Xbox 360 Indie games

[toythatkills]

the novel "XBLA: community games" is mostly full of ****e! (maybe Jane Austen wrote it)

This isn't really relevant to the thread at all, but I'm reading Pride and Prejudice right now and actually really enjoying it. So there

[Paulos G]

I have downloaded and tried them all. Yes. Seriously. There is an awful lot of dross but here are five that I reckon are worth a look:

Audiball - rhythm action. Works best with guitar controller.
CarneyVale Showtime - circus acrobat vertical ragdoll platformer.
Groov - twin stick shooter. Sort of a musical Geometry Wars.
Hexothermic - Puzzle game. Set off chain reactions to clear a grid.
Johnny Platform's Biscuit Romp - I include this coz I like the title. And the coffee drinking sound.

And in the "and now for something completely different" category:

Dokee and the Musical Rain - help a dog catch falling musical instruments. For children.
In the Pit - eat people by directing a monster using sound only.
Rumble Massage - use your controller as a vibrator.
Swords and Monsters - the world's shortest RPG text adventure.
The Perfect Match - a dating game.

[Mr.Do!]

Yup, tribute to Robotron - originally written by Puppy Games. Xbox version is pretty much a direct port (with a simple coop mode).

Titan Attacks should hopefully be coming next.

Ooooh that's good news. I'm so glad Ultratron is available on the 360, and I can play it with the pad. Thanks for porting it over, it's such an enjoyable game and the badges to collect is a nice touch. Can't wait for Titan Attacks.

[toythatkills]

Brain Deluxe is a quite good looking puzzle game. Think sokoban.

I'd buy it if it was on XBLA.

[Ouenben]

This isn't really relevant to the thread at all, but I'm reading Pride and Prejudice right now and actually really enjoying it. So there

Out of that and persuasion it's clearly the better of the two. I wouldn't say she's a bad writer... maybe my hatred comes from the fact we're studying her books in english right now haha

[Paulos G]

Bought my second Community Game yesterday: ZP2K9.

A mere 200 points gets you side scrolling 2D multiplayer blasting action. Official blurb:

Play Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and King of the Hill with 13 devastating weapons and 6 grenade types including Akimbo SMGs, the freeze gun, gas grenades, and the enemy-splattering MIRV.

The trial lasts ages as well if you want to give it a whirl.

[fuse]

An internet friend of mine got his game approved just recently; BeatBlox. Must admit I've not spent much time with Community games before - the only two previous ones I'd tried were Artoon and...

Dokee and the Musical Rain - help a dog catch falling musical instruments. For children.

....

But yeah, this actually looks quite interesting. I've bought it on the merits of supporting a friend but every impression I've had of it along the way is that it's actually a pretty solid product. There's a review up here too: http://www.xnplay.co.uk/2009/04/03/beatblox/

[Paulos G]

I have BeatBlox in my download queue. Will report back later.

[Womble9]

There's a review up here too: http://www.xnplay.co.uk/2009/04/03/beatblox/

Top site .

[toythatkills]

Can everyone try Pocoro please? I just did, and it bills itself as a relaxing puzzle game which it really is. It's quite lovely. I have to admit I judged it by its cover, it's the only Community Game that actually has one that looks like it was made by someone with talent. Try the demo, seriously. The music... It's like playing a dream.

If you got 200 Coke points, it's an ace way to spend them!

[Paulos G]

I played it earlier and enjoyed getting 100% in all levels that were available. How many in the full game ttk?

[toythatkills]

No idea yet, it looks like you can actually complete it in the trial mode (it saves your progress) but I've bought it anyway, seems only fair! I'm not sure if there'll be any that aren't in the trial <shrug>

Gonna take it slow (and I'm already stuck getting 100&#37; on one!)

[Paulos G]

I got to a point (20 or so I think) where it wouldn't unlock any more and I could see further locked levels mocking me. I'll prolly get the full thing in a bit.

[toythatkills]

Ah, ace. I was a bit worried people'd have no reason to buy it, but it's certainly worth giving them 200 points. I can just sit quite happily with the music playing

[toythatkills]

Oh rats. I've encountered a bug! I beat puzzle 21 but instead of unlocking 22, it just re-locked 21 and now I can't carry on!

Email sent, will report back, might want to hold off purchasing for now.