2000 MS points at my disposal - What to buy?

[Ghostkai]

I'm basically going to add 2k points onto Live, and spend on arcade stuff. I'm kinda torn in all directions at the moment, so I'm looking for inspiration on the use of the whole 2000.

Games I have considered but not decided on:

-Serious Sam HD
-Earthworm Jim HD
-Sonic 1+2+3+SK
-Streets of Rage
-Afterburner Climax (I am aware of the Sega reboot/remake trend guys)
-Puzzle Quest 2

I know there is tons of gems on there, so any purchases/combination of purchases you think would be the best way to spend the points?

Help me fellow Escapists. And please, speak from experience.

Side Note: I have Portal and Xeno Clash on a PC before anyone suggests. Also, leave out Battlefield 1943, got it on PS3.
Castle Crashers, Perfect Dark, Toy Soldiers, Scrap Metal are also already owned.

Also, I have no need of addons or expansion packs.

 

[squid5580]

PuzzleQuest 2 and save the rest for the weekly deals.

 

[Blind0bserver]

If you don't already have it I'd add Castle Crashers onto that short list of yours somewhere. Otherwise carry on.

 

[Grey_Focks]

I dunno if it's your thing, but magic the gathering: duels of the plansewalkers is pretty damn fun.

 

[Ghostkai]

If you don't already have it I'd add Castle Crashers onto that short list of yours somewhere. Otherwise carry on.

I own it. Hence why it isn't on the list

 

[ConfusedCrib]

Um, play the trial games? I would get serious sam

 

[Ghostkai]

Um, play the trial games? I would get serious sam

I have been, I'm still torn between many great games.

 

[WaNNaBJusTLiKeU]

Please look into Geometry Wars, it's the best 800 points i've ever spent on Live. I play the game to death, especially with a big TV, the lights off and music loud. Brilliant game.

 

[Ghostkai]

Please look into Geometry Wars, it's the best 800 points i've ever spent on Live. I play the game to death, especially with a big TV, the lights off and music loud. Brilliant game.

Downloading trial now. Lets have a butchers

 

[RowdyRodimus]

I love Panzer General: Allied Assault it's a strategy game that uses cards for units and special abilities (like Magic) but also requires you to place your units for the most effective uses in battle. Basically, if you like Magic and any tabletop game like Axis & Allies, it's worth getting.

ALso the new Risk looks good.

 

[Syl4r]

I MA3D A G4M3 W1TH Z0MB13Z 1N 1T.
Its only one dollar, but do it. do eeeet.
Also its mega fun with 3 other people at midnight drunk.

 

[(whitty name here)]

Spend 800 on the dishwasher, and save the rest for dishwasher:vampire smile.

 

[WaNNaBJusTLiKeU]

Please look into Geometry Wars, it's the best 800 points i've ever spent on Live. I play the game to death, especially with a big TV, the lights off and music loud. Brilliant game.

Downloading trial now. Lets have a butchers

Lights out though Ha!
I find it really addictive, so hectic, it will only let you play 1 game mode, but in the full version there are 6. Including my favourite, Pacifism.

 

[Kud]

I would just use the points to get upgrades for the games I already own.

Things like map packs and stuff.

 

[Jackalb]

Buy Everything!

 

[Ghostkai]

I would just use the points to get upgrades for the games I already own.

Things like map packs and stuff.

Got all that covered bud, looking specifically for arcade/indie games.

Please look into Geometry Wars, it's the best 800 points i've ever spent on Live. I play the game to death, especially with a big TV, the lights off and music loud. Brilliant game.

Downloading trial now. Lets have a butchers

Lights out though Ha!
I find it really addictive, so hectic, it will only let you play 1 game mode, but in the full version there are 6. Including my favourite, Pacifism.

Whats Pacifism then? I'm intrigued.

 

[FallenJellyDoughnut]

Fallout 3 and Borderlands DLC?
I love those games like sun raise.

 

[WaNNaBJusTLiKeU]

Have you just played the trial?

The game mode on the trial is the one where you have unlimited lifes and just go for a high score right?

Well in pacisfism you can't fire any bullets, and masses of the simplest enemy (Blue coloured) spawn in the corners, the only way to destroy them is to slalom through gates which then blow up to destroy a section of them.

It gets so hectic and you end up with like 1,000 enemies chasing after you.

You can also play Co-op and against each other on all the game modes!

 

[Ridgemo]

I'd recomend Trails HD. Also might be worth holding onto your points for Sonic 4, plus maybe some of the dreamcast games, though depending on how far away they are maybe not.

 

[SalamanderJoe]

Always some retro shooter love with DOOM and Wolfestein 3D. They cost 400 last time I checked.