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With the amount of people I see asking about arcade games and wondering what to do with their MS points... I felt what better resource could there be...than a thread dedicated to such a subject.

 

Contributor (s) ; Main Guide - Darth Heyburt

Additional Games - vista, antilucid, Wriggy, HoodMod, Paleo Looshe, Laufton_13, Marx0r, Otisbum

 

Here you can find out; which arcade games are the ones to buy, which are the ones to afford...and most importantly how much of your electro-currency are you going to have to part with.

 

Firstly the games will have two ratings.

 

One- Game Rating - ***** (This will be ranked with stars ranging from 1-5, 1 being bad-5 being good)

 

Two- Ease of Achievements - ***** (This will also be ranked with stars ranging from 1-5, 1 being HARD achievements-5 being EASY achievements.)

 

Three- Replay Value - ***** (From 1-5 will it be worth playing or not? Look into the stars!)

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/26760056-EFED-47D1-9C45-5BEC3EEE5928/0/box3dMiniGolf.jpg 3D Ultra Mini Golf

Game Rating - ***

Ease of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - ****

Cost - 800MSP

 

 

This game is good fun, but can get very repetitive. There are many add on packs for it which will cost more MSP, and are probably not worth the time or money. The achievements for this game are incredibly easy...you should know where to find the guide, but here's the link anyway ;).

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=179

 

All in all if you are looking for an easy 200 points and a value for money multiplayer game then 3D Ultra Minigolf is a worthy purchase.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/D3209F13-FC74-4191-A3D9-41288AEF9F5A/0/boxbankshotbilliards2.jpg Bankshot Billiards 2

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - ****

Replay Value- *****

Cost - 800MSP

 

If you like pool then this should keep you entertained for a long time, with over 15 different game modes this doesn't get boring too fast.

The achievements however are a different story, It is an easy 200, but it is definatly not the shortest 200 you'll get. The win ** games achievements will take up to 10 hours and it can get boring doing the same thing over and over again. The game still however has an online fanbase and you can easily match up with someone during peak live hours.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=34

 

This game is well worth the 800 MSP and with alot of play you should have the 200 in no time.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/CE3364A2-A4F1-4B7B-A5CC-3EEE88CFAFD0/0/boxbomberman.jpg Bomberman Live

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - *****

Cost - 800MSP

 

This game is a classic and is more than worth the 800 MSP price tag, the online multiplayer although at times laggy, is great fun and the offline isn't that bad either. If you hook up with 3 friends all of the achievements can be boosted reasonably quick and the offline ones are not that hard at all. A certain 200.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=257

 

If you a bit nostalgic, you probably already have this game...If not, then go buy it.......now!

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/0EABED94-EFDD-4432-9392-6594DE2EA07E/0/boxsonicTheHedgehog.jpg http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/D05DDDC6-92CB-447F-9B34-8461038546C8/0/boxsonic2.jpg Sonic The Hedgehog 1 & 2

 

Game Rating (Sonic 1) - ****

Ease of Achievements - ***

Replay Value- ***

Cost - 400MSP

 

Game Rating (Sonic 2) - *****

Ease of Achievements - **

Replay Value - ***

Cost - 400MSP

 

Games that need no introduction...everybody knows them and most probably everybody loves them. Both have reasonably achieveable achievements, with Sonic 2's just pipping the original's difficulty at the post. I don't really need to explain the premise of either game do I ?

 

Sonic 1

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=283

 

Sonic 2

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=419

 

For 400MSP these are a snap...probably two of the top five best value games on the Marketplace.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/56BAAA34-7888-41E0-93EF-AEBE4F622A1B/0/boxuno2.jpg Uno

Game Rating-****

Ease of achievements-*****

Replay Value-****

Cost-400 MSP

 

A classic card game is now a classic arcade game. For 5 bucks you can play the World's favorite card game. The achievements can all be achieved in less than a day, and with the most populated online community, you will always have someone to play against. Although there are a lot of people online, you will usually get booted if you don't have a vision camera or simply if the host doesn't like you. With a few downloadable decks with different game modes, it pushes the replay value up a bit more, but the game gets very repetitive. If you have the points, and you are looking for a late night game, look no further!

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=27

 

I adore this game... Blackvista says it all above =].

