Xbox 360 gamers must be loving this! Last week, they get Prince of Persia Classic and now Microsoft comes out and announces that Band of Bugs will release for the Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) this week!
Band of Bugs is a tactical, insect-infested combat game. It features exceptional animations and environments. Rarely gamers get to see a turn-based tactical strategy games on the XBLA. But now, they will also have the first ever free built-in level editor for a XBLA game, which they can use to make custom maps and play with friends over Xbox Live.
Here are the features of Band of Bugs for the XBLA:
- Story-based campaign: Action and adventure in a single-player campaign story. Follow the adventures of young Maal as he leads an elite team of bug warriors to protect the kingdom from evil insect enemies.
Stand-alone missions: Try your hand at one of these unique single-level scenarios. These short battles include a background story, unique events and custom goals.
Skirmish: Test your skills on a variety of individual maps, including custom maps designed by the player with the in-game editor. Select a game type (Elimination, Capture, or Escape) and choose to control any party in the battle to demonstrate your superior tactical skill.
- Elimination: The first team to lose all the bugs in one party loses the battle
Capture: Capture (or defend) a strong point
Escape: Reach an escape point, or stop the enemy from reaching it
Mission: A unique scenario with custom story, events, and goals
Band of Bugs for the XBLA has been created by NinjaBee who have previously made games like Outpost Kaloki X and Cloning Clyde. The game will be available worldwide from Wednesday, June 20, 2007 on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 800 Microsoft points.