Carnyvale

[Red 5]

I love this "homebrew" game.

 

Available on Xbox live for $5.00.

 

Feels like an Atari 2600 game for 2009. Learn it in a second. Basic one or two button controls and one stick.

 

The best part is that it is not made by a big company, but the little folks. Some of the production value (like the voice over stuff) show some ameteurishness (is that a word?).

 

Addicting as hell. Try to play just one level. I dare you.

[moycon]

I tried out the demo. Very well done game. Kind of reminded me of one of the first Live games ever released Wik and the Fable of Souls but much better.

[Jess Ragan]

It's one of the few Community Games which I felt was worth the purchase, along with Weapon of Choice and Johnny Platform's Biscuit Romp. It feels very complete and has high production values, making you wonder why Microsoft didn't release this as an Xbox Live Arcade title. It's certainly up to those standards.

[FastRobPlus]

Anyone know if there is there a tower defense type game on XNA now? Been waiting for one.

[Red 5]

It's funny playing a game without achievements though.

 

I feel like I'm being ripped off, although I still have no idea

why I give a crap about achievement points.

 

It could have easily been an XBLA game.

That said, I'm glad it's a community game.

[yuppicide]

I keep looking at this game like I want it. Graphics look nice. I might pick it up based on your post here.

[Red 5]

I keep looking at this game like I want it. Graphics look nice. I might pick it up based on your post here.

 

It's definitely worth the $5.00.

There is even a level editor, which is pretty cool.