PixelJunk SideScroller
{{Short description|2011 video game}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2024}}{{Infobox video game
| title = PixelJunk SideScroller
| image = PixelJunk SideScroller PSN icon.png
| caption = PlayStation Store icon
| developer = Q-Games{{efn|Additional work by Santa Monica Studio.}}
| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|Q-Games|WW|Sony Computer Entertainment}}
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|October 25, 2011{{cite web |last=Hinkle |first=David |date=October 22, 2011|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/22/pixeljunk-sidescrollers-launch-trailer-blows-up-a-lot-of-stuff/ |title=Pixeljunk Sidescroller's launch trailer blows up a lot of stuff |website=Engadget (Joystiq) |publisher=Oath Inc. |access-date=April 23, 2019 |archive-date=April 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423180858/https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/22/pixeljunk-sidescrollers-launch-trailer-blows-up-a-lot-of-stuff/ |url-status=live }}|EU|October 26, 2011{{cite web |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=October 21, 2011 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-10-21-pixeljunk-sidescroller-release-date |title=PixelJunk SideScroller release date |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=October 24, 2011 |archive-date=October 23, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023213424/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-10-21-pixeljunk-sidescroller-release-date |url-status=live }}|AUS|November 2, 2011|JP|November 10, 2011}}
| genre = Scrolling shooter
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
| platforms = PlayStation 3
| series = PixelJunk
}}
PixelJunk SideScroller is a 2011 scrolling shooter video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is part of the PixelJunk series and was released internationally by Sony Computer Entertainment. The visuals are intended to resemble arcade video games with a vector monitor. It is based on the "Road to Dawn" bonus stage in PixelJunk Shooter 2.
Reception
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| MC = 76/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pixeljunk-sidescroller/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=PixelJunk SideScroller for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=14 December 2017 |archive-date=26 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226015411/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/pixeljunk-sidescroller |url-status=live }}
| 1UP = A−{{cite web |last=Barnholt |first=Ray |date=27 October 2011 |url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/pixeljunk-sidescroller-ps3 |title=Review: PixelJunk SideScroller is a Sublime "Shooter" From Another Time |website=1UP.com |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=14 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324162232/http://www.1up.com/reviews/pixeljunk-sidescroller-ps3 |archive-date=24 March 2016}}
| Destruct = 9/10{{cite web |last=Pinsof |first=Allistair |date=29 October 2011 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-pixeljunk-sidescroller-214774.phtml |title=Review: PixelJunk SideScroller |website=Destructoid |publisher=Enthusiast Gaming |access-date=14 December 2017 |archive-date=12 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212165756/https://www.destructoid.com/review-pixeljunk-sidescroller-214774.phtml |url-status=live }}
| Edge = 8/10{{cite magazine |author=Edge staff |date=29 November 2011 |url=http://www.next-gen.biz/reviews/pixeljunk-sidescroller-review |title=PixelJunk SideScroller review |magazine=Edge |publisher=Future plc |access-date=23 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111201062216/http://www.next-gen.biz/reviews/pixeljunk-sidescroller-review |archive-date=1 December 2011}}
| GI = 7.75/10{{cite magazine |last=Miller |first=Matt |date=4 November 2011 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pixeljunk_sidescroller/b/ps3/archive/2011/11/04/pixeljunk-sidescroller-review.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107162800/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/pixeljunk_sidescroller/b/ps3/archive/2011/11/04/pixeljunk-sidescroller-review.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=November 7, 2011 |title=PixelJunk SideScroller |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |access-date=14 December 2017}}
| GMaster = 83%{{cite magazine |title=Review: PixelJunk SideScroller |magazine=GamesMaster |publisher=Future plc |date=January 2012 |page=91}}
| GSpot = 6/10{{cite web |last=Meunier |first=Nathan |date=10 November 2011 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pixeljunk-sidescroller-review/1900-6344773/ |title=PixelJunk SideScroller Review |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=14 December 2017 |archive-date=14 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214124650/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pixeljunk-sidescroller-review/1900-6344773/ |url-status=live }}
| GT = 6.7/10{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=14979 |title=PixelJunk SideScroller Review |website=GameTrailers |publisher=Viacom |date=1 November 2011 |access-date=14 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105071217/http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=14979 |archive-date=5 November 2011}}
| IGN = 6.5/10{{cite web |last=Hatfield |first=Daemon |date=26 October 2011 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/10/26/pixeljunk-sidescroller-review |title=PixelJunk SideScroller Review |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=14 December 2017 |archive-date=14 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214193738/http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/10/26/pixeljunk-sidescroller-review |url-status=live }}
| OPMUK = 7/10{{cite magazine |title=PixelJunk SideScroller |magazine=PlayStation Official Magazine – UK |publisher=Future plc |date=25 December 2011 |page=98}}
| PSM = 8/10{{cite magazine |title=Review: PixelJunk SideScroller |magazine=PlayStation: The Official Magazine |publisher=Future plc |issue=53 |date=25 December 2011 |page=74}}
| rev1 = The A.V. Club
| rev1Score = C+{{cite web |last=Teti |first=John |date=7 November 2011 |url=https://www.avclub.com/pixeljunk-sidescroller-1798228312 |title=PixelJunk SideScroller |website=The A.V. Club |publisher=The Onion |access-date=23 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109194800/http://www.avclub.com/articles/pixeljunk-sidescroller,64611/ |archive-date=9 November 2011 |url-status=live}}
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PixelJunk SideScroller received "generally favourable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.
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External links
- [http://pixeljunk.jp/library/SideScroller/ PixelJunk SideScroller's Official website]
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Category:Horizontally scrolling shooters
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:PlayStation 3-only games
Category:PlayStation Network games
Category:Santa Monica Studio games
Category:Sony Interactive Entertainment games
Category:Video games developed in Japan
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