Xbox 360 owners, rejoice! There is a new retro-arcade 3D space shooter that will be available on Xbox LIVE for the Xbox 360 as well as PC platforms via download. As with any other shoot ‘em up, you will be involved in epic battles set in space, where the environment is unforgiving and you have to follow the mantra of “kill or be killed.” Those who have pumped quarters into arcade cabinets many years ago will definitely relish the old school shooter setting, as one relives those tense reflexes moments. If what Nicole Perez, vice president of marketing, Sierra Online says is true, then “players will love how fast and frantic the action gets and the fantastic visuals will really set the game apart from the pack. The overall intensity of Aces of the Galaxy, including some wild multiplayer action, offer players some of the best arcade-style gameplay on Xbox LIVE Arcade.” Pretty lofty promises there, eh?

In the Aces of the Galaxy game, players quickly navigate vast, colorful space environments while blasting through onslaughts of enemy ships, dodging asteroids and other terrestrial hazards, avoiding too many damaging hits to their space ship in a frenetic fight for survival. Players take control of the powerful gun turret on an AI-driven spaceship, utilizing the reticule and a fast trigger finger to vaporize wave after wave of enemies. The game features dramatic and strategic effects, including an intense bullet-time feature that slows down the oncoming hordes of enemy ships and dazzling warp zones that propel players through space at the speed of light. Aces of the Galaxy features many different levels and multiple crossroads that enable players to choose among branching paths, providing a choice of experiences while progressing through the game. Players can take on a mass of enemies in a single-player game or team up with a buddy in the co-operative multiplayer mode both online and off.

You can download Aces of the Galaxy in exchange for 800 Microsoft points. Those who prefer to play it on the PC can head on here for a download.

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