I like the art style they are going for here but it seems to be kind of awkward in execution. I'll have to see it in motion.
Rocket Riot for XBLA details and screens
Check out screens below and on the GAME PAGE.
From the Rocket Riot website:
Synopsis
Rocket Riot is an action-packed side-view shooter featuring a bazooka-wielding jetpack soldier. With a highly stylized 8-bit era feel, players blast their way through the environment against enemies or multiplayer foes online. Navigating through a completely destructible environment, players can uncover special power ups or even burrow into different areas of the map.
Features
-Engage in 80 single player missions, set in many different themes and zany worlds.
-A fully featured multiplayer Riot with 4 multiplayer modes against up to 8 players on Xbox Live or up to 4 players on a single screen. Teamed based CTF has never been so explosive!
-Fly through continuously regenerating maps that keep the action fast-paced - but time doesnt heal all wounds.