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Old 05-11-2009, 12:48 PM   #1
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Points burning a hole in me pocket.

Killing some time before MW2 arrives, got some points uploaded and now can't decide what game to buy indie/arcade.

Battlefield1943/Trails HD/Avatar Golf......


Ages since I even looked on the arcade on live, seems the choice is huge. Any recommendations? Love shooters/racing/golf etc anything good really.
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Old 05-11-2009, 12:54 PM   #2
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Re: Points burning a hole in me pocket.

Trials HD is one of the most insanely good things I've played this year. Get it.
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Old 05-11-2009, 12:55 PM   #3
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Trials HD is one of the most insanely good things I've played this year. Get it.
It was top of my list, but a lot of people seem to say it can be very frustrating to the point of smashing controllers etc lol
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Old 05-11-2009, 1:22 PM   #4
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Re: Points burning a hole in me pocket.

Shadow Complex?
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Old 05-11-2009, 2:12 PM   #5
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Re: Points burning a hole in me pocket.

if you've played R-Type in the 90s .. you should definitely give it a go
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Old 05-11-2009, 4:19 PM   #6
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Re: Points burning a hole in me pocket.

I went for Trials HD, 3 hours later my head is banging

It is good, just frustrating
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Old 06-11-2009, 10:21 AM   #7
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It was top of my list, but a lot of people seem to say it can be very frustrating to the point of smashing controllers etc lol
If the game wasn't so absolutely brilliant, and the controls weren't so perfectly balanced, you wouldn't be getting so frustrated with yourself when you mess up.

But yes, that doesn't go away - I bought it on release day and only the other day almost kicked something because I was 15cm off getting a Platinum medal on one of the Skill Games.

Oh yes - Platinum medals. Nothing like finding they exist to worry you when you're struggling for Gold times.
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Old 06-11-2009, 7:38 PM   #8
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Re: Points burning a hole in me pocket.

Axel and Pixel. It's a considerably short game for 800MSP, but I'd say it is definitely worth it! Surreal world, surreal characters, great humour, and addictive mini-games. Go for it !
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Old 06-11-2009, 7:51 PM   #9
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Re: Points burning a hole in me pocket.

I got Avatar Golf today, best 400pts I ever spent
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Old 08-11-2009, 7:58 PM   #10
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I got Avatar Golf today, best 400pts I ever spent
Did you try Axel and Pixel, mate? I've been trying to get a really high score on the Hot Air 'Loons minigame. I'm currently 4th in the world .
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Old 08-11-2009, 8:02 PM   #11
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Did you try Axel and Pixel, mate? I've been trying to get a really high score on the Hot Air 'Loons minigame. I'm currently 4th in the world .
Not yet bud
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Old 08-11-2009, 8:06 PM   #12
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Not yet bud
Ah right. As I said, it's a very short game and can be completed in just over an hour, but it's a great experience and has replay value and addictive minigames.
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