oops! Forgot "unlikable" and "professionally annoying"!), Microsoft has got it all backwards with the Live Arcade games. These titles should be filling the 'drought' periods, not getting trampled underfoot by their own full-length games and the holiday season nonsense in general.

Also, they need to start marking down older games to reinvigorate the entire Live Arcade experience and community. Okay, as soon as the New Year arrives, anyway.

[CaseyRyback]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/750/750694p1.html

IGN gave it an 8.7 and that it is worth every point.

[sabbey]

Looks like an extremely cool game. Good thing I just bought 3200 MS points from Circuit City the other day... ;)

[fraggedbylaggers]

Nintendo is already killing MS in the "downloadable games" category, and they're doing a minimum of work to the stuff they're releasing.


I would agree with you if you were talking about their VC catalogue in Japan. Overseas you can currently DL classics like Link to The Past. Where is that over hear? Even then they are all rereleases. I have suspicions that the Episodic Sam and Max game is coming to the Wii- now that would be cool.

I really want to try out this game. DLing trial now...

[KaneRobot]

Microsoft has got it all backwards with the Live Arcade games. These titles should be filling the 'drought' periods, not getting trampled underfoot by their own full-length games and the holiday season nonsense in general.
I think this was the general opinion during the spring/summer, when we basically had, oh, nothing at all worth playing during the period between Oblivion and Dead Rising. Besides Uno.

I can only hope that they wanted to have stuff like this out at that point but it just wasn't ready.

[benjamouth]

On-topic, this game looks pretty sweet and I'll probably pick it up.

Off-topic, I'm pretty under-whelmed with Ninty's VC. I can understand slightly when MS say "Well we have to charge a bit more for this old game cos now you can play it over Live and we've added Achievements etc". Nintendo say they have done NOTHING to update the old titles they offer, which I assume means they'll be no online multiplayer for any of these titles. So why the hell is an old NES game like $5, thats way too much IMO.

[DesertEagleXIX]

I d/led the demo and after a few minutes of play, I HAD to download the full version. I love the way, the game gives you a bit of an extra chance when your vehicle blows- they put you on foot.

Why don't they make games like this anymore? It vaguely reminds me of Expendable for the DC, but with much better controls.

http://image.allmusic.com/00/agg/screen300/drs200/s225/s22548eh0af.jpg

Back to mowing down enemies with a flamethrower....

[RelentlessRolento]

Demo was good... I still have to play a few more times before I decide on getting it or not.

[VanillaGorilla]

It's Mutant Storm meets Smash TV meets Blaster Master. Me likey.

[Roufuss]

It's Mutant Storm meets Smash TV meets Blaster Master. Me likey.

Is it like Jackal? Because if it's like Jackal I must buy it =/

[LinkinPrime]

Is it like Jackal? Because if it's like Jackal I must buy it =/

Sorta, but with easier controls. You control your vehicle/soldier with the left thumbstick and you fire with the right thumbstick, just aim in a direction and it will shoot, left and right bumpers are used to switch weapons, right/left triggers to throw grenades/nukes.
As you move up the screen, you will not be able to move back down, just like Jackal. Game is awesome though I only played the demo, once you try it you'll definately buy it. I know I will as soon as I get home.

[DomLando]

Is it like Jackal? Because if it's like Jackal I must buy it =/
I was just talking to my brother and was telling him about this game and I used Jackal as a comparison. We need a Jackal sequel!!.

[Ma12kez]

Sorta, but with easier controls. You control your vehicle/soldier with the left thumbstick and you fire with the right thumbstick, just aim in a direction and it will shoot, left and right bumpers are used to switch weapons, right/left triggers to throw grenades/nukes.
As you move up the screen, you will not be able to move back down, just like Jackal. Game is awesome though I only played the demo, once you try it you'll definately buy it. I know I will as soon as I get home.Oh man the game sounds awesome! Can't wait to get home from work and try it out.

[KaneRobot]

Hmm.

So, as far as action games on XBLA, is this the best one since Geometry Wars?

[AshesofWake]

Hmm.

So, as far as action games on XBLA, is this the best one since Geometry Wars?


not even Geo Wars 2 can defeat Geo Wars

[fraggedbylaggers]

Hmm.

So, as far as action games on XBLA, is this the best one since Geometry Wars?

