Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Microsoft Game Studios
Category: Classics/Puzzles
Release Dates
N Amer - 09/05/2006
News
Microsoft Announces Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Volume 1 Hits
Microsoft announces the global retail launch of new Xbox Live Arcade compilation for Xbox 360 gamers
Description
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged provides a taste of the Xbox Live Arcade experience for gamers everywhere, with a great collection of new and original casual games that are fun, engaging and easy to learn and pick up and play.
Features
6 Xbox Live Arcade hit titles:
- Geometry Wars® Retro Evolved
- One of the most popular games on Xbox Live Arcade, Geometry Wars Retro Evolved is a space shooter with a frenetic, high-definition twist
- Wik: Fable of Souls™
- Wik’s beautifully mysterious world of fairytale charm unfolds as you swing by your tongue through 120+ single player levels and 7 modes of play, including same-console multiplayer!
- Outpost Kaloki X™
- Solve challenges, entertain visiting aliens, and rake in the money in Outpost Kaloki X, the light-hearted space station tycoon game
- Bejeweled® 2 Deluxe
- With awe-inspiring planetary backdrops, explosive new gems and dazzling special effects, Bejeweled 2 is more wildly addictive than ever before!
- Hardwood Backgammon
- Play a game of classic Backgammon against the computer, against a friend on a single console, or against on online opponent over Xbox Live
- Texas Hold ‘em
- This poker title simulates the tournament setting right in your home, and with Xbox Live Vision, you’ll feel like you are in Las Vegas
- Free 1 month Xbox Live Gold subscription
- 3 downloadable Xbox Live Arcade demos:
- UNO ®
- Marble Blast® Ultra
- Feeding Frenzy™
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ESRB Rating
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GameZone's Review/Preview
8.0
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 7.5 |
| Graphics | 7.5 |
| Sound | 7 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 7.5 |
| Multiplayer | 9 |
| Overall | 8.0 |
Reviewer: Steven Hopper
Review Date: 11/01/2006
The first retail collection of Xbox Live Arcade games does a good job of showcasing what the platform has to offer, even though its personal value varies.
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