Posted: 16 months ago, last updated 8 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Play involves tapping on the screen to place your weapons to strategic positions. You use energy collected from defeated enemies to purchase more powerful weapons. As you progress you find power crystals that unlock advanced attacks, including the ability to summon a devastating black hole. You can also call in special characters to help you in different ways if you are stuck.
There are 30 levels to work through as you advance from lowly recruit to fleet admiral.
Game Details
Release Date: 18/12/2009, updated in 2011
Platforms: 3DS and 2DS and DS
Content Rating: PEGI 7
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Shooting, Strategy (Collecting, Puzzle and Sequencing)
Developer: Pixel Junk News (@PixelJunkNews)
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Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in the US.
Skill Rating
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game.
Costs
It was originally a download game on the DS store. This was discontinued but these ~/nintendo-dsi-shop-service-discontinuation-q%26a-%28updated-3%2F31%2F17%29 DSi games are is still available in the eShop on the 3DS.
Accessibility
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