Robot Unicorn Attack Christmas Edition – Review

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On November 26, 2010

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Robot Unicorn Attack Christmas Edition – Review

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By: Adult Swim

Version #: 1.0

Date Released: 2010-11-23

Developer: Adult Swim Games

Price: 0.99

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Personal confession: holiday editions of games usually make me squirm. I made an exception with the Amateur Surgeon Christmas Edition because it was free and it had an entertaining plot about performing emergency surgery on Santa Claus.

Sadly, Robot Unicorn Attack Christmas Edition does not have any distinct plot all it’s own and costs $.99 (which, admittedly, is cheaper than the usual price of the standard or Heavy Metal editions). As a result, it’s not one I can readily recommend unless you’re seriously in the Christmas spirit.

The plot is very much the same as the other versions in which the Robot Unicorn has to run along, collecting certain items and avoid crashing into things and exploding. The difference is the items (and the roadblocks) in question all have a Christmas theme.

For example, the Robot Unicorn is wearing antlers and a Christmas sweater. There are Christmas lights, candy canes and gifts in the background. The area that the Unicorn runs in is covered with snow. Also, one of the roadblocks is now a giant snowflake.

As with other versions, there is a settings menu to control whether you want to hear the background music (Christmas-themed, of course), the sound effects or the vibration effect when the Unicorn crashes and explodes. You can also choose to control the game with either buttons or gestures.

If you already own one of the Robot Unicorn versions, this would simply be more of the same. On the other hand, if you don’t, this would be a good intro to the game at a good price. I leave the final decision to you.

Quick Take

Value:Medium.

Would I Buy Again:Possibly.

Learning Curve:Low.

Who Is It For:Lovers of Adult Swim games and Robot Unicorn completists.

What I Like:Somewhat amusing.

What I Don't Like:Redundant of other Robot Unicorn games.

Final Statement:The Robot Unicorn is back. And now he's in the holiday spirit.

Read the Developer's Notes:
 • Fan favorite Robot Unicorn Attack gets an injection of holiday cheer
• Game Center support includes achievements and leaderboards

• Stocking-stuffer price is our gift to you



'Tis the season...for a festive new version of the certified Adult Swim masterwork, Robot Unicorn Attack! Chase dreams of sugar plums through a winter wonderland, dancing among the stars with floating elves while you blast giant snowflakes to smithereens. Available exclusively for iPhone, this future holiday classic is sure to be cherished by you and your loved ones for years to come. So if the weather outside is frightful, curl up next to the delightful fire with your favorite portable electronic device and get to some high scoring. Featuring the song "Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)" by the Darkness.



PRODUCT DETAILS



• Game Center integration so you can compete with your friends

• Robot Unicorn now sports antlers, red nose, and authentic Christmas sweater

• Exclusively for iPhone and iPod Touch



Languages: 

English 



Requirements: 

Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch

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