Xyanide


Xyanide is a shoot 'em up video game for the Xbox in 2006. It was developed by Playlogic Entertainment and published by Evolved Games, after being originally developed by Engine Software for the Game Boy Advance. It was also the final exclusive game released for the Xbox. A sequel titled was released for the PC, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable in 2007.

Gameplay

Plot

An intergalactic witch named Aguira has been captured and sentenced to death for her dreadful crimes, but a spaceship transporting Aguira to her execution was struck by an asteroid. To her surprise, the asteroid was rich in Xyanide, a mythical substance known for its abilities to make an exposed person's thoughts become reality. Taking advantage of the situation, the witch uses her new powers to create her own alternate universe as a tool to aid her escape and spread her destructive influence. It is up to the escort pilot Drake to try and stop the evil Aguira from accomplishing her goals and to carry out the sentence.

Reception

The game was received lukewarmly by critics, having an average of 70% at GameRankings from 14 reviews. IGN rated the game as "okay".

Sequel