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Review of Rocketmen: Axis of Evil + Plus a Free Xbox Live Download Code!

Written by: AgentZero on: Monday, March 17th, 2008

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I’m generally not a big fan of these small downloadable arcade games, however, many companies have been putting a lot more effort into making them more worth your 10-15 dollars. Capcom has to be one of the foremost of these companies. At their recent conference, Digital Day, they announced quite a number of upcoming downloadable arcade games, most of which are remakes of existing franchises.

Enter Rocketmen: Axis of Evil, not an existing franchise in the video game world, it is an existing game franchise, as in collectible card game. Capcom hasn’t exactly reinvented the wheel, or the arcade game, but they have included a number of great features to stretch your gameplay dollar. Some of these include 4 player drop in drop out co-op gameplay throughout the entire game. Customizable stats, semi-custom characters, and a good amount of powerups.

Keep reading for the giveaway details and the entire review.

Here’s the official bullet list of game features:

  • Fast-paced arcade action
  • 1 – 4 players on or offline
  • Online multiplayer gameplay through a variety of mini games that let players instantly jump into existing games
  • Design and build your own character for both single and multi-player games, each with their own unique skills and look
  • Further character customization options through new items and abilities earned by progressing through a variety of quests
  • Multiple hours of gameplay with plenty of levels, hordes of enemies, huge bosses and engaging story for maximum replay value
  • Beautiful cartoon-like art style brings life to the characters and environments
  • Competitive online ranking system High definition
  • 1080i graphics

Yes, it’s another omni-directional shooter. One joystick controls your movement, the other controls your shooting. There are many good features to help it standout, like experience points for upgrading at the end of each level. There’s also a few not so great things, like the camera moving you forward before you’ve had a chance to pickup all the powerups you earned.

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The game can be a little frustrating at times, but not enough to stop you from playing. There are times when there are so many enemies you can’t possibly dodge all their fire. The weapons you pick up are all on a timer, I think it’s 15 seconds from when you pick it up. Once your time’s up, you’re back to the dismal blaster you start with. (Oh, and here’s a little tip to help keep you from missing some of the out of reach powerups. Press the “B” button, which is the “Loot Vacuum”. I will pull any unreachable items toward you. This should’ve been automatic, but it helps when you just can’t reach stuff. I didn’t even realize you could do this until half-way through the game.)

The cutscenes are written well, similar to the internet cartoon, however, they in no way live up to the level of quality Capcom has shown in many other games throughout the year. I know the game wasn’t done in-house, but they did put their name on it, and they arguably have some of the best artist of any game developer. The cutscenes should’ve at least been done by the team that did the Rocketmen internet cartoon.

Rocketmen Internet Cartoon

All in all, I’m gonna give the game a fair score of 7/10. It’s a good game for a few hours of co-op multiplayer fun for a decent price. It could’ve been better, then again, everything could be better. It doesn’t try to be anything it’s not. It does what it’s supposed to well, though not much else. If nothing else it’ll pass the time until some of the real meat of the Capcom arcade games line-up come out, like Commando 3, Street Fighter 2: HD Remix, and Bionic Commando: ReArmed.

Oh, while 10 bucks ain’t bad. Free is even better, right? We’ve got a free download code for Xbox 360 to giveaway thanks to good folks at Capcom. Rules: Just leave a comment below this post. You’ll be automatically registered to get the Rocketmen: Axis of Evil download code for the Xbox Live Arcade version of the game. Just one post a day. We’ll probably give the game away on Friday this week.

Boom!

File Under: Playstation 3, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox 360

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61 Comments

  • 1. Son Nguyen Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:31 pm :

    I hope i win the code but i never win anything :(

  • 2. ViPeR Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:31 pm :

    Free is good!!!!

  • 3. Bica Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:45 pm :

    Ah I need an arcade game so this is sweet

  • 4. Shane Mayfield Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:46 pm :

    Free is great

  • 5. Dodgeme Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:46 pm :

    This would be a very good game to add to my collection. May the best man win and good luck to all. I hope i have a chance.

  • 6. TBlackbird Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:53 pm :

    I downloaded this game and played it. Pretty good game. Put me in the hat. Thanx.

  • 7. LegendK7ll3r Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:54 pm :

    Very nice review, I enjoyed it.

  • 8. LOL WUT? Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:56 pm :

    This game actually looks cool, glad I found out about it from your review. Thanks

  • 9. Hostile Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:56 pm :

    Free IS always better! Glad to see you didn’t overrated a game you’re giving away =p

  • 10. jordan Date: 17th March 2008 at 8:58 pm :

    this game looks awesome

  • 11. Howard Date: 17th March 2008 at 9:04 pm :

    Interesting. The review definitely makes me want to check it out. Here’s hoping I win the drawing…

  • 12. Kevin Nguyen Date: 17th March 2008 at 9:05 pm :

    looks like an innovative creative game. hope i win

    thanks

  • 13. Chewpathingy Date: 17th March 2008 at 9:06 pm :

    i have really been wanting to try this game out. the art style looks really good (maybe a little to close to the eSurance commercials)

  • 14. Dracula Jones Date: 17th March 2008 at 9:10 pm :

    Looks like a fun game, especially with some drunken buddies. Hope I win!

  • 15. I3AD MAN Date: 17th March 2008 at 9:11 pm :

    Really been looking forward to this game. Free would be awesome!

