Assault Android Cactus

 Xbox One
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 5 out of 18

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  1. Reus147
    Aug 12, 2019
    4
    I actually thought id like this game having played some older similar arcade titles.I may of judged it way to early but it failed to deliver the way i expected it to. Ill probably have to give it another try at some point and edit this review.
  2. MTTortoise
    Jan 7, 2020
    2
    Great game, sorta, but has been abandoned by the devs. This version does not have ANY of the character balance changes, they tweaked weapon damage, recharge rate and multiple other things to balance the characters and score multipliers. This version also does NOT have Campaign+ which is a rework and harder mode for all the levels. Its Missing the extra character costumes and the 'Dark' (orGreat game, sorta, but has been abandoned by the devs. This version does not have ANY of the character balance changes, they tweaked weapon damage, recharge rate and multiple other things to balance the characters and score multipliers. This version also does NOT have Campaign+ which is a rework and harder mode for all the levels. Its Missing the extra character costumes and the 'Dark' (or hard mode) version of all the Bosses. They gave Switch and PC all the updates and left Xbox/ps4 in the dust to be abandonware. Shame on them and honestly disappointing, Its a great little game but knowing that its a shell of what it can be makes it a utterly sour experience.

    Get it on switch or PC if you desire, but stay away from this. It functions fine no game breaking bugs or anything. just Stagnated in its old version, apparently never to be updated with the fixes they knew they needed to make.    … Expand

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#27 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#71 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Dec 16, 2017
    88
    AAC is a great game visually and playability wise, smooth and enjoyable but also filled with signs of frustration. If you’re a fan of these types of games you will have a ball, if you’re not then you may find a controller embedded in your T.V. set quicker than you think.
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  2. DarkStation
    Dec 14, 2017
    80
    Lots of personality, android girls looking like cute super-deformed action dolls (you can opt for normal-sized heads too via Ex Options), mad action, smooth and fast gameplay and groovy soundtrack. These are the delectable ingredients for Assault Android Cactus’s tasty cocktail, with only sometimes samey level design adding a tad of sour savor to the mix. Even my brother, who’s usually useless in twin-stick shooters, liked the gameplay here and was actually a big help in demolishing the enemies onboard Genki Star. It goes on to show the game is catered for many kinds of players, all finding their favorite androids to fit their natural skills. Assault Android Cactus sucks you into its crazed action until your eyes start to water and fingers cramp.
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  3. XBLA Fans
    Dec 4, 2017
    80
    In the end, Assault Android Cactus didn’t meet my expectations; it exceeded them. The five zones that are offered grant a unique experience with each level and boss you face. Some of the bosses can be a bit overwhelming at first, but even with the different attacks they have, the variety of android heroes available to play as assures the player that there is something for every encounter. The different modes that are offered ensure that there is something more for the player to do after the main story has been completed and for a true competition, the game offers the challenge of earning a S+ rank on every level, requiring the player to complete every level without ever letting their combo end. Good luck on that one.
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