Hard to say because the only similar thing is the controls...

The guy a few up is right about Nintendo. They are charging $5 for an un-updated nes game while Contra gives you online play, leaderboards and acheivements for the same price as Soccer for the Nes with all of the original crappy elements intact.

Being a CAG I am going to wait on AH until my friend gets his 360 this christmas and then split the cost with him.8-)

[thrustbucket]

I never shared the sentiment that Geometry Wars was the best action game, or a must buy (I never bought it).

But I do expect to like AH a whole lot.

[orntar]

may i suggest calling this title AssH, as AH is already Alien Hominid in my mind, and hopefully others.

[KaneRobot]

I never shared the sentiment that Geometry Wars was the best action game, or a must buy (I never bought it).

Me neither. I couldn't care less about Geometry Wars, but everyone else seemed to get a boner over it. I figured if there were a basis for comparison when it comes to quality action games on Arcade, it would be that.

[Puzznic]

I liked the demo alot and will pick up the full version soon. The other recent live arcade games let me down with their demos so this one was a nice surprise.

[strdr4]

Wow. I really liked the demo. if there are more weapons and power ups then I'll porbably get it. Co-op with my brother looks to be fantastic in this.

[captmurphy]

Played the trial for about 5 mins before purchasing. Good old-fashioned arcade style fun!

[fraggedbylaggers]

I love how when you finish the trial it says if you unlock the game you will get the acheivement you just earned. It is unbearable not to get it if you are an achievement whore.

[gunm]

I'm defintely picking this one up tonight. 800pts for a good old-fashioned arcade-style top down shooter works for me.

[lilboo]

Fun demo. I'll pick it up when I get paid Friday!

[KwanzaaTimmy]

Just played the demo myself. I love it-- I do think that only the three guns (Gatling, Flamethrower, Flak Cannon) are in the entire game though. Though there are like option weapons (Missiles, and hopefully other stuff). I do like that if you get blown up, you can try and duck and weave on foot while waiting for your next ride to show up.

The fact that even on foot, if you hoard your grenades you can still whoop ass, makes it a lot of fun. I beat the boss of the demo while on foot. Also, since the game gives you combos and bonuses for practically everything you do (Top Gun!, Bunker Buster!..etc.) It is pretty fun to wreak havoc on everything.

I'll play the demo a bit more this evening, but I'll definitely purchase after work tomorrow, hopefully there will be a bunch of folks playing this for the next two weeks or so.

Pick up and Play definitely, and nice visuals. I honestly think it beats Geo Wars (which while fun, never inspired a purchase for me). The Controls are tight and responsive, and even on foot, while at a disadvantage, you still aren't completely miffed.

If anyone has a doubt, play the demo first-- may not be worth your 10, but it will be getting mine.

[zewone]

This game is too easy and boring.

[trq]

The guy a few up is right about Nintendo. They are charging $5 for an un-updated nes game while Contra gives you online play, leaderboards and acheivements for the same price as Soccer for the Nes with all of the original crappy elements intact.

I don't know. Each system has its strengths and disadvantages. Say what you will about leaderboards, but the only Heroes getting my Pretend Points this week are Gunstar, not Assault.

[thrustbucket]

Has anyone been able to play a co-op over live game? I just tried to host and join multiple games for about an hour tonight and they all stuck on the waiting screen. A few guys we talked to in the lobby's said they had the same problem. Near as I can tell, nobody can get it to work.

[Diiz]

Is there any form of versus mode online or only co-op? How long is the co-op portion? Worth replaying? Just seems like online would get old fast if the only feature is a short co-op mode.

[Spybreak8]

Well I said I probably needed to buy more pts and yup I did, really love this game, its sweet and the water level is sick.

[Ma12kez]

Just got done with the demo and I'll most likely be picking it up some time soon.

[Rig]

It was one of the better XBLA games. If I ever pick up some more points, maybe I'll get the full version.

[delirium266]

This game is too easy and boring.

I thought the demo was pretty easy also. I beat it while I was only half paying attention to the game and watching tv. How is the difficulty throughout the rest of the game?

[thrustbucket]

I thought the demo was pretty easy also. I beat it while I was only half paying attention to the game and watching tv. How is the difficulty throughout the rest of the game?

