Pacific Rim (video game)
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| Pacific Rim | |
|---|---|
 Xbox Live Arcade cover art | |
| Developer | Yuke's |
| Publisher | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
| Platforms | Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network) |
| Release | Xbox 360
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| Genre | Fighting |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Pacific Rim was a 2013 fighting game developed by Yuke's and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network based on the 2013 film of the same name.[1] The game was delisted from both digital stores and platforms in 2016.
In single-player mode, the player engages in several one-on-one melee battles to earn achievement points and upgrades for their characters. Jaegers have two health bars (as they require two pilots) while Kaijus have one.[1] Each character has its own set of special attacks. For example, Gipsy Danger can fire its plasma cannon or use its chain swords, while Leatherback can disrupt a Jaeger's mobility by firing an electromagnetic pulse.
Announcement
The game was first announced by the Australian Classification Board. A NeoGAF user posted several screenshots from the game, showing the monsters and robots of the movie battling in a number of environments.[2] On July 7, 2013, a teaser trailer was released.[citation needed]
Reception
The game was met with mixed to negative reviews. It has a Metacritic score of 39 out of 100, based on 14 reviews.[3] Jake Magee of IGN gave it a mediocre rating of 5.3, calling it "a flimsy movie tie-in that chooses to concentrate on repetitive and nonsensical story missions."[1] Ben Rayner of Xboxer360 gave it a score of 60 out of 100, calling it "a 'freemium' game disguised as an XBLA game."[4]
