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Space Giraffe (X360)

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Developer: Llamasoft
Publisher: Llamasoft
Game Details: [Xbox Live Arcade] Space Giraffe features uniquely beautiful graphics and 100 levels of shoot-em-up
[Xbox Live Arcade] Space Giraffe features uniquely beautiful graphics and 100 levels of shoot-em-up action gameplay from the makers of Llamatronand Tempest 2000. Collect power-ups to activate Bonus Rounds and master the strategies necessary to maximize your score on every level! Enjoy the unique graphical appearance of each level due to the use of the Neon engine. Learn special moves to increase the Bonus Multiplier, and collect power-ups to gain access to the Bonus Round. Bonus[Xbox Live Arcade] Space Giraffe features uniquely beautiful graphics and 100 levels of shoot-em-up action gameplay from the makers of Llamatronand Tempest 2000. Collect power-ups to activate Bonus Rounds and master the strategies necessary to maximize your score on every level! Enjoy the unique graphical appearance of each level due to the use of the Neon engine. Learn special moves to increase the Bonus Multiplier, and collect power-ups to gain access to the Bonus Round. Bonus challenges: Finish all 100 levels to unlock a hidden gameplay mode. [Microsoft]… Expand
Developer: Llamasoft
Publisher: Llamasoft
Genre(s): Action Shooter Shooter Static Static Shoot-'Em-Up Top-Down
Number of players: 1 Player
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: E
Official Site: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/spacegiraffexboxlivearcade/
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Critic Reviews
(24)
68
Metascore Mixed or average reviews
14 Positive Ratings 58%
6 Mixed Ratings 25%
4 Negative Ratings 16%
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Hardcore Gamer
"Most importantly, Space Giraffe is pure addictive fun, constantly demanding one more round as the pulsing light melts your eyes out of their sockets. [Oct 2007, p.66]"
90
X-ONE Magazine UK
"Feels amazingly fresh and new. [Issue 26, p.118]"
80
Edge Magazine
"This is a simple game at heart, a game about learning the rules, becoming really good at manipulating the elements, and then getting a huge high score to brag about. And who could argue with that? [Oct 2007, p.98]"
76
Worth Playing
"As much as I personally love it, there are plenty of people out there who will outright loathe it. Many won't manage to see past the colors and will simply be unable to play the game. It can also be deeply unforgiving, and while there are concessions in the form of the automatic save, you'll usually advance two or three levels and then hit an absolute brick wall of a stage that will take multiple tries to finish." ... Read full review
70
AceGamez
"A game that benefits from extended demo play before taking the leap to the full version."
55
GamingExcellence
"Ultimately, the game falls apart when the player is bombarded with harmless background colours and life-sucking enemy bullets at the same time. The two become almost indecipherable from one another." ... Read full review
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Official Xbox Magazine
"With incredibly poor visibility(apparently by design)and a thumping electronica soundtrack peppered with sophomoric sound effects, Space Giraffe offers a generous 100 levels of damn-near-unplayable technoslop. [Oct 2007, p.74]"
User Reviews
(51)
7.5
User Score Generally favorable reviews
63 Positive Ratings 75%
3 Mixed Ratings 3%
18 Negative Ratings 21%
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zerofudge
Jan 4, 2014
This doesn't come easy. It's a game for the dedicated and open minded. You have to work into it. And if you do, you find a perfectlyThis doesn't come easy. It's a game for the dedicated and open minded. You have to work into it. And if you do, you find a perfectly orchestrated game with clean and fun mechanics behind the audiovisual blast. It's clearly one of the best games ever made.… Expand
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AlexK.
Aug 24, 2007
This game is certainly polarising, but in a good way. Without meaning to be condescending, if you give it a low score, you simply don't This game is certainly polarising, but in a good way. Without meaning to be condescending, if you give it a low score, you simply don't understand the game or what it is tryiing to do. As a hardcore, score attack shooter, this is one of the best western examples I can think of. Yes, it's confusing, and can be hard to see what's going on. But try listening, as well. There are always audio cues for every event. There's always a reason for every death - it doesn't punish you unfairly, but slip up and it will punish you for simply not being good enough.… Expand
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BenedictW.
Aug 30, 2007
Fantastic game - has replaced geometry wars as my XBLA game of choice. In fact, this week, I've hardly picked up bioshock at all as Fantastic game - has replaced geometry wars as my XBLA game of choice. In fact, this week, I've hardly picked up bioshock at all as I've been playing this so much. Best 400 points I've spent so far.… Expand
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K3V
Aug 24, 2007
Fantastic expansion on the Tempest formula. Adds more strategy and technique to the classic game play, making for a unique and addictive Fantastic expansion on the Tempest formula. Adds more strategy and technique to the classic game play, making for a unique and addictive experience. Not for the weak or those unwilling to learn the intricacies of a game without being lead by the hand through the whole thing. Classic, original arcade game play at its best -- and really, isn't that what Live Arcade is all about?… Expand
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KevinF.
Sep 13, 2007
An original, fun and score-intensive arcade game. Its medium-to-hard level of difficulty to get a good score, and psychedelic gfx may be too An original, fun and score-intensive arcade game. Its medium-to-hard level of difficulty to get a good score, and psychedelic gfx may be too much of a challenge for some, but, all in all it is a game that is pure adreneline arcade action ol'skool style. For around $5 bucks, it is a deal !… Expand
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ChrisPatti
Oct 10, 2008
This is one of those games which demands the player put aside any snap judgements and simply *play* for a while.

The visuals here areThis is one of those games which demands the player put aside any snap judgements and simply *play* for a while.

The visuals here are incredible thanks to the amazing Neon VLM Yak (Jeff Minter, the game designer) designed for the XB360. Game play is fast, furious, and quite a bit more deep and varied than it would seem at first glance.… Expand
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TimM.
Aug 23, 2007
Visually, it may be the converse definition of "less is more", in that all the unnecessary extra video detracts from the enjoyment. The Visually, it may be the converse definition of "less is more", in that all the unnecessary extra video detracts from the enjoyment. The tutorial is nothing short of terrible. To me, this game has combined Tempest, a petting zoo, and a toddler puking up crayons. I was a fan of Minter 'til I saw this ridiculous excuse of a game. I tried to enjoy it...I wanted to enjoy it...but this is among the worst games I have ever had the misfortune of playing.… Expand
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