Splosion Man [Online Game Code]

by Twisted Pixel Games

Product Features

• The original music score is from award-winning composers Joshua R. Mosley (single-player levels) and John DeBorde (multiplayer levels).
• Play through 50 single-player levels split into three environmentally different chapters as Splosion Man escapes the underground Big Science Labs where he was created.
• Jump into 50 multiplayer levels supporting up to four player co-op split into three different chapters.
• Stuck at a certain point? Splosion Man lets you skip the level with "Way of the Coward" and come back to it later. You will suffer some minor humiliation and have to wear a tutu afterward, but at least you can keep on playing.
• The personality and humor shine through in film-like cinematics and hundreds of in-game animations. Vivid and colorful graphics advance character animation and emotion.

Product Details

• Online Game Code: Currently, this item is available only to customers located in the United States and who have a U.S. billing address.
• Note: Gifting is available after purchase via e-mail.
• ASIN: B002HWSDVW
• Release Date: July 22, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,877 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

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Splosion Man is a high-energy action platformer for download and play on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Featuring over-the-top action, a comical story and characters, unique platforming locomotion and various multiplayer options, it is a must-have for both serious platformer fans and casual gamers on the Xbox 360. Originally available only as a download through Xbox LIVE Arcade using Microsoft Points, Splosion Man can now be yours via online game code, which can instantly be redeemed by anyone. Players will still need both an Xbox 360 console connected to broadband Internet and an Xbox LIVE Silver or Gold account for game download and play. Story Splosion Man is the humorous story of the biggest mistake in the history of the R & D division of the Big Science Company. In an experiment gone wrong, Splosion Man, a playful human-like creature with an explosive demeanor yet who was originally designed as a weapon has escaped, and the company has been trying to stop him ever since. But considering his particular talents, this is easier said than done. Made entirely of Splosive material, Splosion Man leaves a wake of destruction behind him, turning the malicious scientists into meat and their robot flunkies into scrap heaps with his splodalicious abilities. Throw yourself into truly explosive platforming with Splosion Man. View larger. Gameplay Splosion Man is an action platformer in which you take on the role of Splosion Man in his quest to elude the scientists and robots of The Big Science Company. The goal is to clear as many levels as possible, as fast as possible, while scoring as many points as possible. With this in mind players spend the majority of their time running, jumping, and utilizing Splosion Man's signature means of locomotion, the "splode", a series of up to three jumps, each punctuated with an explosion that takes out enemies in range. This tactic is important not only for the hilarious affect it has on scientists—literally turning them into cold cuts—and as a means of enacting dramatic platforming moves, but also as a way to increase players' scores, which in part is based on the number of enemies bested. The power to pull off this ability is not limitless though, and must be recharged after used three times in series. Points can also be scored in other ways, including finding cakes, which are Splosion Man's favorite food, hidden throughout the gameplay area. As a natural result of the importance of speed, as the game progresses through its 50 levels, action in the game grows more challenging. Players having difficulty completing levels can opt instead to follow the comical "Way of the Coward", which after a certain amount of deaths in a single spot allows the player to skip the current level and proceed to the next. The embarrassing tradeoff for this free pass is that players start off the next level dressed in a tutu, and of course a less than spectacular score. Additional features rounding out the gameplay of Splosion Man include puzzle-solving, 2-4 player coop in both in local play and via Xbox LIVE, unlockable bonuses for use throughout Xbox LIVE, custom interactive soundtracks, leaderboard support and voice messaging. Key Game Features Single Player Adventure - Play through 50 single player levels split into three environmentally different chapters as Splosion Man escapes the underground Big Science Labs where he was created. Multiplayer Action - Jump into 50 multiplayer levels supporting up to four player co-op split into three different chapters. Way of the Coward - Stuck at a certain point you just can't get past? Splosion Man lets you skip the level and come back to it later. Of course you will suffer some minor humiliation and have to wear a tutu afterward... but at least you can keep on playing. Bonuses - Get free unlockable premium dashboard theme, gamerpics, and avatar accessories. Visual Style - The personality and humor shine through in film-like cinematics and hundreds of in-game animations. Vivid and colorful graphics advance character animation and emotion. Hours of Fun - Splosion Man is a retail game's amount of content that can be downloaded from the comfort of your own living room. Musical Talent - The original music score is from award-winning composers Joshua R. Mosley (single player levels) and John DeBorde (multiplayer levels). Additional Screenshots: Splode for points and fun. View larger. Comical scientist foes. View larger. Hilarious in-game abilities. View larger. Puzzle-solving fun. View larger.

Product Description

Fools they were, to tread where knowledge should stay forbidden. For what emerged was not a man - it was a Splosion Man. "And all who saw him were sploded, for he was the fire and they were but meat." From Twisted Pixel Games, developer of the award winning "The Maw", comes this single or cooperative multiplayer epic adven- SPLODE! SPLODE SPLODE SPLODE.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tight-knuckled old school platforming fun, August 17, 2009

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Michael R. Hollender - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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Make no mistake: this game is HARD. Not at first, though. It eases you into it, making you think it's gonna be a breeze, but then they ramp up the difficulty and 'splode timing. If you like old school platforming games, this one is not to be missed. The only difference here is the frustration factor present in most of the older games is missing here. It is just pure fun. 40% platformer, 40% puzzle game, 20% time trial racer = 100% awesome.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remember the old days?, December 11, 2009

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Daniel V. Velazquez "The Professor" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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If you are a person who played games over 20 years ago, you might remember a time when most games were in 2D, that is to say, you were usually a character that moved from left to right, jumping his way past obstacles to reach his or her objetive. If any of this brings warm and fuzzy feelings of nostalgia, you might want to check out 'Splosion Man.

Not only does this appeal to the old school gamer sensibilites, it also harkens back to a more fun oriented design of games, when the were simple by necesity, but also fun by a careful balance of said design. You control the 'Splosion man in this game via the Dpad or thumbstick, while all the face buttons make you explode. This simple to get control scheme actually opens up the game, making it more about you being good at it than learning 20 odd moves to finish a game. It's all about you and the levels, many of which will make you remember those days of throwing fits and controllers out of frustration.

While I do admit the game gets very hard at points, it's possible to skip levels and even play levels with friends. It's the kind of game that makes you feel very satisfied at the moment you get past that tricky obstacle or clear that maddening jump that had you screaming. If you can take that with a little sadistic smile, than I recommend you download this game today.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome 2.5D semi-side scroller! Highly recommended to everyone!, March 31, 2010

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CJ Barlow - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This game is totally worth $10. In my opinion it's worth $20.

The game can be really hard, and frustrating, especially when playing multiplayer for the first few times but the learning curve isn't a very big one. Using 'Splosion Man's unique 'Splosion ability you can jump off walls, 'Splode bad guys into steak, and race around to the end of the levels. Some of the levels can get quite frustrating but the game contains enough easier levels to balance out the frustrating ones.

The game also has some nice replay value due to hidden Cake to collect and the time trial aspect. If you have a group of friends (it's a four-player co-op!) the fun really begins as the multiplayer levels are 100% different from the single player ones. You need to work together to get past the multiplayer levels which adds the fun.

Once you get past the initial learning curve, which isn't very big, I'd give this game a 10/10.