Pang Adventures

 Xbox One
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
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  1. ICXM
    Apr 25, 2016
    80
    Pang Adventures is a challenging blast of nostalgia from the past that brings enough new mechanics to give the Pang series a fresh feel without taking it too far from the spirit of the original concept.
  2. Everyeye.it
    May 9, 2016
    55
    Pang Adventures has some interesting ideas and an cool co-op mode, but the overall difficulty is too low and the game becomes boring after a few matches.

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

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  1. Peptide
    May 8, 2016
    1
    This is a steaming pile of garbage. When I first heard of a new version of the classic Super Buster Brothers I got so excited. One of theThis is a steaming pile of garbage. When I first heard of a new version of the classic Super Buster Brothers I got so excited. One of the very rare times that i bought a game as soon as it released without doing any research first. What a mistake. This is crap compared to its classic counterpart.
    The old game was challenging but this one is stupid and annoying. They added these STUPID electric balls to the mechanic. When you hit them they send down a bolt of electricity that can fry you in an instant. There are some weapons that you MAY get that negate the shock. The developers thought they were adding a new twist tot he game. All it is is aggravating as it makes you have to repeat levels 20 to 50 time.
    HEY MORONS AT DOTEMU...THAT IS NOT WHAT GAMERS CONSIDER FUN. It gets to be so much of a chore that you have to just give up.
    With 5TB of gaming storage on my Xbox One, I never have to delete any game. I deleted this one just because it made me feel good to do so. Its the ONLY enjoyment I got from this game.
    And just to let everyone know how lazy and unprofessional the morons at DotEmu are...as soon as you start the game it gives you a 60pt achievement just to "start you off".
    Pathetic. I'll be on the look out for all games they produce so I can steer clear of them. You'll be wise to do the same.    … Full Review »
  2. AceoHearts
    Apr 29, 2016
    7
    Pang Adventures, the newest release by DotEmu, is a sequel to the classic arcade game Buster Bros that was released in 1989 by Capcom. In thePang Adventures, the newest release by DotEmu, is a sequel to the classic arcade game Buster Bros that was released in 1989 by Capcom. In the original game you had to travel the world popping giant bubbles that were attacking the planet. The sequel builds on the story, game play, and overall experience.
    You play as one of the Pang brothers, using a variety of weapons to thwart the alien invasion. The game features 3 different modes - Tour, Score Attack, and Panic Mode, but only Tour mode is available when you start to play. The game starts out in Bora Bora where you must pop large bubbles that will then split. Once they do, they will split again when hit, and only then can you destroy the small bubbles for good. The objective of each level is to clear all the bubbles, reach the target score, and of course, not die. You will get a stamp for completing the level and 2 more for reaching the target score in both single and multiplayer.
    But the game would be far to easy if all you had to do was pop the invading bubbles. After the first level a clock is introduced, so you must now complete levels before time runs out. As you progress, your foes get harder as well. Electricity is added to the mix. If you hit one of these bubbles with your harpoon and are still near the rope you will be zapped and die. Exploding bubbles, bubbles filled with lava, and timed bubbles will all make you think on your feet as you try and dodge and destroy them. You will also have to contend with bird that will alter bounce paths, and drop eggs that will stun you if they hit you, or leave a goo on the ground that will slow your movement.
    Once you complete Bora Bora - there are 15 levels and a boss fight, you will head off to Death Valley for more action. There are at least half a dozen locations for you to battle in for tour mode, each ending with a progressively harder boss. In addition to your new sun baked locale, after besting the Bora Bora boss, you will unlock Panic Mode.
    In Panic Mode you are given 3 lives to try and progress through 99 levels of bubble bouncing insanity. You must protect totems as they crop up from being destroyed. You can gain extra lives in this mode by reaching certain score marks, and with the abundance of enemies you face, it is pretty easy to recover lives that you lose. That does not mean you will have an easy time playing Panic Mode. The number of bubbles increases and it will test your skills if you play it solo or with a friend.
    The final game mode is Score Attack. Once again you get 3 lives to complete your objective. To unlock this mode you must complete Tour Mode. In Score Attack you will replay the levels in Tour Mode, in order, starting in Bora Bora. You start out with 3 lives and try to make it through all 96 levels - including the bosses. As with Panic Mode, you can earn extra lives as you increase your score - usually every 1/4 million points or so. If you are playing with a friend and go down without an extra life, your partner can revive you. If you are down at the end of the round with no more lives, your partner will continue the quest solo. The other main difference between Score Attack and Tour Mode is that there is no clock. You can take your time to be more accurate with your shots, and clear the levels at your own pace. Just remember that you will get a bonus for faster completions.
    The graphics in Pang Adventures are bright, colorful, an truly invoke an arcade feel. Each of the more than half dozen weapons is well drawn and easily recognizable the second that it appears on screen. The music style is very peppy and goes well with each of the locations. It will also have you bouncing along with the alien invasion as you go further and further into Panic Mode.
    Pang Adventures features 10 achievements on the XB1, 9 on Steam, and 9 trophies for PS4. XB1 users have the additional achievement of eating 20,000 calories - which is garnered for certain items that drop for bonus points. Many of the trophies / achievements are fairly easy to earn - there is even a Freebie, but some will require work and good timing. There are also 2 that will require you to play with another person. The 1st is reviving a downed player, and the other is acquiring all the stamps in Tour Mode.    … Full Review »
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