  • 16. Alec Featherstone Date: 17th March 2008 at 9:14 pm :

    Thanks for the opprotunity man.
    I tried out the games demo with a friend and must say we had a blast, 10 dollars is a bit steep for the repetitivness but I can’t argue with free.
    Thanks again for the opprotunity,
    Alec

  • 17. bs000 Date: 17th March 2008 at 9:20 pm :

    Wasn’t all too intrested in the game until now. And I certainly can’t argue if I can get it for the low, low price of free. =D

  • 18. Bean Date: 17th March 2008 at 9:20 pm :

    Tried the demo, not bad. I do enjoy free stuff! :)

  • 19. Sergio Date: 17th March 2008 at 9:54 pm :

    Thanks for this, hope i win :)

  • 20. Jared Date: 17th March 2008 at 10:20 pm :

    I would love a free game

  • 21. Kevin Date: 17th March 2008 at 10:39 pm :

    Free is good

  • 22. burchamj Date: 17th March 2008 at 10:40 pm :

    very nice

  • 23. Michelle Date: 17th March 2008 at 10:49 pm :

    I downloaded the demo of the game and actually enjoyed it. It’s a nice little shooter and I’m sure it’d be fun with friends. Can’t wait to try out the full game!

  • 24. Geo Date: 17th March 2008 at 10:58 pm :

    Comment eh? Wouldn’t mind more stuff on my 360s harddrive.

  • 25. Neal Date: 17th March 2008 at 11:18 pm :

    Game actually doesn’t look too bad.

  • 26. refusedchaos Date: 17th March 2008 at 11:39 pm :

    hmmm doesnt look bad but fun. interesting

  • 27. Charles Date: 18th March 2008 at 12:29 am :

    Played the demo, looks good. Hopefully I can nab this for free.

  • 28. snowkrash Date: 18th March 2008 at 4:42 am :

    Cool… Tried the demo.

    It looks great.

    Hope I’ll get the code

    Cheers

  • 29. XskylineX Date: 18th March 2008 at 5:32 am :

    Free!

  • 30. Fingerbang Date: 18th March 2008 at 7:59 am :

    Interesting game. Hope I win.

  • 31. dceman Date: 18th March 2008 at 8:11 am :

    Looks like a fun game

  • 32. ThatDamnDave Date: 18th March 2008 at 9:29 am :

    I think this is an interesting game, but I’d probably only give it a real shot with that free code you’re dangling. Solid review. Thanks for the contest.

  • 33. Bionix Date: 18th March 2008 at 10:56 am :

    it doesnt look all bad i hear its decent fun so heres to hopin i win.

  • 34. derrick Date: 18th March 2008 at 1:19 pm :

    its pretty fun

  • 35. tivo Date: 18th March 2008 at 1:28 pm :

    thanks

  • 36. Hostile Date: 18th March 2008 at 4:04 pm :

    This is the day two post =p

  • 37. CharlieJ Date: 18th March 2008 at 4:06 pm :

    Hope I win! Great Rewviw I think it was awesome and you are doing a awesome thing I am happy for anyone who wins.

  • 38. SizzorB Date: 18th March 2008 at 6:46 pm :

    Great review!

  • 39. Bob Flannings Date: 18th March 2008 at 6:53 pm :

    Good review the game looks okay but for free ill play it for sure.

  • 40. Neverletthem Date: 18th March 2008 at 8:20 pm :

    Will I win? Rhetorical question, don’t answer that.

  • 41. TOO Taco Bob Date: 18th March 2008 at 8:57 pm :

    I like free!

  • 42. Someguy Date: 19th March 2008 at 10:31 am :

    In to win.

  • 43. Danny Date: 19th March 2008 at 11:10 am :

    The game doesn’t look too bad, and plus there is co-op!

  • 44. Jera Date: 19th March 2008 at 11:26 am :

    Looks awesome! Hope I win!

  • 45. Sawman Date: 19th March 2008 at 2:01 pm :

    Heres to hoping that I win!

  • 46. Lulz Date: 19th March 2008 at 2:55 pm :

    I hope I win!

  • 47. Koopler Date: 19th March 2008 at 2:57 pm :

    hope i win

  • 48. Hostile Date: 19th March 2008 at 3:07 pm :

    The day three post!

  • 49. ryanf Date: 19th March 2008 at 4:58 pm :

    sweet!!!! thanks

  • 50. Jonas Sileika Date: 19th March 2008 at 5:06 pm :

    hope i win

  • 51. Tom Date: 19th March 2008 at 6:46 pm :

    Hopin for a win!

  • 52. Zac Date: 19th March 2008 at 11:02 pm :

    This looks like an OK game. I wouldn’t mind adding a fast paced shooter to my collection.

  • 53. Khalid Date: 20th March 2008 at 7:33 am :

    Try the demo, it was ok, but I wouldnt mind having it for free!

  • 54. Tootythebear Date: 20th March 2008 at 8:24 am :

    Demo was good i like it and making it free makes it all the better.

  • 55. Hostile Date: 20th March 2008 at 2:41 pm :

    Day 4!

  • 56. JP Date: 20th March 2008 at 3:06 pm :

    Demo was fun but it was not worth 800ms point.

  • 57. DTMLY Date: 20th March 2008 at 3:15 pm :

    looks like a nice game mayb i get lucky n win

  • 58. Scott Date: 20th March 2008 at 7:40 pm :

    Pick me!

  • 59. Joel Date: 20th March 2008 at 8:26 pm :

    Free is right within my budget.

  • AgentZero 60. AgentZero Date: 20th March 2008 at 9:37 pm :

    The contest Ends at Midnight Tonight, Thursday, March 20th Eastern Standard Time. Thanks for playing. I’ll announce the winner tomorrow, Firday the 21st.

  • 61. Tootythebear Date: 21st March 2008 at 9:13 am :

    Enter me please, i hope i win because i loved the demo

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