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Space Ark (video game)
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Space Ark is a single/multi player arcade video game developed by independent software developer Strawdog Studios
for the Microsoft Xbox Live Arcade
and PC
. The game was officially announced in May 2009 and it was released on June 16, 2010.
Mission mode - The player plays through each planet in turn collecting all the DNA crystals, grabbing the bonus fruit and scooping up all the power ups and bonus level tokens, to maximize their high score and earn the elusive "Perfect" ranking. Complete each planet in turn to unlock further planets and allow access to additional Arkonauts.
Survival mode - The clock is counting down. The player must play through six levels, racing to unlock the exits as quickly as possible, before the timer hits zero. Time bonuses can be earned for playing well but the aim is to exit the level as fast as possible. Time remaining (plus bonuses) will be added up and this time will be available in the subsequent levels. Let the timer hit zero and it is game over.
Time Attack mode - the clock is ticking. Time attack is a race to set the fastest time possible, which can be compared to those of other players via the online leader board.
(http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/907/907708p2.html). A teaser video trailer for Space Ark was included, which referred to the game under a working title of "Bounce".
English,
French,
Italian,
German,
Spanish
Japanese
Strawdog Studios
Strawdog Studios Ltd. is a video game developer based in Derby, United Kingdom. The studio was established in 2003 and develops games for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and PC....
for the Microsoft Xbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade is a type of video game download distribution available primarily in a section of the Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft's digital distribution network for the Xbox 360, that focuses on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers...
and PC
Personal computer
A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...
. The game was officially announced in May 2009 and it was released on June 16, 2010.
Single Player
Space Ark features three game modesMission mode - The player plays through each planet in turn collecting all the DNA crystals, grabbing the bonus fruit and scooping up all the power ups and bonus level tokens, to maximize their high score and earn the elusive "Perfect" ranking. Complete each planet in turn to unlock further planets and allow access to additional Arkonauts.
Survival mode - The clock is counting down. The player must play through six levels, racing to unlock the exits as quickly as possible, before the timer hits zero. Time bonuses can be earned for playing well but the aim is to exit the level as fast as possible. Time remaining (plus bonuses) will be added up and this time will be available in the subsequent levels. Let the timer hit zero and it is game over.
Time Attack mode - the clock is ticking. Time attack is a race to set the fastest time possible, which can be compared to those of other players via the online leader board.
Split Screen Multiplayer
A split screen multi-player mode (same console/computer) is also available where two players compete to complete each level and win the game.Browser Based Release
A browser based version of the game is currently in development for the Turbulenz Game Platform for release in 2011.History
Space Ark was first revealed in an IGN post mortem article about another Strawdog Studios game Geon: EmotionsGeon: Emotions
Geon: Emotions is a multiplayer-oriented action arcade video game developed by independent software developer Strawdog Studios for the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade service...
(http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/907/907708p2.html). A teaser video trailer for Space Ark was included, which referred to the game under a working title of "Bounce".
Languages
'Space Ark' will be available in:English,
French,
Italian,
German,
Spanish
Japanese