The XBLA Thread
#76
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
Harsh, but surprisingly quick review. Yeah, the game sucks, but at least it's free and honestly didn't feel any more sucky than that NYC hoverboard game that they charge 800 points for.
#77
DVD Talk Legend
So I tried Puzzle Quest. Quick question...is that same puzzle that you do (matching the three shapes) the only puzzle in the game. I know you are "fighting" a different person in this puzzle but was curious if there is more variety once you get further in the game.
#78
DVD Talk Hero
The only variety is the type of enemies you face and your spells/abilities that allow you to manipulate the pieces on the board in other ways.
There isn't much more to it than that.
There isn't much more to it than that.
#80
DVD Talk Hero
To be fair, there's a ton of play time in the game. I don't know that you can judge it on how similar it is to Bejeweled or anything.
You'll easily spend 40+ hours going through the game in single player mode. Not to mention trying different classes later or battling online.
This same game sells for $30 on the DS and has less features.
You'll easily spend 40+ hours going through the game in single player mode. Not to mention trying different classes later or battling online.
This same game sells for $30 on the DS and has less features.
#84
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
Awesome, thanks Elementz!
I'm sooooo addicted to Astropop. Got to the level 24-6 checkpoint (can't remember which level exactly off the top of my head) with all 4. But it says none of my friends are rated on that board Anyone else play it? Give it a try!
I'm level 11 on PQ... have to play by myself for a while before I can battle others, since people are like level 27 and crazy stuff like that. Crazy that the single player game affects the multiplayer game. To the person asking if that was it, well no, for example if your opponent uses blue mana to heal, you'd take blue mana even if you didn't need it, and the money can get you swords (attack goes up), shields (defense goes up) and all kinds of upgrades. It is a very deep game.
And the obligatory PQ picture......
I'm sooooo addicted to Astropop. Got to the level 24-6 checkpoint (can't remember which level exactly off the top of my head) with all 4. But it says none of my friends are rated on that board Anyone else play it? Give it a try!
I'm level 11 on PQ... have to play by myself for a while before I can battle others, since people are like level 27 and crazy stuff like that. Crazy that the single player game affects the multiplayer game. To the person asking if that was it, well no, for example if your opponent uses blue mana to heal, you'd take blue mana even if you didn't need it, and the money can get you swords (attack goes up), shields (defense goes up) and all kinds of upgrades. It is a very deep game.
And the obligatory PQ picture......
#86
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by GatorDeb
I'm sooooo addicted to Astropop. Got to the level 24-6 checkpoint (can't remember which level exactly off the top of my head) with all 4. But it says none of my friends are rated on that board Anyone else play it? Give it a try!
I just want to throw some love out to the person who decided to do a color-blindness fix for games such as Astropop and Hexic. Putting a symbol in the middle really helps people like me play the game decently. I am not fully color blind but have problems with various shades of colors (like purple/blue, yellow/green...all depends on the exact shade of them). Seeing these colors all bunched up and so close together can cause havoc on my eyes and playing ability for games like this.
Thanks to whoever you are out there for including this fix!
#87
DVD Talk Godfather
I've always wanted to get Astropop but the price has held me back. I'm holding out for another price drop at Target on the controller. Mine still has a few so I think I have a good chance for $15.
#88
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
Two of my guys are at level 20 and 2 at level 24.
Tip for Astropop: You can hit the left or right bumper in order to travel to that edge of the screen. This is not one of the on-screen tips and I only found out about it by scavenging the menus because I wanted to get better at it
Tip for Astropop: You can hit the left or right bumper in order to travel to that edge of the screen. This is not one of the on-screen tips and I only found out about it by scavenging the menus because I wanted to get better at it
#89
DVD Talk Hero
I've heard that Madcatz joystick stinks... but for 20 bucks and including 20 bucks worth of XBLA games, is it ok?
#90
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by fujishig
I've heard that Madcatz joystick stinks... but for 20 bucks and including 20 bucks worth of XBLA games, is it ok?
I will say that after using is just a couple of times, my Pac-Man CE score was a little better so I may just need more practice on it. I haven't used a joystick for playing home games since my Atari 7800 so I am a little out of practice.
I read some decent reviews on the stick before I bought it (mostly with an average of an 8 out of 10 rating).
#91
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Originally Posted by GatorDeb
I'm level 11 on PQ... have to play by myself for a while before I can battle others, since people are like level 27 and crazy stuff like that.
I'm only like lvl 11...add me on Live and we'll play sometime.
#92
DVD Talk Limited Edition
I picked up Puzzle Quest as well, but am disappointed that they tweaked a lot of the gameplay from the DS/PSP versions. Most of the good spells and items have been toned down quite a bit, making them not as useful and in some cases, totally worthless.
They should have done like Puzzle Fighter and included both methods and if you wanted to play it old-school, you could.
They should have done like Puzzle Fighter and included both methods and if you wanted to play it old-school, you could.
#94
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I really like the changes made to puzzle quest. Theres more of an even playing field now, at least I think.
I played a few matches online last night and won every one. Two words : Mana Drain
I played a few matches online last night and won every one. Two words : Mana Drain
#95
DVD Talk Legend
XBLA Game of the Year (second place):
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/9...92/vids_1.html
This also looks decent:
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/1...27/vids_1.html
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/9...92/vids_1.html
This also looks decent:
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/1...27/vids_1.html
#96
DVD Talk Godfather
Originally Posted by PixyJunket
XBLA Game of the Year (second place):
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/9...92/vids_1.html
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/9...92/vids_1.html
#98
DVD Talk Hero
Damn I played way too much PQ last night. Started about 6:30 or so and played nonstop (give or take giving the kid a bath and putting the girls to bed) until 12:30. Around 10, I kept saying "one more match" and "this is the last one".
I love it. And I sort of like the new spell timing rules.
I love it. And I sort of like the new spell timing rules.
#99
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Puzzle Quest is awesome. I had no idea what the game was about and d/l the demo and loved the single player.
Before I drop 1200 points, is the single player long, good, fun as the demo?
Any quick general tips.
Before I drop 1200 points, is the single player long, good, fun as the demo?
Any quick general tips.