May. 30, 2008 7:49 AM
Rez/Rez HD has been and will likely remain one of the best games I've ever played, if not my favorite game of all time.
Now that I've played through the game in full HD on my new TV I love it that much more.
For those of you who aren't aware what Rez HD is, its on on-rails shooter where everything you do in the game is set to a beat or sound. The beats and sounds you create by interacting with the game match up with the song that plays in the background, so you are effectively making music while you play the game.
It may not sound mind blowing, but trust me, when you play the game for the first time and experience it in all of its trippy HD glory, your mind will be blown.
To further immerse you in the game, developer Q? decided to add in functionality for extra 360 controllers. You can plug in up to 3 more controllers and set them to "Trance Mode", where all three controllers will vibrate to the music on different beats. The developers (and myself) also recommend that you place the controllers on different parts of your body. For instance, place one under your feet, one behind your back and the other in your lap. The rumble works in a way that you actually feel what's happening on-screen. It really is amazing and one of the coolest features I've seen in a video game.
There's also the fact that this game is only $10 now on Xbox Live Arcade. 10 carp dollars for what is, in my opinion, one of the best games ever made.
To get a better idea of what exactly the game is, check out these videos:
The fifth (and best) level of Rez HD
Second level clip
Soo... Any other fans/potential fans out there? I'd totally love to nerd out with someone about how amazing this game is. <3
Now that I've played through the game in full HD on my new TV I love it that much more.
For those of you who aren't aware what Rez HD is, its on on-rails shooter where everything you do in the game is set to a beat or sound. The beats and sounds you create by interacting with the game match up with the song that plays in the background, so you are effectively making music while you play the game.
It may not sound mind blowing, but trust me, when you play the game for the first time and experience it in all of its trippy HD glory, your mind will be blown.
To further immerse you in the game, developer Q? decided to add in functionality for extra 360 controllers. You can plug in up to 3 more controllers and set them to "Trance Mode", where all three controllers will vibrate to the music on different beats. The developers (and myself) also recommend that you place the controllers on different parts of your body. For instance, place one under your feet, one behind your back and the other in your lap. The rumble works in a way that you actually feel what's happening on-screen. It really is amazing and one of the coolest features I've seen in a video game.
There's also the fact that this game is only $10 now on Xbox Live Arcade. 10 carp dollars for what is, in my opinion, one of the best games ever made.
To get a better idea of what exactly the game is, check out these videos:
The fifth (and best) level of Rez HD
Second level clip
Soo... Any other fans/potential fans out there? I'd totally love to nerd out with someone about how amazing this game is. <3