PixelJunk 4am

Last updated
PixelJunk 4am
PixelJunk 4am cover art.jpg
Developer(s) Q-Games
Publisher(s) Sony Computer Entertainment
Composer(s) Baiyon [1]
Series PixelJunk
Platform(s) PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network)
Release
  • NA: May 15, 2012 [2]
  • PAL: May 16, 2012
  • JP: June 5, 2012
Genre(s) Music

PixelJunk 4am, formerly called PixelJunk Lifelike, is a music video game and music visualizer developed by Q-Games. It is part of the PixelJunk series of downloadable games for the PlayStation 3. PixelJunk 4am makes use of the PlayStation Move controller to visualize included music (by Baiyon) and users' own music. [3] The first trailer was released in September 2010. [4]

Contents

Reception

PixelJunk 4am received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. [5]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Q-Games</span> Japanese video game developer

Q-Games, Limited is a video game developer based in Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan which works closely with both Nintendo and Sony.

<i>Mashed</i> (video game) 2004 video game

Mashed is a vehicular combat racing video game developed by Supersonic Software. The game was originally released in Europe for PlayStation 2, Xbox and Microsoft Windows in June 2004. An updated version with additional features, titled Mashed: Fully Loaded in Europe and Drive to Survive internationally, was released in Europe in March 2005 and in North America in December 2006. The direct sequel Wrecked: Revenge Revisited was released in 2012.

<i>Heatseeker</i> (video game) 2007 video game

Heatseeker is a combat flight simulator video game for the Wii, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable game systems jointly developed by IR Gurus and Codemasters.

<i>The Red Star</i> (video game) 2007 video game

The Red Star is a third-person action video game, based on The Red Star graphic novel.

PixelJunk is a series of downloadable games developed by Q-Games. The series made its debut on PlayStation 3 with PixelJunk Racers, released July 11, 2007.

<i>PixelJunk Racers</i> 2007 video game

PixelJunk Racers is a puzzle racing video game developed by Q-Games for PlayStation 3. It was released on the PlayStation Store in 2007 as the first title in the PixelJunk series. An updated version, PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap, was released in 2010.

<i>PixelJunk Monsters</i> 2007 video game

PixelJunk Monsters is the second game in the PixelJunk series developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It was released worldwide on the PlayStation Store on January 24, 2008. The game was released for the PlayStation Portable under the title PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe.

<i>PixelJunk Eden</i> 2008 video game

PixelJunk Eden is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows. The third game in the PixelJunk series, it was released on the PlayStation Store on July 31, 2008 worldwide. A demo of the game was released on July 25, 2008. The game features the work of Baiyon, an independent artist from Kyoto who was invited by the studio founder Dylan Cuthbert to design the graphics and soundtrack.

<i>The Maw</i> 2009 video game

The Maw is an action-adventure video game developed by Twisted Pixel Games and released for Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. The game centers on the extraterrestrial Frank and a purple, amorphous creature called The Maw, who have crash-landed their spacecraft on an alien planet. The player assumes the role of Frank and directs The Maw—which can take on the abilities of objects and fauna it consumes—via a leash.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baiyon</span> Japanese multimedia artist from Kyoto

Tomohisa Kuramitsu, better known by his stage name Baiyon, is a Japanese multimedia artist from Kyoto. Baiyon uses graphical design and music in combination.

<i>Mini Ninjas</i> 2009 video game

Mini Ninjas is a 2009 action-adventure game developed by IO Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360. A Mac OS X version of the game was released on July 8, 2010, by Feral Interactive. In December 2011, it was announced that the game would be also made available as a browser game for Google Chrome.

<i>Vancouver 2010</i> (video game) 2010 video game

Vancouver 2010 is the official Olympic video game of the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was developed by Eurocom, and published by Sega.

