It should surprise nobody, but Castle Crashers has invaded the XBLA download chart, mercilessly seizing the number one spot. As reported by Major Nelson, The Behemoth's scrolling hack n' slash proved to be highly popular since last week's launch, pushing Braid into the number two slot.
Of special note is Alien Hominid HD popping into ninth place. I imagine that the Alien Hominid character being available in CC upon unlocking an achievement in Hominid HD had a little something to do with it, along with Crashers sparking interest in The Behemoth's back catalog. Here are the full figures, and make sure to check out the official Destructoid Review:
Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)
1 Castle Crashers
2 Braid
3 Fable II Pub Games
4 Galaga Legions
5 BC:Rearmed
6 Geometry Wars Evolved²
7 UNO
8 DOOM
9 Alien Hominid HD
10 1942: Joint Strike
Great news for Fulp and Paladin. Also, Castle Crashers has no bugs or glitches whatsoever, and anybody who argues otherwise is a dirty liar who should be shot before their bloodline can continue to pollute the human race. Hit the jump for Xbox Live and Xbox Originals statistics as well, where you will see that Too Human did not get into the top ten. How straaaaange.
Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)
1 Call of Duty 4
2 Halo 3
3 GTA IV
4 Star Wars: TFU Demo
5 Gears of War
6 Madden NFL 09
7 Castle Crashers
8 Guitar Hero III
9 Rock Band
10 Battlefield: Bad Company
Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)
1 Halo 2
2 Fable
3 Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
4 Counter-Strike
5 Fable: Lost Chapters
6 Splinter Cell Chaos
7 Battlefield 2: MC
8 Conker: Live Reloaded
9 Doom 3
10 SW: Republic Commando
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12:00 PM on 09.03.2008
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Castle Crashers is a great game and although I already knew about the unlockable Alien Hominid, how does he work ingame? Magic being his blaster? Does it upgrade like magic? I assume he can pick up all weapons?
I am shocked. ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED, that Too Human is not in the top 10 list. What a sad world.
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Alien Hominid's magic power is that he's sometimes in your Character Select screen and sometimes not. Also, he uses his blaster to destroy your saves. He's an awesome character.
Also, Too Human must have just missed the list at number 11.
(poor number 11, always left out of the spotlight) :(
its a great game. I actually have my orange knight figurine signed by paladin. it will forever be a treasured item :D
@DragonKore - We get it. Just in case...
Alien's magic is his blaster. Small pew-pews for the B button and a big PEW for the Y. Plus, as far as i can tell, the only other weapon you can use for him is the pitchfork from the first level.
Also, well deserved for the Behemoth.
I have no idea what happened there. Was that the game with Rev and me and Mike? Cuz that wasn't meant to be a public game, we were reviewing it.
What are trying to accomplish exactly? They're not going to change their reviews just because you had problems with the game. You've voiced your displeasure with the score, now drop it.
Was thinking of buying Alien Homid for the exact reason fo unlocking him in CC. Really want that online patch.
i play the wii [for the 1st party franchises and the few good 3rd party games] and the pc [for the good xbox games that crossover].
i'm probably going to end up getting an xbox 360 solely for the xbox live games. i want me some castle crashers, braid, and ssf2t:hdr!
XD @ longest abbreviation for a game title evar.
Try these possible fixes (found on GameFAQs):
a) While in Castle Crashes, sign out of your account, then sign back in
b) Begin a multiplayer game with 0 private slots, 4 max slots, hidden
characters turned on. Create the lobby and toggle ready, then back out to the
menu
Oh, thank God, I haven't had my recommended daily dose of douche today.