Rare Rockets New Game Onto Live Arcade
OK, maybe not totally new...Jetpac Refuelled is actually a remake of a pretty old game. ...but it's Rare, so I'll certainly be checking it out. Want to know what the game entails? Look out below:
Rare's Jetpac Refuelled is a revamped and modernized version of the 1983 classic space blaster Jetpac. In Jetpac Refuelled players must clear a path through hordes of aliens to refuel their ship and amass a fortune over the course of 128 hi-definition levels, complete with achievements, leaderboards and simultaneous multiplayer action. Compared to the original Jetpac, which included 16 levels, Jetpac Refuelled provides players with everything they loved in the classic, and much more.
Jetpac Refuelled can be played in either its original 'Retro' mode or with Rare's updated graphical love. You'll be able to snag up to 12 achievements totaling 200 points. Speaking of points, the game will set you back 400 Microsoft Points or about $5.00. If you check it out, let us know what you think. Look for it on March 28th.
For the press release, make the jump!
"Jetpac Refuelled" Rockets Onto Xbox LIVE Arcade
March 23, 2007 — A galactic test pilot's work is never done, and in Rare's Jetpac Refuelled gamers have to fight off pesky aliens while trying to build rockets to take them to their next destination.
Jetpac Refuelled will be available for download exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, March 28 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT).
Rare's Jetpac Refuelled is a revamped and modernized version of the 1983 classic space blaster Jetpac. In Jetpac Refuelled players must clear a path through hordes of aliens to refuel their ship and amass a fortune over the course of 128 hi-definition levels, complete with achievements, leaderboards and simultaneous multiplayer action. Compared to the original Jetpac, which included 16 levels, Jetpac Refuelled provides players with everything they loved in the classic, and much more.
Jetpac Refuelled can be played alone, or against another player on the same console or over Xbox LIVE. The game will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated "E" for Everyone.
Game Features
- Includes two versions of the game:
1. Retro – The classic 1980s version
2. Refuelled – Rare's 2007 remake of the classic Jetpac comes complete with entirely new hi-def graphics, menacing enemies, new smartbombs that produce an electromagnetic pulse, modernized weapon upgrades and updated gameplay for modern gamers - Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
- Completely updated graphical look of the game gives Xbox LIVE Arcade gamers a truly hi-def and in-depth gaming experience
More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.
Super Timsy
Posted to Video Games on 23 March 2007
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