View Full Version : XBLA - Band of Bugs
thrustbucket
02-09-2007, 06:02 PM
I hadn't seen this really mentioned anywhere when I searched, forgive me if it has.
"Band of Bugs" has just been recently announced as an original XBLA title. It's a tactical strategy game made by NinjaBee (Cloning Clyde, Outpost Kaloki X).
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/01/band-of-bugs.jpg
Here (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/02/09/x360f-interview-ninjabees-band-of-bugs/)is an interview with the lead designer.
CAG 79
02-09-2007, 07:26 PM
Heh, looks like a mini Viva Piņata game.
pimpinc333
02-09-2007, 07:28 PM
The lanscape reminds me a bit of Final Fantasy Tactics.
Anyone remember those short-lived Army Ants figures from, oh, fifteen years or so ago? This kinda reminds me of those, so this looks weirdly appealing to me.
jer7583
02-09-2007, 09:01 PM
I always wanted to get Cloning Clyde.. how was that? the demo was pretty fun.
Roufuss
02-09-2007, 09:04 PM
I always wanted to get Cloning Clyde.. how was that? the demo was pretty fun.
Kind of short and once you beat it you will *never* play it again.
It was fun while it lasted, but it took me about two days to beat 100% and I have never touched it since and I don't ever see myself going back to it - it's not worth 800 points. 400, sure, but not 800.
Rusty Ghia
02-09-2007, 09:05 PM
Anyone remember those short-lived Army Ants figures from, oh, fifteen years or so ago? This kinda reminds me of those, so this looks weirdly appealing to me.
Were those the ones that you could tear the rubber abdomens off?
thrustbucket
02-09-2007, 09:19 PM
The lanscape reminds me a bit of Final Fantasy Tactics.
That's exactly the type of game it is. But more accessible and simplified.
BustaUppa
02-10-2007, 01:26 AM
Were those the ones that you could tear the rubber abdomens off?omg, yes... me and some buddies had like an Army Ant cartel in second grade.
omg, yes... me and some buddies had like an Army Ant cartel in second grade.
Yup. That's them. They were blue and ... red? Green?
God, I love all-out insect warfare, especially with all the bizarre defensive capabilities have in real life. If it's even remotely like what I'm imagining, this could be awesome.
RelentlessRolento
06-12-2007, 08:39 PM
I love tactics grid games... plus here's a first vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JxtmYColOw
thegamer4787
06-12-2007, 09:02 PM
Wow, this game looks really interesting. Nice post OP, I hadn't even heard of this game before.
Halo05
06-12-2007, 11:14 PM
I was immediately reminded of Disgaea. That's a good thing if you like the strat-rpgs.
SynGamer
06-12-2007, 11:16 PM
Kind of short and once you beat it you will *never* play it again.
It was fun while it lasted, but it took me about two days to beat 100% and I have never touched it since and I don't ever see myself going back to it - it's not worth 800 points. 400, sure, but not 800.
A good portion of the XBLA games priced at 800 points aren't worth it :|
thrustbucket
06-13-2007, 04:13 AM
A good portion of the XBLA games priced at 800 points aren't worth it :|
This always leads to an interesting discussion. Like they have been discussing on cag-cast, how much gameplay do you expect for $10?
If cloning clyde lasts 2 hours, that's roughly the same amount of entertainment for less than people are paying for a movie ticket these days. But I guess, most people, seem to expect far more entertainment mileage from games vs other forms of entertainment.
BTW, I have a feeling this is next weeks XBLA title.
Jek Porkins
06-13-2007, 04:22 AM
Yup. That's them. They were blue and ... red? Green?
The original figures were blue and orange. I'm not sure if they ever expanded to a 'purple' army or whatever, but knowing toymakers... they probably eventually did. First sets were orange vs. blue, though.
Hmmm... Now THIS may be the first game I'll get since Worms if the strategy element is semi-decent...