Freeware Game Pick: Xoldiers (cactus, Terry Cavanagh)
Xoldiers is a new collaborative project by cactus and Terry Cavanagh (Self Destruct), where players assume control over a squadron of soldiers on a mission to destroy as many enemy installations as they can. Use the Z key to shoot, hold the X key to take cover, press the C key to lob a grenade. Bonus points are awarded for efficiency and combo length.
An automatic online high score submission feature is included.
Name: Xoldiers
Developers: cactus, Terry Cavanagh
Category: Action
Type: Freeware
Size: 2MB
Direct download link: Click here
Comments
Reminds me of Cannon Fodder with much nicer explosions. Thanks for a great game cactus and Terry! I love how puzzlish it is.
Posted by: rhinoceros | November 13, 2008 11:44 PM
That was a good use of 30 minutes. Love it. The scene during the credits is still stuck in my head... ?
Posted by: Connor Carpenter | November 14, 2008 1:29 AM
This game is awesome. It reminds me of Mercenary Force, but with more killing. The angle is crazy and the quotes are amazing.
Posted by: Deceased Crab | November 14, 2008 2:34 AM
Good fun! In some of the later levels I was actually able to just storm through the enemy and complete the level rather easily. I also found the explosion effect (as cool as it was) kinda blocked my vision of what was going on in some parts. Definitely worth playing, though!
Posted by: BenH | November 14, 2008 2:51 AM
That was great! Took me a while to realize that the guy was actually telling me how to get through the levels later on by all that "xoldiers must press on" stuff.
Posted by: Knite | November 14, 2008 3:40 AM
From the thread: "And no bitching about the explosions. The theme of the compo was "excessive"." Guess that explains it ;P
Posted by: Chetyre | November 14, 2008 4:59 AM
I will admit that in some missions the explosions caused by deaths can sometimes get stuck and completely mess up the screen. But I thought it was an interesting challenge. And trying to see during the last mission? A hilarious and futile effort.
Eh, the score is high, but it's mostly due to luck. Luck and getting used to the scoring system. Thanks though.
Posted by: Deceased Crab | November 14, 2008 11:46 AM
After all, this game is all about explosions (and "bloodsplosions" respectively).
Posted by: Evil Wraith | November 17, 2008 2:21 AM