Try playing on hard?

[LinkinPrime]

Has anyone been able to play a co-op over live game? I just tried to host and join multiple games for about an hour tonight and they all stuck on the waiting screen. A few guys we talked to in the lobby's said they had the same problem. Near as I can tell, nobody can get it to work.

I was playing co-op on with my sis on the same system and it took forever to load, it took 3-5 min to load up in co-op. Maybe you guys just have to wait longer? Its a blast in co-op, its a lot harder than when you play by yourself. This game is totally Jackal on speed. I love it!

[Rei no Otaku]

This game was a lot better than I thought it would be. After playing the demo I immediately got the full version. Can't wait to play-co-op with some friends.

[fraggedbylaggers]

I don't know. Each system has its strengths and disadvantages. Say what you will about leaderboards, but the only Heroes getting my Pretend Points this week are Gunstar, not Assault.

I got that one too. I feel it is an exception to the general mediocrity of the VC's game selection.

[RudyPants]

may i suggest calling this title AssH, as AH is already Alien Hominid in my mind, and hopefully others.

You're an AssH :)

I just downloaded this game last night and it's really fun one player. Has anybody played online yet? I just hope this doesn't lag like Contra did ...

[orntar]

You're an AssH :)

ZING!!!!1one :)

oh, and this game is teh awesome.

[Spybreak8]

I just found a game online and we played but then the dude left, wtf?! The game gets harder as the levels increase idiots. Co-op is really fun and a main reason to get this one.

[KwanzaaTimmy]

If anyone wants to play tonight, look me up.

[Mrbaseball2710]

I'm really strongly considering buying this one but I first want to know how long it is. Can any of you who have beaten it tell me how long it took to beat the game and/or to get all the acievements.
Thanks

[jer7583]

Oh my this one is good

[Spybreak8]

I haven't beatin it yet. I'm stuck on the level where you have to escape with the timer counting down (right after the boss fight). I even tried it on easy, trying to run past all the enemies, using grenades to the fullist, I can't make it in time!!!! If anyone wants to help me, look me up.

[cgarb84]

I just beat it for the 1st time yesterday. Even in SP it's a fun adventure. I hope to try coop soon, this game seems built for it. I'm glad to see original properties finally starting to come out on XBLA. Hopefully this is just the start of things to come.

[thrustbucket]

I'm glad to see original properties finally starting to come out on XBLA. Hopefully this is just the start of things to come.

I'm not sure I understand that statement. Roboblitz, Small Arms, Mutant Storm, Cloning Clyde, Outpost Kaloki X, Marble Blast ultra, Texas Hold em are all original properties.

[RudyPants]

Why the hell can' t I unlock anchievements? I've beaten an area not using bombs, nukes etc. and I've beaten an area without dying, yet the achievment won't unlock. Does anybody know why? Maybe I'm just retarded. :)

[gunm]

This is my favorite XBLA title so far, and I have the Unplugged Vol. 1 disc and the full version of Contra. The sound for the berserkers is annoying, though.

I tried getting into a multiplayer game last nite, but no luck. It was pretty late/early in the AM, though.

[modium]

Why the hell can' t I unlock anchievements? I've beaten an area not using bombs, nukes etc. and I've beaten an area without dying, yet the achievment won't unlock. Does anybody know why? Maybe I'm just retarded. :)Are you playing to the end of the zone? I got worried when I beat the giant spider and didn't get an achievement, but then that one and two others unlocked when I finished the zone

[Roufuss]

I'm not sure I understand that statement. Roboblitz, Small Arms, Mutant Storm, Cloning Clyde, Outpost Kaloki X, Marble Blast ultra, Texas Hold em are all original properties.

Um... Texas Hold Em is about as original as Uno.

And by that, I mean it's not original at all.

[thrustbucket]

Um... Texas Hold Em is about as original as Uno.

And by that, I mean it's not original at all.

I took original to mean it was made specifically for XBLA platform and no other.

[javeryh]

What are the achievements in this game? I like the demo - the sound really rumbles if you turn it up. My whole couch was shaking!

[Mrbaseball2710]

Can someone give me an estimate of how long it is. How many levels, stages, or whatever they are called.

[seanr1221]

It's really a cool game, glad I picked it up.

I'd be up for some co-op sometime.

