Seeing as the XBLA likes to dust off old arcades games and put them up for offer, I present a list of suggestions I would like to see put up for purchase.
I played these games when I was a kid and love to see them on XBLA - Probably may never happen but we can always dream....
Vendetta
A beat-em-up made by Konami made in 1991. Whilst the four-way beat-em-up was popularized by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, I do remember this one quite fondly. What made this one stand out was the wide variety of weapons, which indeed made the game heaps more fun. Also noteworthy is the sense of humor that was quite lacking in the genre. I mean come on, where else can you have Mike Tyson, Hulk Hogan, Jean Claude Van-Damme and Mr. T all banding together to beat up some punks?! Sure the presence of the gay dudes that dry hump the player characters may cause some offense but I will gladly pay for the censored US version of Vendetta for, if anything, to just play the damn thing again.
Golden Axe 2: Revenge of Death Adder
Well the original Golden Axe found it's way onto XBLA so why not it's follow up? Without question the high point of the entire series, RoDA takes what works in GA and improves it on many levels. Better graphics, more beasties to ride, more foes to crush, gorgeous environments, magic combos, multiple paths, and even catapults! Again, having this not follow it's older brother onto XBLA is just mind-boggling. And considering that was never released for a home console in it's day, this is hands down one game that needs a second chance.
Alien vs Predator
Developed by Capcom in 1994, this is one game I played at every opportunity and enjoyed every minute of it. Take two marines (one of them being Arnie's character from the first predator movie) and two Predators and go kill some Alien arse. Some detailed graphics, great music, and the mind-bending opportunity to mow down so many xenomorph scum at once is indeed an attractive package. Plus, seeing as there exists crummy movies and crummy games based on the AvP concept, I would certainly welcome this, the best of the lot, to the XBLA.
Sunset Riders
Well seeing as westerns are enjoying a resurgence (in the form of Call of Juraez and Red Dead Redemption) it would make sense to see this game on the XBLA. Again this is four-way game - and console games are really more fun when played with a group of people (you only need to look at Castle Crashers for proof). But, unlike the three listed above, this is a shooter and has lot's of personality to boot. Humorous moments are filled with the game which are hilarious to watch and it's fun to see how much inspiration is drawn from old Western movies. Indeed, special mention must be made of the game's willingness to not take itself seriously and comes out heaps more fun because of it.
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