XBLA Wednesday: April 11th, 2012

XBLA Wednesday: April 11th, 2012

A busy, varied week

Written by N0T PENNYS B0AT on 10 April 12 at 14:04

A trio of very different games releases this week, each offering a different experience and each for a different price, as well. This week also sees yet another game release on a Friday.

World Gone Sour - 400 MSP
Based on the popular Sour Then Sweet® candy Sour Patch Kids®, World Gone Sour takes players on a journey from the perspective of a lost piece of candy finding its way to its ultimate destination – the human stomach. Gamers take on the role of a miniature Sour Patch Kid in a stylized human-sized world, guiding the hero through unique locations such as the sticky floors of a movie theatre and a concession stand counter. Joining forces with fellow lost Sour Patch Kids, players use a combination of jumps, twists and puzzle-solving to overcome larger than life obstacles.Xbox.com

The Splatters - 800 MSP
The Splatters are acrobatic masters with a unique death wish - to blow themselves up with style! In this award winning action-puzzler, you will unlock and master a variety of stunts and perform spectacular moves to clear out each stage in the most show-stopping way possible. With its fast-paced, splattery liquid physics engine you’ll never play the same way twice. And using Splatter TV, an in-game feature for sharing game clips, you’ll pick up a ton of new moves as you watch the world’s top players perform their jaw-dropping combos. It’s a messy, vibrant show of skill and splattery destruction. Life’s short. DIE WITH STYLE. Xbox.com

Skullgirls - 1200 MSP
Skullgirls is a fast-paced 2-D fighting game that puts you in control of fierce warriors in a Dark Deco world. All-new game systems test the skills of veteran fighting game fans while also making the genre enjoyable and accessible to newcomers. A modern take on classic arcade fighters with a hand-drawn high-definition twist, Skullgirls is a one-of-a-kind, action-packed competition complete with awesome combos and an intriguing backstory.Xbox.com

Fez - 800 MSP (Releasing April 13th)
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. Explore a serene and beautiful open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Unearth the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.Xbox.com
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Rockox
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 14:06
Fez looks cool. I'll probably give the free trial a spin.
Zacry072
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 14:08
World Gone Sour and Fez!
KanjiKoka
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 14:10
20 bucks says Fez gets removed...
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Going to give the trials for World Gone Sour, Skullgirls and Fez a whirl I think.
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 14:12
World Gone Sour = 400 points? Geez, where's the "free" at?
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 14:18
Skullgirls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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DROGTURIST
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 14:20
KanjiKoka said:20 bucks says Fez gets removed...I'll take that action and I have PayPal. Hit me up on friday for my $20!
Arron114
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DROGTURIST said:KanjiKoka said:20 bucks says Fez gets removed...I'll take that action and I have PayPal. Hit me up on friday for my $20!Ill take that bet as well. Ill be in touch to collect.
HolyMoses81
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 14:25
Fez and the Splatters for me! And next week Trials Evolution!
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 14:35
World gone sour will get a trial purely because its 400msp.
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 14:39
Boycott fez till it's 400msp, because the guy who made it doesn't want to "give it away for 800msp". Greedy jackass.
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Been waiting for Fez for a long time! Looking forward to it and Skullgirls.
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 15:08
World Gone Sour and Fez sounds good
Rockox
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CounterInsurgnt said:Boycott fez till it's 400msp, because the guy who made it doesn't want to "give it away for 800msp".Where did he say that?
Dr Damien G
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No walking dead? what happened to early April...
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World Gone Sour and FEZ!!! Might wait for Fez till next month or until it's on offer though =/
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if you want to make a statement on DLC costs, buy ONLY world gone sour and leave the rest behind. I would imagine if 4 XBLA games are released and only the cheapest one gets all the sales while the others literally show zero sales, they may just get the message.
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Arron114 said:DROGTURIST said:KanjiKoka said:20 bucks says Fez gets removed...I'll take that action and I have PayPal. Hit me up on friday for my $20!Ill take that bet as well. Ill be in touch to collect.I'll get in on this action too. That way I can pay for the 3 games I want.
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Posted on 10 April 12 at 17:03
I can't believe a game that is blatant advertising is going to cost money. This is as shameful as the Red Bull game that was 800M$P. If you are going to advertise to me while I play your game, at least make it free!
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