Greedland: A Developer’s Tribute to Classic Arcade Chaos

Alright, here goes nothing. Picture this: after 1,460 days — yep, that’s a whole freaking four years — I’ve finally unleashed Greedland on Xbox Series X|S. My name? VaMP He. That’s what my parents call me, anyway. So, I’ve been toiling away at this glorious mess of a game just for you guys who dig chaotic, screen-filling mayhem. Oh, and did I mention it’s 20% off right now? Yup, I’m real generous.

Anyway—oh, did I ever tell you about my time in internet cafes? Like back in the 80s and 90s? Man, those were wild days. We’d hustle our way into these places, our pockets jangling with barely enough coins, to play some CS or Red Alert. But let me tell you, Alien Shooter — that was my jam. I’d stay up playing in secret, and stumbled onto Crimsonland, thinking it was Alien Shooter 2. Classic mix-up. The simple loop of chaos and progression? Pure gold, man. That stayed with me, right through my drab years of developing less-than-thrilling mobile games. I wanted that magic back, so hey, I made it.

Let’s pause for some advice — ’cause I feel generous like that. Max those alien-blasting skills by synergizing stuff like the “Plasma Disc” and “Frost Mutation.” They shatter frozen baddies like, well, shattered glass. It’s strangely satisfying. Oh, and move like your life depends on it. Because, it kinda does. Upgrades are your best friend early on. And co-op? Absolute mayhem — but in a knowing wink and nod to strategy kinda way. While one person distracts the big bruisers, the other can nail their weak spots. Teamwork makes the dream work, right?

Anyway — oh wait, did I wander off? Happens all the time. Where was I? Oh yeah, Greedland. So, the journey was, to put it mildly, a wild ride. Started full-time after Black Myth: Wukong’s reveal. Streamers jumped on the demo. Wishlists exploded. Investors swooped in. I was like, “This is it!” Quit my job, set up an office. Did the funding vanish? Oh, absolutely. But my wife — bless her sanity — stood by me. Juggling code with baby chores — I’m talking diaper duty and milk prep. It turned into a leaner project with some inspiration from Vampire Survivors. People played it for hours, and I’m talking serious marathon gaming here. Now, we’re finally crashing onto Xbox!

Greedland isn’t just pixels and chaos — it’s a nod to those dusty, late-night arcade sessions of yore. Those dreams still resonate. Ah, the magic! So, dive in and let Greedland devour your Xbox. You gotta trust me on this one.