I got a chance to play this game a few months back at Hudson Entertainment when I attended the Bomberman Live event. The game is old school side-scroller with some great new graphics. When we played the gameplay was tough, tough, tough! Rhino and I tried a few of the different characters (3 of them at the time) and had a blast. The character models and environments were beautiful!! Here's the official release info:
REDWOOD SHORES, CA - September 12, 2007 - Leading video game publisher Hudson Entertainment has partnered with Natsume to bring gamers an all-new IP titled Omega Five for the Xbox LIVE(R) network. Omega Five is a graphically intense, side-scrolling shooter set in a three-dimensional environment, and features some truly hardcore action never before seen on the platform. The game is expected to launch worldwide in November 2007.
Set in a futuristic world, Omega Five is a shooter that pushes the visuals to the limit for a digital download game. The game feature 3D environments, dazzling special effects, and massive battles, all in high definition. Omega Five is unique in that players can choose from multiple humanoid characters, each with their own unique special attacks and upgradeable weapons, which they can shoot in 360 degrees. Omega Five also includes a local co-op function in which a friend can join in on the aerial mayhem.
"Hudson is truly pleased to be working with Natsume on bringing an all new franchise to shooter fans worldwide," said John Greiner, President and CEO of Hudson Entertainment. "Omega Five promises to be the most challenging shooter in the Xbox LIVE Arcade library, and will appease the most hardcore fan of the genre."
Fact Sheet:
Title: “Omega Five”
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Developer: Natsume
Format: Digital download for Xbox LIVE® Arcade
ESRB Rating: RP - Rating Pending
Pricing: TBD
Availability: November 2007
Release Territories: Worldwide
About Omega Five: Omega Five is an all-new, original IP for Xbox LIVE® Arcade, with production values that rival those of a retail product. It is the continuation Hudson’s three-part commitment to bringing premier content to download services for consoles: classic IP, original IP, and licensed IP.
The gameplay follows the tradition of past side-scrolling shooters: as the screen scrolls from right to left, you move your character in two dimensions, either shooting or dodging enemies and their attacks. As you proceed, you can collect both weapon upgrades for your normal attacks and “chips” to power-up your special attacks.
Product Overview: Omega Five is the first true next-gen, high-definition shooter, with the most awe-inspiring graphics around! As you fly through entirely dangerous 3D environments in this side-scroller, enemies come at you from all sides, even the background! Grab an extra controller, choose your merc, and engage in 2-player local co-op, too.
Features:
● Unbelievable visuals for an XLBA game – No other shooter available on XBLA looks this good. This side-scrolling shooter, the first true next-gen HD shooter, is set in a gorgeous 3D environment.
• Entirely dangerous environments – That ship flying in from the distance isn’t just for decoration. Enemies come at you from all sides, even from the background!
• Challenging gameplay – Play through the game from start to finish in ‘Arcade Mode’ or test yourself with ‘Challenge Mode’, in which you go for the highest score possible on one level. If you’re hardcore enough, you can try your hand at the ultra-difficult ++ Mode, where you're only allowed one hit!
• Choose your merc – Fight as Ruby, Tempest, or other characters, each of whom has multiple unique main weapons, along with both devastating and life-saving special attacks.
• Local co-op – Grab an extra controller and demolish enemies with a friend by your side!
• Unlockables! – Discover new characters, game modes, and options!
• Intuitive controls – A modern control scheme uses the right analog stick to aim and fire.
Publisher Information: About Hudson Entertainment, Inc. Hudson Entertainment is the North American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson introduced best-selling classic videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, and Super Adventure Island. Since 2000, Hudson’s mobile division has been a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through their partnership with The Source and Death Row Records, Hudson is a leading provider of hip-hop ring tones and mobile content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit
www.hudsonent.com.
Here is the
Photo Set that includes all of the photos that have been released as well as the photos I took when we played it a while back. Enjoy!
Linear Mode
