Undertow

 Xbox 360
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. VideoGamer
    70
    A solid, fun and at times entrancing shooter that stands head and shoulders above most titles on the service in the graphics department.
  2. Gamervision
    70
    Supporting up to 16 players, online versus battles tend to be extremely chaotic and fun, while still requiring a decent amount of strategy for success.
  3. Worth Playing
    70
    Undertow is a good fit for the Xbox Live Arcade. The action is fast and uncomplicated, it has plenty of options for the single-player and multiplayer experiences, and the tight controls do a good job of making the player want to partake in the action.
  5. Gaming Age
    67
    The main campaign is short on the standard difficulty, but it can become a frustrating experience on the Ultra mode unless you've got a buddy to help you out.
  6. GameShark
    67
    A very beautiful, very enticing Arcade title, but one that can quickly lose its luster after some time.
  7. GameSpot
    65
    It's safe to go back into the water with Undertow, an under-the-sea XBLA shooter with solid multiplayer modes of play.
  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    60
    If only the single player campaign was more entertaining. [Issue#29, p.117]
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  9. games(TM)
    50
    The purpose of a review is to help the reader to decide how best to spend their money, and there is little in Undertow’s familiar mechanics that can’t be found better executed elsewhere. [Jan 2008, p.130]
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Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
86
#86 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 37
  3. Negative: 6 out of 37
  1. ArkonBlade
    Jun 26, 2011
    4
    now for a free game you would think its hard to complain about it since you didnt pay any thing for it but this was givin by MS as a sorry fornow for a free game you would think its hard to complain about it since you didnt pay any thing for it but this was givin by MS as a sorry for when XBL was messed up for 12 days . well it was more of a slap in the face . the game is just so mind numbinly boring and the controls suck. graphically for a arcade game it doesnt look to bad thats about the only good thing i can say about this game . all you do is swim around shooting crap ... that was fun... 25 years ago ...… Full Review »
  2. PedleZ
    Feb 1, 2008
    4
    Pros: Some nice graphical effects provided by the Unreal engine, decent level design, both local and online coop play is supported Cons: Pros: Some nice graphical effects provided by the Unreal engine, decent level design, both local and online coop play is supported Cons: horrible cutscenes, goofy story, poor camera views (it's easy to lose sight of your character behind objects), extremely short campaign, humdrum achievements (10K kills is TEDIOUS)… Full Review »
  3. InvaderPhlegm
    Jan 19, 2008
    10
    I don't even know where to begin with this one. This is easily the best XBLA title out there and does more to live up to the promise of I don't even know where to begin with this one. This is easily the best XBLA title out there and does more to live up to the promise of what XBLA could be, than any other game on the service. The demo was kinda weak, and if no one bought it based on the demo, it's understandable. However, what comes after the demo is pure videogaming bliss - definitely a game not to be missed by anyone with a pulse who loves videogames. There is more going on with Undertow, than a lot of premium ($60) titles, and the 16-player online mode kicks more ass than a room full of feet and donkeys. This is certainly a AAA first effort by new developer Chair, and if it is any indication of their dedication to making the best games around, then I for one cannot wait to get my hands on their next title. I've got a very good feeling about Chair. If Undertow is their idea of a virtual console game, then watch out for when they start releasing premium content titles. These guys are easily going to be in the same ranks as companies like Valve, Infinity Ward, Bungie, Irrational Games, BioWare . . . you get the point. Anyway, if you have the cash, get Undertow, it is easily the best $10 you will spend on Xbox Live.… Full Review »
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