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8.1 out of 10

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Cooperative gameplay is redefined in the fast-paced and unique Schizoid! Control red and blue ships, ramming them into enemies of the same color to destroy them. But be careful, because if you hit the opposite color, you will be destroyed. Quick thinking and quicker reflexes help you seize victory, but sharp teamwork provides the best chance of earning gold medals along the way. Schizoid offers more than 120 levels of challenge, playable in either single-player or co-op mode, plus the brain-melting Uberschizoid hardcore mode, in which one player controls both ships. Co-op gameplay to the max: No other multiplayer co-op game has such tight cooperative gameplay. The two players (or one player with a computer A.I. partner, or one player controlling both ships in Uberschizoid) must work together closely in order to defeat the hordes on each level. Uberschizoid mode: For perhaps the most challenging and "brain-melting" challenge yet, try Uberschizoid Mode. Control both red and blue ships, matching them to each enemy color in order to succeed. Tremendous graphics: The glowing, flashing, megabursting graphics add to the game's inherent chaos. [Microsoft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Worth Playing
    82
    Those who have a reliable gaming comrade on hand will find Schizoid to be a very rewarding cooperative romp, even in the face of some derivative level design. Just don't expect to feel the magic if you're the only one playing.
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    Apart from that grumble [about the visuals], Schizoid is a welcome change of pace from the usual top-down shooter - not least because it's not a shooter, and instead turns co-op play from a fun optional extra into the core of the game.
  3. 1UP
    42
    It's maddening to repeatedly fail a mission because you simply can't maneuver that well...especially when the only control you have over your character is movement. If this is the epitome of cooperative games, then I'll gladly go back to playing by myself.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. JackF.
    10
    Amazingly innovative game - super simple premise but clever level design. Must-play with a friend in the same room or if you're hard-core in uberschizoid mode. A few of the enemies take a little getting used to, but the ability to go into single level mode and 'gold' a level means you can skip it when trying to clear the checkpoint. Cool. Nice achievement design, lots of accessible ones as opposed to many XLA games and their impossible achievements. Destined to be a classic like robotron or geo wars.… Expand
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  2. MichaelL.
    10
    This game is extremely intriguing. It actively involves both teammates and requires equal participation from both. The simple controls make it fun for hardcore and casual gamers alike.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BilboT.
    5
    This game blows balls. Nice to look at but painful to play.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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