Creators of Xbox LIVE Arcade success 'Splosion Man, Twisted Pixel, gave the world its first glimpse of its next downloadable title, Comic Jumper, at Austin's SXSW event. We're guessing the vast majority of you missed that opportunity, but that's nothing to worry about now: the footage of the slice of game Twisted debuted during the demo has been made available for us to share. As a bonus, we have images too.
If you're lucky enough to hold PAX East tickets, you'll get a shot to see Comic Jumper at the Boston-based event. Twisted Pixel announced this afternoon that the game is to be demoed at the event during 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM.
I'm getting good vibes from Comic Jumper. Creative brawlers are rare these days, and good humor is even more rare. If 'Splosion Man or The Maw are any indication, we're in for another treat with this downloadable.
Before I forget: in the official release it's mentioned that the game will feature a host of game modes outside of just brawling, including "riding a Brad-bot down the side of a building" and "intense panel-jumping transitions." Sounds like the Comix Zone we've always wanted (and didn't get).
LAUNCH GALLERY (10 IMAGES)
| BBcode help |
| [b]Bold text[/b] |
Bold text |
| [i]Italic text[/i] |
Italic text |
| [url]http://www.dtoid.com/[/url] |
http://www.dtoid.com |
| [url=http://www.dtoid.com/]Web link[/url] |
Web link |
|
| [img]http://www.example.com/robot.jpg[/img] |
 |
Post a comment! You can also post a photo below:
Comment with Facebook
Click connect and comment instantly!
|
Comment with Dtoid
New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds
|
25 comments | showing # 1 to 25
|
Comment with Facebook
Click connect and comment instantly!
|
Comment with Dtoid
New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds
|
Comments policy
Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?
Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!
Contest:
8:20 AM on 03.17.2010
| 
Because you know, it's not like it's the only piece of comedy writing ever to be forced and dull, right?
I've looked forward to the comedic value ever since the original trailer last year back at E3 09, and I'd say this is living up to expectations.
If you guys are looking for comedy gold, please go elsewhere, I don't need to raining on my parade because 'you' don't think it's funny. It's like people who bitch about Dane Cook or Family Guy or ANY OTHER POPULAR COMEDY OUTLET PERIOD, just because you don't laugh doesn't mean you need to ruin why other people laugh.
I was agreeing with you until Dane Cook. He is the Antichrist and deserves all the criticism he receives.
The characters are all so hate-able, not in the funny way, either.
"it's not like it's the only piece of comedy writing ever to be forced and dull, right?"
How does the fact that OTHER comedy is also forced and dull make THIS comedy any better? Comedy that is forced and dull is, by definition, not very funny.
I thought both 'Splosion Man and The Maw were charming and funny. Based on the above video, I don't feel the same about Comic Jumper.
Either way, that is my opinion, which I am free to express. I wasn't rude about it, and I didn't say that anybody who thinks it is funny is an idiot. It's an opinion, and me voicing my opinion about not finding this funny only "rains on your parade" if you let it. I was being critical of Twisted Pixel, not of you. Like whatever you like, it's just fine with me.
And for the record, I think Dane Cook and Family Guy are both hilarious.
See my last comment. I agree that Twisted Pixel is awesome. I don't agree that this game looks fun or funny.
I think it's awesome that you do, though. Hope you have a great time with it.
Regardless of what you think of the humour, zany-ass games like this are becoming somewhat less common than they used to be.
My apologies, lemme retool my comment then:
It's fine that people don't like it but everyone, do not let the comment turn into a 'what is or isn't funny' war.
Better? Again, forgive me for my apparent hostility.
That being said, to the person who called Dane Cook the anti-christ of comedy, I guarantee you there are much MUCH worse people than him out there. If you've seen some of the god awful comedians put on comedy central presents as of late, you'd understand.
Oh, that and a good number of idiots on youtube 'trying' to be funny.