A wholly original creation, Qix has players enclosing areas of an otherwise blank screen with a marker that is used to form squares, rectangles and any number of other line-drawn shapes. Slowly drawn shapes net players twice the points as quickly drawn shapes. As lines are drawn, Qix, Sparx and other enemies get in the way. When at least 75% of the playfield has been filled, it's on to the next level. Despite overly simplistic graphics and crude sound effects, Qix is deviously addicting and is notable for its myriad strategies, intellectual challenges, precise controls and virtually infinite screen combinations. Abstract minimalism at its videogame best. ~ Brett Alan Weiss, All Game Guide
Roots & Influences
Qix is unlike any other game that preceded it. It may have drawn some influence from "chase games" like Pac-Man, but otherwise, it's an original. ~ Anthony Baize, All Game Guide
Review: Enjoyment
Surprisingly fun. ~ Anthony Baize, All Game Guide
Review: Graphics
Two words: low tech. ~ Anthony Baize, All Game Guide
Review: Sound
On par with its contemporaries. ~ Anthony Baize, All Game Guide
Review: Replay Value
Very high. ~ Anthony Baize, All Game Guide
Review: Documentation
Lacking, but the demo screens offer good advice. ~ Anthony Baize, All Game Guide
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