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Downstream Panic!

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Downstream Panic!
77
9.0 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 14 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Atari

Developer: Eko Software

Genre(s): Puzzle

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: February 5, 2008

Summary

The game offers unpredictable, fast-paced, tactical puzzle-action that places players in the position of a sea-creature preservationist out to save the world from a fantastic cyclone that has blasted the world's fish into the Earth's atmosphere. It is up to the player to protect fish from land, predators and other obstacles through the use of a variety of innovative tools as they guide fish on their descent back into the ocean. In Downstream Panic! players save their scaly sea-friends in more than 80 different levels with five different customizable environments. Three different game modes (adventure, free play and survival) bring more of a challenge to the aquatic mix. [Atari]

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

86

Cheat Code Central

Unlike a lot of puzzle games, Downstream Panic has a decidedly organic feel to it. It feels as though you're playing in a virtual eco system. Rent it for sure.

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85

GameZone

Originality reigns supreme in this unusual masterpiece. A must-own for puzzle fans everywhere.

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85

Game Informer

Downstream Panic’s Lemmings-esque gameplay is hard to resist.

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83

IGN

One hell of an impressive puzzle game. It has a ton of character, and you won't find anything else that makes use of water like this on the system.

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83

PSX Extreme

Its addictive gameplay will make sure that you play through all 80 missions, and come back for more. Furthermore, it features a solid amount of depth, and its presentation is quite easy on the eyes.

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80

GameDaily

With over 80 levels and a few extra modes to play with, this game should keep you glued to your PSP for some time.

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80

Games Radar (in-house)

Thin slights against an otherwise engaging puzzler; one we hope doesn't fade from memory due to a light retail presence and serious lack of buzz.

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78

Worth Playing

However, Downstream Panic! is a solid effort, and for all my gripes about it being shallow, it does its job in keeping you occupied.

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75

Gaming Nexus

It may look and feel like Lemmings, but Atari's newest puzzler has a number of tricks up its sleeve.

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75

GameSpot

Saving cute little fish in Downstream Panic! is a fun though, occasionally, frustrating endeavor.

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75

GamePro

New tools and enemies are introduced throughout the adventure mode's more than 80 levels, which helps keep things interesting. [Apr 2008, p.84]

70

1UP

The visuals are charming, the sound is muteable, and figuring out how to efficiently use your controlled arsenal is great, but for a game that's all about logically thinking out plans, we could have done without the unpredictability.

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70

Video Game Talk

A fun and addictive experience. It is challenging with a lot to offer and pretty good replay value. With eighty stages out of the box, that's a lot of gaming.

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50

Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)

In expected fashion the puzzles become increasingly difficult, demanding careful timing and sound logical thinking--navigating the fish through most of the stages is thoroughly enjoyable. [Apr 2008, p.73]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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