pinata242

Didn't see anything when I searched, so I apologize if this is (likely) a dupe.

Finally got a 360 and I've got 6400 points (come Sunday) burning a hole in my pocket. Looking for some advice as to what the best of the best is.

I've got Aegis Wing and Hexic, obviously. I also picked up the Unplugged disc with GW, THE, Bejeweled, Backgammon, Outpost something, and Wik.

I'm pretty sure I'll be getting Wing Commander, Bomberman, Castlevania, Pac-Man: CE, and Uno.

Any recommendations? What are you favorites and/or the best values?

I'm thinking about Catan and my buddy keeps trying to cram Zuma down my throat, but I don't know if that's necessary with Hexic and Bejeweled already (what about Luxor 2)?

Noonan

Catan is my favorite game. Since I started playing it on XBLA I've bought the actual board game with all the expansions to play with friends. Castlevania is a no-brainer as is Geometry Wars. There's a huge selection now but it'll depend on the type of games you like.

KurrptSenate

you've covered just about every game I've had interest in



though I would recommend the Smash Brother's knock-off

Michael Corvin

Zuma is a superior game to Luxor 2. They are both marble shooters. Both are basically clones of Puzzloop/Magnetica.

Zuma is more difficult but at the same time, far more more rewarding. Luxor 2 is a mindless-souless imitation. It is very easy, it doles out points and special items like candy whereas Zuma makes you work for it. The boards are also very uninspired. Ooh, Zuma has an Incan theme, lets make ours Egyptian!

If you like a challenging and rewarding puzzle game, you want Zuma. If you want a super easy puzzle game that gets old after a half dozen boards you want Luxor 2.

KurrptSenate

oh sh!t


definitely get Lumines Live. The game is brilliant



and that other game is called Metal Arms (SSB clone)

pinata242

Has anybody heard any rumors for a volume 2 of the unplugged disc? I read an interview off of Wiki that said "maybe, but nothing to report now". It would be nice to know what games were targeted for that disc so I don't risk a double-dip.

Michael Corvin

As for the rest of your list, it looks like you are off to a good start. However I would add:

Worms - It's, well, Worms. The developers took the game back to its strategy roots and ditched 98% of the crazy ass "luck-based" weapons. It's primary focus is a MP game, but the single player in this one is very challenging. I easily got about 15-20 hours play time out of the single player alone.

Boom Boom Rocket - great little music game. Fun to wind down an evening of hardcore gaming. Easy to lose track of time playing.

Cloning Clyde - A very fun and unique puzzler-platformer.

Uno - get the Kameo theme for 100pts. The music alone makes it worth it, but the overall style and bonus card are cool as well.

Definitely hit up the demos for BBR and Cloning Clyde.

KurrptSenate

honestly, i wouldn't recommend the extra decks for uno, unless you KNOW your friends have those decks

you'd be amazed how long you have to wait there for 1 opponent to download the deck from you (about 3-4 minutes, if not more) only to see another person come in, and have that wait once again....then have people leave shortly after DL'n


yuck

Michael Corvin

But if you are only playing with friends or DVDtalkers, you know people won't be hopping in and out on a whim so you only have to wait that once if not everyone has it.

GreenMonkey

Personally?

Catan

Castlevania SOTN

Bomberman

Worms

KurrptSenate

well yea, I was trying to make that stipulation


but I didn't have that luxory at the time

CaptStormy

Avoid Assault heroes. The multiplayer is broken over Xbox Live...

Liver&Onions

Catan, Carcassonne, Geo Wars, Lumines, Pacman ce, bomberman. i can't wait to get my box back to play bomberman.

Unplugged Vol 2 is inevitable. What will be on there though is a question.

Shagrath

I haven't played it over live, but I definately felt it was worth the points as a single player game, just as Castlevania is.

I would also recommend Carcassonne, as well as many of the other games mentioned already.

With the potential points deal next week, I plan on getting myself loaded up on points in anticipation of a lot of the arcade games coming out this fall, as well as the inevitable flurry of Rock Band DLC.

EDIT: Saw L&O already mentioned Carcassonne.. Seconded! Best music ever!

JasonF

pinata242

Fancy!

Thanks for all the recommendations, guys.

Raul3

Another vote for Cloning Clyde.

DamingR

Points deal? Sorry, I can't find any info!

NM: It's Circuit City next week.

Michael Corvin

Circuit City starting Sunday(courtesy of Speedy, of course).

Buy two 360 accessories for $19.99+ get $20 off. So the plan is to get two cards for $20.

People are buying them now and going to pricematch/get the difference back on Sunday.

KurrptSenate

Yup. Thanks to your suggestion I bought the last 2 cards yesterday.


I owe ya

Michael Corvin

[cough] Bioshock faceplate [/cough]

KurrptSenate

awe you bastard


I'll give ya my saint's row face plate for free

UncleGramps

What he said, plus Uno, Pinball FX (if you like pinball), Eets: Chowdown, Worms and Cloning Clyde. Also, I'd say Castlevania: SOTN is only worth it if you don't already own the original.

Eric D.

Carcassonne and Pacman C.E.

Arpeggi

Bomberman.