Ultimately, while Gridrunner Revolution may take far too long to get to the really good stuff, and though it may often lack clear player feedback, it is unquestionably worth your time. Its weirdly entrancing-but-ugly aesthetics will make you (however temporarily) regret the awful things you said about Jeff Minter after failing to beat level 40 of Space Giraffe, and its elegant, sort-of-shooter mechanics are as addictive as they are unusual. Whether you're a longtime Minter fan or have ever considered hurling a brick through the guy's window, Gridrunner Revolution is unquestionably worth your time.
DIYGamer: "Complaining about the lack of summer game bundles/deals out loud apparently works! Valve answered the call for supplying some cool games to beat the summer heat with two indie game packs. One is full of variety, and the other seems full of navigating. Both cost only $9.99. That equals less than $20 for 10 great games!"
Out of Eight writes: "A majority of arcade games of the 70's and 80's involved shooting things. Why? Because people are inherently violent, that's why. Plus, something has to be done with the incoming space invaders/centipedes/asteroids/tanks. What are you going to do, talk to them? Centipedes can't talk! No, it is best to shoot first and ask questions later, questions such as "what does this rambling introduction have to do with Gridrunner Revolution?" Beats me, I'm just trying to fill space to make the review longer (shhh! trade secret!). This is a sequel to a sequel to a sequel to the original Gridrunner, which came out for a couple of the Commodore systems way back in the Silurian period. Let's shoot some scorpions and save some sheep, shall we?"
Jeff Minter's classic arcade-style shooter is being updated for a new Xbox Live Arcade release.
