Zombie Monkey Games not only has a really awesome name for an indie development studio, but their debut puzzle-action title — Chaos Node — had my eyebrow raised because of its recent press release. The Xbox Live Indie Game challenges gamers to defend the Chaos Node from being struck by the surrounding particles, but also shooting matching-colored shots to build as high a score as possible.
Chaos Node features an intensive tutorial to teach new gamers about the overall concepts and rules applied within the game. Since gameplay is affected by the randomness “that only physics can provide,” Zombie Monkey assures that the games are infinite and “last as long as you do.” Chaos Node also features peer-to-peer scoreboards and up to 4 player local multiplayer.
Chaos Node is available on the Xbox Live Indie Games channel for only 80 MSP ($1).
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Press Release:
- Xalterax, June 4th 2010
Zombie Monkey Games’ premier title Chaos Node will be available for download on the X-box Live in the Indie Games Channel this weekend for only $1.00.
The game is a bit of a cross between a puzzle and action game, leaning more towards the puzzle arena. The challenge is to defend the Chaos Node from being struck by the surrounding particles, while shooting color-matched shots to try and get as high a score as possible. A well laid tutorial will guide new players through the ins and outs of the game’s non-conventional rules and play style. A solid soundtrack and excellent visuals bring the whole experience together. The game offers limitless varied game play as the difficulty is large effected by the randomness that only physics can provide. The levels or “Pulses” are infinite, so the game last as long as you do.
Another key feature is the peer to peer networked scoreboards, adding an element of online competition to the game. Working together to with friends and family will be key to getting a high place on the scoreboard. Check it out this weekend, and lets see who will be the first to actually beat my top score!
[Source: GamesPress]
