Get To Tha Choppa Twooo!!2 (XBLIG): "A Hot Chick, Zombies & Explosive Fast Paced Action!!"

I've really began to like this new genre of running themed indie games. I've reviewed a couple of them here on OtakuDante's Gaming Inferno (Rainbow Runner & The Jump Hero), and I've really enjoyed playing them. Recently SoSoDev released their second game in this genre of indies called 'Get To Tha Choppa Twooo!!2'. I had never played or even watched a video trailer of their first installment of the series, but if it was anything like this sequel then I'd be up for playing it as well. I'm a score junkie, and any game that has global scoreboards is awesome in my book. This game not only has a global scoreboard, but it delivers a quality experience with it's hand drawn visuals and beat based soundtrack.

GOOLIN (XBLIG): "A Challenging Four Part Japanese Puzzle Game"

Luckysoft recently released their XBLIG mini-game called 'GOOLIN', and made a special request for me to review it. I hardly ever recieve requests from developers, but It's definitely a pleasant surprise when I do. When I got the review code from Luckysoft I actually had no idea what the game was about, but I had taken a quick look at it on the Xbox Live Marketplace earlier. After downloading the game, and actually winning with a level 'B' rank I felt like I had really accomplished something. Goolin is a unique puzzle game that involves a gymnast, a spaceship and a giant robot. Your objective isn't just given to you, but there are some hints in the help menu that kind of explain what's going on. Solving the puzzle/riddle is what this game is all about, and I found that it was quite a challenging feat to do so.

Crimson Alliance (XBLA): "An Awesome Arcade Style RPG With Co-op"

Crimson Alliance is the first mainstream XBLA RPG I've had the privilage to review here on OtakuDante's Gaming Inferno. I was definitely excited when I got the response from Certain Affinity about the review code for their game. I've been rather fortunate when it comes to all of the game developers who have contributed review codes to my blog, and I'm thankful that Certain Affinity gave me this opportunity to prove myself as a worthy RPG reviewer. I know some of my new readers may not know it, but I'm a pretty serious RPG gamer. I have completed numerous RPGs on several different consoles including handheld systems. Getting the opportunity to do a playthrough of Crimson Alliance, and give my opinion on it was definitely a great experience.

Moe Mekuri 2 CONTEST!!! (CLOSED)

It's time for another contest! This time around the prize is a bit more expensive (240 msp)! The code I'll be giving away is of 'Moe Mekuri 2' a Japanese puzzle game by KoheiGallery. If you haven't checked out my review of the game already you might want to do so now. I actually had fun trying to solve the rather difficult puzzles of 'Moe Mekuri 2', and if you like a good challenge (and cute anime girls) then this contest might just be what you've been looking for. I had purchased the game with my own money before KoheiGallery gave me the code, so my loss is your gain (if you win).

SkyDrift (XBLA): "Aerial Arcade Combat Racing"

SkyDrift is the second XBLA game that I have requested for review. It was recently released on the Xbox Live Marketplace by Digital Reality, the developer of the game. I'm actually familiar with racing games of all types, and have enjoyed playing many different types in my gaming career. If you've ever played games like 'F-Zero GX (GameCube)', or 'Mario Kart (SNES, GameCube, Wii)' then you'll understand what this game is all about. Aside from the similarities of the previously mentioned titles, this game is unique in that it uses combat planes as the racing vehicles. The game features a campaign, and multiplayer mode with a wide variety of tracks/areas to race in. This high speed aerial combat racer also features various types of gameplay that includes speed runs, and power races with the option of difficulty settings. The maps/tracks in the game are detailed with impressive graphics, and accented with a rocking soundtrack. It's included achievements, and badges add some goals into the mix. It's definitely a racing game that I have enjoyed playing.

BloodRayne: Betrayal (XBLA): "A Game That Will Have You Seeing Red"

Majesco recently released their third installment of the BloodRayne video game series on the Xbox Live Marketplace. This newest game titled 'BloodRayne: Betrayal' is different from the 3D styled games you may have played previously. Majesco's decision to make the game into a 2D platformer definitely appealed to me. I love 2D platformers, and the cel-shaded anime style they chose to go with caught my undivided attention. As far as the story goes, I'm not quite sure if this is a continuation or not since I have never had the opportunity to play the other games in the series. It did seem like there were some story elements that suggested that the plot was connected though. If you've played BloodRayne, or BloodRayne 2 then you'll likely be familiar with what is going on despite the change to 2D gameplay.