Band on Bugs swarms Arcade

Download Squad rocks SXSW Interactive

Posted Jun 20th 2007 7:45AM by David Dreger
Filed under: News, Downloads, Xbox Live Arcade

Band of Bugs, the insectoid strategy game from NinjaBee is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. For 800 Microsoft points you get a single player campaign, standalone missions, multiplayer and a map editor. Also available are two packs with three gamer pics a piece, for just 50 points each and a theme for 150 MS points. This game has caught our attention for bringing some unique experiences on Xbox Live Arcade, are you going to give it a shot today?

Tags: Arcade, Band of Bugs, BandOfBugs, Live Arcade, LiveArcade, Ninja Bee, NinjaBee, NinjaBee Games, NinjabeeGames, X B L A, XBLA, Xbox Live Arcade, XboxLiveArcade

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6-20-2007 @ 9:01AM

Shannon said...

Bought it, I like it a lot so far.

6-20-2007 @ 9:19AM

ccc said...

This game is stupid. Why would money be wasted developing a game like this when they could have spent it getting the rights to publish Vandal Hearts for the arcade instead. Thats all this game is, a poor version of Vandal Hearts with stupid bugs and really annoying dialog and story....Stole our eggs? Come on man. When developers see shit like this sell they will keep making shit.

6-20-2007 @ 9:42AM

Wizardly said...

@ ccc

Heaven forbid someone actually develop an original IP these days, what were they thinking. We can never have enough ported games on the arcade.

6-20-2007 @ 10:00AM

Tony said...

It's not like Vandal Hearts is remotely original either. With that logic, why not just go all the way back and port over the game that started it all and ignore every thing else too.

6-20-2007 @ 10:03AM

Jcarpio said...

This is an issue i see regarding XBLA.. people bitch about ports and rehashes, but come back and bitch when a new IP comes out.. make up your freaking minds people.

you gave it a shot and hated it.. okay, that's your experience. don't try and "taint the water" because it wasn't what you wanted.

6-20-2007 @ 10:31AM

ScreamingSkull said...

It was quick and easy to get into, cute interface shows alot of info.. I didn't get to play it too long, but I had fun.

Now if they'll ever port Xcom onto the arcade, that'd be a nice addition...

6-20-2007 @ 11:21AM

Lono said...

I like it so far, fun stuff. I'm like nine missions into the campaign, I wonder how long the game is overall.

No worries though, map editor and online play will get me plenty of replay value I think.

6-20-2007 @ 12:41PM

flatrabbit said...

I picked it up this morning before I headed out to work and I like what little I've played so far. It's easy to pick up and fun to watch. I'm a bit biased as I love strategy type games (FF:Tactics is one of my all time favorites). I'd like to see more srpg type games hit XBLA.

Once I get home I'll get into the meat of it.

6-20-2007 @ 2:36PM

LunarDuality said...

Well, you know I bought it. I've only been covering it on my blog and at XBLArcade for months now. (^_^)

I think the campaign is 20 missions long. I can't remember specifically, but the later missions get a lot more difficult, especially if you're going for your gold achievement.

When I initally played this, I found it was easy to pick up but when you get further into the game you will discover that there is more depth than you realize at first.

I got to play some Spider Hunter multiplayer matches before work and I had a blast.

See you all online.

http://lunarduality.wordpress.com
http://www.xblarcade.com

6-20-2007 @ 11:20PM

ccc said...

First of all I never bitch about retro games.
Secondly all I was saying is Id rather have seen Vandal Hearts, U all know its a better game, This style of game was lacking on the arcade though so at least this bug game is soothing that itch, but still, Vandal hearts please konami.

6-21-2007 @ 6:21AM

Tachyon said...

ccc - you're moaning because we have an original game instead of yet another retro re-hash? Can't please some ppl...

6-21-2007 @ 2:49PM

Shamma Banks said...

I like it, it is exactly the type of games i like to play. Hopefully we will see more of this in the future.

6-21-2007 @ 4:24PM

Xyzzy said...

I played it and it seems ok. My big complaint is that the camera isn't very good -- why isn't it free-form camera? :(

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