Like PixelJunk Monsters before it, the third entry in Q-Games' PSN downloadable series, PixelJunk Eden, will receive an "Encore" as well, due in April. And from what we've played of the five new levels (Gardens 11 through 15), which were playable at GDC 2009 within SCEA's PlayStation Industry Lounge, this expansion's Grimp-filled fun will offer much of the original's same stylish balancing act: part hypnotizing relaxation, part race against the clock.
For those new to Eden, here's a quick recap: You play as a little creature called Grimp ("grip + jump"), and you jump, swing, and climb your way through fantastic levels full of color and abstract flora, collect pollen to grow dormant seeds into more abstract flora, and then jump off that, all in order to reach each Garden's (level's) goal, another organism called a spectra.
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Love Pixel junk games. Great fun and good music that just fits the games properly. I go Eden/encore, Monsters/deluxe/encore and I just picked up Shooter (gotta stop shooting workers LOL). I tried PJ Racer but wasn't for me. I highly recomend these games especially if you got kids/cousins/nefew/neices.
Yeah, gotta love the music for these games. I myself did not really care for Racers either, but I still picked it up to support the team at continuing making great games.
Absolutely LOVE PixelJunk games. I hope their games sell tons and they continue to do what they love!
Dana on Tawkn writes:
"Here it is - the second official Tawkn Podcast! This time, we make you sit through an hour of discussion about PixelJunk Shooter, with some talk about the previous PixelJunk games. Brian's cats get hungry and make a cameo as well, so don't miss this one!"
Also, a download code for Shooter is hidden in the podcast.
Nidzumi writes: We recently had a chance to quiz Minimal House Music Producer and Graphic Designer, Baiyon. Better known with in the games industry as the man behind the music and visuals in a game succinctly known for it's unique audiovisual style, Pixeljunk Eden. We find out about cut features of Eden, what Baiyon would love to move onto and the possibility of a second encore expansion for Eden.
