The original QIX first hit arcades and pizza parlors way back in 1981. A fun and engaging action-puzzler, it never really attained the critical mass of its back-in-the-day brethren like Asteroids or Centipede, but still managed to attain a cult following over the decades and even scored a pretty sweet Game Boy port back in the early 90s. Now, Taito is returning to the cult classic with an Xbox LIVE Arcade version, titled QIX++.
The game is an updated HD port of the original arcade title, offering up the tried-and-true gameplay of it's older brother while utilizing the retro-futuristic look and pulsing techno soundtrack that has become commonplace with Xbox LIVE Arcade ports of decades old games.
The Legends Arcade family just got a lot larger with 47 Taito arcade classics out now in a free firmware update. The classics include Bubble Bobble, Cadash, Space Invaders, Qix, Operation Wolf, Zoo Keeper, and more.
The early '80s was a revolutionary time for gaming yet not every classic from that era is as celebrated as it should be. Taito's Qix is an often imitated arcade gem so let's take a look at why it's such a legendary game.
A look back at what might be the most misunderstood early 80s classic: Qix
