Tempest

 Xbox 360
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 6 out of 9
  1. IGN
    60
    Tempest is functional, and for five bucks you really shouldn’t expect much more.
  2. GamesRadar+
    50
    This is a true classic - it just isn't a lot of fun to play.
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    50
    Just don't play that bloody enhanced version, you'll never forgive yourself. [Issue#29, p.118]
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User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. JosephK.
    Dec 26, 2007
    0
    Why God, why????? One of my favorite games from childhood ruined by the worst control I've ever seen on a 360 game! Can someone design a Why God, why????? One of my favorite games from childhood ruined by the worst control I've ever seen on a 360 game! Can someone design a 360-compatible spinwheel doohickey so we can see if this game is actually playable?… Full Review »
  2. Sambo
    Dec 20, 2007
    1
    Awful... Tempest used to be a great little shooter on ye olde platforms... and whilst I think games like this have a place in the Xbox Live Awful... Tempest used to be a great little shooter on ye olde platforms... and whilst I think games like this have a place in the Xbox Live Arcade experience, only as a groups of games of the same ilk... there's no way anyone should spend points on this. As a game... it's not even that good... the controls are shoddy, with your sprite hardly controllable in any sensible way. Don't waste your points or your time... you'll never get either back again.… Full Review »
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