XG Blast!

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  • Summary: XG Blast! is an arcade shooter delivered in a bright and colourful retro style. Players control a spaceship with the sole purpose of destroying the invading hordes before they do the same to you. A vast array of powerful weaponry and the special eXtreme Gravity blast creates a screen full ofXG Blast! is an arcade shooter delivered in a bright and colourful retro style. Players control a spaceship with the sole purpose of destroying the invading hordes before they do the same to you. A vast array of powerful weaponry and the special eXtreme Gravity blast creates a screen full of vibrant action with intensely addictive gameplay. Your ship is controlled using the D-pad and either the action buttons or the Touch Screen, allowing simple yet varied styles of play. [Rising Star Games]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    80
    A great arcade blaster let down by the limits of the DS's controls, but it's still good fun. [Feb 2009, p.83]
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  2. Nintendo Gamer
    76
    Not only a ferocious challenge but a hearty high-score chaser to boot. Derivative, but derives from the best. [Apr 2009, p.71]
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  3. Impulsegamer
    70
    In conclusion, XG Blast is a good arcade shooter that doesn't try to be too clever on the DS and features some classic gameplay for those that enjoy this genre.
  4. Cubed3
    70
    Ultimately, however, a somewhat frustrating difficulty curve, and an overall lack of originality, ensures that there is little reason to recommend this over Geometry Wars: Galaxies, despite its comparable competence.
  5. Thunderbolt
    70
    With lively graphics and a real pick-up-and-play attitude, XG Blast is an entertainingly addictive game.
  6. AceGamez
    60
    XG Blast! is an entertaining and addictive shooter but Geometry Wars does it better.
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  7. Metro GameCentral
    50
    As shameless a clone of Geometry Wars as you could ever hope to see. But fairly good fun all the same.

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#53 Best DS Game of 2010