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Quick Look: A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

Jeff and Ryan Are Really Excited, Sucka, because nothing beats robots shooting robots.

Sit back and enjoy as the Giant Bomb team takes an unedited look at the latest video games.

Jan. 29 2011

Cast: Jeff, Ryan

Posted by: Drew

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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

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For a $10 game on Steam it doesn't look too bad, though I think with it being rather short I'd rather wait until Steam puts it on sale & grab it then.

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Alien Radioactive Energy Samba

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Music is ballin!

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Now I really want a good new Mega Man X game.

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Edited By freecajunlove

What's the point of putting something "on screen" if you can just look out the windows that SURROUND your command center?

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Edited By bacongames

I played the demo for this game and yeah if it wasn't for the recycle system I couldn't think of a good reason to play it ever.  I thought it was kinda dull and forgettable.  Just because a game is a great value doesn't mean it's worth my time and people forget that a lot.

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yawn...

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@Depth said:
" They did a QL of this but not Magicka? "
Yeah, I'd really like to see one for Magicka; it looks cool, but I feel like I need a QL before I decide to buy it or not.
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Samus Iran

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The game isn't bad. I replayed the demo numerous times to try and get a SS ranking. Also, the item in the first level is completely reachable with a simple Double-Jump.

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Almost that entire first level was ripped straight from Megaman X7...

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Kind of a shame that the steam achievements aren't plugged in.  That and the price seems a bit high for the length of the game.  Especially living in Europe right now.  They just changed the dollar sign to an E in the price.
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@MagikGimp said:
" yawn... "
God I hate Internet game snobs.
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Robot Cheetah is the new side project of the singer from Poisoned Robots.

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Looks lame.

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This was incredibly boring to watch. Not even sure why they did a quick look of this.

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I like the concept and what they were going for, but this doesn't look very good. Level design looks really bland and boring. Having more than three enemy types might help.

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This is the Aris I know.
 

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Looks terrible. 

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After watching the full video, the game looks neat.  Totally would check it out if it came to XBLA for $10.

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Half-Life 2 and Portal had great turrets.

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@KillyDarko said:
" @Depth said:
" They did a QL of this but not Magicka? "
Yeah, I'd really like to see one for Magicka; it looks cool, but I feel like I need a QL before I decide to buy it or not. "
a demo is out on steam for you to make a decision.
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@zerdune:  Yeah, Valve are the kings of turrets. Half-Life had a great turret sequence during On A Rail where you had to flank a soldier on an emplaced turret. Half-Life 2 had a similar sequence except you were drawing the turret's fire so your antlions could flank him. Portal was nothing but awesome turrets. And Team Fortress 2 is all about the turrets. Yay turrets!
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the enemies look really boring

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Generic to the nth degree...is most certainly not my cup of tea. 
 
So says Mr. Me.

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seems really dull

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looks pretty fun

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Look alright, nothing I would buy though.....

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Edited By vinsanityv22

I got this game on Gamersgate awhile ago because it looked cool and was cheap. I do not like it. I was hoping for a Mega Man ripoff shooting platformer. I do not care for this "mouse look in 2D" crap - though to be fair, I use my Dual Shock 3 as a USB controller. Which means I had to use ControlMK to get it to work correctly; I suppose with a 360 pad, it looks like it could just play like a Metal Slug title (which would be preferable). But it sure made for a cool Quick Look ;)

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Extinction Agenda makes me think of X-Men. 

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The rare occurrence of a block Super Mario'ing the player at 20:40.

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looks like a flash game

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Seems solid. That second boss fight was very well designed. Yay indie games!

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Dr. Conniving was a pretty effing funny joke.

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  The old dude looks so much like Dr.Light...
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Not sure why they're quicklooking this and not Magicka.

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@august: 
because they make all their videos on monday/tuesday and magicka didnt come out yet
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@KillyDarko said:
" @Depth said:
" They did a QL of this but not Magicka? "
Yeah, I'd really like to see one for Magicka; it looks cool, but I feel like I need a QL before I decide to buy it or not. "
Seriously, if you like having fun then you should buy Magicka. I only want the QL for their reactions.
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Looks alright, kinda wish it played a bit faster as it feels slow.

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For a second I thought this game was going to be metroid-like, but now I'm disappointed. This probably isnt the right place to ask this, by why arent there more games that try to steal that style of gameplay?

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Super Meat Boy has some legitimately awesome turret encounters

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That was pretty cool. I like the look and I REALLY like the music. The first couple levels look kinda easy, but maybe it builds. Was all that screen tearing happening in the game or is it just this video?

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While it looks decent enough and it has awesome music, this just makes me want a new Mega Man X game. 
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Looks lame. Waiting on Magicka QL to base purchaseing decision (though no matter what, am waiting for a steam sale to drop it to 50 cents).

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one word: Turrican

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shooting robots are my favorite kind of robots

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$10 with Steam Achievements & Xbox 360 Controller support?  Count me in!

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The lack of shadows is scary....

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Ha ha ha. Dunk Sector.

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@Miketakon said: 

" Great game. The soundtrack is amazing. "

@Lydian_Sel said: 

" Not into the gameplay but really feeling the music. "

@SatelliteOfLove said: 

@Miketakon said: 

" Great game. The soundtrack is amazing. "

I was about to say this. Great tuuuuuuuuuunes. "
@KaiserZephyr said: 

" Music is ballin! "

@RVonE said: 

" While it looks decent enough and it has awesome music, this just makes me want a new Mega Man X game.  "

@TobyD81 said: 

" That was pretty cool. I like the look and I REALLY like the music. The first couple levels look kinda easy, but maybe it builds. Was all that screen tearing happening in the game or is it just this video? "

   Yeah, the music is fucking awesome. Really refreshing to see so many people liking it, considering its done by one of my favorite groups. You can find their website here:    http://www.hyperduck.co.uk/?page_id=1093 
 
Prior to ARES, they're most known in the indie community for their work on Iji, a freeware shooter -   http://www.remar.se/daniel/iji.php (Should you decide to play Iji, GET THE HQ SOUNDTRACK, the lower quality one is compressed as hell)