This week sees yet another original title for the Xbox Live Arcade finding it's way onto the marketplace. Early word on the street is that Wanako Studios Assault Heroes could be the first "must buy" Live Arcade game to hit the Xbox 360 in quite some time.
Title: Assault Heroes
Developer: Wanako Studios
Publisher: Sierra Online
Genre: Xbox Live Arcade
Release Date: 12/13/06
Console: Xbox 360
Players: 1-2
Xbox Live: Yes
HDTV Support: 720p
Full Game: 800 points ($10)
Demo?: YesDescription as per Xbox.com
"In Assault Heroes, take on the role of the only surviving member of an elite special forces unit searching for a secret underground lab. Play the mission alone or fight side-by-side with a friend in the two-player cooperative mode.
Hop into a heavily armed 4x4, maneuverable speed boat, or trusty military-issue footwear, blasting your way through enemy-infested territory while being assaulted by waves of formidable enemies with unrelenting attacks.
- Multiplayer co-op mode: Two players may play co-operatively online via Xbox Live® or offline (same screen) with enhanced weapons and special attacks to encourage team-based campaigns.
- Dynamic gameplay: Operate an armed 4x4, speed boat, or simply fight on foot for a quick change of pace.
- Arsenal of weapons: Equip characters with miniguns, flak cannons, flamethrowers, grenades, and nukes to destroy everything in your path.
- Realistic special effects: Destructible terrain and advanced physics engine provide a truly engaging Arcade experience.
- Highly detailed graphics: Vehicles leave tracks in the sand, send parts flying when they explode, and leave smoke trails when taking damage.
- Action-packed experience: Challenging and graphically compelling levels (including bonus sublevels) for fast-paced and addictive play."- Xbox.com Assault Heroes product page
