Spaceball Revolution

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Developer(s) Virtual Toys
Publisher(s) Virtual Toys
Platform(s) Wii, Nintendo DSi, PlayStation Portable
ReleaseWii
  • PAL: September 11, 2009
  • NA: September 14, 2009 [1]
DSi
  • NA: February 15, 2010
  • PAL: April 2, 2010
PlayStation Portable
  • NA: February 11, 2010
  • PAL: February 4, 2010
Genre(s) Shoot 'em up
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Spaceball Revolution is a game published and developed by Spanish studio Virtual Toys, that was released on WiiWare in the PAL regions on September 11, 2009 and in North America on September 14, 2009. The DSiWare version was released in North America on February 15, 2010 and the PAL region on April 2, 2010. The PlayStation Network version for the PlayStation Portable was released on February 4, 2010 in Europe and on February 11, 2010 in North America.

The object of the game is to match a pattern displayed at the corner of the game screen from a grid of squares where blasting squares can turn it white or turned off. There is a time limit involved and obstacles that will make it challenging over the course of 15 different levels. There is also head-to-head multiplayer battle as well. Some extra levels will have an additional Wii Points fee to acquire via download.

Reception

Wiiloveit.com thought the game was a "really strong contender in the pool of puzzle games on the WiiWare service", praising the "impressive visuals, a robust selection of modes and challenging gameplay". [2]

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References

  1. "Spend a Revolutionary First Semester Racing From Texas to Toyland". Nintendo of America. 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  2. Wiiloveit.com: Spaceball: Revolution Review