1001 Spikes

1001 Spikes
Developer(s)8bits Fanatics
Nicalis
Publisher(s)Nicalis
Producer(s)Tyrone Rodriguez
Designer(s)Samu Wosada
Tyrone Rodriguez
Programmer(s)Jeremy Stevens
Writer(s)Samu Wosada
Tyrone Rodriguez
Composer(s)Tadd Nuznov
Misoka Panipum
Platform(s)Linux, Windows, Nintendo 3DS, OS X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One
Release
June 3, 2014
    • NA: June 3, 2014
    • EU: October 1, 2015 (3DS, Wii U)
    • PAL: October 7, 2015 (PS4, Vita)
    Xbox One
    June 10, 2014
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

1001 Spikes is a platform game developed by 8bits Fanatics and Nicalis, and published by Nicalis. Originally named Aban Hawkins & the 1000 Spikes, the game's objective is to escape a vast terrain and struggle to reach for victory without being impaled by spikes and many other disasters. Throughout the multiple travels, the game gets increasingly challenging, especially having to dodge falling stones and much more.

Plot

Jim Hawkins, a world-renowned archaeologist, has been lost within the frozen tundra of Antarctica. Before his disappearance, his daughter Tina is left with a map to the forgotten ruins of South America. Together with her estranged brother Aban, they explore the temple and try to retrieve their father's legacy.

Reception

The Wii U, PlayStation Vita, PC, and PlayStation 4 versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the 3DS and Xbox One versions received above-average reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[1][2][3][4][5][6] In Japan, where the 3DS and Wii U versions were ported and published by Pikii on November 25, 2015, followed by the PS4 and Vita versions on November 27, Famitsu gave them each a score of two eights, one nine, and one seven for a total of 32 out of 40.[8]

IGN favored the PC and PS4 versions' abundance of content and exhilarating disasters, while showing disappointment of the increasing repetition of the game as the levels advance.[11] GameZone gave the game 8.5 out of 10. They praised the game for a large amount of levels, a bunch of unlockable characters, and a few multiplayer modes to play, but noted "tough" yet "immensely satisfying" gameplay.[22] Edge gave the 3DS version a score of six out of ten, saying that the craftsmanship is easy to control, but noted that the game can be difficult in several occasions.[23]

References

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  6. ^ a b "1001 Spikes for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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  8. ^ a b Romano, Sal (November 30, 2015). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1409". Gematsu. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  9. ^ Peele, Britton (June 16, 2014). "1001 Spikes Review (PS4)". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on November 1, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  10. ^ Whittaker, Matt (June 5, 2014). "Review: 1001 Spikes (PS4)". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  11. ^ a b Reparaz, Mikel (June 8, 2014). "1001 Spikes Review (PC, PS4)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on June 9, 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  12. ^ Reed, Philip J. (June 10, 2014). "1001 Spikes Review (3DS eShop)". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  13. ^ Meyer, Lee (June 11, 2014). "1001 Spikes Review (Wii U eShop)". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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  18. ^ Frushtick, Russ (June 24, 2014). "1001 Spikes review: die and die again (Vita)". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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  20. ^ Workman, Robert (June 6, 2014). "1001 Spikes review: back to the old school (PS4)". Shacknews. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  21. ^ Parish, Jeremy (June 18, 2014). "1001 Spikes 3DS Review: A Murder Sim in Reverse". VG247 (USgamer). Gamer Network. Archived from the original on July 29, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  22. ^ Splechta, Mike (June 25, 2014). "1001 Spikes Review: Get rich or die tryin'". GameZone. Archived from the original on June 29, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  23. ^ Edge staff (September 2014). "1001 Spikes (3DS)". Edge. No. 270. Future plc. p. 117.