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Last post: 18 Sep 11 at 13:56
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 12:06 |
XBLA platformer arriving April 27th
Every now and then, a game comes along with such a unique art style and arresting visuals that make it completely stand out amongst the gluttony of relentless me-too, boring-looking titles. It is instantly intriguing, begging to be played right away so you can fully experience and appreciate its world. Outland is definitely one of those games - though you can judge that for yourself in the co-op trailer below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TDqUhRbh6E
See what I mean? The game is a 2D platformer inspired by Prince of Persia, putting players "in the middle of a world of balance and chaos where their efforts allow them to bridge the ancient divide, or doom the world to destruction." The game's world is ever-changing, with its core light versus dark gameplay inspired by Ikaruga.
The game has been created by Finnish developer Housemarque, whose previous work includes Golf: Tee It Up! and PSN-exclusives Dead Nation and Super Stardust HD. Video game music nerds might be happy to hear that Ari Pulkkinen has done the music for the game, who also scored the excellent Trine soundtrack.
http://www.housemarque.com/outland_promo/screenshot_01.png
http://www.housemarque.com/outland_promo/screenshot_02.png
http://www.housemarque.com/outland_promo/screenshot_03.png
http://www.housemarque.com/outland_promo/screenshot_04.png
http://www.housemarque.com/outland_promo/screenshot_05.png
As the above co-op trailer reveals, the game is slated to hit the Xbox Live Arcade on April 27th, though a price has not been confirmed. |
Last post: 27 Mar at 23:16
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 12:14 |
| This certainly looks worth checking out, very interested |
Last post: 15 Mar 12 at 09:39
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 12:24 |
| It's nice to see how many games Ikaruga influenced... |
Last post: Today at 00:54
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 12:33 |
| You had me at Housemarque. My buddies and I dumped many hours into Golf Tee It Up... a very fun game. I've been waiting for their next XBLA release... I'm sure they can pull this off, even though I know this has absolutely no similarities to Golf nor its art style. So much more than a "Hot Shots rip-off" |
Last post: 14 Mar 12 at 15:55
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 12:38 |
| That made my eyes happy. |
Last post: 16 Jun at 03:53
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 12:47 |
| Samurai Jack mixed with Super Meat Boy. Looks mouthwatering |
www.cyberscore.me.uk |
Last post: 22 May at 18:39
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 13:03 |
| Wow. I can't watch the trailer right now, but the screenshots look fantastic. I'll see the trailer when I get home. I gotta say, this has my interest. |
Fear the Immortal! |
Last post: 15 Sep 11 at 18:24
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 13:06 |
| the trailer is awesome |
Angels To Some Devils To Others |
Last post: 15 May at 22:17
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 13:07 |
| I read about this in Game Informer and was very impressed with how it looked. Can't wait for it. |
ThaRilla ;D |
Last post: Today at 02:33
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 13:08 |
| That was like some sort of bizarre mix between Limbo, a 2D Prince of Persia and eye candy. I'm interested in this bad boy now. |
Looking to boost any MP achievements I don't have for any game I own. |
Last post: 13 Jan at 18:53
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 13:45 |
now it has Co-op!!
in the word of Chandler Bing.. could it be any better!!. |
Last post: 16 Nov 12 at 14:29
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 13:50 |
| Definitely has the Samurai Jack flavor on it |
The King is in the building! |
Last post: 19 May 12 at 00:36
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 14:20 |
Why does this look like a more colorful N+ to me?
I loved that game (as frustrating as it was). |
Last post: 08 May at 17:50
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 14:53 |
MAKAVELI E 1971 said:now it has Co-op!!
in the word of Chandler Bing.. could it be any better!!.+1, can't go wrong with a co-op + Chandler comment. |
I aim to misbehave! |
Last post: 03 May at 21:46
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 14:56 |
| this looks totally cool! |
Last post: 19 Dec 12 at 15:36
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 15:23 |
| Looks neat! |
Last post: Yesterday at 19:45
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 15:57 |
Limbo with colour!  And action. And lots of other things - not really much like Limbo at all really...  |
Hate those drunken Sushi's! |
Last post: 19 Dec 12 at 00:00
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 18:20 |
| this looks good |
Last post: Yesterday at 07:07
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 19:27 |
| Looks pretty different in it's own way. May be worth watching. |
Last post: 08 Apr at 14:52
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Posted on 15 April 11 at 20:20 |
| Nice visuals, I'll probably try the trial and be satisifed. |