20 Xbox 360 Digital-only Hidden Gems - Xbox 360 Marketplace Closing Part 3

Hey everyone! Here we go again! More Xbox 360 Marketplace Closing Coverage, focusing on digital-only games that are also hidden gems this time.
Xbox 360 marketplace closing PLAYLIST:
Part 1 (Digital Only Exclusives): • 18 Xbox 360 Exclusive ...
Part 2 (Cheap Physicals): • 19 Cheap Xbox 360 Phys...
Part 4-A (DLCs!): • X360 DLCs with exclusi...
Part 5-A (SALE part 1): • A wild SALE of NON-bac...
Part 5-B (SALE part 2): • Second 360 SALE is liv...
Part 6-A (Non-Backwards Compatibles): • Some of the BEST 360 g...
Part 6-B (Underrated Non-Backwards Compatibles): • Xbox 360 Underrated Bo...
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00:00 Intro
00:56 Check out this OST! Hard Corps Uprising
03:17 Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram
05:09 Sweeping action: Dustforce
06:29 Strania: The Stella Machina
08:35 Alien Breed Trilogy
10:24 Bizarrly awesome: Zeno Clash Ultimate & 2
12:25 Impressive physics: Cobalt
14:06 Real fun: Gatling Gears
15:10 Clones all over: The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom
16:19 UNDERRATED (by IGN): I Am Alive
20:57 Excelent Water: Hydro Thunder Hurricane
22:34 Guilty Pleasure: Thunder Wolves
23:41 16-bit perfection: Gunstar Heroes
25:32 32-bit perfection: Guardian Heroes
26:41 Unusual & Great: Faery - Legends of Avalon
27:59 Faithful & Moderinized: Bionic Commando Rearmed 1 & 2
29:44 Closing

[@mrcool5614]

Thanks Arthur, great job. One thing to note is that Microsoft has stated that Backwards Compatible games should be safe when the 360 marketplace shuts down, so most of this list should be fine.

[@demonatx]

Came here to say this

[@FromTheVoidGames]

Absolutely yeah. The 360 marketplace closing will hurt way less than 3ds and a future psn closing exactly because of what you said. Still, lots of people dont have xbox one and series so these games will become way harder to get. So I hope this video is useful in that sense too. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@mrcool5614]

@@FromTheVoidGames Of course! Keep doing this important work!

[@mrcool5614]

Also if anyone still only has a 360, is reading this comment, and wants any backwards compaitable games, you will still be able to purchase the games on the Xbox website. The games show up in your download history on your 360 console for download after purchase, and it's very likely this will remain true after shutdown.

[@CrankyMoogle]

​@mrcool5614 I really hope that's still the case. I've downloaded games before that way. Weirdly, some games were only available to buy on the PC online store but not available on the 360.

[@kennethwise2]

"I am Alive" was amazing. I wanted a continuation but because of that score people ignored it and it never got enough recognition .

[@WilliamSmith-ex9et]

Yes!

[@micheleraurorhi2021]

yeah I got it, as well StateOfDecay Deadlight etc..

[@thanksbetotap]

Thanks so much for these! The gaming community really needs more attention on the 360 Marketplace shutdown, and what will get lost.

[@FromTheVoidGames]

Glad you enjoyed! Stay tuned for more soon!

[@poopikins]

Thanks for everything you do 💚

[@FromTheVoidGames]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching and leaving this comment :D

[@SteveOh_]

The Destructoid comments about Strania is really funny lol

[@MyersErik]

Your channel is just as awesome as a Saturday morning cartoon. Or even better yet, one of the CBS late night SPECIALS. (CBS special) should be your intro. (I wish)

[@MarkGrouch]

You’ve gotta do a video on 360 exclusive DLC (Ex: Tomb Raider Underworld)! Thanks for all you do, saved me with your eShop videos

[@Lock2002ful]

Wait, what? :O Did that DLC not release on PC?

[@MarkGrouch]

@@Lock2002ful nope!

[@Lock2002ful]

@@MarkGrouch whaaaat? Well, good to know! Now I gotta look up all exclusive dlc as well, crap.. Btw, the OG Xbox online store isn’t available anymore, right? But the OG Xbox games who are playable on 360 but not on XB1 or Series X are available in the 360 store right?

[@OM19_MO79]

@@Lock2002fulSome are. the current gen XBOX Store has some that the Marketplace had and some that didn’t. I can’t tell for sure if all OG XBOX games at the current store will also appear on the 360 if you buy one, some do. It’s also hard to tell for sure if an OG XBOX game which is at the 360 Marketplace but not on the Store and yet is backwards compatible with XBO will appear in all consoles.