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/DBF41524-0800-4D3D-A782-47A1CF087FF3/0/boxoutpostkaloki.jpg Outpost Kaloki X

Game rating-****

Ease of achievements-***

Replay Value-****

Cost-800 MSP

 

This game is one of the most underrated games on Xbox live. Outpost is a quirky and fun tycoon like game. You build trading and mall outposts in space in order to build special buildings or make a certain amount of money. There are two campaign modes, along with downloadable scenarios and challenges. The achievements are a bit hard, so don't be expecting an easy 200 points from this one, but you can get some with videos from youtube. the replay value of this game is incredibly high, as there are over 20 missions and challenges to play.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=19

 

(not yet played by me..)

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/AD075594-FB39-4F66-86B6-69A38A5049C6/0/boxalienHominidHD.jpg Alien Hominid HD

 

Game rating-****

Ease of achievements-*

Replay Value-***

Cost-800 MSP

 

May be one of the most fun side scrollers on the planet... chewing peoples heads, shooting lasers and to think all of this came from an online flash game!!

If you like Metal Slug or any game of that sort then this could be worth the 800 to you. However one of the big let downs is the tricky achievements that are there to unlock and is a tough 200.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=191

 

You never know, as with a lot of these games if you like the genre and/or a challenge then it's probably worth purchasing. If that doesn't apply to you...then steer clear.

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/AC155834-658C-489C-AF87-B073E885BB62/0/boxdigdugxboxlivearcade.jpg DIGDUG

Game Rating - **

Ease of Achievements - *****

Replay Value- *

Cost - 400MSP

 

Another arcade legend, but sadly a bit easier than I remembered it... you can get 185 points in one run through which is a good selling point and the 400MSP price doesn't turn many noses away from it. The final achievement is a challenge and will take a while. If you are just going for the points however I suggest buying this game.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=31

 

Pay 400 MSP + Play for a few hours = 200 Gamerscore for you =] ...Go buy.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/528EC8A7-72F7-4DF8-9474-61D61AF2D842/0/boxpacMan.jpg PACMAN

http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/10FC42DD-49E1-4882-ABBC-54D7616102A5/0/boxmspacman.jpg MS PACMAN

 

Game Ratings - *****

Ease Of Achievements - ****

Replay Value - *

Cost - 400MSP Each.

 

Both classics, both pretty easy achievements... but the last one on both will drive you nuts. Like mental nuts... now if 400MSP is worth damaging your mental health then...go for it, and as a member of the 200 club on both I'd say they are worth having. Not much replay value though.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=20 (PACMAN)

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=184 (MS PACMAN)

 

Whatever takes your fancy... Male or Female... Pick one! or both....

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/729661CC-2DC1-43A5-B81F-C5C6626B974D/0/boxpacmanChampionship.jpg Pac-Man Championship Edition.

 

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - **

Replay Value - ***

Cost - 800MSP

 

Pac-Man on pills...and im not talking bout the yellow ones either ;). Haha if there were a genre for this game it would be nu-rave arcade. Great fun and a massive challenge even for seasoned Pac-Man players. Will keep you entertained for hours and by no means an easy 200...

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=255

 

By no means a must have game and the 800 MSP price tag is an eyebrow raiser, but if you get bored and have got 800 points to spend...get involved with a bit of our ol' yella friend.

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/A350185E-6681-4B3E-A61F-86E21C171229/0/boxsensibleWorldSoccer.jpg Sensible World Of Soccer.

 

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - *****

Cost - 800MSP

 

This is the most free flowing, fun and downright awesome football game of all time. Forget your Pro Evo's and your Fifa's this was and probably still is the best soccer game on the market... Management, Gameplay...and now ONLINE SUPPORT!!! you cannot get better value for money on the marketplace than SWOS.. this IS SOCCCCARRRRRR (300 Reference necessary) Plus the achievements are well... simple.. I had the offline 165 in 40 minutes and got the online ones a day later.

 

The only downside is...if you don't like soccer... you'll probably avoid this like the plague. What a shame.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24478

 

If you're a football fan... then go purchase this... if not. DO IT ANYWAY!

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/BBD58E3A-DCB6-41A6-A1E3-14A278D37CB9/0/boxgeometrywars.jpg Geometry Wars - Retro Evolved.

