Project Sylpheed: Arc of Deception

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  • Summary: Project Sylpheed takes you centuries into the future where you customize and pilot amazing starships, battle swarms of enemy fighters, and enjoy stellar visuals. Become immersed in the full, multilayered storyline. Take on hordes of enemy starfighters in extreme 3-D space combat. EnjoyProject Sylpheed takes you centuries into the future where you customize and pilot amazing starships, battle swarms of enemy fighters, and enjoy stellar visuals. Become immersed in the full, multilayered storyline. Take on hordes of enemy starfighters in extreme 3-D space combat. Enjoy animation with vivid visuals, cool space settings, and over 50 minutes of CG video. [Square Enix]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
  1. Play Magazine
    85
    This is by far the prettiest free-roaming shooter ever created. [Aug 2007, p.60]
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  2. Game Informer
    78
    Few remember the old Silpheed games, and few will remember their slightly respelled 360 sequel – but those who do will do so with fondness.
  3. GameZone
    72
    The game is extremely repetitive, but for what it offers it is nice. The controls are really tight and after you get acquainted with how to fly the ship you will find yourself flying like an ace in no time.
  4. Gaming Nexus
    67
    This is not the grand space opera you were looking for.
  5. GameSpy
    60
    There's just not a lot of meat here, and after a single playthrough, you'll probably be ready to move on to the next big adventure.
  6. IGN
    59
    Even with solid controls and a nice set of FMV movie sequences, the bland mission design and its oft annoying nature make the whole experience largely forgettable.
  7. G4 TV
    40
    Game Arts still knows how to draw neat-looking spaceships. When it comes to making them interact in a real 3D space, though, that’s where they still have a whole lot to learn.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. MartyNosmont
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Another one of those titles that the retards with the title of "Critic" hated for no good reason. Other then it wasn't something they wereAnother one of those titles that the retards with the title of "Critic" hated for no good reason. Other then it wasn't something they were paid to review well.… Expand
  2. MegWhiteley
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    An amazing title, this is a great work of Square Enix and Microsoft, because no much games about spaceships exist on Xbox, and this is a greatAn amazing title, this is a great work of Square Enix and Microsoft, because no much games about spaceships exist on Xbox, and this is a great option a biggest title. Project Sylpheed: Arc of Deception is amazing.… Expand
  4. ultramegaface
    Mar 23, 2016
    10
    This is my favorite Xbox 360 game. I can't believe that I never knew this game even existed. I found it for $4.99 at the local game shop andThis is my favorite Xbox 360 game. I can't believe that I never knew this game even existed. I found it for $4.99 at the local game shop and would easily pay $60 for a sequel today. I would love more games like this, maybe some modern Star Wars or Star Trek games like this. Would be great.… Expand
  5. Novi4ekNone
    Jul 1, 2007
    9
    good game
  6. AB
    Aug 3, 2007
    9
    A very good and solid space shooter/sim. Controls are difficult to learn but they work perfectly once you get used to it, graphics are very A very good and solid space shooter/sim. Controls are difficult to learn but they work perfectly once you get used to it, graphics are very good with a lot (and I mean a lot) of things happening on the screen, you just can't match the feeling of locking on 60 targets at teh same time and the deploy the missiles, it is like being on a Robotech/Macross veritech, even with some monor slow down the feeling is great. Missions are very challenging but a clever weapon development do help a lot to ease the frustration. Story is tipical anime drama but it is not bad. Free download content on XBL right now adds 6 new missions plus 6 new weaponds and the leaderboards option. A solid offer from GameArts for fans of the genere.… Expand
  7. GundamMars
    Mar 29, 2014
    8
    In an age of terrible first person shooters and over the top action games a cool shooter like this gets lost. Which blows cause ProjectIn an age of terrible first person shooters and over the top action games a cool shooter like this gets lost. Which blows cause Project Sylpheed is an incredible game that tries to breath life into a genre that's slowly dying out. The story, for the most part, is pretty cliche' inexperienced pilot grows into ace, best female friend becomes girlfriend, former best friend is rival, enemy bent on total destruction of hero's civilization. Story aside though this game has great graphics, that still stand up today, an ear pleasing soundtrack and gameplay that never feels dull. The game presents you with a sense of vastness around you as fly through space in your fighter and you feel as if you can go on forever. Combat never feels boring as your weapon upgrades become a sight to behold by just firing them. Going up against larger enemies such as battleships and cruisers are always taken with a great dose of excitement as you tear into them with huge missles or armor shredding lasers. The only gripes I have with the game is that there are no terrestrial levels. Skimming across the surface of a planet or being in the middle of a huge fleet battle on the surface of a planet would have been cool. This game can be had nowadays for pretty cheap, under 10 bucks, and can be easily found on the Xbox Live Arcade. It's worth the cash if you're looking for a good shooter that isn't a re-hash of an older game.… Expand
  8. Nosmont
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    Another reason why critics should be constantly **** on, at every turn. This game was awesome, the story is corny, the characters are allAnother reason why critics should be constantly **** on, at every turn. This game was awesome, the story is corny, the characters are all stereotypes, but the visuals are top notch, the gameplay over the top, havent found any space shooter that gets it like this one.… Expand

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#69 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#35 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007