Screwjumper!
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| Developer(s) | Frozen Codebase |
| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 (XBLA) |
| Release | November 14, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Action game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer (2–4) |
Screwjumper! is an action video game for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade, developed by Frozen Codebase and published by THQ. The game was released on November 14, 2007. The game was the 100th game released by THQ for the Xbox Live Arcade service.[1]
It was removed from Xbox Live Arcade in 2012 and is no longer available to purchase.[2]
Gameplay
The game features 20 mines on four different planets, and has a single player mode with four gameplay styles including Score, Time Trial, Destruction and Race.[3] A multiplayer game is done on split screen or on Xbox Live.[3]
Plot
The game takes place underground where the player must destroy the mining equipment of an alien invasion.[1] Players can control six different characters, including Skruii, Filch, Zyree, Xoona, Ula, and Zomar.[3]
Development
On October 24, 2007 THQ announced they were working on four new Xbox Live games, including Screwjumper!.[3]
Reception
The game received a 4.0 rating from IGN, citing the games manifold problems with sound, dated graphics, and short game length.[4]
References
- 1 2 Geddes, Ryan (November 12, 2007). "XBLA Hump Day: Shrek and Screwjumper!". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
- ↑ Smith, Rebecca. "More Games are Delisted from Xbox LIVE Marketplace". TrueAchievements. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 Geddes, Ryan (November 14, 2007). "THQ Bringing 4 New Games to XBLA". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
- ↑ Ahearn, Nate (November 14, 2007). "Screwjumper! Review". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved July 16, 2013.