Cubixx HD
Cubixx HD is a puzzle game developed by UK-based studio Laughing Jackal released on the PlayStation Network in Europe on August 17, 2011 [1] and September 20, 2011 in North America.[2] It is the HD sequel to Cubixx, a 2009 PlayStation mini title.
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Developer(s) | Laughing Jackal |
Publisher(s) | Laughing Jackal Ghostlight (PC) |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows |
Release | PlayStation 3Microsoft Windows
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Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Gameplay
The gameplay of Cubixx HD is based upon the classic arcade game Qix. The player controls a robot that fires a laser at a cube with the objective of erasing its sides. A variety of enemies and power-ups become available as the player progresses.
Reception
Reviews of Cubixx HD have been generally favorable with a Metacritic score of 77 out of 100,[3] with Kristan Reed of Eurogamer praising the title as the best reinvention of its antecedent Qix [4] and Joel Gregory of PlayStation Official Magazine (UK) calling it "one of the most gloriously addictive, knuckle-bitingly frustrating strategy experiences you can have on PSN."[5]
References
- "Cubixx HD Release Date & Price". TheSixthAxis. 2011-08-08.
- "CUBIXX HD Coming to PSN". PlayStation Blog. 2011-09-15.
- "Metacritic Cubixx HD for Playstation 3". Metacritic. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- "Download Games Roundup Review". Eurogamer. 2011-08-26.
- "Cubixx HD". PlayStation Official Magazine (UK). Future Publishing (August 2011).