Big Bang Mini

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caption=Example of the art style in a level in Big Bang Mini (as of March, 2008)
developer=Arkedo Studio
publisher=SouthPeak Interactive
designer= Camille Guermonprez
released=vgrelease|Q4 2008 [ [http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/bigbangmini/index.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabs Big Bang Mini for DS - Big Bang Mini Nintendo DS - Big Bang Mini DS Game ] ]
genre=Shoot 'em up
modes= Single Player, Multiplayer [ [http://ds.ign.com/objects/142/14232863.html IGN: Mister Slime ] ]
ratings=vgratings|ESRB=Rating Pending
platforms=Nintendo DS

Big Bang Mini is a video game scheduled for release in 2008 It is being developed by Arkedo Studio, known for their game Nervous Brickdown on the Nintendo DS. Big Bang Mini is being published by Southpeak Interactive.

Gameplay

The primary gameplay mechanic of Big Bang Mini involves the player using the stylus to shoot fireworks from the bottom screen to enemies in the top screen. While you are shooting fireworks, debris and sparks rain down from the top screen onto your character on the bottom screen, and you must again use the stylus to dodge the falling hazards. Big Bang Mini has four gameplay modes, multiplayer functionality, and over 90 levels of gameplay. Upon completing a level you will be rewarded by designing a Final Bouquet. [ [http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/bigbangmini/news.html?sid=6188043&om_act=convert&om_clk=gsupdates&tag=updates;title;2 SouthPeak Announces Big Bang Mini for Nintendo DS - DS News at GameSpot ] ]

Graphics & Sound

The soundtrack for the game is all original music. [ [http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17933 Gamasutra - SouthPeak, Arkedo Announce DS Puzzler Big Bang Mini ] ] The art style of the game, as seen in the released promotional screenshots, seems to indicate very bizarre characters. The settings range from a pixelated landscape of pyramids and trees and a few different types of city settings. Enemies include superheroes, clowns, pixelated birds, chinese dragons, and sharks that throw knives. [ [http://www.joystiq.com/photos/big-bang-mini-ds/ Joystiq ] ] Also, when fireworks explode in the upper screen, words like "Wow!!" and "KABOOM!" pop up.

External links

* [http://media.ds.gamespy.com/media/142/14242056/imgs_1.html Big Bang Mini promotional screenshots]
* [http://www.southpeakgames.com Southpeak Games]
* [http://www.arkedo.com Arkedo Games]

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