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Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

  • Summary: In Big Bang Mini, your main objective is to use the stylus to create fireworks and destroy the waves of enemies that loom overhead. Miss and you’ll be forced to tackle another challenge - avoiding the sparks created by your falling fireworks. Celebrate the completion of a level by designing g the Final Bouquet – a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will proclaim your victory. [SouthPeak Interactive] Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. With amazing graphics and a control scheme you've never seen before, this $20 DS game is a no brainer!
  2. Shmup veterans will recognize tributes to classic favorites at every turn.
  3. Nevertheless, Big Bang Mini offers plenty of satisfying action at a bargain price. [Jan 2009, p.91]
  4. With nine mostly identical levels standing between each boss and each change in style, the game can become rather monotonous when it could so easily have soared, had it changed styles a little more frequently. [Apr 2009, p.118]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. KelleyDavis
    10
    A shump with a new control scheme that is solid. Shumps are all suppose to be hard, they are suppose to take practice and this game is no different. If you have never played a shump this will be a challenge while if you have, the first few levels will offer no challenge let you get used to the controls. As you progress though the worlds the game gets tough even for the most experienced players. A simple game play with a 9 gorgeous worlds that all look completely different. Expand
  2. EwanM
    10
    The immense style of this game alone makes it one of the best games on the DS.
  3. nikosg
    9
    Shame Arkedo stopped developing for DS. I love their graphics designer(s). Great game overall.