Band of Bugs is the Xbox Live Arcade release this Wednesday
From today, June 20th at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play Ninja Bee’s Band of Bugs on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Band of Bugs will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s $10 / €9.60 / £6.80) and is rated E for Everyone.
Band of Bugs is a fast-paced, accessible, tactics and strategy game designed specifically for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Play the tutorial or watch the below video to get a taste of the mischief these critters can get up to.
Band of Bugs is a fun, strategic diversion for fans of tactical gameplay, while the unique animations and environments in the game make it a fun, approachable title for newcomers as well. With Band of Bugs developer Ninja Bee (of Outpost Kaloki X, Cloning Clyde fame) has created one of few turn-based tactical strategy games available on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Players will enjoy unlimited variety in their gameplay choices with the Xbox LIVE Arcade’s first ever free built-in level editor, which they can use to create custom maps and play with friends over Xbox LIVE.
Key game features are:
* Choose to play through a story-based campaign, stand-alone missions or skirmishes
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
* Four unique multiplayer modes for up to 4 players either locally or over Xbox LIVE, including:
o Elimination: The first team to lose all the bugs in one party loses the battle!
o Capture: Capture (or defend) a strong point.
o Escape: Reach an escape point, or stop the enemy from reaching it.
o Mission: A unique scenario with custom story, events, and goals.
* Challenge friends to Spider Hunter, a more relaxed game that allows up to 8 people to join and leave on the fly!
* Use the game’s built-in level editor to design your own custom scenarios for play against others over Xbox LIVE (a first for an Xbox LIVE Arcade game!)
* Xbox LIVE Vision camera support in all Xbox LIVE multiplayer modes.
* Mystery leaderboard where players earn points for items they are not told about – Players can check the board and figure out what will help them get to the top of the leaderboard!
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