Game Rating-*****

Ease of Achievements-**

Replay Value-*****

Cost-400 MSP

 

The best arcade game on Xbox Live, period. This game is the most addictive and time wasting fun. The concept and controls are terribly simple. You shoot different geometric figures for points and use the two joysticks to move and shoot, and a trigger to use a bomb. No one really know why this game is addictive, but it is. The achievements are hard, but depending on skill they are achievable. If you have any Microsoft points, you should go this game!

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=10

 

From what I've heard... this is challenging but awesome.

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/16/cover.jpg Joust

 

Game Rating - ****

Ease of Achievements - *

Replay Value - *****

Cost - 400 MS Points

 

A port of the classic arcade game, Joust is a coin-op game with a simple formula. You play a knight on a large bird jousting with other knights. Though the game starts out easy, as you complete each 'Wave', more enemies spawn and lava consumes platforms so staying safe becomes harder. The achievements are very difficult, and there are few that have legitimately completed the game.

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=16

 

Not Played By Me.

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/30/cover.jpg Doom

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - **

Replay Value - ***

Cost - 800 MS

 

A port of the popular PC game that was originally played over large computer networks before online gaming. It's a very good port, with single player and online multiplayer. The achievements are a cross between beating single player on a high difficulty and getting several kills over the online MP, and depending on your skill level can be fairly easy or difficult.

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/a....php?gameID=30

 

I Just sat here thinking about this game, it took me ten minutes to realize I was thinking about Castle Wolfenstein. Doom's good though... Trust this guy ^

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/AC32B9F3-E08B-49F7-B4A0-61E239DBDAFA/0/boxgripShift.jpg Gripshift

Game Rating - ****

Ease of Achievements - ****

Replay Value - *** -

Cost - 800MSP

 

GripShift is an Arcade Racer which requires a bit of skill but at the same time luck to collect all the stars, zoom to a fast time and to collect the "GripShift" logo on one of the many levels. There are many difficulties ranging from Beginner to Hell. If you don't feel like completing in these challenges, there's always races with power-ups. Remind you of anything? The races are pretty quick which add to the ease of the achievements.

Multiplayer is great fun but unfortunately there is no offline multiplayer. Other than that, GripShift is one of my favourite XBOX Live Arcade titles.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=49464

 

This is the most fun you'll have had since the original Micro Machines (on PS1). Worth trying the trial before hand. If you enjoy the trial, you'll love the full game.

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Game Rating - **

Ease of Achievements - *

Replay Value - * ( you shouldn't play it in the first place)

Cost - 400MSP.

 

Avoid this game at all costs... for these reasons; It's nothing like the mega drive version. The achievements are near impossible. It's too short. It's waaaaaay to repetitive. Just don't buy it. If you do however... then here is the guide.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=23

 

AVOID!

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/F41AA750-5769-426D-95E9-81A9A856EF6E/0/boxtrackAndField.jpg Track and Field

 

Game Rating - *****

Ease Of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - *****

Cost - 400 MSP

Personally this was my favourite Arcade game on the marketplace until SWOS came out last week. It's a great single player challenge and an even better multiplayer game, be it with friends or online versus 3 others via live. 11 achievements are easy the 12th can be a right pain the backside if you struggle with the hammer throw... but definatly a doable 200 points.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=351

 

More than worth the 400 MSP.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/B508AC4B-8116-412E-B1EE-0B72ABD9481B/0/boxgoldenAxe.jpg Golden Axe

 

Game Rating - ****

Ease of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - **

Cost - 400MSP

 

Who here doesnt't remember this? (*sees one hand in the crowd go up and ejects him from the website).

This game is great, it has greatness...it emits the power of being GREAT!... and for 400MSP it seems like we are robbing sega here. An online co-op mode thrown in too (so you don't even have to be sitting next to your buddy while slaying a death adder.) The 200 is fairly easy and can be achieved in around 1 hour if you have a buddy to play online with. The only major downside to Golden Axe is that its too short and you could breeze through the whole game in half an hour.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=282

 

If you don't have it already...for shame.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/14E26269-EE30-4D75-95AC-89DC203A075A/0/boxprinceOfPersia.jpg Prince Of Persia - Classic.

 

Game Rating - ****

Ease of Achievements - ****

Replay Value - **

Cost - 800MSP.

