
radiangames JoyJoy
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Experience the fluid and intensely satisfying action of radiangames JoyJoy, the happy twin-stick shooter. This is the first game in the radiangames series. radiangames JoyJoy was the #1 US-ranked game in the 2010 Dream.Build.Play competition.
My opinion:
JoyJoy will give you what its title is promising because experiencing the game is pure joy in every aspect. Great, colorful graphics with an unusual color palette and stunning effects set this game apart from all the glowing neon visuals of Geometry Wars imitators. Gameplay also differs in that you can switch between several weapons, are able to charge your shots and collect upgrades for your ship and weapons. Every few waves you will have to fight a boss, but even if one of them should kick your ass, the game will never make you feel bad about it as it always keeps telling you how awesome you are, even if you suck at it. There are several difficulty settings and modifiers to adjust the game to your skill level and with unlimited continues everybody will be able to enjoy blasting through all of the waves and bosses. The game used to cost 80 MSP, but since radiangames started the Bizarro Sale on June 28th, the prices of all of their games have been raised to 400 MSP, which is still a fair price for any of them.
Shoot 1UP
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My opinion:
This shoot'em up by Mommy's Best Games lets you control a phalanx of up to 30 ships at the same time. Using their combined firepower by arranging the formation of the fleet is a lot of fun and a unique gameplay twist you won't find anywhere else. MBG's unique visual style of hand-drawn graphics impresses just as much as in their action platformers Weapon Of Choice and Explosionade, and if you ever wanted to fight giant, robotic boobs firing at you, Shoot 1UP is your weapon of choice! At 80 MSP, this game is a must buy for fans of colorful, insane action and shmups in general.
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Powa Volley Classic
Marketplace description:
Powa Volley Classic is a 2D volley game. It features two different fields with special gameplay elements. Train alone against the computer or with the training mini game, and prepare to face up to four players on local or online matches.
My opinion:
At 80 MSP, this is a solid variation of the Pong formula by french developer Kydos. I found the trial rather boring, but I guess it could be fun with multiple players. Presentation is pretty basic and far from the high level Kydos has established in their follow-up games like Soul or Lumi. Give it a try if you have some friends around to check out the multiplayer.
Avatar Snake
Marketplace description:
Snake Game, with Avatars!
My opinion:
I don't know just what has gotten into the GamePro editor to include this game in the video when there are so many better titles on XBLIG. It's disappointing to see them waste precious promotion space for Avatar shovelware. But everyone to his taste, and maybe he actually had fun with Avatar Snake. At least, it's only 80 MSP.