Over the last few days, a large amount of my Destructoid internal e-mails have ended with me randomly typing the exclamation “CASTLE CRASHERS!” Why? No real reason. I just got to play a handful of recently premiered levels at this past week’s Comic-Con and need to express my excitement about the game somehow.
Now, with recent news of an August 27 release date comes word that Behemoth’s little yellow buddy Alien Hominid will be an unlockable character in the highly anticipated game. Even better, if you already own the full version of Alien Hominid HD on XBLA you will automatically receive this unlock on the Castle Crashers character select screen the minute you purchase the game.
You shouldn’t need any convincing, but please buy Castle Crashers. It is pretty much the greatest thing that has even been created. And now, with Alien Hominid confirmed as a playable character, the greatest thing that has ever been created just got a little better.
[Via Castle Crashers's official development blog -- thanks, power-glove!]
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6:00 PM on 07.28.2008
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Here's to a speedy movement to other platforms and services [clinks giant stein of ale]
i wonder why in that screenie he isn't listed as one of the characters at the top of the screen though? it doesn't look edited by the company or anything.
No. It really is that good. :)
One of the best unlockable characters ever?
it's not wrong at all. :D
i've noticed that this is a phrase you are not afraid to throw around.
i'll take your word for it and purchase day one.;)
Get it now. That game is awesome.
Anyway, Castle Crashers looks awesome, i can't wait to play it