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    What's Worth it on XBLA?

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    #1  Edited By 31M0

    Hey everyone, 

    Well, I'm hoping to get an MS points card soon (probably 4000 points) and I was wondering what was worth it on the Arcade Marketplace. 
     
    Everything I have right now:
    Castle Crashers
    Braid
    Ikaruga
    Rocket Riot
    The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai
    Metal Slug 3
    Contra (big mistake that one)
     
    And I think that's it, I was thinking Shadow Complex is worth it since I've heard a lot of good stuff but I'm not sure.
     
    So, your ideas and opinions?
     
    Thanks in advance.
     

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    #2  Edited By skrutop

    Shadow Complex is absolutely worth it.
    'Splosion Man is pretty good, if you like puzzle-platformers
    Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 is really good
    Pac-Man Championship Edition is a ton of fun

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    #3  Edited By JokerClown88

    Shadow complex, 'Splosion Man, and Trials HD.
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    #4  Edited By Gmanall

    Unless you like frustrating games I would say Shadow Complex. 

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    #5  Edited By 31M0

    Thanks for the replies everyone.
    I see everyone loves Shadow Complex so that's a definite and I tried Splosion Man at a friend's house and it just seems like it would be a lot more fun playing with other people sitting in the same room as you, so I'll probably get that too.

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    #6  Edited By Dimsey

    If you don't own it on another platform, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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    #7  Edited By ajamafalous

    Shadow Complex
    Trials HD
    'Splosion Man

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    #8  Edited By skrutop
    @Dimsey said:

    " If you don't own it on another platform, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. "

    Ah, forgot about that.  SotN is an amazing game, even today.
    If you like puzzle games, then Puzzle Quest is pretty good.  It's on sale for 400msp/$5 this week, too.
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    #9  Edited By ptc

    Ditto on Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.   But it's not pretty good, it's fantastic! 
     
    Another overlooked gem in the puzzle genre: Poker Smash. 


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    #10  Edited By nrain

    Shadow Complex 
    Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix 
    Puzzle Quest 
    Marvel vs Capcom 2 
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    #11  Edited By Fronominal

    Braid 
    Shadow Complex
    Geometry Wars 2
    Castle Crashers 
    and
    I Heart Shift

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    #12  Edited By fugie7

    shadow complex is worth it.

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    #13  Edited By agentboolen

     I made a game with zombies in it is a really good "Indie" game thats only cost $1 and allows up to 4 players to play through local play.  The trial gives you enough to judge give it a download 31M0 and everyone else. 

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    #14  Edited By JJOR64

    Get Puzzle Quest.  Right now it's only 400 points.

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    #15  Edited By AgentJ

    Other than what you have, Shadow Complex, Castlevania SOTN, and Marvel Vs capcom 2

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    #16  Edited By Brockly46

    Shadow Complex

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    #17  Edited By Jownac

     Pac-Man Championship Edition is well worth the buy.

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    #18  Edited By Atlas

    No XBLA collection is complete without Geometry Wars. If you're into fighters, Samurai Shodown 2, Garou: Mark of the Wolves and Super Turbo HD Remix are all great buys as well.

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    #19  Edited By OwnlyUzinWonHan

    N+ and Geo Wars 2 of course.
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    #20  Edited By Valames

    Monkey Island Premium theme... you're welcome.

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    #21  Edited By Kohe321

    MI, shadow complex, 'splosion man to name of few.

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    TMNT 1989 is a blast online.

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    Geometry Wars, in any form, will probably eat your soul if you give it the chance.  
     
    Bionic Commando: Rearmed is excellent. As is Marvel vs Capcom 2.  
     
    I feel your pain on the Contra front. I happened to win that a few years back through a contest Xbox.com was having. Not even worthy of having for free. 

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    #24  Edited By AgentJ
    @OwnlyUzinWonHan said:
    " N+ and Geo Wars 2 of course. "
    Ah, i always forget that N+ is on XBLA, since I always play it on the DS
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    #25  Edited By Pipemould

    If I personally had to recommend 5 top XBLA games I would say 
     
    Trials HD 
    Shadow Complex 
    Braid 
    Geometry Wars 2 
    Castle Crashers 
     
    Yes, I know you have 2 of those, but they are imo, the best value for money out there.
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    #26  Edited By najaf
    Everyone should jump on this week's Gold member's Deal of the Week, Puzzlequest. Five dollars for that is pennies to the hour for enjoyment.
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    #27  Edited By jack_daniels

    Dude Shadow Complex rocks the house!

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    #28  Edited By natetodamax

    Battlefield 1943 and Shadow Complex

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    #29  Edited By unsolvedparadox
    Battlefield 1943 and Super Street Fighter 2 HD Remix are both great choices.
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    #30  Edited By ptc

    If you want to broaden your horizons and try an Indie game, Miner Dig Deep is a good choice.
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    #31  Edited By JDoobs

    My top 5:
     
    Braid
    Shadow Complex
    Battlefield 1943
    Geometry Wars 2
    Trials HD

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    #32  Edited By AaronAlex

    Bionic Commando Rearmed. The music in that game alone makes it worth a purchase! 
    Not to say the game isn't good either, its awesome :)

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    #33  Edited By DarknessKonsumz
    @natetodamax said:
    " Battlefield 1943 and Shadow Complex "
    Right on the money
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    #34  Edited By vager

    Atomic Tank is an awesome party game. 
    Castlevania: Symphony of the Night    is great too, if you haven't played it before. 
    Bomberman is also a great party game.
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    #35  Edited By calidan777

    Lot's of shit, just depends on what you like.

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    #36  Edited By jakob187
    @skrutop said:
    " Shadow Complex is absolutely worth it. 'Splosion Man is pretty good, if you like puzzle-platformers Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 is really good Pac-Man Championship Edition is a ton of fun "
    This man has the right idea. 
     
    I would also suggest: 
     
    Doom - since it's only 400 points and still awesome 
    Bionic Commando Rearmed - because it's fucking challenging!
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    #37  Edited By ptc

    Pinball FX is definitely worth it, and it's on sale this week (9/21) for only 400 pts!
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    #38  Edited By Eidderf

    Both the Banjos are still pretty fun in my opinion.

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    #40  Edited By Baillie

    Don't get 'Splosion Man. It's a boring game.

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    @JokerClown88 said:
    " Shadow complex, 'Splosion Man, and Trials HD. "
    This + Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix + Battlefield 1943
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    #42  Edited By ptc
    @Baillie:
    Me disagree. 
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    #43  Edited By MisterBigMack

    this is my personal preference and its way old and you lot are gonna say its overpriced but bankshot billiards 2 is a lot of fun, but if you don't like pool ignore that
     
    but alien hominid is a great buy if you liked castle crashers, and N+ is highly recommend too, so much fun but fustrating as hell

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    #44  Edited By Akeldama
    @ajamafalous said:
    " Shadow Complex Trials HD 'Splosion Man "
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    #45  Edited By ectoplasma

    I think Shadow Complex is overrated. It's still good though. But I think the games You need most are Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved and Puzzle Quest: Challange of the Warlords. My second choices being Battlefield 1943 and Street Fighter II HD Remix, with Splosion Manand Mega Man 9 coming in 3rd place.

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