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| Big Bang Mini |
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In Big Bang Mini, your main objective is to use the stylus to create fireworks and destroy the waves of enemies that loom overhead. Miss and you’ll be forced to tackle another challenge - avoiding the sparks created by your falling fireworks. Celebrate the completion of a level by designing the Final Bouquet – a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will proclaim your victory. [SouthPeak Interactive]
| PUBLISHER: |
SouthPeak Interactive |
| DEVELOPER: |
Arkedo Studio |
| GENRE(S): |
Action |
| PLAYERS: |
Multi |
| ESRB RATING: |
E (Everyone) |
| RELEASE DATE: |
January 6, 2009 |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
87
IGN
The touch screen shooting and dodging controls feel great, and over 90 levels the game always has a new trick up its sleeve. On top of that, there are fun multiplayer modes and a no-fail "relax" mode where you can just enjoy the fireworks display.
85
Nintendo Power
Nevertheless, Big Bang Mini offers plenty of satisfying action at a bargain price. [Jan 2009, p.91]
83
Game Revolution
It's great to play a shooter that contains more than just planes, tanks, and machine guns. The fireworks theme gives the game an excuse to take you around the world, celebrating local cultures with glittery explosions, while still granting you the rare opportunity to blast a hole in a flying squid.
80
N-Europe
For the wealth of quality that has been put into this title plus the enjoyment to be had from it this really is something that deserves to be in every shoot 'em up fans DS collection.
80
GamePro
Talk about full-featured-Big Bang Mini is a $19.99 package that is hard to pass up.
76
Game Informer
The simple mechanics work well, providing an ingratiating twist on the top-down shooter. [Feb 2009, p.87]
70
Pocket Gamer UK
Big Bang Mini is beautifully presented and innovative in terms of its design and gameplay but the further you progress through the 90 stages, the more the flourishes get in the way.
70
VideoGamer
The shmup is a genre that's struggled to find a place in gaming's mainstream, and we doubt Big Bang Mini on the DS will change that fact. But it's an impressive effort with an interesting control scheme that, for the most part, works well.
60
Edge Magazine
The fact that Arkedo has made such a simple gimmick work as well as it does over a longer distance is a testament to the developer’s skills at providing cheerfully mindless variety. [Feb 2009, p.95]
The average user rating for this game is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
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