The new video version of XBLA in Brief is back this week, taking a look at Rocketmen: Axis of Evil. Despite having one of the more unique names on Xbox Live Arcade, Rocketmen turns out to be yet another omni-directional shooter. You know, move with the left stick, shoot with the right stick. Rinse, repeat. It does throw a few extra bits into the mix, namely an RPG upgrade system that lets you level up your character and weapons. It's not bad, but it's definitely not great. Also, it's worth noting that the "ending" of trial version could use some work. Worth 800 points? Based solely on the trial version, we say no. Check out the video for our full impressions.
[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3). [RSS] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [M4V] Download the M4V directly.
I am so disappointed in he last couple months of XBLA, I thought N+ was great, but the rest have been horrid, the XNA games were ten times better then what been released on XBLA lately, I can't belive Rocketman made to Microsoft's office.
Great job on the video. I don't even think I'll waste my bandwidth on the trial version, much less my money on the full game. Great ending too. I knew it was coming, but it still made me laugh.
While Triggerheart Exelica is a short game, I really enjoy it and have been fighting the urge to buy it while I stock up my points praying for a Hard-Fi track pack for Rock Band and waiting for Ikaruga.
Not to mention, it's full of bugs. Playing 3 player local, we got trapped in a room that would not let us progress. We were also able to crash the program twice. That was in about a 15 min. period. Did this thing get any bug testing? And, I have to say it: just because you get to choose your skin, hair, clothing colors, etc. doesn't make ANY of them appealing. Their all hideous.
I was kinda expecting this one to be cool, with all the customizing and tongue in cheek humor that it obviously has. Yet, the result was sorely lacking in the FUN department, and some stuff was just plain lazy: seriously guys, that is the BEST running animation you could come up with? But in any case, I did the first level on the demo and that's all. Not getting this one, it's a pass.
{ Mar 7th 2008 at 5:30PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
saylorsgang @ Mar 7th 2008 10:09PM
I am so disappointed in he last couple months of XBLA, I thought N+ was great, but the rest have been horrid, the XNA games were ten times better then what been released on XBLA lately, I can't belive Rocketman made to Microsoft's office.
Stupendous52 @ Mar 7th 2008 6:16PM
Ha, lovely touch at the end there :) I think I'll be skipping this one.
Etchasketchist @ Mar 7th 2008 6:41PM
Capcom wasted their time on this thing? Don't they have better, more SuperStreetFighterIITurboHDRemix-y things to be doing?
Shafnitz @ Mar 7th 2008 6:45PM
Great job on the video. I don't even think I'll waste my bandwidth on the trial version, much less my money on the full game. Great ending too. I knew it was coming, but it still made me laugh.
MrMuggs @ Mar 7th 2008 10:54PM
Richard,
Really great review and video. Nice work! Also, I love the ending. I'm also glad that you didn't use a joke from the Sopranos finale to end it. =)
MrMuggs @ Mar 7th 2008 10:54PM
Richard,
Really great review and video. Nice work! Also, I love the ending. I'm also glad that you didn't use a joke from the Sopranos finale to end it. =)
PerfectStrategy @ Mar 7th 2008 11:35PM
saylorsgang:
Poker Smash, Commanders, Triggerheart Exelica, Rez HD, etc. are horrid?
Are you on crack?
Deck @ Mar 8th 2008 3:52AM
That ending was super! Keep up the awesome work with X3F TV! Really liking it so far!
Xav de Matos @ Mar 8th 2008 10:33AM
While Triggerheart Exelica is a short game, I really enjoy it and have been fighting the urge to buy it while I stock up my points praying for a Hard-Fi track pack for Rock Band and waiting for Ikaruga.
Redeye @ Mar 8th 2008 1:15PM
Not to mention, it's full of bugs. Playing 3 player local, we got trapped in a room that would not let us progress. We were also able to crash the program twice. That was in about a 15 min. period. Did this thing get any bug testing? And, I have to say it: just because you get to choose your skin, hair, clothing colors, etc. doesn't make ANY of them appealing. Their all hideous.
Foodie_Monster @ Mar 9th 2008 12:06AM
I was kinda expecting this one to be cool, with all the customizing and tongue in cheek humor that it obviously has. Yet, the result was sorely lacking in the FUN department, and some stuff was just plain lazy: seriously guys, that is the BEST running animation you could come up with? But in any case, I did the first level on the demo and that's all. Not getting this one, it's a pass.