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79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critics What's this?

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8.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] As the only surviving members of an elite Special Forces unit, it is up to you to find the secret underground lab. Go the mission alone or fight side-by-side with a friend in the two-player cooperative mode. Navigate your heavily armed 4x4, speed boat or travel on foot and blast your way through enemy-infested territory. Prepare to be assaulted by waves of formidable enemies with unrelenting attacks. Play online or offline two-player (same screen) cooperative mode with enhanced weapons to encourage teamwork. Operate an armed 4x4, speed boat or simply fight on foot to for a quick change of pace. Equip yourself with damaging Mini-Guns, Flak Cannons, Flamethrower, Grenades and Nukes to destroy everything in your path. Activate cooperative attacks with increased firepower and range (specific to co-op) to add new dimension to weapon capabilities. Features destructible terrain and advanced physics engine for the most engaging arcade experience. Most Intense Arcade Experience - Challenging and graphically compelling levels and bonus sublevels for fast-paced, and addictive play. [Sierra Online]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. X360 Magazine UK
    90
    Assault Heroes will leave you giddy with its freewheeling, high-score chasing bliss. [Issue # 16, p.114]
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  2. IGN
    87
    With three difficulty levels -- and believe me, this game can be very tough at some points -- Assault Heroes is a challenge and one of the best XBLA titles to date.
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    Not quite the new "Geometry Wars" then (or the new anything-older), but a solid effort, and definitely one of the best original Xbox Live Arcade titles since Bizarre's opener.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. SeanC.
    9
    A well made arcade shooter, with surprisingly a lot of depth. Worth checking out.
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  2. Andyman
    9
    One of the most enjoyable - and most innovative - shooters I've played in a long time. Its 2-player co-op gameplay makes it an instant classic. The fact that it's only 800 Microsoft Points makes it just that much sweeter.… Expand
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  3. Syc
    6
    Fun at first and the price is right but lacks the style, control and elegance of a Japanese shooter rendering it nothing more than a throwaway after a few hours. A bit like going for sushi at 7Eleven when you could be having it prepared for you by a sushi chef at a Japanese restaurant.… Expand
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