XG Blast!

 DS
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    80
    A great arcade blaster let down by the limits of the DS's controls, but it's still good fun. [Feb 2009, p.83]
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  2. Nintendo Gamer
    76
    Not only a ferocious challenge but a hearty high-score chaser to boot. Derivative, but derives from the best. [Apr 2009, p.71]
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  3. Thunderbolt
    70
    With lively graphics and a real pick-up-and-play attitude, XG Blast is an entertainingly addictive game.
  5. Cubed3
    70
    Ultimately, however, a somewhat frustrating difficulty curve, and an overall lack of originality, ensures that there is little reason to recommend this over Geometry Wars: Galaxies, despite its comparable competence.
  6. Impulsegamer
    70
    In conclusion, XG Blast is a good arcade shooter that doesn't try to be too clever on the DS and features some classic gameplay for those that enjoy this genre.
  7. AceGamez
    60
    XG Blast! is an entertaining and addictive shooter but Geometry Wars does it better.
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  8. Metro GameCentral
    50
    As shameless a clone of Geometry Wars as you could ever hope to see. But fairly good fun all the same.