RoboBlitz hitting Xbox Live Arcade this week
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Dec 4th 2006 at 8:45PM }
Another new franchise is arriving on Xbox Live Arcade this week, one that notably boasts robots, explosions, and in certain circumstances, exploding robots. Developed by Naked Sky Entertainment, RoboBlitz sees you guiding a charming little contraption through all manner of gear-grating, cog-crunching puzzles and ridding the world of nasty space pirates. You know, pirates. But in space.Other key phrases you might associate with RoboBlitz are "physics-driven challenges," "Unreal Engine 3" and "available this Wednesday, December 6, at 1AM PST." According to the press release (read it after the break), the trial version will offer three different levels in its attempt to get 1200 MS points (that's $15) out of you for the full game. As one of the more expensive titles on Microsoft's service, its argument will have to be persuasive indeed. Penny-pinchers might also consider the Steam version on PC -- at $14.99, it makes for a saving of one whole cent.
Save the Robot, Save the World with RoboBlitz on Xbox Live Arcade
Experience the power of the Unreal Engine 3 for the first time in an Xbox Live Arcade game in "RoboBlitz," this week's Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday's release. This independently developed breakthrough game will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, December 6, after 0800 GMT (1:00 a.m. PST).
Independent developer Naked Sky Entertainment created "RoboBlitz" using the latest in game technology to deliver an innovative, high definition experience. "RoboBlitz" is a fast-paced, 3D action game with unique physics, inventive gizmos, creative weapons, and robotic characters. Players take on the role of Blitz, a multi-talented robot who must activate an aging space cannon to save his world from a band of maladjusted space pirates. Set in seven distinct environments, RoboBlitz features 19 levels of puzzle-solving and high-intensity action.
"RoboBlitz" will be available worldwide for 1200 Microsoft Points.
GAME FEATURES:
* 19 levels of puzzle-solving and high intensity action set in seven distinct environments
* Free trial version consists of three engaging levels
* A new breed of game blending fast paced action, puzzle solving, and a playground of interactive physics
* Advanced physics simulation gives the player real freedom to solve problems in creative and unexpected ways
* Unique weapons including Fire-Cracker Rocket and Point-to-Point Tractor Beam
* Gamers may choose their difficulty level for ease of use and high reparability
o Two different levels of difficulty (Normal and Master Technician)
o Master Technician mode allows players to unlock new achievements and bonus content
* Expect premium downloadable content for this title in the future – providing new game play elements and unique challenges for "RoboBlitz" fans
WHERE CAN I GET IT: Download "RoboBlitz" beginning on Wednesday, December 6, at 1 a.m. PST on Xbox Live Arcade.
"Roboblitz": 1200 Microsoft Points, Rated E10+
For more information, please visit http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Milkshake @ Dec 4th 2006 9:14PM
I have been seeing alot about this game for some time now, cant wait to download the demo, 1200pts though thats about £10.00 GBP so it had better be good
Alex @ Dec 4th 2006 9:14PM
WOWOW! NOT THIS ARTICLE. BUT I JUST SAW THE NEW HALO 3 TRAILER AND IT WAS SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK! OK WOW
Lou @ Dec 4th 2006 9:15PM
Random Question but ...
Does anyone know if a standard USB 2.0 WIFI adaptor will work in the 360 instead of the Microsoft-made one?
Thanks,
lou
Jonah Falcon @ Dec 4th 2006 9:19PM
No cred for sending the news in, huh? :(
lolersticks @ Dec 4th 2006 9:20PM
LOU: Nope.
Jonah Falcon @ Dec 4th 2006 9:20PM
"I have been seeing alot about this game for some time now, cant wait to download the demo, 1200pts though thats about £10.00 GBP so it had better be good"
Why not try the PC demo now?
Judd @ Dec 5th 2006 9:46PM
I guess this is somehow related to Xbox Live because it will eventually end up on Marketplace. Okay, fine it's not that related to the topic, but I felt like letting you guys know as soon as it happened. The commercial didn't even seem like it was for Halo 3 at first, which is why it felt a lot shorter than a minute.
*mild spoilers*
You see the shadows of what seems like two kids by themselves on an island. They are wondering what it's like for everyone else outside the island. It was kind of hard to hear what they were saying, but it was something along the lines of "I'm sure everyone else is wondering about us as well". I think.
Anyway all of a sudden you cut to a desert where you here gunshots firing off in the background. You see Master Chief's helmet on the ground, and a guy grabs it. Then he grabs a gun, and starts running. All of a sudden he throws what looks like a grenade on the ground, but it forms a shield bubble. Some sort of laser gets shot at him, but it gets deflected. Then he keeps on running, until he reaches the top of a hill. He leans over and sees a whole army facing his direction and marching forward. He jumps down right at them.
The screen cuts to "Halo 3 Finish the Fight"
My description isn't perfect but I'm sure you'll get to understand it more once it gets put on YouTube. I just wanted to put out an initial report.
Milkshake @ Dec 4th 2006 10:18PM
@5
I just dont play games on my laptop I used to when I had a PC but that was along time ago now when Unreal T and Quake Area were out, Im purely 360 or DS now. Have you played it is it anygood?
a robot @ Dec 4th 2006 10:06PM
"available this Wednesday, December 6, at 1AM PST."
I've been able to buy it for a while.
DC @ Dec 4th 2006 11:55PM
"Save the Robot, Save the World"
Guess some one is a Heroes fan...
TopaZ @ Dec 4th 2006 11:56PM
Tried the demo. This game is terrible. That is all.
Kyouryuu @ Dec 5th 2006 1:15AM
Note, though, that the PC version does require a pretty recent video card. They didn't bother to support cards even two-years old in Unreal Engine 3, which is kind of sad considering that RoboBlitz's gameplay isn't exactly revolutionary.
joe smith @ Dec 5th 2006 3:02PM
All right! Another indie game! Maybe the era of crappy old coin-op titles is over.
Decompiled @ Dec 5th 2006 9:54AM
My £'s go a lot further on STEAM than they do on XBLA.
Paul @ Dec 5th 2006 8:55AM
"Does anyone know if a standard USB 2.0 WIFI adaptor will work in the 360 instead of the Microsoft-made one?"
No a standard USB 2.0 WIFI adaptor will not work. But you can use a wireless bridge or gaming adaptor that have there own power & connect via the network port.
bookishboy @ Dec 5th 2006 11:36AM
Joystiq, don't ignore another news-worthy aspect of this game. This is the first XBLA game (that I'm aware of) to make use of procedurally-generated textures. This allowed the developers to bring the size of the game down from 500+ megabytes of information down to the below-50 megabytes required by XBLA in order to be distributed.
All the textures in this game are stored as algorithms rather than images. This is important not only for download-able games like this one, but also for future high-def games. The ability to compress textures this much asks the question whether we seriously need the newer hi-capacity formats being offered. Blu-Ray and HD-DVD may just not be necessary.
More info:
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/10/04/Game_file_sizes_could_soon_be_70_smaller
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procedural_generation
Cheers!
trent @ Dec 5th 2006 11:59AM
14 is right! the signifigance of this game is that it uses procedural texturing and makes it look awesome!!!
Rocketboy @ Dec 6th 2006 9:03PM
"Another new franchise is arriving on Xbox Live Arcade this week, one that notably boasts robots, explosions, and in certain circumstances, exploding robots." Best line ever in a Joystiq article.