80
A great arcade blaster let down by the limits of the DS's controls, but it's still good fun. [Feb 2009, p.83]
70
With lively graphics and a real pick-up-and-play attitude, XG Blast is an entertainingly addictive game.
50
As shameless a clone of Geometry Wars as you could ever hope to see. But fairly good fun all the same.
XG Blast!
DS
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Jun 14, 2010
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Mixed or Average
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80
A great arcade blaster let down by the limits of the DS's controls, but it's still good fun. [Feb 2009, p.83]
76
Not only a ferocious challenge but a hearty high-score chaser to boot. Derivative, but derives from the best. [Apr 2009, p.71]
70
In conclusion, XG Blast is a good arcade shooter that doesn't try to be too clever on the DS and features some classic gameplay for those that enjoy this genre.
70
Ultimately, however, a somewhat frustrating difficulty curve, and an overall lack of originality, ensures that there is little reason to recommend this over Geometry Wars: Galaxies, despite its comparable competence.
70
With lively graphics and a real pick-up-and-play attitude, XG Blast is an entertainingly addictive game.
60
XG Blast! is an entertaining and addictive shooter but Geometry Wars does it better.
50
As shameless a clone of Geometry Wars as you could ever hope to see. But fairly good fun all the same.
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SummaryXG Blast! is an arcade shooter delivered in a bright and colourful retro style. Players control a spaceship with the sole purpose of destroying the invading hordes before they do the same to you. A vast array of powerful weaponry and the special eXtreme Gravity blast creates a screen full of vibrant action with intensely addictive gamepl... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- DS
Initial Release Date:Jun 14, 2010
Developer:
- Next Wave Team
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