Space Giraffe

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 84 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Space Giraffe features uniquely beautiful graphics and 100 levels of shoot-em-up action gameplay from the makers of Llamatronand Tempest 2000. Collect power-ups to activate Bonus Rounds and master the strategies necessary to maximize your score on every level! Enjoy the[Xbox Live Arcade] Space Giraffe features uniquely beautiful graphics and 100 levels of shoot-em-up action gameplay from the makers of Llamatronand Tempest 2000. Collect power-ups to activate Bonus Rounds and master the strategies necessary to maximize your score on every level! Enjoy the unique graphical appearance of each level due to the use of the Neon engine. Learn special moves to increase the Bonus Multiplier, and collect power-ups to gain access to the Bonus Round. Bonus challenges: Finish all 100 levels to unlock a hidden gameplay mode. [Microsoft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    100
    Most importantly, Space Giraffe is pure addictive fun, constantly demanding one more round as the pulsing light melts your eyes out of their sockets. [Oct 2007, p.66]
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  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    90
    Feels amazingly fresh and new. [Issue 26, p.118]
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  3. Edge Magazine
    80
    This is a simple game at heart, a game about learning the rules, becoming really good at manipulating the elements, and then getting a huge high score to brag about. And who could argue with that? [Oct 2007, p.98]
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  4. Worth Playing
    76
    As much as I personally love it, there are plenty of people out there who will outright loathe it. Many won't manage to see past the colors and will simply be unable to play the game. It can also be deeply unforgiving, and while there are concessions in the form of the automatic save, you'll usually advance two or three levels and then hit an absolute brick wall of a stage that will take multiple tries to finish.
  5. AceGamez
    70
    A game that benefits from extended demo play before taking the leap to the full version.
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  6. GamingExcellence
    55
    Ultimately, the game falls apart when the player is bombarded with harmless background colours and life-sucking enemy bullets at the same time. The two become almost indecipherable from one another.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    20
    With incredibly poor visibility(apparently by design)and a thumping electronica soundtrack peppered with sophomoric sound effects, Space Giraffe offers a generous 100 levels of damn-near-unplayable technoslop. [Oct 2007, p.74]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 51
  3. Negative: 9 out of 51
  1. zerofudge
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    This doesn't come easy. It's a game for the dedicated and open minded. You have to work into it. And if you do, you find a perfectlyThis doesn't come easy. It's a game for the dedicated and open minded. You have to work into it. And if you do, you find a perfectly orchestrated game with clean and fun mechanics behind the audiovisual blast. It's clearly one of the best games ever made.… Expand
  2. AlexK.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    This game is certainly polarising, but in a good way. Without meaning to be condescending, if you give it a low score, you simply don't This game is certainly polarising, but in a good way. Without meaning to be condescending, if you give it a low score, you simply don't understand the game or what it is tryiing to do. As a hardcore, score attack shooter, this is one of the best western examples I can think of. Yes, it's confusing, and can be hard to see what's going on. But try listening, as well. There are always audio cues for every event. There's always a reason for every death - it doesn't punish you unfairly, but slip up and it will punish you for simply not being good enough.… Expand
  4. BenedictW.
    Aug 30, 2007
    10
    Fantastic game - has replaced geometry wars as my XBLA game of choice. In fact, this week, I've hardly picked up bioshock at all as Fantastic game - has replaced geometry wars as my XBLA game of choice. In fact, this week, I've hardly picked up bioshock at all as I've been playing this so much. Best 400 points I've spent so far.… Expand
  5. K3V
    Aug 24, 2007
    9
    Fantastic expansion on the Tempest formula. Adds more strategy and technique to the classic game play, making for a unique and addictive Fantastic expansion on the Tempest formula. Adds more strategy and technique to the classic game play, making for a unique and addictive experience. Not for the weak or those unwilling to learn the intricacies of a game without being lead by the hand through the whole thing. Classic, original arcade game play at its best -- and really, isn't that what Live Arcade is all about?… Expand
  6. KevinF.
    Sep 13, 2007
    9
    An original, fun and score-intensive arcade game. Its medium-to-hard level of difficulty to get a good score, and psychedelic gfx may be too An original, fun and score-intensive arcade game. Its medium-to-hard level of difficulty to get a good score, and psychedelic gfx may be too much of a challenge for some, but, all in all it is a game that is pure adreneline arcade action ol'skool style. For around $5 bucks, it is a deal !… Expand
  7. ChrisPatti
    Oct 10, 2008
    8
    This is one of those games which demands the player put aside any snap judgements and simply *play* for a while.

    The visuals here are    This is one of those games which demands the player put aside any snap judgements and simply *play* for a while.

    The visuals here are incredible thanks to the amazing Neon VLM Yak (Jeff Minter, the game designer) designed for the XB360. Game play is fast, furious, and quite a bit more deep and varied than it would seem at first glance.    … Expand
  8. TimM.
    Aug 23, 2007
    0
    Visually, it may be the converse definition of "less is more", in that all the unnecessary extra video detracts from the enjoyment. The Visually, it may be the converse definition of "less is more", in that all the unnecessary extra video detracts from the enjoyment. The tutorial is nothing short of terrible. To me, this game has combined Tempest, a petting zoo, and a toddler puking up crayons. I was a fan of Minter 'til I saw this ridiculous excuse of a game. I tried to enjoy it...I wanted to enjoy it...but this is among the worst games I have ever had the misfortune of playing.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#98 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#21 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007