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Altered Beast
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[Xbox Live Arcade] There's this evil emperor, see, and... well, he's evil. Now someone has decided to put a stop to the whole evilness thing, and that someone is you. It's the right thing to do! Besides, in Mutant Storm Empire, it'll be fun. Battle through line after line of the emperor's minion horde, destroying absolutely everything you can. Blast through bunches of robots, crush colonies of aquatic monsters, smash swarms of UFOs, and demolish devastating bosses. It's a continuous adventure through four immense, strikingly vibrant worlds, and you can fight alone or join forces with a friend in two-player cooperative mode. Enjoy the frenzy! Practice the way of "Blastikkidoo" or the art of blasting, as you plow through the different worlds in Mutant Storm Empire. This all-new sequel to Mutant Storm Reloaded ratchets up the competitive challenge. The four different worlds feature sixteen challenging levels, all in gorgeous high-def 3-D graphics. Play co-op offline with a friend, or head into Xbox LIVE territory and go multiplayer for up to 2 people. Twelve new achievements to master ranging from easy, such as getting a single combo of beasties, to difficult, such as completing the game on the Black Belt level. [Microsoft]
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... 88
Team Xbox
It’s hard to go wrong with Mutant Storm Empire for 800 Microsoft Points, eve if you have never played Reloaded. With stunning 3D graphics and the perfect blend of mindless and strategic twitch blasting, Mutant Storm Empire is a near perfect Halloween treat.
 85
MS Xbox World
For those of you unsure, you can be assured of a unique visual experience probably unlike anything you have experienced, with replayability added on due to the built in local and live multiplayer support.
85
GamePro
Its only real drawback might be its rather short length, as experienced gamers will probably smash through the single player levels in no time, even at the highest difficulty level but for small, bite-sized chunks of action, Empire definitely satisfies.
82
Gamers' Temple
If you're not into arcade shooters, then Mutant Storm Empire just simply isn't for you.
80
Edge Magazine
Few other titles’ enemies have the power to flood you with real horror as they scramble and skitter towards you. [Christmas 2007, p.98]
80
Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
Another twin-stick shooter, but with a fun twist. [Jan 2008, p.94]
80
Official Xbox Magazine UK
Fast, frantic, furious and fun. [Jan 2008, p.99]
80
Worth Playing
I'm not disappointed with the title at all, but I'm not particularly amazed or blown away by anything that it does, either.
80
Games Radar
But whether you play single- or multiplayer, the action in Empire is fast and intense. It’s definitely a better game than its predecessor, which was pretty good to begin with.
80
Official Xbox Magazine
Whether you're flanking foes together or dodging gracefully in a solo session, Empire is a fast, well-designed blast-a-thon. [Nov 2007, p.94]
77
IGN
A bit pricey considering its short play time.
76
Talk Xbox
All things considered, Mutant Storm Empire is a pretty good game. The unique, creative and colorful level designs and variety impress. The combat is intense and satisfying for an arcade shooter but it’s all over in a flash
75
GamerNode
Since it doesn't do much different, it remains a fairly hard-sell at 800 Microsoft Points. If you're a fan of dual joystick shooters, you've probably already purchased it.
75
PALGN
If you can't get enough of dual analog shooters and high scores, Mutant Storm Empire is a game for you.
70
Jolt Online Gaming UK
Overall, Mutant Storm Empire is a good solid shoot-‘em-up and it is definitely worth the 800 points if you’ve had your fun with Mutant Storm Reloaded and Geometry Wars.
70
GameSpot
Mutant Storm Empire is a quality entry in the increasingly overloaded dual joystick shooter genre.
70
EuroGamer
The only things that stop it reaching higher are that the combo system seems to be pitched a little bit above the average gamer's skill level, and could have been more inclusive, and that despite getting the basics very right it doesn't build on that as excitingly or inventively as some of the genre's best.
70
AceGamez
If you're looking for a top quality title for the genre then you've found it; just don't expect anything too revolutionary in the gameplay department.
70
games(TM)
There are very real concerns over the game’s staying power, but with six separate difficulty levels as well as a co-op mode both online and offline, how much of a problem this is will depend on the individual. [Jan 2008, p.130]
60
X360 Magazine UK
Lacks the replayability of its predecessor. [Issue 28, p.118]
Nate B. gave it an8: RIchard E. gave it a7: Andyman gave it a10: |
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