The 360 thread!

[chub]

I've played the trial of From Dust, but it hasn't really grabbed me. It just seems to be about moving piles of sand around to achieve the required goals. It's getting lots of positive comments on other forums though.

[chub]

Is that a US only thing? I might have to get one if not.

No, I just saw it on Amazon UK:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005 ... ull-site=1

[fog]

I've played the trial of From Dust, but it hasn't really grabbed me. It just seems to be about moving piles of sand around to achieve the required goals. It's getting lots of positive comments on other forums though.

I felt the same although this review from Kotaku seems to be a popular opinion.

From Dust is a very good video game that starts badly. It's dull, at first. Pick up dirt. Drop dirt. Pick up water. Spill water. You're a god! Re-shaping the land. And you'll be forgiven for feeling drowsy.

From Dust creeps up on you. Mounds of dirt become mountains. Volcanoes crack the surface. A tsunami roars in. The people who follow you build villages, grant you powers and suddenly need saving from doom.

From Dust crept up on me. A week ago, when I first played it, I did feel sleepy. Last Sunday, as I wrapped up its campaign, I was in love with it.

http://kotaku.com/5825204/i-have-battle ... -my-people

[axel000]

This Weds on XBLA...

[Mark]

This Weds on XBLA...

I'll be all over it. This one's been a long time coming, but from what I've read so far it sounds like it may have been worth the wait.

It went up on PartnerNet sometime a few weeks ago, so I thought I could steal a march and get an early glimpse. I downloaded it right away, waited eagerly for lunch time to play it, and then gave it a go. Bloody thing was password protected. Arses! Denied!

Oh well - only a few more days now...

[Bod]

That looks good ... like a cross between Thrust, Scramble & Loco Roco !

[PVB]

I've played the trial of From Dust, but it hasn't really grabbed me. It just seems to be about moving piles of sand around to achieve the required goals. It's getting lots of positive comments on other forums though.

I felt the same although this review from Kotaku seems to be a popular opinion.

From Dust is a very good video game that starts badly. It's dull, at first. Pick up dirt. Drop dirt. Pick up water. Spill water. You're a god! Re-shaping the land. And you'll be forgiven for feeling drowsy.

From Dust creeps up on you. Mounds of dirt become mountains. Volcanoes crack the surface. A tsunami roars in. The people who follow you build villages, grant you powers and suddenly need saving from doom.

From Dust crept up on me. A week ago, when I first played it, I did feel sleepy. Last Sunday, as I wrapped up its campaign, I was in love with it.

http://kotaku.com/5825204/i-have-battle ... -my-people

Funnily enough, I feel exactly the opposite about it.

Playing the trial, it felt like a chilled version of Populous, but after buying the full game, it turned into an extremely tight timelined RTS, which I'm completely shit at, barely completing the first task before the next disaster engulfs my villages.

[disciple]

Hmmm really, I too liked the demo which put me in mind of Populous. I sent off for a cheap 2100 points card with the intention to buy when it turns up...

[Terrypantsman]

Really enjoyed 'From Dust' - It reminded me of playing in a sand pit when I was little with toy soldiers and a watering can - complete creative joy.



on the other hand when I was slightly older said toy soldiers got melted by an old oil can (the red pump action ones ) filled with paraffin and lit - whoosh instant flame thrower and melty plastic.

[Fil]

The toy soldiers knew the risks when they took the job.

[PVB]

Hmmm really, I too liked the demo which put me in mind of Populous. I sent off for a cheap 2100 points card with the intention to buy when it turns up...

If you like/are good at RTS games, then it's probably a great game, but I'm not, so haven't gone back to it.

[axel000]

Looks intriguing





The second video just blows me away. Thats like a retro wet dream to me, everything I could have dreamed of as a little kid playing Park Patrol or something on the C64 and imagining it with real dimensions. Lovely.

Well According to Polytron's website Fez is actually going to be released this year... seems to be taking a long time but if that means a long diverse game, then great

Now, what about voxatron ? Another indie title I've been watching for over a year...


http://polytroncorporation.com/

http://www.lexaloffle.com/voxatron.php

[Bod]

I tried the Driver demo yesterday. Brilliant to look at, but they forgot the handling & gameplay!

[disciple]

Really enjoyed 'From Dust' - It reminded me of playing in a sand pit when I was little with toy soldiers and a watering can - complete creative joy. :)

Also really liked From Dust, especially towards the end.

It's Populous-like but you're fighting the harsh environment instead of another god.

Thought it was a bit short though for 1200 points though. =(

[Misfit]

Mentioned it in more detail on the Kinect thread, but worth a post here too...

Fruit Ninja is a lot of fun and a great example of how well Kinect can work.