Update On XBLA Spelunky
In September we reported that the PC indie game Spelunky would be headed to XBLA. Not only would it be jumping platforms, but it would be updated.
While the official release date has not yet been revealed, we now have some nifty new screenshots that explain more of what we can expect to see. So far, only four have been released, though they give an idea of at least two different cave-type environments.
Also, from Derek Yu in the Spelunky boards:
As you can see, we're spending a lot of time making the game look new and beautiful for XBLA. Mr. Andy Hull is helping me add all kinds of new graphical effects to make the game pop on your t.v. screen. Bombs will send shadows bouncing off of the walls, and if, for example, rubble falls into a small lake, it will send ripples dancing across the water's surface.
The only other forum poll thus far is a poll, asking people how much they believe the title should cost on XBLA. What would you be willing to pay?
VorpalBunny
Posted to Video Games on 9 March 2010
· Comments (5)
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I am in love with this game on PC. With added production values, I'd say it would be worth a solid $12-$15.
As much as I like the new art, I can't help but wish there was an option to play with the original graphics intact. Still gonna get it the instant it's available, I'm just a sucker for pixel art.
I like the original art better too, but I'm just happy we're getting a new version for XBLA.
Oh, and to say it's worth 12 - 15 bucks is an insult. Spelunky is more fun and more play time than most full priced retail games.
I'll put myself on the firing line to say that I think it's worth $5-$10. That's the small donation that the Eversion maker wanted for his extra super graphic edition and that's really all that I'd pay for something that is normally free.
Then comes the arguments of "But that's just one guy" and "Programming takes OH SO MUCH and I think it should be $60!!"
Maybe I'm just a tightwad with my money.
I paid $2.49 and $4.99 for Braid and Plants Vs. Zombies, respectively, on Steam. I'm usually good for a fiver on the pay what you want deals.
There was a band, No Fi Soul Rebellion, that would charge $5 for their CD, when other bands would charge $10 or $15. As a result, everyone at the concerts would buy CDs and No Fi would end up making more money than the other bands by selling boxes of CDs at each concert.