Aces of the Galaxy

Publisher: Sierra Online

Developer: Artech Studios

Category: Action

Release Dates

Xbox Live Arcade - 06/04/2008

Official Game Website

    Also available on:
  • PC

GameZone's Review

8.0

GZ Rating

Gameplay8
Graphics8
Sound8
DifficultyHard
Concept8
Multiplayer8.5
Overall8.0

Reviewer: Steven Hopper

Review Date: 06/04/2008


Sierra Online’s latest LIVE Arcade offering is a great looking and challenging blast from the past.

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News

Aces of the Galaxy Bursts onto Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC
Stunning and Hectic Space Action Shooter Now Available

Blast off with the Intense Space Shooter, "Aces of the Galaxy" and Experience the Action Puzzler "Roogoo"
Experience the thrilling retro arcade space shooter “Aces of the Galaxy,” and enjoy a new type of action-puzzler, “Roogoo,” both launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Sierra Online Unveils Two New Titles, Provides Updates on Upcoming Games
Sierra Online has unveiled the first details for Aces of the Galaxy, an action shooter set in stunning space environments, and Boogie Bunnies, a new take on the match-three puzzle game

Description

Aces of the Galaxy is an old-school arcade thrill-ride! Set in a stunning space environment, Aces of the Galaxy thrusts the user into epic space battles in the ultimate struggle to survive. Players take control of the gun turret on an AI-driven spaceship aiming the reticule to vaporize waves of enemies in this third person retro-arcade shooter. The game features dramatic graphical effects, including an intense bullet-time feature that slows down hordes of enemies and visually dazzling warp zones that propel players through space at the speed of light. Players can take on a mass of enemies in a single-player game or team up with a buddy in the optional co-operative multiplayer mode.

Features

  • Addictive Multiplayer Co-op – Online or Local
  • 3rd person retro-arcade shooter gameplay style
  • Intense bullet time feature slows down the hordes of enemies
  • Stunning visuals bring the action up close and personal

Notes

Microsoft Points: 800



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ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+
Fantasy Violence

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