<i>PixelJunk Shooter</i> 2009 video game

PixelJunk Shooter is a video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the fourth major title in the PixelJunk series. It was released on the worldwide PlayStation Store in December 2009, and for Steam on November 11, 2013. A remastered version of the game, PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate, was released for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in June 2014, and for Microsoft Windows on October 21, 2015.

<i>Where the Wild Things Are</i> (video game) 2009 video game

Where the Wild Things Are is a platform-adventure video game released in 2009. It is based on the movie of the same name, released the same day. The game is available for PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360 as well as Nintendo DS. It was developed by Griptonite Games, except for the Nintendo DS, which was developed by WayForward Technologies. All versions were published by Warner Bros. Games.

<i>Start the Party!</i> 2010 video game

Start the Party! is a 2010 augmented reality party video game for the PlayStation 3. It utilizes the PlayStation Move controllers. It is the first game developed by Supermassive Games and was published by Sony Computer Entertainment for release as a launch title for the PlayStation Move. The game is a collection of augmented reality mini-games which use the PlayStation Eye.

<i>PixelJunk Shooter 2</i> 2011 video game

PixelJunk Shooter 2 is a multidirectional shooter developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the sequel to PixelJunk Shooter and was released on the PlayStation Store in March 2011. PixelJunk Shooter 2 was formally announced by Q-Games on 18 May 2010. The title is the first sequel to any PixelJunk game.

<i>PixelJunk SideScroller</i> 2011 video game

PixelJunk SideScroller is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3 as part of the PixelJunk series. Visually, it is designed to resemble old vector-based games and is based on the "Road to Dawn" bonus stage in PixelJunk Shooter 2.

<i>Carnival Island</i> 2011 video game

Carnival Island is a motion-controlled party video game developed by Magic Pixel Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 3, which utilizes PlayStation Move. It was announced at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011 on June 5, 2011. It is the first title by Magic Pixel Games, whose team previously worked on the Boom Blox series.

<i>Unmechanical</i> 2012 video game

Unmechanical is a 2.5D puzzle video game developed by now defunct Swedish studio Talawa Games and published by Teotl Studios. It was released in 2012 for Windows. It was later available for iOS. It is available on Steam, GOG.com, GamersGate, OnLive, Rain, Desura and on the App Store. Unmechanical: Extended is an extended edition of the original game, developed by Czech developer Grip Games. It features new levels and bonuses. It was also released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2015.

References

  1. Chris K. (November 27, 2010). "More Info About PixelJunk Lifelike Coming Soon". PSNStores. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
  2. Parker, Rowan (April 20, 2012). "PixelJunk 4am Hits PSN May 15th, Beta Coming Soon". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment . Retrieved December 10, 2012.
  3. McWhertor, Michael (September 16, 2010). "What *Is* PixelJunk Lifelike, Anyway?". Kotaku . Gawker Media . Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  4. Fletcher, JC (September 15, 2010). "PixelJunk lifelike: Two men in a forest demonstrate it for us". Engadget (Joystiq). Oath Inc. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  5. 1 2 "PixelJunk 4am for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic . CBS Interactive . Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  6. Parkin, Simon (June 15, 2012). "PixelJunk 4am Review". Eurogamer . Gamer Network. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  7. Bischoff, Daniel R. (May 24, 2012). "PixelJunk 4am Review". Game Revolution . CraveOnline . Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  8. "Review: PixelJunk 4am". GamesMaster . Future plc. August 2012. p. 79.
  9. "PixelJunk 4am". Hyper . Next Media Pty Ltd. August 2012. p. 79.
  10. "PixelJunk 4am". PlayStation Official Magazine – Australia . Future Australia. August 2012. p. 81.
  11. "PixelJunk 4am". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK . Future plc. August 2012. p. 105.
  12. Dransfield, Ian (May 24, 2012). "PixelJunk 4am Review". Play UK . Imagine Publishing. Archived from the original on June 7, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  13. "Review: PixelJunk 4am". PlayStation: The Official Magazine . No. 61. Future plc. August 2012. p. 83.