Gamertell Review: Schizoid for Xbox Live

Title: SchizoidPrice: 800 Microsoft Points (US$10.00)System(s): Xbox LiveRelease Date: July 9, 2008Publisher (Developer): Microsoft (Torpex Games)ESRB Rating: “Everyone” for mild fantasy violence.Pros: Fun and addictive two-player game with good particle effects and smooth controls. Single-player two-ship “Uberschizoid” mode.Cons: Single-player CPU teammate is occasionally idiotic.Overall Score: Two thumbs up; 91/100; A-; * * * * out of five.

Schizoid is a game of dualities. First, the name implies that it is meant for a single player (remember that “schizoid personality disorder” is antisocial behavior where the person tries to be alone) yet is most definitely a two-player game. Also, it may be a killer two-player game but it also has an amazingly fun single-player mode where you control both of the game’s avatars with one controller.

It’s hectic, it’s confusing, it’s frustrating and it’s friggin’ fun.

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