Missile Command (Xbox 360)

GameSpot editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 2.0 stars Mediocre
  Detailed editors' rating
  Overall score: 4.5 (2.0 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Jeff Gerstmann
• Reviewed on: 07/06/2007
• Released on: 07/04/2007
• Originally published on GameSpot: Missile Command (Xbox 360) Review

Missile Command on the Xbox 360 serves as a clear example of how not to do a remake. With its inaccurate emulation of the original game and a completely lifeless "evolved" version of the game mashed together in the same package, it manages to disappoint on all fronts.

The core game is the same in both versions. You move a cursor around the screen and attempt to shoot down incoming missiles before they can hit your cities or missile bases at the bottom of the screen. The missiles occasionally split into multiple warheads. You'll also have to deal with flying craft that cruise by and launch more missiles, as well as smart bombs that change direction to dodge your fire. Your missiles come from three different launch bases, and you have a button for each base.

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