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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. 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]
  2. With lively graphics and a real pick-up-and-play attitude, XG Blast is an entertainingly addictive game.
  3. As shameless a clone of Geometry Wars as you could ever hope to see. But fairly good fun all the same.
  4. 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.
  5. AceGamez
    60
    XG Blast! is an entertaining and addictive shooter but Geometry Wars does it better.
  6. 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]
  7. 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.