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Ion Assault

Critic score2 critics
First release
2009
Developer
Coreplay
Publisher
Black inc
Genres
Indie, Shooter, Arcade · Action, Science fiction

In Ion Assault players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, Ion Assault adds a twist to arcade style space shooters! Utilizing its dynamic level intensity, Ion Assault is both accessible for the beginner as well as challenging for the skilled gamer. The faster you destroy obstacles, the more enemies the game will throw at you, so play it safe and clear one obstacle at a time or go crazy and see how many enemies the game can throw at you for a maximum score!

Also known as Ion Assault HD

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Details

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Release dates
Xbox 360
2009
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 17, 2010
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
aliens, death, spaceship, space battle, steam
… All 20, artificial intelligence, steam trading cards, high score, boss fight, explosion, steam achievements, digital distribution, survival mode, twin stick control, leaderboard, physics manipulation, temporary invincibility, particle system, hostile a.i., removed from xbla

At a Glance

Critic Score
71

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 81 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Local co-opIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 28 Oct

Feature data: IGDB

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