 

A game I remember from the Amiga500//Mega Drive days...It were great then and it's great now. Sidescrolling acrobatic action would be the best way to describe it and it really is great fun. The achievements are majority story based except for two fairly hard ones including an undefeated game one. But don't let that put you off its a good 150 at best.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=259

If you've got nothing better to do with your points...buy this. But to be honest 800 is a bit steep for such a short game.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/4F70EDEB-6589-4F64-BC39-525FCAC5CE8A/0/boxpuzzleQuestCOTW.jpg

 

Game Rating-****

Ease of Achievements-****

Replay Value-***

Cost- 1200MSP

 

In this game they mix RPG elements and Puzzles, now I'm not a big fan of puzzles but this game really surprise me the puzzles never seem to get annoying as the system is easy to grasp, If you've ever play the old game Bejeweled you'll notice a few similarities. But for me the great part of this game wasn't the puzzles it was the other elements you can choose a class, level up your skills, choose which allies you want to use (All of which have special bonuses), Train mounts, Capture people, and even take over cities (so if you can't tell there’s a lot to do). And to make this game even better the achievements almost all unlock as you play through the story or do the really easy stuff there is really only one challenging achievement in the game (Master Craftsman). But the bad thing about this game is the replay value after you finish this game you don't exactly feel a burning desire to play through it again but I think that first play through is definitely worth the points I've had more fun with this than I've had with a lot of Retail games.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=379

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Game Rating - **

Ease of Achievements - *

Replay Value - **/**** (depends how much you enjoy SF:2)

Cost - 800MSP

 

God.. after playing this I decided to whack out my SNES just to see if that one was as awful as this piece of crap. It's slow to respond...react and even look at. The achievements are also tedious which topped of how bad this game was for me. The few times I played online were also laggy beyond belief...definatly one to have on the AVOID list.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=24

 

Go buy a SNES and a copy of this for that SNES...much more fun.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/873A8C72-E196-40A5-A6B0-3DD604A801EB/0/boxfatalFurySpecial.jpg Fatal Fury Special.

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - ***

Replay Value - ***

Cost - 400MSP

 

An SNK Classic and well worth the 400MSP, keeps you entertained and still has a reasonable online crowd. So get kicking with Terry Bogard and Joe Higashi for a small price. The achievements are not easy, but they are a far cry from hard. A doable 150g with an online boosting partner.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=418

One of my top five 400MSP value games, great value for money.

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/21256403-E7AE-4156-BE68-3A9F661BB024/0/boxtexasholdemlivearcade.jpg Texas Hold 'em

 

Game Rating - ***

Ease of Achievements - **

Replay Value - ***

Cost - 800MSP.

 

Not the worst game on marketplace, but there are definatly better ones out there.. Achievements are a bit repetitive and not a quick 200 at all. One question raised is though... if you can be bothered to play this on xbox live then why not download a poker program for your PC?

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=25

 

If you like poker...then give it a go... Otherwise save the points for something else.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/32B62B14-B866-4A2B-B2DC-B2C77156180E/0/boxtimepilot.jpg Time Pilot.

 

Game Rating - ****

Ease of Achievements - ***

Replay Value - ***

Cost - 400MSP

 

This game is a hidden gem, not many people have played it...but it is very very addictive, especially whilst going for the undefeated achievements. The achievements can be picked up fairly quick if you grasp how to play the game well early on.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=26

 

For 400MSP I don't see the harm in giving it a go, there are other games you should get first though.

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/../images/achievements/562/cover.jpgArkadian Warriors

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - ***

Cost - 800MSP

 

If your an RPG fan you will love this game. You can choose between 3 different characters, a warrior, an archer, and a sorceress. It has online and local co-op; the graphics look great and the game play is smooth as can be. An awesome feature of the game is the ability to turn into a large animal and wreak havoc. The achievements are all fairly easy to get, by the time you finish the game you should have all of them. The only negative I have for the game is that it is a little on the short side and definitely, leaves you wanting more. Overall a great game well worth the 800MSP.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...ad.php?t=48576

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/../images/achievements/572/cover.jpgBoogie Bunnies

Game Rating - ***

Ease of Achievements - ***

Replay Value - ***

Cost - 800MSP

 

Boogie Bunnies is a puzzle game in which you have to pair up three or more of the same color bunny. The bunnies are all moving down screen until they drop in the water which causes you to lose. Graphics for the game are colorful, kids should love this game. The game is actually quite long, the achievements are obtainable, but require time (5-10 hours). You can play local co-op, co-op over xbox live, or just play one of three single player modes. Matching certain colors of bunnies gives certain effects: Cyan Bunnies make all the bunnies "boogie" increasing the amount of points for each combination, Red Bunnies cause an explosion which knocks out adjacent bunnies, Purple Bunnies knock out full columns and rows.

