Weekly XBLA Update 1/9/08
Tron! The original arcade hit returns this week with CD quality sound, enhanced graphics and two-person multiplayer. And it's priced at a friendly 400 Microsoft Points.
Joining the gladatorial inquest into software is a most modern side-scrolling shooter from our friends at Hudson, and it is called Omega Five. O5 boasts lush 3D environments, an ultra-hardcore mode, local co-op, and a variety of characters to choose from. 800 Microsoft Points.
The arcade classic is back! And Tron is even better this time around with enhanced graphics, CD-quality sound and two-person multiplayer.
Battle as mighty video warrior Tron against the insidious Master Control Program and his ruthless right-hand man, Sark. Tron offers a retro-futuristic test of gaming ability. Race life cycles, demolish tanks, dodge grid bugs, and even face off against the MCP himself to find out who truly rules the computer world!
* Enhanced original: Tron is a perfect recreation of the classic arcade game based on the pioneering computer animated Disney film. Authentic graphics, gameplay and audio have all been upgraded to take advantage of the high-definition graphics and CD bit rate quality of Xbox 360™.
* Light cycles rule: Now you can be a part of the most famous scene from the movie. Ride your blue cycle and battle the enemy yellow cycles in a gridline battle royale.
* Great gameplay elements: Exterminate the Grid Bugs and escape into the I/O Tower before time runs out. Demolish all enemy tanks and Recognizers to clear the board. Smash the blocks and move your character into the MCP cone to clear the level. A bonus is awarded if you destroy all the blocks.
* Multiplayer capability: The original arcade game was single player only. Now, Xbox LIVE® Arcade brings you the first version of the game with two-person multiplayer functionality.
* Multiplayer modes: Split screen and online, co-op and versus, there are lots of ways to playTron. In Versus mode, the players race to achieve the highest score. Try Versus Speed mode, where the first player to reach a host-defined score wins. In Co-op, both players' scores are added together to achieve a high score. And beware the Pressure Cooker where players race to achieve the highest score, but taking the lead after a sub-stage causes the other player's game speed to increase.
Omega Five is a true next-gen, high-definition shooter, with the most awe-inspiring graphics around. Fly through dangerous 3-D environments in this side-scroller as enemies come at you from all sides, even the background. Grab an extra controller, choose your merc, and engage in two-player local co-op play for more action.
* Unbelievable visuals: This side-scrolling shooter is set in a gorgeous 3-D environment.
* Challenging gameplay: If you're a hardcore player, try your hand at the ultra-challenging ++ Mode, where you're only allowed one hit!
* Local co-op: Grab an extra controller and demolish enemies with a friend by your side.
* Dangerous environments: Enemies come at you from all sides, even from the background.
* Merc variety: Fight as Ruby, Tempest, or other characters, each of whom has three unique main weapons and special attacks.
* Unlockable extras: Discover new characters, game modes, and options.
* Intuitive controls: The modern control scheme uses the right analog stick to aim and fire.
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Posted to Hot Stuff, Video Games on 9 January 2008
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