Mega Dead Pixel

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Mega Dead Pixel
Developer(s)About Fun
Publisher(s)Chillingo
EngineUnity engine
Platform(s)iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8
ReleaseiOS:17 October 2013
Android: 6 May 2014[1][2]
Genre(s)Arcade game
Mode(s)Single-player

Mega Dead Pixel is an arcade and indie game developed by About Fun and published by Chillingo. The game had more than one million downloads during the first fourteen days after its initial release. The game was released for iOS, Android and Windows Phone.[3] As of October 2019, the app was unavailable on the App Store and the Play Store.

Gameplay[edit]

It is an infinitely running game. The player controls a pixel who is falling down and has to avoid dangerous black pixels represented by various shapes. As he avoids these pixels, his own pixel is getting bigger by collecting white pixels. Furthermore, by brushing the shapes (falling next to them), ideally in a quick succession, player scores and the mega pixel bar is getting filled up. When its filled completely, pixel becomes the Mega Pixel and demolishes everything in his way. Player can score by smashing shapes too, but that also reduces his size.[4]

There are also coins that player has to catch. He can use them to buy some power-ups like pistols. Power-ups can also be bought for real money.[5]

Reception[edit]

The game received positive and mixed reviews. It was praised for its concept, graphics and its soundtrack. On the other hand, it was criticised for its controls, difficulty and its stereotypical gameplay.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Apple selected the game to be one of the best games of 2013.[21] Game was selected as one of the best mobile games of 2013 in many online magazines.[22][23][24]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The world's first Addictive Arcade Retro Pixel Endless Faller has landed on @GooglePlay". 6 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Vývoj her v Česku v roce 2013 - část 1". Games.cz.
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  4. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel Review » 148Apps » iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch App Reviews and News". 148Apps. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel review: Free-falling game a smashing good time". Macworld. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  6. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel Review | iPhone & iPad Game Reviews". AppSpy.com. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel Review". Gamezebo. 29 October 2013. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  8. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel iPad Review". Modojo.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  9. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel iOS review | App Reviews". Mobot.net. 25 October 2013. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  10. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel Review". Gameteep. 31 October 2013. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  11. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel: App Review - Phones 4u". Community.phones4u.co.uk. 13 November 2013. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  12. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel Has Retro Graphics, Music, And Difficulty (Review)". Cult of Mac. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  13. ^ Sanchez, Miranda (5 November 2013). "Mega Dead Pixel Review". Random Havok. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  14. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel plummets into the App Store". Idownloadblog.com. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  15. ^ Daniel Celeste (17 October 2013). "Endlessly Fall While Growing Your Pixel And Destroying Others In Mega Dead Pixel". AppAdvice. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  16. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel (Review)". Cheatmasters.com. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  17. ^ "iOS Game Reviews: "Mega Dead Pixel" Review - That's One Dead Pixel". Cakelessroses.blogspot.cz. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  18. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel". AppGamer.net. 17 October 2013. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  19. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel Review". AllAboutTheGames. 22 November 2013. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  20. ^ "Mega Dead Pixel Review | Capsule Computers - Gaming & Entertainment News, Reviews, Interviews & Competitions". 17 October 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  21. ^ "About Fun - Tijdlijnfoto's". Facebook. 17 December 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  22. ^ Ali, Zaib (27 December 2013). "10 Insanely Addictive Games for Your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch". iOS Hacker. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  23. ^ "The Continue Play awards 2013". Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  24. ^ "The Best Damn iOS Games Of 2013 (Year In Review)". Cult of Mac. 26 December 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.

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