Zubo
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| Developer(s) | EA Bright Light Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Release date(s) | EU October 3, 2008 Use AU instead of AUS. October 21, 2008 JP January 22, 2009 NA March 10, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm, action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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Zubo is a rhythm action video game developed by EA Bright Light Studios for the Nintendo DS. It was released on October 3, 2008 in Europe, October 21, 2008 in Australia, January 22, 2009 in Japan and March 10, 2009 in North America.[1][2]
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[edit] Plot
Zubo is set in the world of Zubalon, which is inhabited by a race called the Zubos. Zubalon is under siege by Big Head and his army of fake Zubo clones, named Zombos.
[edit] Gameplay
All actions, including movement, selection, and battles, are performed with the stylus and touch screen. In Zubo, players can befriend up to 55 different types,[3] of Zubos they meet while travelling in Zubalon, and feed and nurture them, help them gain skills and strength, and assist them in chasing off Zombos, each Zubo is one of 3 types which allows a fully flexible team that you can use to your own advantage in strategic battles with rhythm action mechanics, where the player attacks by tapping or sliding the stylus on the Nintendo DS' touchscreen;[3] different Zubo types are stronger or weaker at attacking others.[4] The game is divided into several themed worlds, each with a team of Zubos which the player can add to their team.[3]
[edit] Reception
| Reception | |
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| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 73.87% (15 reviews)[5] |
| Metacritic | 75/100 (18 reviews)[6] |
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| Publication | Score |
| GameSpot | 7.5 out of 10 |
| IGN | 7.5 out of 10 |
| Nintendo Power | 6.5 out of 10 |
Zubo received good reviews in the neighborhood of 75%. Critics complimented its charming presentation and new combat system, recommending it for children, while criticizing its lack of storyline, a serious flaw in a RPG, and lack of objectives.
[edit] References
- ^ "EA Announces Zubo - A New Children's Video Game Exclusive to Nintendo DS" (Press release). Electronic Arts. 28 March 2008. http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS119124+28-Mar-2008+BW20080328. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- ^ Craig Harris (20 June 2008). "What is Zubo?", IGN.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-11.
- ^ a b c "Zubo Hands-On Impressions". Kotaku. 2000-06-27. http://kotaku.com/5018294/zubo-hands+on-impressions. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Actually, Zubo Is Fun For All Ages". Kotaku. 2008-06-23. http://kotaku.com/5020281/actually-zubo-is-fun-for-all-ages. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Zubo reviews". Game Rankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/945655-zubo/index.html. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ "Zubo reviews". Metacritic. http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/zubo. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
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