As revealed earlier this week, Assault Heroes 2, the follow-up to one of the best arcade shooters the service has to offer, has been made available on the Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.

Courtesy of Major Nelson:

• Content: Assault Heroes 2
• Price: 800 Microsoft Points
• Availability: Not available in India
• Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) ANIMATED BLOOD,VIOLENCE] Single Player, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-2, Local Multiplayer 1-2, HD (High Definition). Re-imagined for a more intense arcade shooter experience, Assault Heroes 2 explodes with additional combat vehicles, more powerful weaponry, hijack-able enemy units, extensive on-foot skirmishes and enhanced co-op. Battle alone or with a friend in dramatic environments like space and the rainforest as you hijack the stealth helicopter, armored tank or mechanical walker from the enemy base. Reign destruction on the sinister alien force with a superior arsenal of weapons including the newly designed sub-zero freezing ice cannon, homing missiles, rocket launcher and upgraded firearms. Survive on-foot warfare in underground areas and environments fully equipped with all your weapons. Unlock the full game now to save mankind before it’s too late! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/Live/accounts.

The sequel seems to offer more of the same, but that’s not a bad thing, since the first one was met with critical acclaim. Check it out and let us know how it improves on the original in the comments below.