[KaneRobot]

I'm not sure I understand that statement. Roboblitz, Small Arms, Mutant Storm, Cloning Clyde, Outpost Kaloki X, Marble Blast ultra, Texas Hold em are all original properties.

I find it pretty difficult to be impressed with that many games in over a 13 month span....especially when they come out in gluts like Mutant Storm/Outpost/Wik/Geo Wars and Roboblitz/Small Arms/Assault Heroes all coming out about the same time.

[cgarb84]

I find it pretty difficult to be impressed with that many games in over a 13 month span....especially when they come out in gluts like Mutant Storm/Outpost/Wik/Geo Wars and Roboblitz/Small Arms/Assault Heroes all coming out about the same time.

Yeah that's basically what I was saying. We had gotten less than 10 original XBLA games in the 360's 1st year of release. That is a really weak effort. So I'm hoping that in year #2 we see a lot more original games than 10.

[Logain8955]

Can someone give me an estimate of how long it is. How many levels, stages, or whatever they are called.


17 stages. It'll take a good 2 to 3 hours to play through it all in one sitting.

[Spybreak8]

Well they just released the XNA toolset which allows people to make 360 games on windows so I bet we'll see a lot more arcade games and probably from people we don't even know.

[Sn0brawler]

I bought the game and have beaten the first zone. Surprisingly, achievements don't seem to be unlocking for me. I've defeated the spider 3 times and seem to be left scratching my head.

[Nerbil]

Keep going after you kill the spider, you only get the achievements after you run out of lives. If you quit the game, you won't get the achievement.

[rocksolidaudio]

I haven't beatin it yet. I'm stuck on the level where you have to escape with the timer counting down (right after the boss fight). I even tried it on easy, trying to run past all the enemies, using grenades to the fullist, I can't make it in time!!!! If anyone wants to help me, look me up.

i could also use some help here.

[Sn0brawler]

Keep going after you kill the spider, you only get the achievements after you run out of lives. If you quit the game, you won't get the achievement.
That solves that, thanks.

[RudyPants]

The whole achievements system is really annoying. It won't unlock my achievments until after I beat a boss even if the achievment doesn't have anything to do with a boss (beating an a non-boss area without dying, etc.). I really wish they would fix this because it makes me feel like I'm missing out on my achievements.

[Spybreak8]

Anybody have any tips or tricks for area 17, (it's when you beat the boss and then start running to escape while the place all around you is blowing up). I can't make it in time and I'm stuck. > <

[modium]

Spybreak, I had a blast playing with you. Shame we couldn't finish the tunnel though. I just finished it myself in single-player It took me a couple of tries. I ran through as fast as I could almost all the time. I used the minigun and just sped through the first part, up until you have to lose your vehicle, at that point I had a sliver of life left. For the on-foot parts, you really have to just keep moving. Blast the other on-foot enemies as you run by and try to dodge the bullets of the larger ones on the side, don't try to shoot them. Try to save the grenades for an emergency. You'll come through the second tunnel, just keep running and grab your vehicle when it re-spawns (or if you die). It's a little easier in the vehicle after that but more chaotic. I Saved my nukes and most of the grenades until I had maybe a minute left, and I squeaked by with 29 seconds left.

It was awesome though, my whole body clenched up while I was trying to make it out alive. intense stuff :D

[thrustbucket]

Ok so last night I was able to hop right in a random match with someone first try. Again tonight, no random matches were able to be joined, and I could not play with anyone on my friends list either. Just sits on the waiting screen forever.

The only commonality I can think of is that every time it won't work, it's usually after midnight EST.

[Morph06]

This game is pretty schweet

[Weedy649]

This game was the biggest waste of money ever. Me and my friend just tried to get a coop game going for 30 minutes, and the furthest we got was the stupid waiting screen. Ugh so mad >.<

Edit: and thrust its only 2:30 pm est here so its not just after midnight, this game is seriously dumb.

[PyroGamer]

I'm not sure I understand that statement. Roboblitz, Small Arms, Mutant Storm, Cloning Clyde, Outpost Kaloki X, Marble Blast ultra, Texas Hold em are all original properties.
Sans Marble Blast.

