XBLA - Screwjumper - 800pts

[LinkinPrime]

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(http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/screwjumperxboxlivearcade/default.htm)
Features

Take the plunge in Screwjumper!™ Freefall into the depths of the chaotic underworld as a Screwjumper, and drive the aliens back to their home world by destroying their precious mining equipment. Demolish structures in freefall as you increase your destructive power by increasing your velocity. Use dynamite to pick off hazards and high value targets. Destroy the mine core and jetpack out alive. Dead screwjumpers don't get paid!


Multiple levels and characters: Descend and destroy 20 mines on four different planets with six different characters, including Skruii the foreman of the Screwjumpers Union, Filch the reckless thrill-seeker, Zyree the unpredictable, Xoona the aloof, Ula the mad, and Zomar the mysterious.
Ultimate destruction: Chain your destruction by plunging through objects at ultra-terminal speeds. You're a screwjumper. Go for it!
Single player modes: Risk your neck in four single-player modes including Destruction, Race, Time Trial, and Score.
Multiplayer: Compete with your friends via split screen and Xbox LIVE® multiplayer.


Again, I'll be trying the demo on this first since I really know nothing about this.

[Halo05]

Dear XBLA, Please start kicking ass again like you used to. I haven't downloaded anything worthwhile since Puzzle Quest. That Yaris game set you back like 200 cool points.

[benjamouth]

Dear XBLA, Please start kicking ass again like you used to. I haven't downloaded anything worthwhile since Puzzle Quest. That Yaris game set you back like 200 cool points.

P.S. Please give me Sensible World of Soccer soon as well, kthnxbai XX.

[joe2187]

Dear XBLA, Please start kicking ass again like you used to. I haven't downloaded anything worthwhile since Puzzle Quest. That Yaris game set you back like 200 cool points.

I need to get more MS points, ive been playing the crap out of the Puzzle quest demo...I need that game

[mtxbass1]

Dear XBLA, Please start kicking ass again like you used to. I haven't downloaded anything worthwhile since Puzzle Quest. That Yaris game set you back like 200 cool points.

Agreed, sans Puzzle Quest. I haven't personally bought anything since Puzzle Fighter. They need to get back on the ball here.

[radjago]

Agreed, sans Puzzle Quest. I haven't personally bought anything since Puzzle Fighter. They need to get back on the ball here.
So the guy with the Exit gamerpic didn't buy Exit?

[SpazX]

That looks like it could be pretty awesome.

[mtxbass1]

So the guy with the Exit gamerpic didn't buy Exit?

Nope. Came free with the demo. ;)

I already have the PSP version. I'm not so sure the XBLA version warrants another purchase. Same with Puzzle Quest.

[jollydwarf]

At this point in the generic-a-thon parade, I'm actually starting to yearn for another early-'80s coin-op title. What ever happened to the Asteroids/Asteroids Deluxe two-pack that was announced over a year ago? How about Sinistar, please? Since Microsoft's "ninjas" won't make the Midway compilations BC, it would really make this fogey's day.

EDIT: Speaking of Midway, would it be asking too much to get some NBA JAM up in this joint? Updated rosters and teams or old rosters with just numbers, I don't care.

[mrchainsaw]

At this point in the generic-a-thon parade, I'm actually starting to yearn for another early-'80s coin-op title. What ever happened to the Asteroids/Asteroids Deluxe two-pack that was announced over a year ago? How about Sinistar, please? Since Microsoft's "ninjas" won't make the Midway compilations BC, it would really make this fogey's day.

EDIT: Speaking of Midway, would it be asking too much to get some NBA JAM up in this joint? Updated rosters and teams or old rosters with just numbers, I don't care. Oh hell yeah, NBA Jam on Live would be so sweet. My brother and I always play against each other when we meet up on birthdays and holidays. They should have one mode that is exactly the same and another mode with updated rosters and teams and maybe some new animations or things the announcer says. I wouldn't want to change it too much though.

[KiLL3r]

I can tell this game isn't going to be great but I'll still try it out.

[CouRageouS]

I just tried this out. I can't say that I understand it. Generic characters and generic music all around though.

[Decker]

Horrible, horrible game. And I use the term "game" loosly. Fall down a shaft. Hit green things, avoid red things. Lob explosives at the reactor. Yup, that sums up a game MS wants 800 points for.

I had a hell of a lot more fun falling down in R&C Future and that is just a very small diversion you see a couple of times in that game. Here, it's all you get. Enjoy

[radjago]

I just tried this out. I can't say that I understand it. Generic characters and generic music all around though.
I agree. It feels very THQ. I see how it might be fun, but I don't get it myself.

[danked]

demo was pretty lame

[DesertEagleXIX]

It's so bad it made me want to climb up a smokestack and jump in. At least then, I wouldn't be screwdived out of 800 points.

BTW: Why include the word "screw" in your title. It's asking for trouble from reviewers. Next time name your game Suckjumping, or Awfulleaper.