Brave Shot

Infobox VG
title= Brave Shot


caption= A screenshot of "Brave Shot"
developer= Square Enix
publisher= Square Enix
distributor= Verizon Wireless
designer=
series= "Brave Shot"
engine=
version=
released= "Brave Shot"
vgrelease|NA=2003-12-10cite press release |title=Verizon Wireless and Square Enix team up to deliver innovative games for gamers on-the-go |publisher=Square Enix |date=2003-12-10 |format= |url=http://www.square-enix.com/na/company/press/2003/10122003/ |accessdate=2008-04-21]

"Brave Shot 2"
vgrelease|NA=September 2005cite web |url=http://uk.wireless.ign.com/articles/646/646061p1.html |title=Brave Shot 2 Preview |accessdate=2008-04-21 |author=Buchanan, Levi |date=2005-08-29 |work=IGN |publisher=News Corporation]
genre= "Brave Shot"
Scrolling shooter
"Brave Shot 2"
Run and gun game
modes= Single player
ratings=
platforms= Mobile phones
media= Download
requirements=
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"Brave Shot" is an scrolling shooter mobile phone game developed and published by Square Enix on December 10 2003. It was released on the Verizon Wireless network in North America exclusively. The title was Square Enix's first foray into the North American mobile gaming market, and it was followed by a run and gun sequel, "Brave Shot 2", in September 2005.

Gameplay

"Brave Shot" is a vertical, 2D top-down shooter in which the player controls a fighter aircraft who must destroy enemy ships appearing from the top of the screen. Since mobile phones cannot register more than one button input at a time, an auto-fire feature is present to allow the player to move while shooting. The player's weapons can be upgraded with more powerful blasters and bombs. Boss ships appear regularly and are large enough to fill the major part of the screen.cite web |url=http://uk.wireless.ign.com/articles/493/493061p1.html |title=Brave Shot Review |accessdate=2008-04-21 |author=Buchanan, Levi |date=2004-02-18 |work=IGN |publisher=News Corporation]

"Brave Shot 2" is a 3D run and gun game in which the player controls a soldier against robotic enemies. The soldier rides a hoverboard in a side or over-the-shoulder view, depending on the level.

Development

The first game was released after Square Enix signed an exclusive agreement with Verizon Wireless to offer their mobile games on the Get It Now download service.cite web |url=http://uk.wireless.ign.com/articles/445/445745p1.html |title=Square Signs with Verizon |accessdate=2008-04-21 |author=IGN Staff |date=2003-12-11 |work=IGN |publisher=News Corporation] It was showcased at the Los Angeles E3 in May 2004.cite press release |title=Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. to unveil multi-faceted lineup at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, May 12-14 |publisher=Square Enix |date=2004-05-03 |format= |url=http://www.square-enix.com/na/company/press/2003/10122003/ |accessdate=2008-04-21]

Reception

VG Reviews
title = "Brave Shot" reviews
GSpot = 8.2 out of 10 - Greatcite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/mobile/action/braveshot/review.html?tag=tabs;reviews |title=Brave Shot for Mobile Review |accessdate=2008-04-21 |author=Mearls, Michael |date=2004-01-01 |work=GameSpot |publisher=CNET Networks]
IGN = 7.5 out of 10 - Good
rev1 = Modojo
rev1Score = 3 out of 5cite web |url=http://www.modojo.com/reviews/mobile/brave_shot/20060213/216/ |title=Brave Shot Mobile Review |accessdate=2008-04-21 |author=Falcon, Robert |date=2006-02-13 |work= [http://www.modojo.com/ Modojo] ] The gaming site IGN does not consider "Brave Shot" a "great game" but notes that it is a "fun, little blaster" and "a solid start from Square Enix Mobile, a sign of things to come". The site noted that the gameplay follows a simple, easy to swallow formula, although the difficulty level is not constant. The visuals were judged appealing and the screen-filling bosses the "real stars" of the game. Lastly, the reviewer felt the transition from the end of the looping music track to the start was off as it goes directly from loud to quiet.

The sequel "Brave Shot 2" was recognized "Best Action Game" by IGN in its series of "Wireless Best of E3 2006 Awards", with the mobile adaptation of "Splinter Cell Double Agent" as runner-up.cite web |url=http://uk.wireless.ign.com/articles/709/709290p1.html |title=Wireless Best of E3 2006 Awards |accessdate=2008-04-21 |author=Buchanan, Levi |date=2006-05-19 |work=IGN |publisher=News Corporation]

References

External links

* [http://www.sqexm.com/games.php?id=7&navid=2 "Brave Shot 2" official homepage]