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Originally Posted by simmias OK, so after reading the full story behind the making of Dust I now feel like a dick for buying it at half price.

Cheap Ass Guilt?

I also enjoyed Dust's voice acting quite a bit. I wanted a more detailed map but in the end I 100%ed the map,. Achievements, etc. so it didn't bug me too much. Definitely my 2012 game of the year.

Originally Posted by bardockkun Cheap Ass Guilt?

I'm stealing that.

Originally Posted by harry hood thanks, i'll wait for a trial though. would be cool if the game played really fun because its dirt cheap at 240msp

The free trial version is now up for download if anyone was waiting to try the game before buying it:

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Pr...5-d80258550c7d

I've been playing all day today and it really is an amazing effort for an Indie game. They could have sold Avatar Football for $15 and I'd still get it.

Originally Posted by simmias I'm stealing that.

Now what am I going to do with the trademark for my CheapyG character?

Retro City Rampage is pretty good, but I got like 75% of the story done in about 6 hours. I think the demo is a fair representation of how the overall game is, so if the demo blew your mind then the game will be worth it and then some. I wish the game had more things to do but I guess we end up expecting more and more variety from arcade titles when in reality they aren't meant to rival full fledged retail titles.

Originally Posted by wEEman33 The free trial version is now up for download if anyone was waiting to try the game before buying it: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Pr...5-d80258550c7d I've been playing all day today and it really is an amazing effort for an Indie game. They could have sold Avatar Football for $15 and I'd still get it.

You must really really love avatar based games.

Originally Posted by KingofOldSchool First episode was free, the rest were 200 each.

Ah okay. Thanks. Darn I would've hopped on them.

I picked up Avatar Football and it's about what you would expect from a $3 football game. Lots of collision issues, simplistic game play, weak AI but for $3 I could see it being a decent couch game if you have a friend over. Not sure if it does in season mode but I found it slightly annoying that at the end of a game it didn't give you any sort of stat break down. Another issue I had was on kick offs the receiving teams defenders don't react until they have received the ball which lets you act like Bilbo Baggins with the One Ring and work you way unabated to the ball carrier.

Originally Posted by krashhole You must really really love avatar based games.

Actually, I prefer to turn off the avatars and play with the normal football player models.

Here is some gameplay footage from some online 2 vs. 2 action last night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=5ceJKMNLWaA

Originally Posted by wEEman33 Actually, I prefer to turn off the avatars and play with the normal football player models. Here is some gameplay footage from some online 2 vs. 2 action last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=5ceJKMNLWaA

Ugh, the movement looks stiff as hell. I guess you get what you pay for. I'll still try out the demo, but I have a better option in blitz the league II or APF2K8. I don't play madden

Anyone know if the dlc for dungeon defenders has ever gone on sale ?

Finally got some needed hardrive space, looking to add it

Originally Posted by LordVila ...Another issue I had was on kick offs the receiving teams defenders don't react until they have received the ball which lets you act like Bilbo Baggins with the One Ring and work you way unabated to the ball carrier.

I found this comparison hilarious, just thought you should know.

Picked up 3 vs 3 NHL, it's... definitely something. It's basically the NES game aptly-named "ICE HOCKEY", which I logged many hours as a wee youngen.

If I could figure out what the trick is to scoring on the other team I would find it very enjoyable, but as it stands it's fun for a bit but in that "NO YOU DON'T, GET BACK HERE!" sort of way. I almost didn't bite since the demo is so very short that I couldn't grasp the controls and flow just replaying that one-minute over and over. And what's with a score-based game, no timed game modes? Unless I missed it.

So there's my 2c if anyone will take it.

Originally Posted by dcm1602 Anyone know if the dlc for dungeon defenders has ever gone on sale ? Finally got some needed hardrive space, looking to add it

As far as I know, the game itself has gone on sale before, but not its addons.

And the addons are 320pts each, so that's not bad....Otherwise, the dlc for DD has gone on sale for countless times on steam.

Originally Posted by Sanges99 Picked up 3 vs 3 NHL, it's... definitely something. It's basically the NES game aptly-named "ICE HOCKEY", which I logged many hours as a wee youngen. If I could figure out what the trick is to scoring on the other team I would find it very enjoyable, but as it stands it's fun for a bit but in that "NO YOU DON'T, GET BACK HERE!" sort of way. I almost didn't bite since the demo is so very short that I couldn't grasp the controls and flow just replaying that one-minute over and over. And what's with a score-based game, no timed game modes? Unless I missed it. So there's my 2c if anyone will take it.

Try using the analog stick controls if you don't already. Also, checking is a big part of the game. Really, just go for the hit, thats how you get the powerups. Hit them whenever, be cheap. As for scoring goals, you can usually get it on 2 on 1's. Aim your shots manually, the powerups help too, quickly passing helps.

If you can manage to get some friends involved, its where the game shines. That's when you can play illegal as hell, stock up on powerups, and score a ton of goals

Decided to get NFL Blitz and Madden NFL Arcade. Been waiting a long time for those games to be on sale.

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Blockey >>>>> 3 on 3 NHL arcade

Originally Posted by wEEman33 The free trial version is now up for download if anyone was waiting to try the game before buying it: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Pr...5-d80258550c7d I've been playing all day today and it really is an amazing effort for an Indie game. They could have sold Avatar Football for $15 and I'd still get it.

It's OK for an indie game...but I just feel like there are so many better options out there, I don't know that there's much of a point to it. The only real edge I'd give it is the ability to share rosters and plays. But the gameplay just felt clunky to me. There were times when I thought I'd be past a player, and all of a sudden I was pulled down. Catching passes was also cumbersome. I think it's exactly what another poster said...the collision detection is just very loose.

Even with as many problems as the Tecmo Bowl rehash had, I'd still say it's a better game. And of the arcade football games currently on sale, I'd actually give the nod to Blitz. It's definitely watered down from the original, but it still feels like a pretty polished game with lots of potential for fun. Madden Arcade on the other hand feels largely pointless (and not to mention very outdated at this point). It should be getting the NHL 3 on 3 200 MSP treatment at this point.