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Shatter

Breakout, in space

Words: on August 20, 2009
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All you need to know about Shatter is that it’s essentially 3D Breakout in space. And, like everything else in space (except juggling and using a urinal), it’s much better than normal. The basic setup is familiar – your spaceship is tasked with smashing up collections of cosmic blocks by deflecting a shiny disc into them over and over, making sure the disc doesn’t ricochet off-screen.

What makes it different from the much-copied original are incredible visuals (it has the same kind of fizzing HD sparks and neon that made Super Stardust HD a hit) and some smart twists on the ages-old gameplay. Now as well as bouncing your galactic wrecking ball all over, you can pull and push it mid-flight using the shoulder buttons (the suck/blow effect also drawing in or repelling power-ups), and there are boss battles at the end of each one of the ten stages. Smart, smoothly playable and super addictive. Another great PSN title.

Aug 20, 2009

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4 comments

  • rekof - September 25, 2009 7:18 a.m.

    I love it 2! great game and it costs 2 bucks less,.. usually they are 10$ ,.. and the game is a blast!

  • John-117 - August 23, 2009 4:13 a.m.

    I definately agree that the visuals get too hectic, but I bought this on impulse after watching a video and I couldn't bee happier with my purchase. It's old and new school, and has a great soundtrack and presentation. This is to breakout as Pacman Championship edition is to Pacman, awesome.

  • aerobie - August 22, 2009 12:55 a.m.

    You do this game a major disservice by neglecting to mention Module's phenomenal soundtrack! The music alone is worth more than the $7.99 (or your region's equivalent) this title costs.

  • garnsr - August 21, 2009 3:41 a.m.

    I had a hard time following the ball amid all the blocks and fragments flying around, but it may have been partly due to color-blindness. It's pretty easy to get 1-ups, and you get three continues per world, so it's not super hard. The bosses can take a while to get your ball in the right place, and fill up your meter to blast them. It's a cool game, and a pretty good deal.

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Great
YOU'LL LOVE
  • Incredible visuals
  • Push/pull objects mid-flight
  • Horribly addictive
YOU'LL HATE
  • Mostly just copies Breakout
  • Visuals can get hectic
  • Almost too addictive

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Release date: US
Jul 23 2009 (PS3)
UK
Jul 23 2009 (PS3)
Available Platforms: PS3
Genre: Arcade
Published by: Sidhe
Developed by: Sidhe
ESRB Rating:
Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence
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