Zapper Xbox
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  • Summary: In Zapper, you play a small creature that embarks on a great quest. Zapper is a cricket in search of brother Zipper, who was kidnapped by the evil Maggie the Magpie. Through 18 twisted levels, you'll evade bizarre enemies and deadly hazards using your electrified antennae and springy reflexes. Zap your foes, explore your surroundings, and find and destroy eggs before they hatch. Zapper's intense action continues as you unlock hidden areas, bonus levels, and play multiplayer games.… Expand

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  1. GameSpot
    66
    As the spiritual successor to "Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge," Zapper delivers more challenging action puzzle gameplay in a colorful, upbeat setting.
  2. Electric Playground
    65
    Walking away from the simple addictive gameplay always proves difficult for me. I hate for a machine to ever get the better of me.
  3. Armchair Empire
    62
    Despite good controls, graphics and sound, Zapper’s gameplay is too short, and that turns out to be one of its biggest drawbacks.
  4. IGN
    41
    A game this simple should, at its core level of gameplay, be fun.

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  1. KenD.
    9
    While the reviewers have smashed on this game, they have not taken into account that there are not alot of solid games for younger kids on the x-box. This is a game that a preschooler could start out on (first level only) while an adult may struggle on the later levels to find hidden areas. In short--it is a simple but charmingly addictive game that is PERFECT for young kids!… Expand