Ion Assault

{{Short description|2009 multidirectional shooter video game}}

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| developer = Coreplay

| publisher = Black Inc.
BitComposer Games (PC)

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| released = September 23, 2009

| genre = Multidirectional shooter

| modes = Single-player, multiplayer

| platforms = Xbox 360 (XBLA), Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Network

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Ion Assault is a multidirectional shooter video game developed by Coreplay and published by Black Inc. for the Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Microsoft Windows. It was released in North America and Europe on September 23, 2009. Its gameplay is similar to that of the classic arcade shooter Asteroids.{{cite web |first=Charles |last=Husemann |title=Ion Assault Interview |url=http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/Ion-Assault-Interview/Page0/Item2341.aspx |work=Gaming Nexus |page=1 |date=9 September 2009 |accessdate=16 October 2009 |quote=Our main reference for Ion Assault was the original "Asteroids" which was more about taking control of your ship rather than about shooting and destroying tons of objects. |archive-date=11 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711072324/http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/Ion-Assault-Interview/Page0/Item2341.aspx |url-status=live }} Ion Assault was the first Xbox Live Arcade game to be developed in Germany.{{cite web|url=http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/100/1001340p1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709191109/http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/100/1001340p1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 9, 2009|title=IGN: Black Inc. Announces Ion Assault For Xbox LIVE Arcade|publisher=IGN.com|date=2009-07-06|accessdate=2009-07-08}}{{cite web|last=Mitchell|first=Richard|url=http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/07/07/ion-assault-will-assault-xbla-this-summer/|title=Ion Assault will assault XBLA this summer|publisher=Joystiq|date=2009-07-07|accessdate=2009-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708162241/http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/07/07/ion-assault-will-assault-xbla-this-summer/|archive-date=2009-07-08|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last=Purchese|first=Robert|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/xbla-blaster-ion-assault-unveiled-article|title=XBLA blaster Ion Assault unveiled|publisher=Eurogamer|date=2009-07-06|accessdate=2009-07-08}}{{cite web|last=Berardini|first=César|url=http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/20145/Black-Inc-Announces-Ion-Assault-for-Xbox-Live-Arcade/|title=Black Inc. Announces Ion Assault for Xbox Live Arcade|publisher=TeamXbox|date=2009-07-06|accessdate=2009-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090707233233/http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/20145/Black-Inc-Announces-Ion-Assault-for-Xbox-Live-Arcade/|archive-date=2009-07-07|url-status=dead}}

Ion Assault was released for Windows on the Steam platform on November 17, 2010.{{cite web |url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/41730 |title=Ion Assault on Steam |publisher=Steam |accessdate=2011-01-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915052802/http://steamcommunity.com/app/41730 |archivedate=September 15, 2012 }} It was delisted in 2015, but got relisted in 2018 for Xbox 360 and in 2019 for Steam.{{Cite web|url = http://delistedgames.com/ion-assault/|title = Ion Assault|date = 17 December 2017|access-date = 22 May 2025|archive-date = 19 April 2025|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250419105531/https://delistedgames.com/ion-assault/|url-status = live}}

Reception

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| MC = PC: 62/100{{Cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ion-assault/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Ion Assault for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 8, 2021 |archive-date=May 22, 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250522013237/https://www.metacritic.com/game/ion-assault/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |url-status=live }}
X360: 74/100{{Cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ion-assault/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=Ion Assault for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 8, 2021}}

| EuroG = 8/10{{Cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ion-assault-xbla-review |title=Ion Assault |website=Eurogamer |date=October 19, 2009 |last=Pearson |first=Dan |access-date=April 8, 2021 |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927203625/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ion-assault-xbla-review |url-status=live }}

| GRadar = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/ion-assault-review/ |title=Ion Assault review |website=GamesRadar+ |date=October 8, 2009 |last=Meunier |first=Nathan |access-date=April 8, 2021 |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225173351/https://www.gamesradar.com/ion-assault-review/ |url-status=live }}

| GameRev = 3/10{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/49286-ion-assault-review |title=Ion Assault Review |website=GameRevolution |date=November 17, 2010 |last=Rebouí§as |first=Eduardo |access-date=April 8, 2021 |archive-date=December 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211044215/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/49286-ion-assault-review |url-status=live }}

| GSpot = 7/10{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ion-assault-review/1900-6232140/ |title=Ion Assault Review |website=GameSpot |date=October 7, 2009 |last=Barron |first=Joseph |access-date=April 8, 2021 |archive-date=May 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502124236/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ion-assault-review/1900-6232140/ |url-status=live }}

| GameZone = 7/10{{Cite web |url=http://pc.gamezone.com/reviews/item/ion_assault_review/ |title=Ion Assault |website=GameZone |date=November 20, 2010 |last=Dann |first=Tom |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127154111/http://pc.gamezone.com/reviews/item/ion_assault_review/ |archive-date=November 27, 2010 |access-date=April 8, 2021}}

| IGN = 7.8/10{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/28/ion-assault-review |title=Ion Assault Review |website=IGN |date=September 28, 2009 |last=Ahearn |first=Nate |access-date=April 8, 2021 |archive-date=December 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211045717/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/28/ion-assault-review |url-status=live }}

| TX = 8/10{{Cite web |url=http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1769/Ion-Assault/p1/ |title=Ion Assault Review (Xbox 360) |website=TeamXbox |date=September 23, 2009 |last=Price |first=Tom |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090927144007/http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1769/Ion-Assault/p1/ |archive-date=September 27, 2009 |access-date=April 8, 2021}}

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Ion Assault received mixed reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the game holds scores of 62/100 for the PC version based on 4 reviews and 74/100 for the Xbox 360 version based on 23 reviews. It received praise for its graphics, particle effects and gameplay (including the recharging mechanic for the main weapon), but received criticism for its controls, short campaign and screen clutter during intense battles.

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