Castle Crashers is finally here folks. We spent the better part of our morning putting the game through its paces, and now a new episode of XBLA in Brief to show for it. An old school hack n' slash game with a quirky sense of humor, Castle Crashers definitely deserves notice from long time gamers. Check out our latest episode and find out if it's worth 1200 Microsoft Points.
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Bought it this morning and played for a bit before work. It's almost like the guys at Behemoth looked at every beat-em-up, took the best parts, added their unique style, and made an awesome game.
Best 1200 points I've spent all year.
Once more Sir Richard brings to the world an informative review with his crusade, XBLA in Brief. Great review (and what a sexy voice)!
PS I do enjoy hearing Mr. Mitchell every week, but can we get some variety? I haven't heard Dustin since that Halo map pack review. I don't think Xander has done any. Come on guys, please? For me?
aw c'mon, let Richard have his feature. He's awesome at it; and frankly my tastes line up more with his than the other bloggers on the site... and since I buy a lot of XBLA titles... yeah, I really like that it's the Richard Mitchell show personally.
The bugs extend past multiplayer. I a few times now I have gotten a black screen and glitched audio. Then moments later I am kicked out of the level and on to the world map.
It really sucked when I was about to beat the boss on the lava level.
I was fooling around at the blacksmith's shop and just got it all a sudden. Walk around the blacksmith himself and swing your sword and hopefully you'll get it too. Sorry that isn't very specific; I didn't even know what it was at first!
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8-27-2008 @ 4:38PM
boxmyth said...
Bought it this morning and played for a bit before work. It's almost like the guys at Behemoth looked at every beat-em-up, took the best parts, added their unique style, and made an awesome game.
Best 1200 points I've spent all year.
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8-27-2008 @ 4:56PM
craig64 said...
That's good to hear. I bought it before work, I just didn't have time to actually play it. Only an hour left... I can't wait!
8-27-2008 @ 5:32PM
ZEBRA NINER said...
I think a lot of us are in the same boat! I'm glad I have a clock near the TV, or I would have been late.
8-27-2008 @ 4:42PM
OO Deagle OO said...
best xbla game for sure
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8-27-2008 @ 4:44PM
CH3BURASHKA said...
Once more Sir Richard brings to the world an informative review with his crusade, XBLA in Brief. Great review (and what a sexy voice)!
PS I do enjoy hearing Mr. Mitchell every week, but can we get some variety? I haven't heard Dustin since that Halo map pack review. I don't think Xander has done any. Come on guys, please? For me?
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8-27-2008 @ 5:10PM
jcarpio said...
It's probably because Richard has the equipment to do the video capture. Although I think Xav has it as well.
8-27-2008 @ 5:53PM
AoE said...
aw c'mon, let Richard have his feature. He's awesome at it; and frankly my tastes line up more with his than the other bloggers on the site... and since I buy a lot of XBLA titles... yeah, I really like that it's the Richard Mitchell show personally.
8-27-2008 @ 6:05PM
Conor said...
Remember Xav used to do those Halo Community Content reviews...I miss them :((
8-27-2008 @ 4:57PM
AnthonyGalindoX said...
Like with Bionic Commando before it, I didn't even bother downloading the trial version. I just paid for the full game sight unseen.
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8-27-2008 @ 5:00PM
Big Bird said...
Could you guys let us know when the lovefest will be over so we can move on? :(
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8-27-2008 @ 5:15PM
Bravo6 said...
Thanks for the review, I will probably be picking it up. Er, downloading it.
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8-27-2008 @ 5:25PM
Stink Snake said...
The bugs extend past multiplayer. I a few times now I have gotten a black screen and glitched audio. Then moments later I am kicked out of the level and on to the world map.
It really sucked when I was about to beat the boss on the lava level.
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8-27-2008 @ 5:45PM
DukeFett said...
is there any sort of like competitive multiplayer?
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8-27-2008 @ 11:05PM
Kasey said...
There is a competitive Vs. mode called "Arena."
8-27-2008 @ 5:58PM
NukeAssault said...
Loving it so far! Hoping people on my friends list get it too so we can play together. So worth the 1200.
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8-27-2008 @ 8:21PM
Arnon said...
This game is win..
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8-27-2008 @ 9:49PM
casey said...
Best game ever hands down.... everyone should download it. 4 player local is a blast !!!
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8-27-2008 @ 9:50PM
creeksta said...
can someone please tell me where to find the compass.. im trying to get the three items to unlock the dock and i cannot find where the compass is
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8-27-2008 @ 11:13PM
MagiKarp said...
I was fooling around at the blacksmith's shop and just got it all a sudden. Walk around the blacksmith himself and swing your sword and hopefully you'll get it too. Sorry that isn't very specific; I didn't even know what it was at first!
8-28-2008 @ 12:59AM
Bennyishere said...
It's not invisible, MagiKarp. It sits right next to the blacksmith, waiting to be picked up.