Why Haven't You Played This Yet? #2

Super Meat Boy by Team Meat
XBLA/PC
$10  $15 now (price raised)

Many might immediately be turned off at the fact that I've just pointed out the price has been raised on this game a whole $5.  I normally don't like supporting arcade games priced over $10 but Super Meat Boy is the exception.  Before I continue let me state that Super Meat Boy is for hardcore old school gamers.  Seriously those who get frustrated or felt that Trials HD was too hard need not apply because Super Meat Boy is incredibly difficult.  You guide your character (Super Meat Boy) through close to 350 levels (no exaggeration) as he tries to save his girlfriend Bandage Girl from the evil Dr. Fetus.  You must jump, dodge, and glide your way through obstacles and enemies as the game quickly ramps up the difficulty.  Along the way you're treated to hilarious cutscenes that pay homage to classic games from the 8-bit era (see how many you can spot) and insane boss battles that test your platforming finesse.  In general your platforming (along with your patience) will be tested and make no mistake about it, you will consistently die.  But give it up to Team Meat because they've even gloried your constant dying by way of a replay.  While there are 350 levels, around 100 or so are actually just insanely harder versions of current levels.  Each of the 6 worlds (not including 'teh internets') has light world versions and dark world versions (the latter being the insanely difficult counterparts).  The dark worlds usually completely change most of the layout so don't feel like you're being cheated.  Throw in the promise of dlc (one world which was already released), over 10 unlockable characters each with different strengths and weaknesses, an awesome soundtrack, and a type of satisfaction that can only come from hardcore games similar to this and you've got yourself one of the best arcade games on xbla (can't really vouch for wiiware). 

If you're not convinced yet, watch this.

Bottom Line: BUY IT NOW!
*Note: This game wasn't released on PSN because they didn't believe the game would sell.  Sorry Playstation. 
*This game was recently canceled for WiiWare (12/24)