* Game System: Overview

Hi, it’s Yours Truly from the “DEATH BY CUBE” team.

Here’s the first in a series of posts showcasing “DEATH BY CUBE”, a game title for the Xbox Live Arcade. I’m hoping to get you as excited about the game as we all are here, so here goes!

The surge of adrenaline you get when playing “DEATH BY CUBE” (DBC) is difficult to describe in words... but this is FACEBOOK, so words will have to do.

Here’s an overview for starters and I’ll be covering specifics in the upcoming posts.

DBC is an action-packed game where you shoot through hordes of enemies to bump up your score. You could call it an action/shooter title. “Isn’t it a plain shooter”, you ask, “because you’re shooting at them, and they’re also shooting back at you?” DBC does indeed feature the shooter staples of 1) your character shooting 2) avoiding enemies and their shots and 3) shooting the enemies down.

However, DBC also gives you the options to “Dash” or “Shield”. We’ll go into details in the upcoming posts, but it’s the combination of these features that makes DBC more than just a simple shooter and takes it into the realm ofaction/shooter game.

“Dash” through a hail of enemy shots or block them with your “Shield” and send them right back!

An important factor for racking up those points is the “Score Multiplier”. Destroying enemies when they’re up close will keep boosting your multiplier. Take the risks, pump up your multiplier and grab those points! Reaching specific scores for each level grants you a Medal. Each level has Bronze, Silver and Gold medals for you to strive for.

Beating a level also grants you “Chips” depending on your score and any Medals awarded... Wow, I’ve been rambling on, haven’t I? We’ll pick this back up in the next post – so catch you there!