Qix++ contains the right amount of content for a $.99 iPhone app, not an Xbox Live Arcade game. The arcade original is a fun game, but this version forgets some of the things that made it cool and doesn't give us an opportunity to spend any quality time with its new features. Ten bucks for twenty minutes of gameplay? Kick this one to the curb.
Presentation - 4.0
Graphics - 5.0
Sound - 7.0
Gameplay - 4.5
Lasting Appeal - 3.5
Overall -
The Legends Arcade family just got a lot larger with 47 Taito arcade classics out now in a free firmware update. The classics include Bubble Bobble, Cadash, Space Invaders, Qix, Operation Wolf, Zoo Keeper, and more.
The early '80s was a revolutionary time for gaming yet not every classic from that era is as celebrated as it should be. Taito's Qix is an often imitated arcade gem so let's take a look at why it's such a legendary game.
A look back at what might be the most misunderstood early 80s classic: Qix
