Zubo

Zubo
Developer(s)	EA Bright Light Studios
Publisher(s)	Electronic Arts
Platform(s)	Nintendo DS
Release date(s)	EU: October 3, 2008 AUS: October 21, 2008 JP: January 22, 2009 NA: March 10, 2009
Genre(s)	Rhythm, action
Mode(s)	Single-player

Zubo is a rhythm action video game developed by EA Bright Light Studios for the Nintendo DS. It was released on October 3, 2008 in Europe, October 21, 2008 in Australia, January 22, 2009 in Japan and March 10, 2009 in North America.^[1][2]

Plot

Zubo is set in the world of Zubalon, which is inhabited by a race called the Zubos. Zubalon is under siege by Big Head and his army of fake Zubo clones, named Zombos. But first, you must fight other heads Big Head sent in order to gain access to Big Head.

Gameplay

All actions, including movement, selection, and battles, are performed with the stylus and touch screen. In Zubo, players can befriend up to 55 different types^[3] of Zubos they meet while travelling in Zubalon, feed and nurture them, help them gain skills and strength, and assist them in chasing off Zombos. Each Zubo is one of 3 types which allows a fully flexible team that you can use to your own advantage in strategic battles with rhythm action mechanics, where the player attacks by tapping or sliding the stylus on the Nintendo DS's touchscreen;^[3] different Zubo types are stronger or weaker at attacking others.^[4] The game is divided into several themed worlds, each with a team of Zubos which the player can add to their team.^[3] Once you progress further into the game, you will have zubo's with higher life and more damage.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores Aggregator Score GameRankings 73.87% (15 reviews)[5] Metacritic 75/100 (18 reviews)[6] Review scores Publication Score GameSpot 7.5 out of 10.0 IGN 7.5 out of 10.0 Nintendo Power 6.5 out of 10.0

Zubo received good reviews overall. Critics complimented its charming presentation and new combat system, recommending it for children, while criticizing its lack of storyline and lack of objectives.

References

1. "EA Announces Zubo – A New Children's Video Game Exclusive to Nintendo DS" (Press release). Electronic Arts. March 28, 2008. Retrieved August 11, 2008.
2. Craig Harris (June 20, 2008). "What is Zubo?", IGN.com. Retrieved on August 11, 2008.
3. "Zubo Hands-On Impressions". Kotaku. June 27, 2000. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
4. "Actually, Zubo Is Fun For All Ages". Kotaku. June 23, 2008. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
5. "Zubo reviews". GameRankings. Retrieved April 17, 2009.
6. "Zubo reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 17, 2009.

Game no online Game multiplayer (DS in DS)