Screenshot from Feeding Frenzy

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Gameplay

In Feeding Frenzy, players control a hungry marine predator intent on munching as many other fish as possible. During the course of the game's 40 levels, the player takes on the role of different aquatic species (ending with an orca during the last few levels), each trying to move up the food chain. As smaller fish are eaten, the player's own fish grows in size and becomes capable of eating somewhat larger fish. By the end of each level, the fish is sufficiently large that it can eat almost anything on-screen. Players must be vigilant for hazards which include depth charges, larger predators, and jellyfish. Binomial name Orcinus orca Linnaeus, 1758 Orca range (in blue) The Orca or Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) is the largest species of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae). ... Food chains and food webs and/or food networks describe the feeding relationships between species in a biotic community. ... Depth Charge used by U.S. Navy later in World War II The depth charge is the oldest anti-submarine weapon. ... Orders Stauromedusae Coronatae Semaeostomeae Rhizostomae Jellyfish are marine invertebrates belonging to the Scyphozoan class, and in turn the phylum Cnidaria. ...

If the player eats a sufficiently large number of fish in a short period of time, a score-enhancing Feeding Frenzy is initiated. If the player continues to rapidly consume other fish, a further Double Frenzy can be achieved. These both end when a short period of time without further rapid consumption elapses.

While there is some variation to the game, including bonus levels, the gameplay could be classified as extremely repetitive.

Special abilities

Most of the marine animals which the player controls have additional special abilities. These include a maneuver which allows for a quick burst of speed, as well as an ability which allows large schools of fish to be sucked in at once.

Power-ups

In addition to pearls and other items which can be consumed for bonus points, the game also includes several power-ups which can be eaten in order to gain an instantaneous or short-term effect. These include: Power Up, the Professional Organization of Women in Entertainment Reaching Up is an organization with the stated mission to promote the visibility and integration of gay women in entertainment, the arts, and all forms of media. Power Up provided funding and assistance to the 2003 short film . ...

• 1UP - Provides an extra life when consumed.
• Frenzy - Causes the game to pause for a moment as the player automatically eats every on-screen fish which he or she can safely eat.
• Shield - Allows the player to survive a single incident which would usually result in death, instead consuming the shield.
• Speed - Confers an increase in speed for a period of time, although this can potentially be dangerous, as it's much easier to accidentally swim into predators.
• Stun - Stuns all other on-screen life-forms for a limited period of time.

Availability

The free Macromedia Flash version of Feeding Frenzy can be played online at websites such as the MSN Gaming Zone, but has only a limited number of levels. The Windows version, Feeding Frenzy Deluxe, is available for download as a trial, with the full version available for a fee. Additionally, Xbox and Xbox 360 versions exist. The original Xbox version is available via an Xbox Live Arcade disc from Microsoft, or from Official Xbox Magazine discs. The Xbox 360 version can be downloaded from the Xbox Live Marketplace, either as a free demo or as a full version. // == Macromedia Flash == ==]] Using Macromedia Flash 8 (bundled in Studio 8) in Windows XP. Maintainer: Adobe Systems (formerly Macromedia) Latest release: 8 / September 30th, 2005 OS: Windows (no native Windows XP Professional x64 Edition support), Mac OS X, Linux (i386 only, via wine [1]) Use: Multimedia Content Creator License: Proprietary Website... MSN Games (also known as Zone. ... Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft. ... The Xbox 360 is the successor to Microsofts Xbox video game console, developed in co-operation with IBM, ATI, Samsung and SiS. Information on the console first came through viral marketing campaigns and it was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information... Xbox Live Arcade is an online service operated by Microsoft that is used to distribute video games to Xbox and Xbox 360 owners. ... June 2006 issue of Official Xbox Magazine Official Xbox Magazine is a monthly video game magazine which started in November 2001 around the launch time of the Xbox. ... The Xbox Live Marketplace is a virtual market designed for Microsoft s Xbox 360 console that allows Xbox Live subscribers to download purchased or promotional content. ...

Feeding Frenzy 2

In March 2006, a sequel, Feeding Frenzy 2 was released. The sequel adds new underwater environments, new aquatic creatures, new power-ups, and higher bonuses for a feeding frenzy.

External links

• PopCap Games
• Sprout Games