[@itsgood2slide]

There must be so much DLC set to be delisted 😮

[@micheleraurorhi2021]

There's another factor to keep eye on: also the games on demand(more than 600) will be at risk because when digital purchase will stop the prices of phisical discs could shoot to the stars !!

[@jadesarlonade2670]

I’m so grateful of the videos and series you make. I’ve been scouring through the 360 store and I always find games that catch my eye and while the majority of this list has those games you still manage to introduce me to more interesting fun titles I can’t wait to try out. I have a lot on this 360 list to get before the closure and I look forward to more of your coverage until the shutdown. Thank you so much for all your work!

[@FromTheVoidGames]

Thank you so much! Thats exactly the mission of this channel and im glad to hear it was accomplished!

[@aaronclayton8958]

Great list of games to get here. I'm sure ppl are by now already aware of certain backwards compatible games being available still after the store closure, but I also want to note that for some original Xbox games, you can buy them on the modern Xbox store and they will appear on your 360 download library. I found out that on the 360 marketplace, they are labeled Xbox one, meaning they are bc. Some say that and some don't even if they are bc. The games that say it are max Payne 1/2, hunter the reckoning, Star Wars revenge of the sith, odd world munches odyssey, red dead revolver, manhunt, dead or alive 1/2/3, and thrillville. I bought thrillville on the new store and it did appear in my 360 library. I didn't try the other games but they should work as well. Hope that helps.

[@overlordalfredo]

Thank ypu for the effort of research the availability for other systems. I do not have any 360 account, but I have my PS3 still, so I might snag some of these games there instead. Also thank you gor including the famous sega games (from Rare) I have the physical versions, but more ppl should be aware, the games are so great!

[@OM19_MO79]

BC Rearmed 2 has a physical release in North America, along with other Capcom digital games, some delisted.

[@joshmullen136]

I just discovered this series today. It's been extremely helpful and I can't wait for future videos!

[@fan_of_gaming]

Thanks for the video! Will get Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram, Strania: The Stella Machina, Zeno Clash, Cobalt, Gatling Gears (since the PS3 version is delisted), Hydro Thunder Hurricane, Thunder Wolves (since the PS3 version is delisted) and Guardian Heroes (also Hard Corps: Uprising, Alien Breed: Impact, Alien Breed 2: Assault, Alien Breed 3: Descent, Zeno Clash II, Gunstar Heroes, Faery: Legends of Avalon, Bionic Commando Rearmed and Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 but on PS3)

[@aki3906]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@Lock2002ful]

Thank you very much for all your hard work. Wonderful video and a nice choice of games. I have a question not 360 related though. Will you do another video on 3DS and Wii U online stuff or was your last video the final entry on that topic? I’m basically only playing 3DS and Wii U games now until April the 8th. 😅

[@Rockhead84]

Glad you mentioned Virtual On!

[@DarkZeroNova]

Thanks for making these lists. Also in case you didn't already do this game, there is Blade Kitty from the arcade section of the 360 marketplace

[@gnome_inc]

I only ever played the "Xeno Clash 2" demo, but man I played it a lot. I'm gonna pick both of them up, my short time with that demo as a teen impacted my own art direction in a huge way.

[@kill_repeat8491]

I have been bouncing off of I Am Alive since it was new on PS3 and I played the demo. The bad review scores are what put me off, but I'm sold after hearing you say it was good. Also, your videos are so well structured. I got the Gunstar Heroes and thought "has he mentioned Guardian Heroes?"

[@bsmith1220]

Thank you Arthur for these videos, I'm currently watching this one on my 360. It makes me so sad all this stuff is disappearing and its honestly overwhelming trying to get all the things I want before these shutdowns. About 220 digital only games and countless DLC will be lost in this shutdown. After the shutdown these titles will only be accessible on modded 360s and achievements won't work on those modded consoles. Your videos help a lot finding these gems!

[@zdp-189]

You really make excellent vids buddy. Alien Breed I have all 3- wanted physical but not region free like you said. BC Rearmed was my fav, so good tight excellent fun gameplay, BCR 2 is physical tho on nice Capcom 8 game collection. Strainia, Cobalt, Hydro Thunder all classic. I love that 360 had Gunstar, Nights into dreams, Raystorm, bubble bobble, bomberman, guardian heroes, so many improved HD modern ports or new iterations of CLASSIC IPs- lotta people forget that!

[@urracojalpa4481]

Alien Breed is not obscure amd it was not on PC. It's an iconic framchise for the Amiga. From the legendary Amiga developers Team 17.

[@justintucker331]

I'm not for sure when this happened but apparently Gatling Gears isn't available on the PS3 store anymore. Seems to be delisted. So it now seems that the it's only on 360 and PC. At least it's backwards compatible on 360.