[thrustbucket]

This game was the biggest waste of money ever. Me and my friend just tried to get a coop game going for 30 minutes, and the furthest we got was the stupid waiting screen. Ugh so mad >.<

Edit: and thrust its only 2:30 pm est here so its not just after midnight, this game is seriously dumb.

I like the game. I just want to know why I can't play co-op over live with my friends.

[Ma12kez]

So is everyone experiencing co-op woes? I'd like to pick this up, but if I can't even co-op over live, I'd rather wait if and when they fix it.

[Spybreak8]

Don't know what you're bitching about because I played Co-op with a friend on my buddy list last night just fine!? There was a little lag but that was my end and it only just made his quad fade in and out and there was no problem for me controling my quad. Make sure you have all your settings correct and your router or whatever you're using optimized. It will be interesting to see how other people manage.

[JDMxB]

I tried all night yesterday, could not manage to get a coop game going with friends over live. Sat on that damn waiting screen forever.

Figures, the first time I decide to unlock a full version, MS can't even get it right.

[flybrione]

This game is great. I have had no real problems playing co-op online. I got stuck once yesterday for the first time but we tried again and it connected fine.

[Spybreak8]

Spybreak, I had a blast playing with you. Shame we couldn't finish the tunnel though. I just finished it myself in single-player It took me a couple of tries. I ran through as fast as I could almost all the time. I used the minigun and just sped through the first part, up until you have to lose your vehicle, at that point I had a sliver of life left. For the on-foot parts, you really have to just keep moving. Blast the other on-foot enemies as you run by and try to dodge the bullets of the larger ones on the side, don't try to shoot them. Try to save the grenades for an emergency. You'll come through the second tunnel, just keep running and grab your vehicle when it re-spawns (or if you die). It's a little easier in the vehicle after that but more chaotic. I Saved my nukes and most of the grenades until I had maybe a minute left, and I squeaked by with 29 seconds left.

It was awesome though, my whole body clenched up while I was trying to make it out alive. intense stuff :D
Man I tried that but I died everytime, I'll have to boot up the game and give it a try.


edit: yup beat the game^^

[elsnow77]

man i really regret buying this. It is soooo short, and there is practically no replay value.

[ncibob]

For those of you that were having co-op problems did you figure out some kind of setting to change? Bought this a couple of days ago and still can't get the co-op to work, sits there on the waiting screen.

[psychobrawler]

^^^^
What he said... I've not really played this much because I bought it for co-op with a friend, but the few times I've tried to play I just get hung on that fucking waiting screen. Anyone figure a way to increase the chance of actually making this game work, or is it just dumb luck?

[modium]

If you're using a router, you can try opening your ports (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114243), that helps a lot of people connect to friends on XBL.

[ncibob]

If you're using a router, you can try opening your ports (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114243), that helps a lot of people connect to friends on XBL.

My NAT is set to open on my 360 and so is the person I am trying to co op with. Reading that tutorial it seems that there isn't any other way to may my 360 more "open" unless I am misunderstanding it.

[ncibob]

Funny I was the last one to post in this thread over a half a year ago. I just wanted to let everyone know that there is a patch update for this game. I updated and tried online co op with a friend today and it worked! It's pretty fun if you haven't been able to get it to work yet give it a shot.

[CrimsonPaw]

Yeah, this is the first XBLA I got and can't complain. It's a great game, haven't tried Co-op over live but may have to give that a go.

[saddamizer]

I just got it last night and its definitely one of the top few arcade games.

[Sinistar]

Hmm I played local co-op on this.. I'll have to try online.. message me if you guys are up for a game or two :)

[ighosty]

one of my favorite xbla. I am hoping they have some downloadable content like more missions.

[soccerstud652]

Just picked this up today. Pretty good for 400 points. Any CAG's still play?

[thrustbucket]

one of my favorite xbla. I am hoping they have some downloadable content like more missions.

They are too busy completing the sequel.

[soccerstud652]

There is a sequel? Thats hillarious I had no idea. When was it released? I heard about a sequel called "Assualt Heroes 2" and featured hijackable enemy vehicles, but have not heard of a release date.

[ighosty]

There is a sequel? Thats hillarious I had no idea. When was it released? I heard about a sequel called "Assualt Heroes 2" and featured hijackable enemy vehicles, but have not heard of a release date.

Sometime this spring, no exact date yet