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    'Splosion Man

    Game » consists of 2 releases. Released Jul 22, 2009

    A 2.5D side-scrolling action-platformer from Twisted Pixel featuring a military experiment gone wrong, resulting in a molten man who can ’splode at will!

    So I Just Finished 'Splosion Man -- Don't Worry, No Spoilers

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    #1  Edited By chaser324  Moderator

    So I was playing though this game thinking it was great and then I got to the ending...the incredibly epic AMAZING ENDING. I would rank it right up there with Portal. I don't want to spoil anything about it, but it is something that everyone needs to see.  I would strongly encourage anyone that wants a challenging and entertaining platformer to buy this immediately. If you decide that you don't want to play it though (you're missing out on a new XBLA classic), you should still be on the lookout for the ending to show up on Youtube.

    Now I guess I'll have to try out Hardcore Mode.

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    #2  Edited By The_A_Drain

    Awesome can't wait to get there lol, did world 1 last night, i'm not good at straight up platformers though lol so 2 and 3 might take a few days but hey I got all summer.

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    #3  Edited By Aishan

    I'm still waiting for my points cards to come through, could you elaborate on Hardcore Mode does? I noticed in the achievements list and can't seem to find any info around the web on it.

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    #4  Edited By Jambones
    @Chaser324: Aww man. I wish I had an XBox. You've totally hyped it up for me, man.

    Glad you enjoyed it though.
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    #5  Edited By chaser324  Moderator
    @Aishan: Once you beat the game you unlock Hardcore Mode. It increases the difficulty by making every hit an instant death and disabling all mid-level checkpoints. Basically it forces you to make a flawless run on every level to complete it. According to the little note from the developers you get when you unlock it, it's masochistic and nobody should even attempt it. Considering how many times I died on some of those world 3 levels, I think I would almost have to agree.
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    #6  Edited By nanikore

    Still wondering if I should get The Maw or 'Splosion Man...

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    #7  Edited By dbz1995
    @nanikore said:
    " Still wondering if I should get The Maw or 'Splosion Man... "
    MAW!

    Id probably wait until GB give their review on 'SPLOSION
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    #8  Edited By Babble
    @nanikore said:
    " Still wondering if I should get The Maw or 'Splosion Man... "
    Both! The Maw was awesome though if you choose to go one way.
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    #9  Edited By chaser324  Moderator
    @nanikore: The Maw was great, but I would have to say that 'Splosion Man is more in my wheelhouse. I love games with simple mechanics that force you to master them and use them in creative ways.
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    #10  Edited By Innovacious

    The end credits was both the worst and best thing ive ever seen. Epic indeed. Need the soundtrack now. (havnt finished watching the end credits yet, the first "part" is over though)

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    #11  Edited By chaser324  Moderator
    @innovacious: At the very least, I think it's something that everyone should see because I've never seen another game do anything like that.
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    #12  Edited By Amos

    I just beat it and thats one of the best game endings I've ever seen.

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    #13  Edited By BlameTheGame

    Going to get the game, I hope you're right on that ending thing because I love endings.

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    #14  Edited By jakob187

    Glados is still alive?  The cake ISN'T a lie?  VALVE MADE 'SPLOSION MAN?!?!  HYPE KILLS, MAN!!!


    Nonetheless, I'm buying this the minute I get a points card.  I'm REALLY looking forward to this game!
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    #15  Edited By dethfish

    Damn it, now I'm gonna have to buy it so I can see what you guys are talking about.

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    #16  Edited By Kohe321

    I'm buying this tonight. Looks like a really fun little game.

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    #17  Edited By ahab88

    Yes, epic ending.

    This might be my favorite XBLA game ever.

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    #18  Edited By ZombiePie  Staff

    Yeah 'Splosion Man...Apparently everybody loves donuts...

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    #19  Edited By AdventChild

    The ending makes the Castle Crashers ending look like a subtle character study.

    I saw on Twitter that Jeff and Brad both loved the ending so I was expecting something good, but holy motherfuck was that an awesome ending.

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    #20  Edited By Snail

    There is actually a story to spoil?

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    #21  Edited By Illmatic

    Missed half the ending since I usually turn around and do something while credits roll but when I heard strange music playing over the credits I turned and was pleasantly surprised.

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    #22  Edited By Daryl

    k ill buy this now.

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    #23  Edited By SenatorSpacer

    Yes that was one epic ending.

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    #24  Edited By joey

    You should have said No 'Spoilers.
    HAHA I'M SOO FUNNY

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    #25  Edited By c1337us

    'Splosion Man is a miss for me kids.

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    Ending has the greatest high five ever.

    I don't know why they didn't put both videos in though, they had both songs.

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    #27  Edited By gamer_152  Moderator

    I was skeptical about how good the ending would actually be but I just watched and man that was good... In a very unique way. For those who don't care about spoilers you can see the ending video here.

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    #28  Edited By CL60

    Did you 'splode?

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    I have been sitting on some points for Shadow Complex, but should I go ahead and just jump on this game? it looks like a lot of fun, and it sounds like you peeps are enjoying it.

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    #30  Edited By chaser324  Moderator
    @zombienutz: It's pretty good, but Shadow Complex looks quite impressive too. I would recommend getting both if at all possible. If you can only get one though, you're really going to have to decide for yourself based on your own taste in games. If you want a fast paced platformer ala N+ and Sonic, get 'Splosion Man. If you are more into the Metroidvania/Contra thing, get Shadow Complex.

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