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Rocketmen: Axis of Evil hitting XBLA, PSN next week photo

Some of my fondest gaming memories have come from Total Carnage, Robotron: 2084, and other similar multidirectional shooters. As a result, I've got fairly high hopes for the upcoming downloadable game, Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (800 Microsoft Points), which is headed to Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network next Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

Like any good arena shooter, Rocketmen will feature co-op for up to 4 players (both on and offline). You'll also be able to customize your character's appearance, weapons, and abilities, with multiple races and classes to choose from.

Last, but certainly not least, the visual style of Rocketmen is looking freakin' sweet from where I'm standing (er, sitting). Graphics may not be the deciding factor in whether or not you purchase this game, but it certainly doesn't hurt.

Anyone else interested?


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drMario1337's Avatar
drMario1337 at 02/29/2008 14:55
This looks good.
Hoygeit's Avatar
Hoygeit at 02/29/2008 14:55
I didn't care until I saw 4 player co-op.

If it's even halfway decent, consider it a buy from me.
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Rainbowblack at 02/29/2008 14:57
looks interesting,
distrbnce's Avatar
distrbnce at 02/29/2008 15:01
Uh, how much is 800 Microsoft Points in real money? If I get it it'll be on PSN.
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hypothetical at 02/29/2008 15:05
Because of the online co-op I'm gonna be all over this. That is, unless the demo completely stinks on ice.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 02/29/2008 15:08
And I think it's gonna be a long long time
Till touchdown brings me round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
I'm a rocketman!
Y0j1mb0's Avatar
Y0j1mb0 at 02/29/2008 15:08
distrbnce:

That would be 9.99.
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 02/29/2008 15:11
@Necros - classic.
The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 02/29/2008 15:27
4-player arena shooter? Sign me up.
Mr Wilson's Avatar
Mr Wilson at 02/29/2008 15:28
and Ron knows because of his secret second gamertag that plays games from the future!!!
MaxVest's Avatar
MaxVest at 02/29/2008 15:32
@Mr Wilson: No, his regular gamertag does that.
amalgamut00's Avatar
amalgamut00 at 02/29/2008 15:50
It's only money, I'll buy it
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Matchstickman at 02/29/2008 16:10
Wow, a game based on a pseudo-miniatures game that failed miserably, that's a new one.
Interesting to see they've gone with the barely fleshed out characters rather than the spaceships combat, which was the original game. Will be keeping a very close eye on this, if it's even half as good as the original it will fucking rock!
NightDehumidifier's Avatar
NightDehumidifier at 02/29/2008 18:06
As innovative and revolutionary as Robotron 2084, Smash TV, Mutant Storm Empire, Mutant Storm Reloaded, Assault Heroes, Commando 3, Geometry Wars, Time Pilot...every other XBLA game.
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 02/29/2008 19:30
Too many great games have come out for XBLA recently, so unless this one gets really good reviews, I will be skipping it.
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HarassmentPanda at 03/01/2008 00:47
I like the visual style of this game, but I was really wondering if I needed another XBLA clone. However, I always trust the Workman.
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 03/02/2008 18:49
Go-nintendo.com
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