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Only hardcore retro addicts should drop the five bucks. [Nov 2007, p.94]
30
By trying to craft an updated experience for a new generation of gamers, Tempest ends up losing a lot of the luster that originally made it such a hit. Toss in some wonky and unresponsive controls, as well as an additional high-speed mode that only the most hardcore of gamers would be willing to even try and attempt to play, and you end up with an experience that just doesn’t warrant even the budget price of 400 Microsoft Points (or about $5).
60
Tempest is functional, and for five bucks you really shouldn’t expect much more.
Tempest
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Dec 19, 2007
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Generally Unfavorable
47
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60
Tempest is functional, and for five bucks you really shouldn’t expect much more.
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Just don't play that bloody enhanced version, you'll never forgive yourself. [Issue#29, p.118]
45
Sloppy emulation and a sloppier enhanced mode make this version of Tempest a package to avoid.
45
Only hardcore retro addicts should drop the five bucks. [Nov 2007, p.94]
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The "Giraffe" has already trod this ground before. [Mar 2008, p.94]
40
As you move your craft around the playfield with either the analogue controller or the d-pad, precision of movement goes out of the window with your craft over-shooting the mark, often resulting in a loss of one of your limited lives.
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By trying to craft an updated experience for a new generation of gamers, Tempest ends up losing a lot of the luster that originally made it such a hit. Toss in some wonky and unresponsive controls, as well as an additional high-speed mode that only the most hardcore of gamers would be willing to even try and attempt to play, and you end up with an experience that just doesn’t warrant even the budget price of 400 Microsoft Points (or about $5).
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Summary[Xbox Live Arcade] Tempest is one of the most well-known arcade games of all time, a true classic in the realm of video games. This intense shooter requires lots of skill and lightning-quick reflexes. Use unlimited firepower to shoot and destroy enemies in a large geometric battlefield. Download the full version to play this classic arc... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date:Dec 19, 2007
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