Not a bad game if you like puzzles, again children should have a blast with it, or wifes who enjoy a good puzzle game.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...ad.php?t=52895

 

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/../images/achievements/559/cover.jpgPoker Smash

Game Rating - *****

Ease Of Achievements - **.5

Replay Value - ****

Cost - 800MSP

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/a...php?gameID=559

 

Poker Smash is a mix and match game best explained as a "Poker meets Bejewled/Tetris" combo. The gameplay is simple, you move around cards (Ace, face cards, and 10) in order to make hands of 3-of-a-kind and up, the largest being a 9 flush, which is 9 aligned cards having the same suit.

An extra in-game feature, the Poker Smash Store, allows players to spend points earned in both the Arcade and Timed game modess to buy unique gamerpics, maps, and even the solutions to the Puzzle mode.

Possibly what keeps this game so replayable is the online multiplayer, which is basically a tug-of-war match between you and your opponent, ending with one side reaching the top (and losing), or gaining all 100,000 points.

A tournament game mode allows up to 5 people to battle it out over the poker chips, in a 'winner takes all' fight.

 

The achievements in Poker Smash are a fairly difficult set, the hardest of which is Chain Monster, where you must create a x24 chain all at once, something that is much easier said than done. There are an even amount of easy and hard achievements, you can even get 1 or 2 on your first Arcade try, given you pick up the controls quickly.

All this said, don't be expecting an easy 200 out of this. It's a great game with loads of replay value, but know that you'll need to spend many hours in order to fully complete it, a task that so far only the creator has been able to do.

 

Poker Smash is easily my favorite XBLA at the moment, and that's without using the online feature yet. It's got many unlockables and hard enough achievements to keep you playing for a long time, but don't fret, it's got the gameplay to make you want to devote those hours.

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Game Rating - *

Ease of Achievements - *

Replay Value- *

Cost - 400MSP...(Damn your persuasive ways Hood!)

 

Impossible Achievements... and so boring, watching paint dry became an option.

Repetitive dross and a lot less fun than I remember the atari version. A waste of 400MSP if you ask me.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=21

 

Steer clear of it, unless of course you fancy going for the 200 and becoming on of the few people on the planet that has it.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/4158D8F6-5253-4186-8158-A6D6E16ED325/0/boxsmallarms.jpg Small Arms

 

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - ****

Replay Value - *****

Cost- 400 MSP

 

With the cost down to a mere 5 dollars, it is an almost must have. If you like super smash bros melee, you will love this game. With a bunch of characters, levels and modes to choose from this game is one of the best. For an arcade game the community is very populated, a game going no matter when you go on! High replay value and fun offline and online!

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=164

 

As well as having a 35 point add on available for purchase this game still seems worth going all out for. As mentioned above by BlackVista this game still has a thriving community and for 5 bucks/pounds, would be an excellent addition to your collection.

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/BC4E71C4-7D2D-4029-A503-EC78671A0EB2/0/boxboomBoomRocket.jpg Boom Boom Rocket.

 

Game Rating - ***

Ease of Achievements - **

Replay Value - *****

Cost - 800 MSP

 

A clever idea, but not the most exciting of games to play. The 200 isn't possible for any casual players...but a bit of hardcore practice should be able to net you the 200. There are a few free songs available to download from the marketplace which might extend the lifespan for you.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=228

 

In my opinion it is not an 800MSP worthy game but if it tickles your fancy then I don't see a reason for you not to get involved. It can also be played with the GH guitar, that's a plus I think?

