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2009 · Taito · Action
Qix++
QIX++ is a Xbox Live Arcade remake of the game QIX that now includes high definition graphics.
- Released
- 9 December 2009
- Platforms
- PlayStation PortableXbox 360
- Genres
- Action
- Developers
- Taito
- Publishers
- Taito
- Modes
- MultiplayerSingle-player
- Themes
- Action
- Country
- Japan
- Age ratings
- CERO AESRB E
About
Qix++ is a video game developed and released by Taito for Xbox Live Arcade on December 9, 2009 and the PlayStation Portable on February 25, 2010 exclusively in Japan. It is the fifth game in the Qix series, and adds several new features, such as different Qix types, powerups, and new enemies. The Xbox 360 version of Qix++ was added to the Xbox Backwards compatibility list on September 8, 2016 making it 100% compatible with Xbox One and later, the Xbox Series X and series S. As of August 2, 2026 it was still available to buy on the Xbox Game Store.
Keywords
- achievements
- hacking
- abstract
- high score
- playstation network
- digital distribution
- playstation trophies
- xbox live
- leaderboard
- xbox one backwards compatibility
- completion percentage
Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
Qix++ is an action puzzle video game that is similar to its predecessors. The objective of each level is to use a triangle-shaped marker to claim the majority of the playfield, which is accomplished by creating, or "drawing", lines across the screen. When lines connect to the boundary of the playfield, it creates a box on the playfield, indicating that part of the screen has been claimed by the player. Boxes can also be created by connecting lines to pre-existing boxes.
The top of the screen indicates the amount of space the player needs to claim in order to progress, measured in percentage. While completing this task, the player will need to avoid the Qix, a create that takes the form of various geometric shapes. The Qix can kill the player with one touch, and can also destroy any lines the player is drawing. The player will also need to avoid the Sparx, deadly balls of lightning that follow the player's lines.
Reception
The Xbox 360 version of Qix++ sold 10,196 units by 2011, while its downloadable content packs sold a combined total of 1,599 units.
The game received mixed to negative reviews from critics. IGN rated the game as 'Poor' and claimed the player would see everything Qix++ had to offer in 20 minutes.
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Collections3 collections
Platform libraries
- Xbox 360 games (M–Z)
- Backward-compatible games for Xbox One and Series X/SList of compatible titles from Xbox 360
- PlayStation Portable gamesReleased
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