Swarm Xbox 360
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69 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

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  • Summary: An action-platformer where you take direct control of 50 pudgy blue morons and drive them through an intense and suicidal gauntlet of destruction. Run, bash, huddle, boost, stack, jump, push and throw your way through a ridiculously dangerous world in your attempt to collect valuable DNA and ensure at least one swarmite survives. Swarm features fast-paced platformer action and includes death medals, boss fights and a scoring system that encourages heated competition with your friends.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
  1. IGN
    Mar 24, 2011
    85
    When you combine engaging and unique gameplay with Swarm's pleasant (but dark) aesthetics and whimsical nature, what you have is a great downloadable game.
  2. My Gamer
    Apr 3, 2011
    74
    With a total of twelve levels, including two bosses, Swarm may not be the longest game in its price range, but you'll be replaying each level at least a few times in order to collect the five DNA strands scattered across each needed to unlock the bosses, as well as to earn those coveted Death Medals.
  3. Game Informer
    Mar 7, 2011
    73
    The game fails to innovate on its early mechanics, and it can feel like a chore to master some of the later levels. [Apr 2011, p.96]
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  4. Games Master UK
    Jul 8, 2011
    40
    Less Pikmin, more Thickman. Avoid. [Aug 2011, p.91]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. ERR0RMACR0
    10
    It seems to me that the critics are being a little too harsh on this game. Sure it has its faults, but this is a solid download title for its price. Cool level design, and the scoring system allows you to continually improve on your best scores. Controls can be finicky at times, but nothing to fret over. Boss battles are intense and give the game a little bit of variety. The game is somewhat repetitive, but with the great visuals, interesting game-play mechanics, and clever scoring/multiplier system, it seems to overcome its small faults. Overall the game is a solid 8, but if you are a player who enjoys a good challenge, or someone who likes "high score" games where you replay levels to try and top yourself, this game is more like a 9 or 10. Hats off to Hothead for delivering a solid arcade title to the market.… Expand
  2. PL3
    7
    great game one of the best one the arcade market for this early 2011 level design suck a little because is really repetitive but the game innovate the gameplay This game's like a mixe of a scoring and platform game and I can tell you that game is for hardcore gamer
    Kids gonna enjoy kill this little blue monster but make big score is really harder then we can think well, i fall in love with this little game and I enjoy it all night! Replay value:8
    graphic:7
    Gameplay:8
    multi: N/a
    Story:5
    music:6
    Fun:10    … Expand
  3. SuperJoe
    6
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