Images of Penny Arcade

Kudgel
Saturday, March 29, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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PC Xbox 360

Here are some new images of Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness. Its price tag has been announced this week, it will be sold for $19.95 or, in Xbox Live terms, 1500 points. Release date is soon and will only be offered online through episodic content.

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INDIGO

Commented on 2008-03-29 23:44:32

I hate to say it but it actually looks pretty cool.

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synce

Commented on 2008-03-29 23:58:51

The second XBLA game I've ever considered buying (first was that anime girl schmup).

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R3V0LV3R

Commented on 2008-03-30 00:36:41

what the hell is this? not insulting the game just aint seen it before and $20 seems steap for a XBLA game

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Jigen

Commented on 2008-03-30 00:49:11 In reply to synce

Posted by synce

The second XBLA game I've ever considered buying (first was that anime girl schmup).

because of Tycho's niece right?

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WinterSnowblind

Commented on 2008-03-30 00:59:36

Ouch. I love Penny-Arcade but 1500 points for an episodic series does seem a bit high.

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jackdoe

Commented on 2008-03-30 01:11:34 In reply to synce

Posted by synce

The second XBLA game I've ever considered buying (first was that anime girl schmup).

Really? N+ is pretty good.

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pythxvii

Commented on 2008-03-30 04:48:17

Considering its probably more of a game then most other XBLA games, the price tag might be justified....

LOL

Just cuz Penny Arcade is such a huge hit they have to go and do something like this... *sigh*

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Phaethon360

Commented on 2008-03-30 08:56:25 In reply to WinterSnowblind

Well, it's 1600 points. I guess that news just made it worse.

But I'm very interested in it. Didn't know it was going to be episodic, but I can't see myself paying that much for a series of 3-6 games, or who knows. 800 pts and I'd be along for the ride. The demo better wow me and knock my socks off for $20 though.

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TonyTops

Commented on 2008-03-30 12:42:36

from the videos, this game looks so boring, and at $20, theyve got to be kidding, theyve just alienated alot of users from buying this by setting it that high

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grifter_66

Commented on 2008-03-30 13:05:14

Each episode will last between 6-8 hours and has far more depth than any XBLA game (Symphony of the Night excluded), XBLA is just the means of delivery. If you like this style of game it will be more than worth it, if you don't, well...it doesn't really matter how much it costs because you wouldn't buy it any way so there really is no reason to bitch.

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Megido

Commented on 2008-03-30 14:16:20

Looks nice enough and i LOVE penny arcade, so i'll most certainly get this one...for the PC. Probably both cheaper and better for me that way.

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OpiZA

Commented on 2008-03-30 14:20:34

I enjoy Penny Arcade, especially the "news" section... but i'll only buy a game if it's good.

Well...

I did buy Lost Planet and Assassin's creed... also MoH Airborne...

;)

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Bakutheswede

Commented on 2008-03-30 16:41:28

A game based on a webcomic........
And it does seem a bit overpriced.

Posted by grifter_66

has far more depth than any XBLA game

And you base this on what?

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Megido

Commented on 2008-03-30 21:01:11

If the game actually has driven gameplay for 6 to 8 hours, i don't see how 20 bucks is particularly expensive. How long was gears of war? You gladly payed 50 bucks for that on the release day.

I'm pretty confident in the quality of this title, as i think that Mike and Jerry wouldn't want to release a piece of crap with their name on it. I trust that they aim to make a fun game rather than a quick buck. But then again, i'm also a huge fan. I've been reading PA since some time around 01 or 02.

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WinterSnowblind

Commented on 2008-03-30 21:28:30 In reply to Megido

Posted by Megido

It's the episodic thing that had me worried, but if the claims of 8-10 hours of gameplay are actually true then it does seem like a pretty fair deal.

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FreedomTIBET

Commented on 2008-03-30 21:51:37

SNAAAaaake !!!!!!!where are you .......help meeeeeee !!!!!! SOS
(good game,maybe)is interesting....

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Baleur

Commented on 2008-03-30 22:02:51

Looks pretty pointless and ugly :P

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n385055

Commented on 2008-03-31 02:16:24

The game looks nice, unlike the price! Wooot! :D

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Ronsauce

Commented on 2008-03-31 02:47:43

I'm a huge PA fan, but everything I've see of this has looked pretty weak. And 20 bucks?!

I'll stick with N+. It turned out to be a great game to play with like 4 people passing the controller after every death/level.

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asphaltcowboy

Commented on 2008-03-31 10:54:56 In reply to Bakutheswede

Posted by Bakutheswede

And you base this on what?

Probably that 6-8 hour thing that everyone else already mentioned 8)

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Trup1aya4rea1

Commented on 2008-03-31 14:19:28

$20 isn't bad if its 8-10 hrs per episode, unless you have to pay all over again each episode. Is it one big payment or do you pay repeatedly?

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Megido

Commented on 2008-03-31 15:19:33 In reply to Trup1aya4rea1

Posted by Trup1aya4rea1

$20 isn't bad if its 8-10 hrs per episode, unless you have to pay all over again each episode. Is it one big payment or do you pay repeatedly?

Uhm, each episode will prolly be sold separately. I don't think hothead is some sort of charity organization that runs on happy ;)

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Acronos

Commented on 2008-03-31 18:22:51 In reply to INDIGO

haha can't wait to see other webcomics completely trash this, penny-arcade style.

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Slipslider

Commented on 2008-03-31 18:37:57

This does look pretty good! I like a game that doesn't take itself too seriously. Also the game mechanics look intesting to me. Does thsi play like Jagged Allience? It looks turn based, but not random encounters... I like.

I guess I'll wait and see how long it actually is before I throw down on the Mastercard.

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josef

Commented on 2008-03-31 18:41:25

I love their comic but this has about 0% interest to me.
But that's ok, they very clearly made the game that they wanted to make, so hopefully some people will buy it.

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