[@GatsuRage]

that Hardcorps game is SICK!!! I had NO IDEA that arcsystem did a contra game, it runs great on xenia I'm lovin' it! EDIT: it has working online on rpcs3!

[@bananabike279]

Great selection games, hope that Capcom would port both Bionic Commando Rearmed games to modern platforms already! Also, if you love the music from Contra Uprising you should check out the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue games. Those all share the same composer for the music!!

[@OM19_MO79]

I know it’s hard to make these videos, but the priority should be the digital only, 360 exclusive, not backwards compatible games. This is a great video as usual, but most of these games will survive the apocalypse one way or another.

[@FromTheVoidGames]

I totally agree. The first video I made covered most of the 100% exclusive games on the 360. This console has way less of those than PS3 or 3DS for instance, because Microsoft made a real effort with the backwards compatibility since the Xbox One. But I still have a few true exclusives to cover as well as region free games and exclusive DLCs, and Ill focus on all that going forward!

[@UltimateAlexX]

Never had any Xbox nor do I plan to change that but I'm so glad that many of these games can be found on PS3 or PC. Gotta watch these videos for that alone if not for the fact that you deserve more views anyway right? 😋 Also a good preparation for the time when Sony closes shop on PS3 for real sooner or later.

[@WilliamSmith-ex9et]

Renegade OPS!!

[@markh1358]

Found all but Thunder Hawk,do I need to log in the 360 to find?

[@FromTheVoidGames]

I think you mean Thunder Wolves? If it´s not showing up it may be a region issue? Tell me whats your region and Ill take a look.

[@markh1358]

@@FromTheVoidGames yep that one in NA

[@mexicangomez31]

@@markh1358thunderwolves is only playable digitally in NA. Japan has a physical copy. Not sure about europe tho

[@dynastymusou8906]

Alright, this question has to be asked, because I am a little bit confused. Since the Xbox 360 Marketplace will be closed, we quickly have to go and buy the stuff that will be lost forever when it does. For me, for instance, that will be the DLC characters for Street Fighter x Tekken. The fame is unfortunately not compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series, but that's beside the point. However... what about the Xbox and Xbox 360 content that CAN be played on Xbox One and Xbox Series? Will that also be removed from purchase after the closure in July? Or will we still be able to go and buy it through the other Xbox consoles and perhaps the website? If anyone knows the definitive answer to this question, that would be greatly appreciates. Thanks in advance! 🙏

[@mrcool5614]

Microsoft have stated that currently available Backwards Compatible content will remain available for purchase after the 360 marketplace is shutdown. However, Microsoft does occasionally delist Backwards Compatible games and DLC, but usually after giving a month or so advanced warning.

[@retrogaming8366]

I havé alien breed trilogy physical disc

[@micheleraurorhi2021]

What do u think about these two aspects: 1)buying now tons and tons of games/extra files will possibly "inflate" to death people 360 download history (really happened to some guys!) not letting them to scroll thru it !?! 2) ..Near the closure date will be a.. BLOODBATH ! servers maybe will overload or be down for good !?

[@CrankyMoogle]

Just the 360 store is closing. The game servers should still be up

[@micheleraurorhi2021]

@@CrankyMoogle Not if millions of people connect to download their games at same time

[@jojorp84]

Any one else having issues purchasing from Xbox live? I keep getting an error as soon as I try to purchase it. Both on my console and even on the website. I added funds via gift card and yet it doesn't allow me. It will allow me to download a game purchased on the Series X. Any suggestions or should I contact Microsoft? I want the MK arcade collection 😫

[@OM19_MO79]

I gave a long answer but it got hidden. Just check your MS Account in a web browser. Especially about addresses.

[@OM19_MO79]

You should be able to use the market place now. Be careful as the “purr chases” might not appear right away. There’s a risk of being double charged.

[@princegroove]

Hope these end up on my PS5 via Gamepass. 😂

[@juanjuan3204]

Risk factions :'(

[@Nathan-ui2ih]

Oh men here we go again trying to save games for their doom! 😢

[@dstreet3818]

Thanks for the coverage Arthur, love that IGN hates unique games so much and if Greg Miller is involved its an instant fail. I personally despise that narcissistic backstabber who is only out for himself and has some of the dumbest opinions and bad tastes in games ever. As soon as I see his face in anything I instantly click off and same for Colin Moriarty.

[@ScottE-2]

Great work dude, good to see it end on Bionic Commando Re-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARMED. I learned about that game thanks to GDQ back in the day before things started to get both weird and just sensitized in terms of player presence. The screaming glitch is still very funny to me but what gets me is the participants in that particular run and apparently you can in co-op get two scream elevators which is even funnier. A bit late to commenting on this one but glad to have watched it.