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SHOX v0.1 by c5cha7 Released

Posted May 27, 2006 at 02:22AM by Anna S. Listed in: PSP Tags: c5cha7, shox
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Developer of numerous homebrew games and applications like PSP XMB Beta v0.1, Chao Garden (Virtual Pet) v0.6 and 1.00 and 1.50 PSP Text Changer among others, c5cha7, is giving us a reason to be square with the test version for his new homebrew game called SHOX.


At first, I was like, "Okay 2 squares, now what?" So I tried mashing some buttons to see what will happen. I bumped the only other square and to my surprise the display said GAME OVER. Not to be discouraged, I tried once more, this time with the knowledge that you're not suppose to get hit by anything. I took it easy at first because there's only one square that moves from side to side. I thought, "As long as I keep my distance I'm safe." And then, here comes another red block, and another and another. My little blue square felt a little claustrophobic, so I started moving around while dodging every block that was on the screen. Easy enough, since the block's movements were limited and predictable, I can easily cruise my way around them. But then, here comes one orange ball. The pesky little thing followed me everywhere I go. It's like a classic game of tag played in an obstacle course.

Shox 001Shox 002


First, I liked the pace of the game. The way that it started out with only one block made you complacent thus not anticipating anything and it's a nice challenge when the game started picking up. Second, the controls cannot be any simpler. You can use the directional buttons or the joystick. I liked the trailing shadow under the blocks to indicate speed (Nice touch!). Since the game thrives on obstacles, I would suggest more pesky orange balls (whee!) or a red block that's as fast as the pesky orange balls. More obstacles spells more thrills.

Shox 003Shox 004Shox 005


I found this game worth playing, even if it's still in its test version. Oddly enough, its simplicity is the game's most engaging factor. This is still not available for 2.00+, but, compatible versions coming soon. According to c5cha7's email, the game was released in its early stage because they want to get suggestions from you guys on what needs to be improved.

Kudos to c5cha7!

DOWNLOAD: [SHOX v0.1]

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   by Apoptosis (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » Cool
nocomment

   by taemo - 2006-05-27
 » cool
I remember a flash game like this couple of months ago, guess thats where the creator of this homebrew got the idea from.

which is good, because this kind of game is fun as time killer

   by Link_15291 (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » Bug Found
i found a bug...if you go to the upper right of the screen your block will keep moving up,letting you avoid everything...Nice game though

   by joesnose (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » nice game
what about making away to fight off the little balls, bang it into the sqares or something?

   by daniel (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » a
yeah i also found that bug but its at any corner if u just push it twoards it sometimes u have to fiddle a little but itl disappear eventually.

im sure this is just because its early but time goes into minus rather then ending.
highscore is spelt wrong
highscore builds up even when u lose

it is a very fun game though although u have to wait quite a while before u actually have to worry about moving too much

   by Irollk2s (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » Best review
This is one of the nicest reviews for a homebrew game that I've read on this site.

More power to ya...

   by lol (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » this game is like similar to squares
there is another old psp homebrew called squares that is similar

   by RaiderX - 2006-05-27
 » looks like fun
yea, when I saw the screens at first I thoguht it was another squarez (that game is awesome!)

but I guess there are some nice differences, looks like fun, ill definately be playing this

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   by cj (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » ripoff
I personally think it is a huge ripoff of Squarez, one of the best homebrew games ever, but it does look fun.

   by podpet24 - 2006-05-27
 » This Should be Super Squarez
That's pretty much what it is...

The old homebrew game Squarez with an updated look.

Looks good, though...

   by c5cha7 (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » @9
Nope this is not like squares,
I have tried to change the game from squares quite alot now.

Anyway i am going to release a newer version soon with completley different gamplay to squarez.

Sorry i just played squarez today and my game does look like a copy (Damn me (¬_¬) !).

   by me (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » same here
"it is a very fun game though although u have to wait quite a while before u actually have to worry about moving too much"

Yeah this should be changed.

   by Devin923 (Unregistered) - 2006-05-27
 » ---
- 9 lvls
- max score of 109
- when time reaches 0 it just continues into the negative forever.
- if you hold a direction in a corner you not only move out of the area but if you continue to hold it you can literally go till you decide to stop.



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