Metareview: Every Extend Extra
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Nov 10th 2006 at 3:00PM }
Every Extend Extra started as a freeware PC app that was transformed by the music-loving Q? Entertainment folks. With flashy skins, and groovin' music, does Every Extend Extra continue the music puzzling legacy of Mizuguchi, or does it fall flat on its face? Let's see what the critics have to say:- CVG (90/100) thinks the game is just as good as its Lumines predecessor: "With all the impressive music and visual tech pushing Every Extend Extra, its easy to forget that when you strip it all away there's a unique and addictive shooter lying underneath. As with Lumines, E3 is a game for those who appreciate a simple yet brilliantly-realised, score-driven experience - otherwise you might just be put off by the limited amount of raw content the game has to offer."
- IGN (81/100) thinks the game's a bit too short-lived, but its pretty looks keep it coming back for more: "Nine stages may not sound like a lot, and truthfully, it's not. But for some cosmic reason it satisfies nonetheless. Each one provides such a distinct arena, complete with unique musical tracks and background animations, that moving through the game gives players an actual sense of accomplishment."
- The Mizuguchi-worshipping 1UP (60/100) gave a surprisingly low review, saying the game's flashy nature is a bit too distracting: "It's extra flashy, extra chaotic, extra confusing. Q Entertainment's unique sense of style is in full effect, but for once that's maybe not such a good thing. All of Mizuguchi's trademark flash and pizzazz actually detract from the experience."
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Player1 @ Nov 10th 2006 3:37PM
I think if you liked Rez and Lumines, you can't go wrong with this one. The soundtrack is great also.
Don @ Nov 10th 2006 5:00PM
"The game is now available for the budget price of $30. I'm buying it just for the awesome box art."
And how you gonna look at that box art when you've just got your PSP? By scanning it & going into the PHOTOS section.... but NOPE.... 'cause you're willing to give that feature up!! Too bad.
Andrew Yoon @ Nov 10th 2006 5:10PM
LOL!!
kelly @ Nov 11th 2006 10:56PM
not too sure about this one...
Red_venom @ Nov 23rd 2006 6:59PM
The problem with journos reviewing EEE is that EE is an ARCADE type of experience and most gamers now dont see the joy in playing something over and over for a high score. EE is all about that, lots of little tricks will get you a much higher score, you learn those and you get "near" the top scores, above that demands perfection from your playing.
Who would honestly say the game doesnt have enough content aside from the people who view it as a linear single player experience that they just go through one time to see everything.. I think even the amount of levels EEE has borders on too much for the type of game it really is.