 

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/251/cover.jpg Band Of Bugs

Game Rating - *****

Ease Of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - ****

Cost - 800 MSP

 

Well designed turn based strategy games are always a breath of fresh air. This game has done a good job at ensuring that you always have fresh air. On top of it's campaigns and scenarios it comes with, there is also a level editor to build your own custom maps. If you prefer not to go that route, map packs and two expansions have been released already. This has raised the maximum achievement points possible to 250, the highest yet for any arcade game. A lot of the achievements can be earned doing the original campaign for the game. The multi-player ones merely require a second controller to easily unlock them, if that.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/a...php?gameID=251

 

I Don't own this! But it sounds like a faiirrrrrr deal.

 

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/276/cover.jpg Carcassonne

Game Rating - *****

Ease Of Achievements - **** (edited.)

Replay Value - *****

Cost - 800 MSP

 

Based on an award winning European board game, this is one of the best strategy games on the Xbox 360. In this game, your goals can vary from building roads, trying to acquire the most farms, or trying to build the most/biggest cities. It is easy to learn how to pick up and play (plus the tutorials are very visual instead of a lot of reading). Don't be surprised if you earn almost all of the achievements in a day or two of playing. Several expansions have been added to the game which add various new tile types, though no new achievements came with these expansions. This game was free for a limited time recently due to Microsoft's celebration of Live's 5th Anniversary.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=276

 

Good game.. I snapped it up for free but if you like strategy games then this would be a wise purchase ;)

 

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/38/cover.jpgFeeding Frenzy

Game Rating - ***

Ease of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - *

Cost - 800MSP

 

Great game for young children, other than that the game is very repetitive and easy. You start off as an angel fish and slowly move your way through 50 levels, each starting you at the bottom of the food chain. You eat other fish and get gradually bigger in size racking up points and lives all the while. Achievements are VERY simple, however are time consuming. Good graphics and humorous the first couple of levels and the first time you eat a shark! ;)

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...ead.php?t=4771

 

I have not played this game yet ;)

 

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/../images/achievements/483/cover.jpg Omega Five

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - **

Replay Value - ****

Cost - 800 MSP

 

One of the best side scrolling shooters available on Xbox Live Arcade! This game has four 3D levels with surprisingly amazing graphics. You and a friend can choose between four characters to shoot down wave after wave of enemies that attack you even from the background. Controls are fairly simple, left joystick to move, and right joystick to control fire. Achievements can be difficult depending on skill level, namely the four achievements you get for completing the game with each character without dying. Definetly a must have for any one looking for a great game with awesome graphics and gameplay, well worth the 10 dollars/pounds.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...ad.php?t=52063

 

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/C2A4877D-CCAC-430E-82FB-4A069334572F/0/boxUSnPlus.jpg N+

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - **

Replay Value - ***

Cost - 800MSP

 

 

The arcade version of the award-winning flash game that can be found here. The all-new version of the game, with souped-up graphics, more enemies, hundreds of new levels, as well as co-op and multiplayer, is as good as it gets. This is, in my opinion, by far the best game to hit the arcade yet. It's creative, original, and addicting. Definitely a must-buy.

 

Fair warning: The game does get insanely hard, and will have you pulling your hair out by the time it's over. However, the game is nice enough to reward you with a nice achievement for dying 1000 times.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/a...php?gameID=438

If you have 800 MSP and you don't have this game, you're doing something wrong.

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/D36D9C03-7C6F-49EF-88E3-DE67FEC9C221/0/boxkingdomforKeflings.jpgA Kingdom for Keflings

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - ****

Cost - 800MSP

 

By far one of the easiest 200 you can get. Single player achievements will get you 180 points in a good 5 hours of gameplay. While there is only 2 multiplayer achievements (20 points), it never stops you from playing online as well. Its very, very addictive. Especially when you join up with 4 of your friends and build really cool kingdoms.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...lay.php?f=1203

 

One of the first, and currently best, Arcade games to make use of the new Avatar feature.

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/4158D8F6-5253-4186-8158-A6D6E16ED325/0/boxsmallarms.jpg Small Arms

 

Game Rating - *****

Ease of Achievements - ****

Cost- 400 MSP

 

With the cost down to a mere 5 dollars, it is an almost must have. If you like super smash bros melee, you will love this game. With a bunch of characters, levels and modes to choose from this game is one of the best. For an arcade game the community is very populated, a game going no matter when you go on! High replay value and fun offline and online!

