WTF Is... - ARES : Extinction Agenda?

http://store.steampowered.com/app/92300/

TotalBiscuit takes a look at a Metroid-style 2d platformer.

Ahha, it seems the audio is done by Chris of Hyperduck Studios, go check em out - http://www.hyperduck.co.uk/?p=1640

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• Gaming

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• John Bain

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• ares
• wtf is
• extinction agenda
• 2d
• metroid
• castlevania
• platformer
• shooter
• totalbiscuit
• totalhalibut
• cynicalbrit
• review
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[Haijynx]

anybody else getting megaman flashbacks? especially the "corridor room" prior to boss

[ScabbyCrab]

WTF is Arse: Excretion Agenda?

[ZKoftherebellion]

@TheEndSquared I picked it up and regret nothing. I'm loving the game itself so far and the soundtrack is so good.

[Xemerau]

@TheEndSquared Considering that you're getting an additional suit, the game itself and the soundtrack for £3, it is certainly worth it.

[TheEndSquared]

is it worth it to get it on the steam sale?

[BigStupidJellyfish3]

@markstejoh I am, I checked out the images on the Steam page, heavily reminded me of Mega Man. About to watch this video to hopefuly get the impression that it's like Mega Man X :)

[NowWithYogurt]

I love how much respect Totalbiscuit has for the developers (the writers in particular as he scrolls through the dialogue loudly chanting "blah blah blah") in these videos. And his wit is razor sharp! The Junk sector indeed!

[markstejoh]

Who's here of the Steam sale?

[kakashihatake1995]

This is sale on steam at the moment :D

[Silentzio]

Megaman mixed up with Abuse. Is it somewhat special?

[MKirro]

The controls are very tight, but you have to be very precise with your jumps. The game is great if you're a fan of side-scrolling shooters, otherwise probably not so much. My only problem with it is that it's so short, only 5 levels. But it's an indie budget title, so you can't complain too much.

[Anthal1010]

"not as tight as i would like it to be"

Does the respone to that need to be said? :/

[Th0rson]

@TheDominionOfElite don't know what you're talking about...i used a 360 controller to play this game so it does have a 360 controller port for it..maybe that's why you see the controls being displayed on the screen

[davehowellman]

gameplay looks poo

[Paulbreetbisihrkotzt]

@su0malainen1 did you gave it away allready? ._.

[kahunaru]

@ScabbyCrab i think u got it wrong ROFL

[ForgottenArmy99]

i want megaman not this bollschitt

[HyperDuckMusic]

Enjoyed the soundtrack? We just released it in December on our bandcamp! hyperduck.bandcamp.com/album/a­-r-e-s-extinction-agenda Go grab a copy, it's all remastered n stuff with bonus tracks and a guest remix. Steps to re-watching this video:

1. Buy the soundtrack

2. load up soundtrack

3. watch the mighty Total Biscuit play through ARES and worry no longer about not hearing the music he is so fond of ^_^

[TheFernanDoom]

Was I the only one expecting a big WARNING sign when boss appeared?

[RalphCQ]

@TheDominionOfElites The PC/Windows can use the Xbox360 controller. :) Windows is Microsoft, after all. LOTS of games support it.

Even a regular wired 360 controller will work on PC, via USB. They even make a special wireless edition of the 360 controller for PC. I have one, and it's awesome. I still prefer keyboard/mouse for shooters, but for driving/racing/flying, controller is best. I also prefer the controller for games like GTA, Saints Row, and Just Cause.

[TheDominionOfElites]

Why are there 360 controls displaying all the time when its a PC game that doesnt even have a 360 port?

[nahum67]

@Haijynx It is a mix between megaman (X) corridor with super contra bosses (Snes)

[spielmaster]

samus :D 

[Computersoup]

@su0malainen1 I already got this game. And i freaking love it! I just hate the ending though.... ._.

[su0malainen1]

Any one want to buy this game? I have one extra steam and desura code.

[TheGameFools]

Can any one help me? i bought this game but i press play and the game don't come up all it dose is say "A.R.E.S is not responding" then it don't respond =[ PLLZ HELP!!

[fallenassassin1]

shadow complex one of the best side scrollers ever innovated and put on consoles you PC fan boy.And I bet there's hundreds of others TotalHalibut.