Mega Dead Pixel Explained

Mega Dead Pixel
Developer:About Fun
Publisher:Chillingo
Modes:Single-player
Engine:Unity engine
Platforms:iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8
Released:iOS:17 October 2013
Android: 6 May 2014[1] [2]
Genre:Arcade game

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

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The world's first Addictive Arcade Retro Pixel Endless Faller has landed on @GooglePlay. 6 May 2014.
  2. Web site: Vývoj her v Česku v roce 2013 - část 1.. Games.cz.
  3. Web site: Vývoj her v Česku v roce 2013 . 26 November 2018.
  4. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel Review » 148Apps » iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch App Reviews and News . 148Apps . 2013-10-21 . 2014-02-24.
  5. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel review: Free-falling game a smashing good time . Macworld . 2014-02-24.
  6. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel Review | iPhone & iPad Game Reviews . AppSpy.com . 2014-02-24.
  7. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel Review . Gamezebo . 2013-10-29 . 2014-02-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140102195925/http://www.gamezebo.com/games/mega-dead-pixel/review . 2 January 2014 . dead .
  8. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel iPad Review . Modojo.com . 2014-02-24 . 2 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140102202350/http://www.modojo.com/reviews/2013-10-21-mega-dead-pixel . dead .
  9. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel iOS review | App Reviews . Mobot.net . 2013-10-25 . 2014-02-24 . 3 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140103050523/http://www.mobot.net/mega-dead-pixel-ios-review-61808 . dead .
  10. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel Review . Gameteep . 2013-10-31 . 2014-02-24 . 3 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140103075606/http://www.gameteep.net/mega-dead-pixel-review/ . dead .
  11. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel: App Review - Phones 4u . https://web.archive.org/web/20131113135919/http://community.phones4u.co.uk/mega-dead-pixel-app-review/ . dead . 2013-11-13 . Community.phones4u.co.uk . 2013-11-13 . 2014-02-24 .
  12. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel Has Retro Graphics, Music, And Difficulty (Review) . Cult of Mac . 2013-10-25 . 2014-02-24.
  13. Web site: Sanchez . Miranda . Mega Dead Pixel Review . Random Havok . 2013-11-05 . 2014-02-24 . 3 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140103072340/http://randomhavok.com/2013/11/05/mega-dead-pixel-review/ . dead .
  14. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel plummets into the App Store . Idownloadblog.com . 2013-10-18 . 2014-02-24.
  15. Web site: Daniel Celeste . Endlessly Fall While Growing Your Pixel And Destroying Others In Mega Dead Pixel . AppAdvice . 2013-10-17 . 2014-02-24.
  16. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel (Review) . Cheatmasters.com . 2013-11-09 . 2014-02-24.
  17. Web site: iOS Game Reviews: "Mega Dead Pixel" Review - That's One Dead Pixel . Cakelessroses.blogspot.cz . 2013-10-17 . 2014-02-24.
  18. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel . AppGamer.net . 2013-10-17 . 2014-02-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140103113632/http://appgamer.net/reviews/2013/oct/17/mega-dead-pixel/ . 3 January 2014 . dead .
  19. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel Review . AllAboutTheGames . 2013-11-22 . 2014-02-24 . 3 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140103082415/http://www.allaboutthegames.co.uk/feature_story.php?article_id=12700 . dead .
  20. Web site: Mega Dead Pixel Review | Capsule Computers - Gaming & Entertainment News, Reviews, Interviews & Competitions . 2013-10-17 . 2014-02-24.
  21. Web site: About Fun - Tijdlijnfoto's . Facebook . 2013-12-17 . 2014-02-24.
  22. Web site: Ali . Zaib . 10 Insanely Addictive Games for Your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch . iOS Hacker . 27 December 2013. 2014-02-24.
  23. Web site: The Continue Play awards 2013. 2 January 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140103060611/http://continue-play.com/2014/01/01/the-continue-play-awards-2013/ . 3 January 2014 .
  24. Web site: The Best Damn iOS Games Of 2013 (Year In Review) . Cult of Mac . 2013-12-26 . 2014-02-24.