This Week’s Xbox Live Arcade: Xevious and Rush ‘N Attack

Scribbled on May 21st, 2007 by Jonah Falcon
Filed in Action, Microsoft Xbox 360, New Release(s), Press Release, Retro, Xbox Live Arcade

Yes, score! Are you devious enough to play Xevious? The guys at Gamerscoreblog have posted this week’s Xbox Live Wednesday releases, which consist of two retro arcade titles, one of which is good (Rush ‘N Attack, a Contra-style arcader) and the other which is a spectacular classic that has not lost a thing in two decades: Xevious.

Xevious was a basic vertical scrolling shooter, but one of the best ever made, with simple, beautiful levels, great enemies, great tinkling score and just loaded with style. It used grayscale to maximize its pseudo-3D look, and had that tremendous “just… one… more” gameplay. Xevious hasn’t gotten old, and it may never will.

Click “Read more…” for the full press release.

Rush ‘n Attack will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+.

Game Features

Fight through 4 stages to free the prisoners of war
Up to two players can play together locally or over Xbox LIVE in either Versus or Co-op mode
Local multiplayer features split screen action with results captured on Leaderboards
Players can chose to play with either the authentic, original graphics or with enhanced graphics which features fully rendered 3-D models
All music and sound effects have been digitally enhanced
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

Xevious will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.

Game Features

Play the 100% arcade accurate reproduction of “Xevious” for the first time anywhere
Test your memory: uncover hidden bonuses that are scattered throughout the levels just like in the arcade version, where shots to the ground uncover power-ups like Sol towers and 1UPs
Compare your high score against other “Xevious” players from around the world on the Leaderboards
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points