ARC Squadron

 iOS
  • Publisher: Psyonix
  • Release Date: Nov 1, 2012
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  • Summary: iPod touch (5th gen) support is currently not working but a fix has been made and will be deployed shortly.An evil race known as the Guardians is taking over the universe, ravaging planets, and killing all peaceful life forms. You are the galaxy's only hope for salvation. As an elite pilotiPod touch (5th gen) support is currently not working but a fix has been made and will be deployed shortly.An evil race known as the Guardians is taking over the universe, ravaging planets, and killing all peaceful life forms. You are the galaxy's only hope for salvation. As an elite pilot serving in the ARC Squadron, you are tasked to take on the Guardians in head-to-head combat and bring down their empire. With simple one-touch controls, you can shoot, blast, and annihilate enemy forces to hunt down each of the nine Guardian lords and destroy them once and for all. The ultimate battle for the galaxy is nigh. Are you on board?* Stunning graphics, optimized for Retina display* Massive sixty-four level campaign* More than twenty unique environments* Fifteen challenge levels* Nine boss battles* Six upgradeable ships, with unlockable ship skins* Ten upgradeable weapons* Gamecenter friend challenges, leaderboards and achievements… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Slide to Play
    Nov 20, 2012
    100
    There are no two ways about this. Everyone needs to play Arc Squadron, and they need to play it now.
  2. Digital Spy
    Nov 6, 2012
    100
    In many ways Arc Squadron is a better sequel to Star Fox 64 than the official games that followed it, making it a must-have for mobile space combat fans.
  3. TouchArcade
    Nov 12, 2012
    100
    It's obvious that Psyonix put a lot of care and effort into ARC Squadron and it certainly shows in all facets of the game. With a ton of content, smooth controls and visuals worth talking about, there's little to not enjoy about ARC Squadron.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 22, 2012
    85
    ARC Squadron is an excellent space shooter, packed with a lot of missions, upgrades and boss fights. What a pity the touch controls don't always work as they should.
  5. Vandal
    Nov 26, 2012
    85
    This is an addictive, long and hard game. Visually stunning and fun ARC Squadron is one of the best games in its genre we've seen this year, so if you like shooting aliens it's worth trying.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Jan 7, 2013
    80
    ARC Squadron is a good alternative to the classic Japanese shoot'em up reported to the success from companies such as CAVE, right on the iOS platforms.
  7. IGN
    Nov 13, 2012
    73
    The ridiculous amount of content, large degree of variety and finely-tuned challenge will keep you glued to your mobile device's screen.

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  1. JimNim
    Dec 7, 2012
    7
    Reminiscent of StarFox 64, but a bit more simplified. The game can begin to feel a little bit monotonous, but the ability to upgrade your shipReminiscent of StarFox 64, but a bit more simplified. The game can begin to feel a little bit monotonous, but the ability to upgrade your ship and weapons plus some special levels and bosses mixed in keep it fun for a while.… Expand

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