Undertow Xbox 360
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76 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Undertow features a 15 level campaign for single-player or co-op and two robust multiplayer modes for up to 16 players. While many of the maps have level-specific goals, the core gameplay of Undertow centers on this maxim: Kill as many enemies as you can – and stay alive e for as long as possible! Players select their race (Iron Marine, Nemoidian, or Atlantian) and unit type and are then launched into battle. Each of the three races features four unique, upgradeable unit types ranging in ability from the fast and agile to the large and powerful. Players have the ability to unlock and purchase unit upgrades as they acquire points. Each unit type has three levels of permanent upgrades. Through conquest-style battles, players obtain points by killing enemies, accomplishing team goals, and taking check points. Points and a variety of power-ups can be used to further upgrade unit abilities. [Chair Entertainment]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. GamePro
    95
    It's not often that you run across a good XBLA with flair all its own, but Undertow has it in spades.
  2. Planet Xbox 360
    86
    Undertow is one of those great games where the demo and description do not do it justice. It is one of the most addictive, challenging, and deepest games Live Arcade offers.
  3. VideoGamer
    70
    A solid, fun and at times entrancing shooter that stands head and shoulders above most titles on the service in the graphics department.
  4. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    40
    Call it a failed experiment, but a worthy try. [Jan 2008, p.94]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. InvaderPhlegm
    10
    I don't even know where to begin with this one. This is easily the best XBLA title out there and does more to live up to the promise of what XBLA could be, than any other game on the service. The demo was kinda weak, and if no one bought it based on the demo, it's understandable. However, what comes after the demo is pure videogaming bliss - definitely a game not to be missed by anyone with a pulse who loves videogames. There is more going on with Undertow, than a lot of premium ($60) titles, and the 16-player online mode kicks more ass than a room full of feet and donkeys. This is certainly a AAA first effort by new developer Chair, and if it is any indication of their dedication to making the best games around, then I for one cannot wait to get my hands on their next title. I've got a very good feeling about Chair. If Undertow is their idea of a virtual console game, then watch out for when they start releasing premium content titles. These guys are easily going to be in the same ranks as companies like Valve, Infinity Ward, Bungie, Irrational Games, BioWare . . . you get the point. Anyway, if you have the cash, get Undertow, it is easily the best $10 you will spend on Xbox Live.… Expand
  2. Bakin
    10
    Best XBLA game I've played so far. Full game is even better than the demo.
  3. AndyK.
    5
    The game is OK but the price is too high. A game like this shouldn´t cost more than $4,99.
  4. ArkonBlade
    4
    now for a free game you would think its hard to complain about it since you didnt pay any thing for it but this was givin by MS as a sorry for when XBL was messed up for 12 days . well it was more of a slap in the face . the game is just so mind numbinly boring and the controls suck. graphically for a arcade game it doesnt look to bad thats about the only good thing i can say about this game . all you do is swim around shooting crap ... that was fun... 25 years ago ...… Expand

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