XBLA Game Puddle Detailed

XBLA Game Puddle Detailed

A brand new physics-based platform game

Written by Perpalicious on 04 June 11 at 19:00

Indie games have gained a lot of momentum on the Xbox and given unknown developers a chance in the big spotlight. Some games even make it on to Xbox Live Arcade, are paid for, and have delectable achievements.
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Enter Puddle, a computer-based platform game turned XBLA game. In the game, players cannot directly control the existing pool of water, but instead they tilt the surrounding area (like LocoRoco) to move as much of the evaporating water to its goal. Each proceeding level changes the properties of the liquid and level design to increase the challenge and avoid stagnation.
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To get a visual reference, The Puddle Team can be seen here explaining and demonstrating the game's mechanics:

Puddle currently has no release date but you can head over to the official website to try out the PC version, get more information, and see more screenshots.

Related items: Puddle

Related story: E3 2011: More Puddle Media Released

// XBLA
// Upcoming Release
// Video
// Screenshots
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Jeroenman
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 19:02
ok? weird looking game main!
tractakid
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Last post: 15 May at 17:10
 Posted on 04 June 11 at 19:04
This does look very awesome.
SpectreSubZero
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Last post: 22 May at 02:54
 Posted on 04 June 11 at 19:09, Edited on 04 June 11 at 19:09 by SpectreSubZero
This looks like a lot of simple fun...but what ridiculous Xbox Live pricetag they gonna slap on here?
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AdolphMarx
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 19:13
I likes this.
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Last post: 24 May at 05:12
 Posted on 04 June 11 at 19:18
semi original concept but wondering how far they can push the idea. The water does seem a tad slow for my tastes also. Looking forward to following this one.
ddog578
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 19:23
*looks at screenshots* wtf is this...

*watches video* ohh looks like fun
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blkalleykat
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 19:44
I don't get the world of goo comparison. It has a similar premise but the execution is totally different.
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Screenshots didn't make sense but after watching the video I can see this game looks cool, and difficult.
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 19:51
Hmm Im intrigued
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 19:55, Edited on 04 June 11 at 20:01 by grex9101
Hmm, I like the art style.

Is anyone else thinking LocoRoco? (the gameplay, not the visuals)
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Makker
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Last post: 17 May at 19:24
 Posted on 04 June 11 at 20:08
SpectreSubZero said:This looks like a lot of simple fun...but what ridiculous Xbox Live pricetag they gonna slap on here?It'll be a daft price no doubt. Shame really as if DLC and games cost less M$ would get a lot more of my money as I'd buy more and not feel ripped off doing it.
Posted on 04 June 11 at 20:09
Physics based?
As opposed to what?
Chemistry based?
LIBERT4D
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 20:27
I feel like I've seen this before.......doesn't mean it won't be good though.
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 20:32
It sounds and looks awesome. The girl in the video kind of sucked at explaining things, though.
Perpalicious
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 20:57
tsunamishadow said:Physics based?
As opposed to what?
Chemistry based?I hope you aren't being serious.
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 21:02
Reminds me of Mercury and Locoroco, might get this
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Another sweet looking arcade title. Seems like there are more appealing games coming to XBLA than retail release
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Awesom3 Pand4
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 22:01
Looks ok
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 Posted on 04 June 11 at 22:12
looks a lot like Fluidity