The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

[SethMode]

What game are you talking about?

Spelunky. Just came out today. 2D platformer with Rogue qualities. Basically, the goal is to get as far as you can in the face of increasing difficulty, and collecting/spending money on shit to help you. You die, you start over from scratch, no money, no items. In this games case you can at least unlock some shortcuts to the later levels, but it takes at least 3 completions of the previous group of levels and certain qualifications.

 

[padman59]

A slightly less pretty version of Spelunky is free on PC. I downloaded it when Patrick Klepek started tweeting about it a week ago. The PC version doesn't have the co-op or deathmatch either.

http://spelunkyworld.com/original.html

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Was going to come here and say the same thing. It's so, so, SO good. And frustrating. And it sometimes makes me want to launch my 360 out of the window...but worth it. I love Rogue games. It makes me want to fire up The Binding of Isaac again and torture myself some more.

How far have you gotten? I keep getting fucked trying to open the shortcut to the Ice World. Can never seem to finish the Jungle World with a damn shotgun.

I only have about 20 tries in so far and the last 7 times or so have gotten destroyed on 1-4. Still getting used to the balance of when to take risks for loot/when to just rush through. Definitely need to master the mechanics and strategies more before making any real headway.

I have never really gotten into a roguelike before this, although I've always been interested in trying TBoI. Maybe its because I haven't gotten terribly far yet but I haven't found myself as frustrated as something like Super Meat Boy would make me, maybe it's the lack of any repetition with every run being unique, but I am just really really addicted so far.

When I watched the GiantBomb quick look they made deathmatch look pretty stupid, but I still think it has potential to be fun. I dunno about co-op with the ghost mechanic though lol.

 

[SethMode]

I only have about 20 tries in so far and the last 7 times or so have gotten destroyed on 1-4. Still getting used to the balance of when to take risks for loot/when to just rush through. Definitely need to master the mechanics and strategies more before making any real headway.

I have never really gotten into a roguelike before this, although I've always been interested in trying TBoI. Maybe its because I haven't gotten terribly far yet but I haven't found myself as frustrated as something like Super Meat Boy would make me, maybe it's the lack of any repetition with every run being unique, but I am just really really addicted so far.

When I watched the GiantBomb quick look they made deathmatch look pretty stupid, but I still think it has potential to be fun. I dunno about co-op with the ghost mechanic though lol.

I got sucked in and played about 6 hours today. Got to the Ice World which seems to be something of a feat from what I've seen of other people playing. You learn quickly when to risk for loot and when not to, but you also don't listen to that knowledge. I have been 1 hit killed by spikes with 6 health too many times to count because I got a little cocky. The Ice World though, is completely fucked. The bottom is a pit, and you slip and slide everywhere. Translation: one bad move and all of your progress is down the tubes.

I played some multiplayer with the girlfriend today too. It isn't awful, but it's like New Super Mario Bros. in that I constantly felt that we (or rather, she) was constantly getting in the other person's way. And when she would become a ghost, she was basically just there to make my life miserable.

 

[SethMode]

And just after writing that, I went from the mines all the way through the ice world to the temple, AND unlocked the shortcut to the ice world. The temple is the world after the ice world, and even with 5 health I died literally 3 seconds after I started it :smh:

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Well I'm impressed, I've made it to the jungle twice now in 30 games haha. I bet that maybe the majority of my deaths have come from stupid impatience and just dropping down to the next level without checking straight on to spikes.

At first I wasn't sure about the balance between currency and the usefulness of items but it seems it works out pretty well overall. There really isn't anything that doesn't aid in some way and their certainly isn't anything that makes the game terribly easier in any way.

 

[SethMode]

Well I'm impressed, I've made it to the jungle twice now in 30 games haha. I bet that maybe the majority of my deaths have come from stupid impatience and just dropping down to the next level without checking straight on to spikes.

