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5.7 out of 10

Point Blank DS

First seen: 18 july 2006

Information found in: from 31 sources in 17 countries.

Best Price: 5.50 USD

  • User Score (4)
    6.0 6.0 from 4 reviewers
  • Expert Score (16)
    6.4 6.4 from 16 reviewers
  • Gameplay (7)
    6.3 6.3 from 7 reviewers
  • Graphics (9)
    6.0 6.0 from 9 reviewers
  • Sound (9)
    5.8 5.8 from 9 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (2)
    6.0 6.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (2)
    8.1 8.1 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • good single, cart multiplayer, great fun, easy to pick up, fun for a while
  • term appeal, too easy, little depth, modes are very similar, not a challenge

Point Blank DS brings the beloved arcade series to your handheld, gathering everything that was good in the first three games and mixing it up with some brand-new additions tailored to touch screen control. Namco’s popular shooting games are known for their irreverent humour and unique art style, and even though Point Blank DS replaces the arcade light gun with the stylus, the shooting action is as kooky as ever. Your hand-eye coordination is tested in four difficulty…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Category:
    Action
  • Multiplayer mode:
    Simultaneous
  • Players:
    1-2
  • Age rating:
    7
  • Publisher:
    Namco/Bandai
  • Developer:
    Namco/Bandai

Release Date

  • First seen
    18 July 2006

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Reviews of Point Blank DS

  1. Point Blank

    Reviewer: Gamestyle
    31 May 2007
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    I'm starving, Lee Marvin Read more

  2. Point Blank DS

    Reviewer: Pocket Gamer
    11 September 2006
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Enjoyably distracting when played alone and hugely entertaining in company, Point Blank DS is ideal for five minutes of fun Read more

  3. Point Blank DS

    Reviewer: Project COE
    13 June 2006
    Overall 7
    7.3
    Gameplay 8
    7.5
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 6
    6.0
     

    Thanks to the DS lite’s excellent screen, Point Blank DS ’ visuals are extremely colorful and stimulating. Although the circus style will not please everyone, what’s present here is a solid display of what the Nintendo DS can do. Screenshots don’t do the game justice, since it’s far more impressive when you see it in action. A solid framerate that never slows down even during frantic areas is undoubtedly a huge plus. As for the audio, I found the music and... Read more

  4. Point Blank DS (DS)

    Reviewer: Nintendo Life
    7 May 2007
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Point Blank DS is great fun. It's also a pretty well rounded title and will suit gamers who enjoy a quick 5 minute blast of entertainment, this game also poses as a great time filler. You'll find it hard to play this game for extended periods of time unless you have someone to play against. Fans of the original series on PlayStation should certainly consider picking up this game, its just as much fun as it ever was. Hopefully Namco will make another with more original... Read more

  5. Shoot Your DS

    Reviewer: Mygamer
    23 January 2007
    Overall 7
    6.6
    Gameplay 6
    6.0
    Graphics 6
    6.0
    Sound 7
    7.0
     

    With this game now under its belt, let see if Namco will port over some more of their entertaining arcade style shooters like Time Crisis or Ninja Assault . Read more

  1. "Point Blank - Hit or Miss?"

    Reviewer: PC Personal Computer Game Reviews
    24 February 2007
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    I bought this game because I remembered playing the original arcade version years ago! Although the DS version doesn't quite compare to the original it is a good attempt and makes great use of the stylus. The levels/stages in one-player mode are the same as those in the original arcade version, and are a good way to rid yourself of boredom. Additionally the "Brain Massage" mode provides more of a challenge, as the player's best score of each day is stored providing a... Read more

  2. Reviewer: Sonic370, GamePro.com
    23 February 2007
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    This game doesn't belong on the DS. It belongs in arcades, that is where it is played the best. The stylus does is not fun to use. I seriously prefer the gun in the arcade, because it is more classic to play and more fun. It is way too easy to shoot something on the DS with the stylus. If your a gamer thats into really easy games with no replay value whatsoever, I recommend this game to you. Read more

  3. Point Blank (DS): Shooting game for the DS

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    5 November 2009

    Summary: Easy to pick up and play, but you might not want to very often Read more

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