MiniSquadron
{{Short description|2009 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = MiniSquadron
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| developer = Supermono Studios (iOS, PSP, PS3)
Gray Fin Studios (Android, BlackBerry)
MrFungFung (Windows Mobile)
Advanced Mobile Application (Ouya)
| publisher = Supermono Studios (iOS, PSP, PS3)
Gray Fin Studios (Android, BlackBerry)
MrFungFung (Windows Mobile)
Advanced Mobile Application (Ouya)
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| platforms = iOS, Android, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, Windows Mobile, Ouya, BlackBerry
| released = {{collapsible list|title=November 18, 2009|iOS
November 18, 2009
Android
November 23, 2010
PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3
{{vgrelease|EU|March 16, 2011|NA|March 22, 2011}}Windows Mobile
November 19, 2011
Ouya
April 30, 2013
BlackBerry
May 27, 2013}}
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MiniSquadron is a video game developed by Supermono Studios,{{cite web | url=http://www.supermono-studios.com/ | title=Home page | website=Supermono Studios | accessdate=May 28, 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011230945/http://www.supermono-studios.com/ | archivedate=October 11, 2014 | url-status=dead}}{{cite web | url=http://www.supermono-studios.com/games/minisquadron/ | title=MiniSquadron | website=Supermono Studios | accessdate=May 28, 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011231037/http://www.supermono-studios.com/games/minisquadron/ | archivedate=October 11, 2014 | url-status=dead}} Gray Fin Studios, MrFungFung, and Advanced Mobile Application. It is a plane-based shooter game. Players can unlock multiple planes and battle with them.
Critical reception
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| MC_iOS = 87/100{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/minisquadron/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad | title=MiniSquadron critic reviews (iOS) | website=Metacritic | publisher=Fandom | accessdate=December 29, 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208043142/https://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/minisquadron | archivedate=December 8, 2020 | url-status=live}}
| EuroG_iOS = 8/10{{cite web | last=Donlan | first=Christian | date=January 13, 2010 | url=https://www.eurogamer.net/iphone-random-roundup-review | title=iPhone Roundup [developer mislabeled as "MrFungLung"] | website=Eurogamer | publisher=Gamer Network | accessdate=December 29, 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128045750/https://www.eurogamer.net/iphone-random-roundup-review | archivedate=January 28, 2023 | url-status=live}}
| GMaster_PSP = 40%{{cite magazine | title=Review: MiniSquadron (PSP) | magazine=GamesMaster | publisher=Future plc | date=June 2011 | page=83}}
| MW_iOS = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite magazine | last=Mercer | first=Tim | date=January 1, 2010 | url=https://www.macworld.com/article/201754/minisquadronreview.html | title=Mini Squadron [sic] for iPhone [developer mislabeled as "Mr Fung Lung"] | magazine=Macworld | publisher=IDG Communications | accessdate=December 29, 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103093119/http://www.macworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=340004 | archivedate=January 3, 2010 | url-status=live}}
| OPMUK_PSP = 6/10{{cite magazine | title=MiniSquadron (PSP) | magazine=PlayStation Official Magazine – UK | publisher=Future plc | date=June 2011 | page=111}}
| PG_iOS = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web | last=Mundy | first=Jon | date=September 20, 2010 | url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/minisquadron/minisquadron-review/ | title=MiniSquadron (iPhone) | website=Pocket Gamer | publisher=Steel Media | accessdate=December 29, 2023 | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20231229165141/https://www.pocketgamer.com/minisquadron/minisquadron-review/ | archivedate=December 29, 2023 | url-status=live}}
| PSQ_PSP = 5/10{{cite web | last=Barker | first=Sammy | date=April 11, 2011 | url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psminis/minisquadron | title=MiniSquadron Review [Incomplete] | website=Push Square | publisher=Hookshot Media | accessdate=December 29, 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209053459/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psminis/minisquadron | archivedate=February 9, 2023 | url-status=live}}
| TA_iOS = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web | last=Lettieri | first=Peter | date=November 19, 2009 | url=https://toucharcade.com/2009/11/19/minisquadron-manic-dog-fighting-action/ | title='MiniSquadron' – Manic, Dog-Fighting Action | website=TouchArcade | publisher=TouchArcade.com, LLC | accessdate=December 29, 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091121181734/https://toucharcade.com/2009/11/19/minisquadron-manic-dog-fighting-action/ | archivedate=November 21, 2009 | url-status=live}}
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The iPhone version received "generally favorable reviews", while the PSP version received "mixed" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.
Christian Donlan of Eurogamer called the iPhone version "a simple game [...] but an extremely polished and engaging one." Kristan Reed later said of the Android version, "Every bit as polished as the original, MiniSquadron is another sure sign of Android hitting its stride, and easily one of the best titles available right now."{{cite web | last=Reed | first=Kristan | date=October 4, 2010 | url=https://www.eurogamer.net/mobile-games-roundup-review-9 | title=Mobile Games Roundup | website=Eurogamer | publisher=Gamer Network | accessdate=December 29, 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324145729/https://www.eurogamer.net/mobile-games-roundup-review-9 | archivedate=March 24, 2023 | url-status=live}} Jon Mundy of Pocket Gamer said that the iOS version "Offers the pick-up-and-playability of the old skool shooter, combined with great graphics and surprising deep gameplay." Joao Diniz Sanches later said that the PSP version "successfully lands on the Minis runway carrying its trademark intense and engaging flight combat frolics but misses an opportunity to deliver a little more content-related freight."
The iPhone version was nominated for the "Best Mobile Game Design" award at the Independent Games Festival Mobile 2010 Awards,{{cite web | last=Squires | first=Jim | date=January 27, 2010 | url=https://www.gamezebo.com/news/independent-games-festival-mobile-2010-finalists-announced/ | title=Independent Games Festival Mobile 2010 Finalists Announced | website=Gamezebo | accessdate=December 29, 2023 | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20231229195823/https://www.gamezebo.com/news/independent-games-festival-mobile-2010-finalists-announced/ | archivedate=December 29, 2023 | url-status=live}} which went to Glow Artisan.{{cite web | date=February 8, 2010 | url=https://gdconf.com/news/2010_igf_reveals_mobile_catego | title=2010 IGF Reveals Mobile Category Winners, Audience Voting, Award Hosts | website=Game Developers Conference | accessdate=December 29, 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528215232/https://gdconf.com/news/2010_igf_reveals_mobile_catego | archivedate=May 28, 2023 | url-status=live}}
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External links
- {{moby game|id=/50196/minisquadron/}}
Category:Android (operating system) games
Category:PlayStation Portable games
Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom
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