On Xbox Live Arcade today: Shadow Complex and Lost Planet 2 Co-op Demo

19 August 2009

Posted by:Ferry

Shadow Complex Xbox Live Arcade screenshot
From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play Epic Games’ Shadow Complex on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Shadow Complex will be available worldwide for 1200 Microsoft Points (that’s US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80).

Shadow Complex is the next evolution in downloadable games. Shadow Complex marries the quality and depth of a full retail title with the stunning visuals of Epic Games’ industry-leading Unreal Engine 3, and a classic side-scroller. Set in the world of Orson Scott Card’s best-selling novel, “Empire,” Shadow Complex provides more than 10 hours of in-depth gameplay and promises to introduce you to a compelling universe.

Game features include:

Original game: This completely original game features full 3-D side-scrolling action. The incredible next-gen graphics and robust physics combine with an open, evolving world design mixed with an awesome, compelling action-thriller story.

Power-ups: Seek out 17 unique game altering power-ups, with more than 100 additional items and modifiers to discover and use.

Bad guys: Fight against a large variety of enemies and experience massive, jaw-dropping boss battles.

Pick up and play: The super-tight controls are simple and intuitive but also allow advanced players additional depth and precision.

Award winning talent: Developed by Chair Entertainment, creators of OXM’s Downloadable Game of the Year, Undertow, and produced by Epic Games, creators of Gears of War.

Noted scriptwriter: Shadow Complex features a script written by Peter David, one of the most popular comic book writers of all time. It’s the first game to be set in the Chair’s Empire universe and is based upon the best-selling novel by Orson Scott Card.

Watch the first 7 minutes of Shadow Complex:

Additionally, today sees the release of the Lost Planet 2 Co-op Demo!

Lost Planet 2 description:
“Lost Planet 2′s all-new co-op feature allows up to 4 players to team up in Campaign Mode, forming new tactics and strategies to tackle situations that would be impossible alone. This Campaign Mode demo showcases LOST PLANET 2′s stunning graphics by pitting you against the most massive Akrid ever seen. By teaming up with different allies around the world, each playthrough of this demo becomes a brand-new experience. Download the LOST PLANET 2 demo and start forming your own battle strategies now!”