Aegis Wing (also) coming to Xbox Live Arcade 5/16

 

What: Aegis Wing

When: May 16th

How Much: Free (available only in North America)

Screen Shots: My Gallery

More Info: Aegis Wing Xbox Page  

Aegis Wing, a game developed ‘largely by three interns at Xbox LIVE Arcade (Scott Brodie, Danny Dyer, and Matt Monson) in conjunction with Carbonated Games (Uno anyone?) will be coming out this Live Arcade Wednesday in addition to the all ready schedule release of Soltrio Solitaire.  It will be a full game free of charge!  The game is marketed as a 2-D side scrolling space shooter in which you can team up with at least 3 of your friends. Aegis wing will be available for free to all Xbox Live (Silver and Gold) members in North America for a limited time, starting May 16th 2AM PST.  There is no mention of achievements in the official release, but the screenshots do in fact show a menu item to display them - so I assume some must exist. 

Game Features:

  • Amazing environmental art

  • Full symphonic soundtrack

  • Up to four players co-op on live or locally

  • The ability to attach your ship to your wingmen’s spacecraft to gain the “turret” ability and increase the firepower of the super weapons

  • Four Super Weapons

    • The Hades Beam - used to wreak total destruction

    • The Gorgon Burst - wipes out incoming fire and disables enemies with an electromagnetic pulse

    • The Arcus Missle - a heat seeking missle

    • The Lambda Shield - deflect incoming fire back at the attackers.

  • Six epic missions and several memorable boss encounters.

Rated E for everyone, available for download in North America Only.  More information at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.