Posts Tagged ‘side scroller’
Frozenbyte’s Trine to hit North American PSN this month
Despite facing a delay at the end of July, Frozenbyte’s Trine will officially make its way onto the North American Playstation Store this October 22nd.
Make note that European PS3 owners have had their hands on side scrolling platformer for almost 2 weeks now so it’s nice to see that Frozenbyte and Nobilis (publisher) are taking the woes of North American gamers into account.
No word on pricing but we’ll let you know as soon as it’s made known.
via Joystiq
Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao dated for XBLA/PSN
It was recently made known that Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao will be released on the XBLA and PSN in August for 1200 Microsoft Points and $15, respectively.
For those of you not familiar with the Blitz Arcade developed/Namco Bandai published Invincible Tiger, it is a sidescroller that will feature beam em up’ gameplay found in classic titles such as Streets of Rage.
Furthermore, players will be able to progress through the Invincible Tiger’s campaign in other single player mode or online/local co-op. However, if you get bored of that, you can play the game’s timed Endurance Mode which will pit players against a neverending onslaught of enemies.
via EuroGamer
New Michael Jackson game this holiday season?
Even before Michael Jackson’s recent death rumors were circulating the internet that he and MJJ Productions were working on a new video game featuring the singer.
Now for those of you out there scratching your head at the thought of a new Michael Jackson game, there was a sidescroller entitled Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker released for the Sega Genesis back in 1990 which you can read about here.
Anyways, MJJ Productions has reportedly been working on a new console game for “several months” now featuring Michael and his songs set for release this holiday season. A rep from the Production studio was quoted to have said the following:
“I am sure it will still be released. Michael loved games.”
Now all we need to know is a exact release date and what console(s) it’s for.
Read (MCVUK)
New Super Mario Bros. Wii debut trailer
Looking for a more tradition approach to the Mario series than Super Mario Galaxy 2? Well, look no further as New Super Mario Bros. Wii is exactly the game for you.
Also introduced yesterday during Nintendo’s E3 conference New Super Mario Bros. Wii will pit you and up to 3 other friends against levels similar to that found in the Super Mario Bros. games you grew up playing.
What more else is there to say? Is there a soul alive that doesn’t love playing the classic side scrolling Super Mario Bros. featured on the SNES? New Super Mario Bros. Wii is sure to be a hit when it drops this holiday season.
R-Type Dimensions Game Review–Great If Simplistic Fun
Maybe one of the best values on Xbox Live Arcade today is a little title called R-Type Dimensions. Going for 1200 Microsoft points, it’s actually TWO games in one, offering up both R-Type and R-Type II in the same package. The plot of each is shockingly similar, with the evil Bydo Empire out to destroy everything in sight and you playing as the lone warrior sent to stop them.
Fourteen stages of Bydo-blasting fury are all yours right here. Chances are you’ve played R-Type before in one form or another, and even if you haven’t, chances are you’ve played something similar. It’s not very often any more you find side-scroller action games, so it’s fun to take this quick trip backwards in time to take on a blast from the past.
Fly forward and blast enemies until there are no enemies left to blast–that’s the name of this game. Sure, not exactly a deep experience, but for a fast and casual game, you could definitely do a lot worse. Especially when you consider you won’t be paying even twenty bucks for two games in one.
A Boy and His Blob remake for Wii
It was recently announced via Nintendo Power that there will be a Wii remake of the popular NES game, A Boy and His Blob.
Don’t know what A Boy and His Blob is? You’re probably not alone; it was a side scroller for the original Nintendo Entertainment System in which players take control of a boy and a blob named Blobert. Blobert likes jelly beans and tends to turn into different shapes when fed them. Yes, an adventure ensues.
A Boy and His Blob will hit the Wii at a currently unannounced date and is being developed by Way Forward Technologies. Want more info? Go pick up the latest edition of Nintendo Power!
Read (GoNintendo)
Braid to hit Steam March 31st
It was recently announced that Johnathan Blow’s Braid will be hitting Steam’s digital download service on March 31st.
The game’s been out for the Xbox Live Arcade since August 6th of last year and hasn’t been considered for the PC until now. If you’re not familiar with Braid, it’s based around the main character Tim as he quests to rescue his princess in a platformer, side scrolling fashion.
Braid will hit Steam on March 31st for $14.99.
Read (Joystiq)