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http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/56BAAA34-7888-41E0-93EF-AEBE4F622A1B/0/boxuno2.jpg Uno!

Game Rating-****

Ease of achievements-*****

Replay Value-****

Cost-400 MSP

 

A classic card game is now a classic arcade game. For 5 bucks you can play the World's favorite card game. The achievements can all be achieved in less than a day, and with the most populated online community, you will always have someone to play against. Although there are a lot of people online, you will usually get booted if you don't have a vision camera or simply if the host doesn't like you. With a few downloadable decks with different game modes, it pushes the replay value up a bit more, but the game gets very repetitive. If you have the points, and you are looking for a late night game, look no further!

 

http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/DBF41524-0800-4D3D-A782-47A1CF087FF3/0/boxoutpostkaloki.jpg Outpost Kaloki X

Game rating-****

Ease of achievements-***

Replay Value-****

Cost-800 MSP

 

This game is one of the most underrated games on Xbox live. Outpost is a quirky and fun tycoon like game. You build trading and mall outposts in space in order to build special buildings or make a certain amount of money. There are two campaign modes, along with downloadable scenarios and challenges. The achievements are a bit hard, so don't be expecting an easy 200 points from this one, but you can get some with videos from youtube. the replay value of this game is incredibly high, as there are over 20 missions and challenges to play.

 

http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/BBD58E3A-DCB6-41A6-A1E3-14A278D37CB9/0/boxgeometrywars.jpg Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Game Rating-*****

Ease of Achievements-**

Replay Value-*****

Cost-400 MSP

 

The best arcade game on Xbox Live, period. This game is the most addictive and time wasting fun. The concept and controls are terribly simple. You shoot different geometric figures for points and use the two joysticks to move and shoot, and a trigger to use a bomb. No one really know why this game is addictive, but it is. The achievements are hard, but depending on skill they are achievable. If you have any Microsoft points, you should go this game!

 

Heyburt-I added a new feature; Replay value, you should add it to your games as well. A game may be good, but it may have no replay value...

 

You can put a 5 for replay value for small arms.

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/251/cover.jpgBand Of Bugs

Game Rating - *****

Ease Of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - ****

Cost - 800 MSP

 

Well designed turn based strategy games are always a breath of fresh air. This game has done a good job at ensuring that you always have fresh air. On top of it's campaigns and scenarios it comes with, there is also a level editor to build your own custom maps. If you prefer not to go that route, map packs and two expansions have been released already. This has raised the maximum achievement points possible to 250, the highest yet for any arcade game. A lot of the achievements can be earned doing the original campaign for the game. The multi-player ones merely require a second controller to easily unlock them, if that.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=251

 

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/276/cover.jpgCarcassonne

Game Rating - *****

Ease Of Achievements - *****

Replay Value - *****

Cost - 800 MSP

 

Based on an award winning European board game, this is one of the best strategy games on the Xbox 360. In this game, your goals can vary from building roads, trying to acquire the most farms, or trying to build the most/biggest cities. It is easy to learn how to pick up and play (plus the tutorials are very visual instead of a lot of reading). Don't be surprised if you earn almost all of the achievements in a day or two of playing. Several expansions have been added to the game which add various new tile types, though no new achievements came with these expansions. This game was free for a limited time recently due to Microsoft's celebration of Live's 5th Anniversary.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/guide.php?gameID=276

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I've played quite a few Arcade games so I'll quite happily write a few. Here's one for now:

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GripShift

Game Rating - ****

Ease of Achievements - **** (with the exception of getting every GripShift logo)Replay Value - *** -Races are quick and fun so you'll always get one in before you leave.

Cost - 800MSP GripShift is an Arcade Racer which requires a bit of skill but at the same time luck to collect all the stars, zoom to a fast time and to collect the "GripShift" logo on one of the many levels. There are many difficulties ranging from Beginner to Hell. If you don't feel like completing in these challenges, there's always races with power-ups. Remind you of anything?

Multiplayer is great fun but unfortunately there is no offline multiplayer. Other than that, GripShift is one of my favourite XBOX Live Arcade titles.<No Guide Available>

 

Final Opinion: This is the most fun you'll have had since the original Micro Machines (on PlayStation 1). Worth trying the trial before hand. If you enjoy the trial, you'll love the full game.

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