At first I wasn't sure about the balance between currency and the usefulness of items but it seems it works out pretty well overall. There really isn't anything that doesn't aid in some way and their certainly isn't anything that makes the game terribly easier in any way.

Dropping down carelessly is definitely the #1 killer. If you can buy the cape, I would recommend you do so immediately. It is SUPER useful as it lets you float with the tap of the A button. Makes dropping down easier, and a lot of jumps easier in general. The climbing glove is pretty useful too, although sometimes I find the game makes me stick to a wall at the worst time possible.

 

[JayDizzle]

So... the new games from the PS+ Summer Sale/Giveaways gave us PS+ members Pac-Man Championship Edition DX...

Now I've gone from wanting to clear all the table challenges and trophies to wanting to beat Bomber's fucking 5 Minute Time Attack Score on the Championship II table.

I'm at 1,004,420.

That asshole )) is at 1,234,650.

I own or have owned most of the AAA Titles that have come out for PS3 since 2007-2008 but fucking Pac-Man still has me by the balls like has for years now. :smh:

 

[Maynard]

i couldnt get into that game. i bought it on XBL arcade. its fun for a little bit...but then i got bored

 

[Twigg4075]

So... the new games from the PS+ Summer Sale/Giveaways gave us PS+ members Pac-Man Championship Edition DX...

Now I've gone from wanting to clear all the table challenges and trophies to wanting to beat Bomber's fucking 5 Minute Time Attack Score on the Championship II table.

I'm at 1,004,420.

That asshole )) is at 1,234,650.

I own or have owned most of the AAA Titles that have come out for PS3 since 2007-2008 but fucking Pac-Man still has me by the balls like has for years now. :smh:

Am I on the leaderboard? I could've sworn I bought it and got all the trophies but maybe I didn't?

 

[Primetime]

Just got back into Borderlands. Needed something for the PC and I want to get hyped for Borderlands 2 so I picked it up with a steam deal. I could play this game 10 times through and it would still be fun as hell every time. Playing online co-op with legitimate people is a great time and makes the entire experience even better.

 

[Swarley]

Just finished chapter 2 of Dead Space. ALMOST forgot how good these games are. Pretty fun playing this at 2am with the lights out and nobody else around lol. Hopefully 3 will be just as good as the first 2 *fingers crossed*.

 

[jms493]

I lawled.....looks fun

 

[Twigg4075]

CoD blows.

 

[IamMedellin]

So after this whole lollipop chainsaws bullshit getting released, I was annoyed bc I basically had the same idea a few years ago...I was high n watching Resident Evil Apocolypse with friends when Mike epps comes across zombie strippers...So im like yo...that'd be a good idea for a game... except instead of being Mike Epps' custy ass...u would take on the zombie apocolypse from the point of view of a stripper ho...

so my boys are like..Yeah..Id play that, but the idea never came to pass :bongrip:

but since Tim Schafer says if you have an idea, start up a kick starter and do it...I'm like...yeah.. DOA beach Volleyball meets Gears of War...with a zombie outbreak as the backround. JayDizzle says he's in and Atlas said I could use VSN to raise funds as long as I dont involve him in anythin illegal...

I think this can work...

So who wants in on this kick starter :bigblunt:

 

[KNUBB]

So the XBL Marketplace finally got the new Penny Arcade game. Now I must put several sleep hours into it

 

[KNUBB]

This game is awesome. It is an ode to 16 bit RPGs old(Not for you Twigg don't even start) and the story is hilarious in that awesome Penny Arcade way.

 

[jms493]

Popped in motorstorm apocalypse just now......need to download and install 6 fucking updates.....:carlosgomez::carlosgomez::carlosgomez:

 

[Primetime]

God I missed Borderlands. Put way too much time into it already and I feel like I'm just getting started.

 

[jms493]

I think I am going to go and pick up need for speed the run.....i wanna race. it is 20 beans at JewStop.....ugh i hate going there.

I am going to try and get BB to price match...printing AD.