Feeding Frenzy is an arcade-style aquatic game written by Sprout Games, and published by PopCap Games. With an initial debut in 2004, it saw re-release on the Xbox Live Arcade service, with versions for both the original Xbox and the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 version, released March 15, 2006, was the 17th most popular Xbox Live Arcade title for 2006.^[1] Image File history File links Feeding_Frenzy. ... A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual) that creates video games. ... PopCap Games is an online gaming developer and publisher, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... PopCap Games is an online gaming developer and publisher, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. ... GameHouse is online developer/publisher game software company. ... A game designer is a person who designs games. ... Video games are categorized into genres based on their gameplay. ... Centipede by Atari is a typical example of a 1980s era arcade game. ... In computer games and video games, single-player refers to the variant of a particular game where input from only one player is expected throughout the course of the gaming session. ... The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory organization that applies and enforces ratings, advertising guidelines, and online privacy principles for computer and video games and other entertainment software in the United States and Canada (officially adopted by individual provinces 2004-2005). ... Windows redirects here. ... The Macintosh 128K, the first Macintosh computer The iMac, the most recent Mac Macintosh, commonly known as Mac, is a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... CD may stand for: Compact Disc Canadian Forces Decoration Cash Dispenser (at least used in Japan) CD LPMud Driver Centrum-Demokraterne (Centre Democrats of Denmark) Certificate of Deposit České Dráhy (Czech Railways) Chad (NATO country code) Chalmers Datorförening (computer club of the Chalmers University of Technology) a 1960s... User with PDA Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are handheld computers that were originally designed as personal organizers, but became much more versatile over the years. ... A Sony Ericsson Smartphone (Model P910i with Opera web browser) Look up smartphone in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... ReBoot character, see Megabyte (ReBoot). ... Look up RAM, Ram, ram in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Microsoft DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, on Microsoft platforms. ... Processor can mean: A central processing unit of a computer. ... It has been suggested that Keystroke be merged into this article or section. ... A contemporary computer mouse, with the most common standard features — two buttons and a scroll-wheel. ... PopCap Games is an online gaming developer and publisher, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. ... Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) is an online service operated by Microsoft that is used to distribute video games to Xbox and Xbox 360 owners and from late 2007 to Games for Windows - Live users [1]. The service was first launched in late 2004 and offers games from about US$5... The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... is the 74th day of the year (75th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In February 2006, the sequel to this game, Feeding Frenzy 2 was released. The sequel adds new underwater environments, new aquatic creatures, and new power-ups. Additionally, several levels are split between above and below water environments, providing the ability to jump out of the water for brief periods of time. Screenshot from Feeding Frenzy 2 Feeding Frenzy 2: Shipwreck Showdown is an arcade style game. ...

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). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... 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 of the class Scyphozoa, and can be found in every ocean in the world. ...

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.

The full game includes both a normal mode and a "time attack" mode. A Time Attack is another term for time trial. ...

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 ActiveX 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 for a cost of 800 Microsoft Points. ActiveX is a series of high-level, Internet/Intranet technologies Microsoft introduced in late 1990s. ... MSN Games (also known as Zone. ... The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) is an online service operated by Microsoft that is used to distribute video games to Xbox and Xbox 360 owners and from late 2007 to Games for Windows - Live users [1]. The service was first launched in late 2004 and offers games from about US$5... Official Xbox Magazine is a monthly video game magazine which started in November 2001 around the launch time of the original 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. ... Microsoft Points are the currency of the Xbox Live Marketplace and Zune online stores. ...

Reception

A review by IGN criticized the title's simple mechanics and overall lack of depth, resulting in a score of 6.6 out of 10 for the Xbox 360 version. The review suggested that additional online elements could have helped with the title's otherwise limited lasting appeal.^[2] The TeamXbox review also commented negatively about the game's difficulty and replayability, suggesting that it may be better suited towards children. Nonetheless, despite being somewhat shallow, TeamXbox concluded that the game was still accessible and fun, awarding the Xbox 360 version a 7 out of 10.^[3] IGN is a multimedia news and reviews website that focuses heavily on video games. ... TeamXbox is a gaming media web site dedicated to the Microsoft Xbox and Xbox 360 platforms. ...

References

External links

• PopCap Games
• Feeding Frenzy Homepage
• Feeding Frenzy at Xbox.com