Tag Archives: Xbox 360

Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu ver1.5 – 1CC GET!

It was announced today that Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu would be getting a European release on the Xbox 360 later this year (as Dodonpachi Resurrection). This was a huge surprise and it’s excellent to see a 2nd Cave shmup getting released in Europe, … Continue reading

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Mega Black Label 1CC (2nd Cave 1CC?)

So I achieved my first Cave 1CC on the 21st Feb on the excelled DeathSmiles port on the Xbox 360. I struggled for a week to repeat it. I thought that the only Cave 1CC I would ever do might … Continue reading

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First Cave 1CC!

So, despite my best efforts, I still haven’t been able to do better than I recorded here on Mushihime-sama Futari Black Label despite much play. And then I bought an Asian Xbox 360 along with Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu ver1.5 and Ketsui. … Continue reading

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Limbo – Xbox Live Arcade – First Impressions

So, I finally get around to downloading Limbo – hailed as an arty XBLA classic. The game is steeped in style. Its grainy and black and white, with your character mainly being a silhouette and light sources being muffled and … Continue reading

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Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX – Xbox Live Arcade

Given how completely Pac-Man: Championship Edition updated the original Pac-Man two years ago and made it completely fresh and modern whilst still being true to the original – I was very surprised that Pac-Man: CE DX does the same to … Continue reading

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Can I get any closer to the 1CC?

So, I’ve been playing Mushihime-sama Futari Black Label (by shmup masters Cave) on the Xbox 360 for quite a while now. Pushing for the 1CC but have never managed it. Previously I’ve only ever got a 1CC on Psyvariar 2 … Continue reading

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Guwange – Xbox Live Arcade – First Impressions

After a huge string of disc only releases, Cave finally brings one of their back catalogue of shmups to the Xbox Live Arcade. Which also means worldwide region-free release, happily. Its a strange beast though. It is pretty unlike any … Continue reading

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Space Invaders: Infinity Gene – Xbox Live Arcade – First Impressions

Okay, so I’ve been downloading a lot of Xbox Live shooters this evening. One reason might be so I can use more of my arcade stick without resorting to purchasing a Japanese/Asian Xbox 360. Please note that the following are … Continue reading

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radiangames Crossfire – Xbox Live Indie Games

Radiangames did a clever thing adding their name to all their Xbox Live Indie Games. It makes them stand out from the crowd, its good marketing in a crowded and, most often, ignored marketplace. The naming convention reminds me of … Continue reading

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Crescendo Symphony – Xbox Live Indie Games

Hiding behind a Japanese title on the Xbox Indie Games Marketplace, Crescendo Symphony, as its called on the title screen, is a nicely styled bullet hell shooter from Japan. Unfortunately for me, its horizontally scrolling and I don’t get along … Continue reading

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Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 – Xbox 360 (Live Arcade)

16 years later, Sega finally bring us a numbered sequel to Sonic. Finally giving the fans what they’ve been asking for for years – a 2D HD platformer featuring only Sonic. When this was announced I was interested but disappointed … Continue reading

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