Trust me, it’s tough to write this without using the “Captain Obvious” image.
Rare has announced that their firstXBLAtitle will beJetpacRefuelled, a remake of the 1983 computer game,Jetpac. From Rare:
JetpacRefuelledtakes that tried and tested laser-driven arcadegameplayand brings it right up to date,crowbarringin masses of new levels, enemies and weapon upgrades while polishing the visuals and soundtrack to a space-age shine …Online components include access to global high scoreLeaderboardsand a good spread of Achievements, while the inclusion of simultaneousmultiplayeraction marks another first for the franchise. Two players can quickly and easily set up a head-to-head battle on a singleXbox360 console or overXboxLive.
The irony —JetpacwasRare’sfirst game, back when they were known as Ultimate Play The Game. The original game was written by Chris Stamper, with graphics done by Tim Stamper, both of whom recently left Rare.
Still,Jetpaclooks like it’s going to be a nice addition toXBLA. In the meantime, why not whet your appetite with someFlashJetpacgoodness?
