Hexic HD for Xbox 360 works on the PC

It turns out Hexic HD for the Xbox 360 was created with Macromedia Flash... Which makes sense because Macromedia is in the credits.

As reported elsewhere, the Xbox 360 kiosk demo disc is floating around the net and is not as restricted as the normal retail discs.

The upshot is that while the executables are still signed and encrypted, the data files are in the clear. Additionally, the demo disc itself has no media restrictions and can be played in an Xbox 360 from a DVD-R.

Now, some of these data files are the Hexic HD SWFs which can be used in Macromedia's Flash Player or a web browser with the Flash plug-in. Instead of the Xbox 360 controller, the arrow keys and the A, B, and X keys are used.

Someone I know (who wishes to remain anonymous) made these screenshots for me. He explained that when starting a Marathon game one has the default option to continue a previous game, which causes an all-red pieces stage followed by lots of bombs. Starting a new game plays as normal.

Now, just to be absolutely clear: No, I don't have a copy of this and I have no idea where you can get it so don't bother asking! In fact, Microsoft may even be able to detect if you run the kiosk dvd in your Xbox 360 so you might get banned from Xbox Live. Who knows. Just go buy an Xbox 360 and all of the Xbox Live Arcade titles.

Here are the screenshots. As long as you copy the files to your own server, you are welcome to use them on your own site without even giving credit: