''Ion Assault'' is a

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video game developed by

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and published by Black Inc. for the

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, and

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. It was released in North America and Europe on September 23, 2009. Its gameplay is similar to that of the classic arcade shooter ''

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''. ''Ion Assault'' was the first Xbox Live Arcade game to be developed in

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. ''Ion Assault'' was released for Windows on the

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platform on November 17, 2010. It was delisted in 2015, but got relisted in 2018 for Xbox 360 and in 2019 for Steam.

Reception

''Ion Assault'' received mixed reviews from critics. On

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, the game holds scores of 62/100 for the PC version based on 4 reviews and 74/100 for the Xbox 360 version based on 23 reviews. It received praise for its graphics, particle effects and gameplay (including the recharging mechanic for the main weapon), but received criticism for its controls, short campaign and screen clutter during intense battles.

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