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

If it's even halfway decent, consider it a buy from me.
Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 14:57
Rainbowblack
looks interesting,
distrbnce's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 15:01
distrbnce
Uh, how much is 800 Microsoft Points in real money? If I get it it'll be on PSN.
hypothetical's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 15:05
hypothetical
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 - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 15:08
Necros
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 - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 15:08
Y0j1mb0
distrbnce:

That would be 9.99.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 15:11
Jordan Devore
@Necros - classic.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 15:27
The-Excel
4-player arena shooter? Sign me up.
Mr Wilson's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 15:28
Mr Wilson
and Ron knows because of his secret second gamertag that plays games from the future!!!
MaxVest's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 15:32
MaxVest
@Mr Wilson: No, his regular gamertag does that.
amalgamut00's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 15:50
amalgamut00
It's only money, I'll buy it
Matchstickman's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 16:10
Matchstickman
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 - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 18:06
NightDehumidifier
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 - Comment posted on 02/29/2008 19:30
Dexter345
Too many great games have come out for XBLA recently, so unless this one gets really good reviews, I will be skipping it.
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/01/2008 00:47
HarassmentPanda
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 - Comment posted on 03/02/2008 18:49
Cheeburga
Go-nintendo.com
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