We're currently following up with Alientrap for more details about the game, which is currently seeking play testers on PC. Check out the first trailer, which isn't shy on the gameplay footage, after the break.
Indie title 'Capsized' shows off gameplay; tipping onto XBLA, PC in 2010
by Alexander Sliwinski 
on Oct 14th 2009 3:45PM
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We're currently following up with Alientrap for more details about the game, which is currently seeking play testers on PC. Check out the first trailer, which isn't shy on the gameplay footage, after the break.
Reader Comments (28)
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 3:52PM NinjaJesus said
I welcome all Metroidvania games...
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:50PM Frostblade10 said
It may seem like a Metroidvania game at first, though if you have ever played the game Soldat, you would think of that first. The controls and gameplay seem exactly like Soldat, of course with the Metroid-style organic alien stuff.
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 1:38PM Liquidmark said
remind me of target earth on the sega genesis. not a bad thing.
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Posted: Oct 14th 2009 3:52PM RyanS said
Verrry eeeeenterestinq.
Wonder how it controls the aiming. Seems very wii-like.
Wonder how it controls the aiming. Seems very wii-like.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:05PM Prinnywithascarf said
I feel like playing Metal Slug now.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:12PM KungFuChaosNinja said
That video was very cool. I also welcome any Metroidvania-style games. I love the exploration involved. I just hope the gameplay mechanics are sound. I notice a lot of interesting ideas in the XBLA indie titles, but many of them seem to have some poor gameplay mechanics.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:17PM Danthok said
Wow this game looks fun and challenging sign me up
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:18PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
The gameplay reminded me a lot of Crash Commando on PSN.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:20PM Jerk Face said
That looks pretty slick. Definitely one to look out for.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:25PM ilunc said
Hey its master chief in 2D, at least that's what I thought when I saw the picture.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:37PM Yan said
Prior to watching the video, the game interested me quite a bit. Unfortunately, I've lost interest based off of the control scheme (watching the crosshair movement, it doesn't look all that great to use). I'm still going to be playing it and I hope that it lives up for me.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:47PM Frostblade10 said
Lol, the intro is just like Mertroid, sans "The Galaxy is at Peace" part.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 4:49PM (Unverified) said
Really it looks more like Codename: Gordon than anything else, even to the extent of having a generally Flash-like appearance. The gameplay looks fun but maybe a bit too sloppy - it's interesting that the person playing the trailer looks like they're struggling not to constantly take damage.
Overall it looks pretty fun, though we'll wait it out and see what people think after playing it.
Overall it looks pretty fun, though we'll wait it out and see what people think after playing it.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 5:09PM Dale P said
I am liking this current emphasis on the STYLE of visuals. This, Machinarium and Lucidity all touch me in my special place.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 5:15PM Rhamsey said
Wasnt that interested until about a min and 8 seconds in when he lifts the block using the grapple and jet pack, then it got interesting and pretty sweet.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 5:33PM TonyRockyHorror said
love the art style!
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 6:54PM TRACE said
Little Big Halo! Right down to the music!
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 7:56PM (Unverified) said
This games art looks beautiful! It looks like some kind of fusion between metroid, metal slug, and bangaii o! I can't wait.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 8:08PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
I'm glad to see a new wave of indie games coming out. The kind of fun we knew and enjoyed in the past have finally came back to us through these indie games.
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 9:16PM (Unverified) said
I'm a sucker for beautiful looking 2D so colored me at least interested, whatever the game plays like
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 1:02AM (Unverified) said
The graphic style and level layouts remind me of Aquaria, another Metroidvania game.
I'll probably buy it on Steam.
I'll probably buy it on Steam.
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 3:36AM Unregistered said
The art also caught my attention. Typical shit art from an indie game.
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 7:26AM (Unverified) said
Pshaw.... like anyone on joystiq knows what Exile is....
I love that the comments on every other site are all excited about another game like Exile... and all the joystiq comments are talking about Halo. I think that sums something up... ;-)
I love that the comments on every other site are all excited about another game like Exile... and all the joystiq comments are talking about Halo. I think that sums something up... ;-)
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 6:59PM Sir Kero said
It reminds me more of Abuse than anything else, though Soldat isn't a bad comparison either.
Visually this gets me thinking more of Grapple Buggy. Cutesy and off-putting at the same time
Visually this gets me thinking more of Grapple Buggy. Cutesy and off-putting at the same time
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 11:44PM (Unverified) said
i'm reminded of blaster master personally.
