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Arcade Archives: Qix (2022)

Arcade Archives: Qix cover
Developer
Taito
Publisher
HAMSTER
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Arcade
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A tense, fast-paced arcade puzzle game where you frantically draw lines to claim territory while dodging relentless enemies.

classic arcadepuzzlefast pacedtensechallengingretro

About

Qix is a line-drawing puzzle game developed by Taito in 1981. Players control the Marker to draw lines, closing off and controlling areas. Avoid the hostile Qix and Sparx that roam the stage, and work to control at least 75% of the stage!

Screenshots

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