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Powers

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	\|group8=Combo Boost		\|group8=Combo Boost
	\|list8=Awards an extra level to a ~~players~~ combo and 1000 Points		\|list8=Awards an extra level to a player's combo and 1000 Points
	\|style9=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF		\|style9=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF
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	\|group12=Combo Breaker		\|group12=Combo Breaker
	\|list12=Removes 1 level of a ~~players~~ combo - 15000 Points		\|list12=Removes 1 level of a player's combo - 15000 Points
	\|style13=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF		\|style13=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF
	\|group13=Reversi		\|group13=Reversi
	\|list13=Reverses the ~~players~~ controls for 10 seconds - 15000 Points		\|list13=Reverses the player's controls for 10 seconds - 15000 Points
	\|style14=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF		\|style14=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF
	\|group14=Sacrifice		\|group14=Sacrifice

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Tutorial

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	==Tutorial==		==Tutorial==
	[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Tutorial 8.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|An example of a tutorial menu]]		[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Tutorial 8.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|An example of a tutorial menu]]
	{{Subpage\|Cubixx HD/Tutorial}}		{{Subpage\|subpage=Cubixx HD/Tutorial}}
	The Tutorial is an optional series of pop-up menus, selected when first opening Cubixx with no save data. [[Cubot]] will help inform the player about mechanics being introduced, or how elements of a stage work.		The Tutorial is an optional series of pop-up menus, selected when first opening Cubixx with no save data. [[Cubot]] will help inform the player about mechanics being introduced, or how elements of a stage work.
	<br>		<br>

	==Options==		==Options==
	[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Options Menu.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|The options menu]]		[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Options Menu.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|The options menu]]

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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==
	Players utilize a laser from Cubot to carve out sections of the cube-shaped play field while avoiding enemies such as the Cubixx, Homers, and Line Chasers. The larger the section carved, the higher the points awarded, but the more difficult it is to survive. Players begin with three lives, and have the opportunity to gain more through ~~power-ups~~ or collecting 200,000 points.		Players utilize a laser from Cubot to carve out sections of the cube-shaped play field while avoiding enemies such as the Cubixx, Homers, and Line Chasers. The larger the section carved, the higher the points awarded, but the more difficult it is to survive. Players begin with three lives, and have the opportunity to gain more through Powers or collecting 200,000 points.

	===Arcade Mode===		===Arcade Mode===
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	Deathmatch, sometimes referred to as Death Match, is the player-versus-player multiplayer mode of Cubixx. Players each try to take up the largest sections of threshold while attempting to kill the other players doing the same. Up to seven players at once are able to play this mode.		Deathmatch, sometimes referred to as Death Match, is the player-versus-player multiplayer mode of Cubixx. Players each try to take up the largest sections of threshold while attempting to kill the other players doing the same. Up to seven players at once are able to play this mode.

	==~~Power-ups~~==		==Powers==
	Cubixx HD features 13 available power-ups for the the player to use. While many are beneficial, some also hurt the player should they be collected. ~~Power-ups~~ are collected if their iconography is mostly located within a section the player is capturing, and granted if the area is successfully captured.		Cubixx HD features 13 available power-ups, called '''Powers''', for the the player to use. While many are beneficial, some also hurt the player should they be collected. Powers are collected if their iconography is mostly located within a section the player is capturing, and granted if the area is successfully captured.
	{{Table		{{Table
	\|title=Cubixx HD ~~Power-ups~~		\|title=Cubixx HD Powers
	\|style1=width: 20%; background-color: #55F211; color: #000000		\|style1=width: 20%; background-color: #55F211; color: #000000
	\|group1=Freeze		\|group1=Freeze
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	==Scoring==		==Scoring==
	Score is granted in a variety of ways. Simply making captures of the play field grants points, as well as defeating enemies like Line Chasers and Mini Cubixx. Bonuses during gameplay ~~occur when killing multiple enemies at a time~~, ~~taking out 60~~% or more of the ~~field at any time, collecting multiple power-ups at~~ the ~~same time~~, ~~not losing any lives, beating~~ the ~~stage~~ quickly, ~~or killing a variety~~ of ~~enemies~~. Points are also awarded after a stage is completed, usually for meeting certain criteria. These are listed as "Stats" on the completion screen. Examples of Stats include:		Score is granted in a variety of ways. Simply making captures of the play field grants points, as well as defeating enemies like Line Chasers and Mini Cubixx.

			Bonuses during gameplay are entitled "Feats", and include the following:
			*Divide and conquer: Clear 50% or more of a single side of the cube in one single line.
			*Killer: Kill five enemies
			*Big face: Clear 80% or more of a single side of the cube
			*MEGA line: Make a single huge line (over 1,000 long)
			*Hoarding: Collect five Powers
			*Speed machine: Finish the level quickly.
			*Invincible: Finish a level without dying.
			*Combos: Get five Combo 3s, by making lines cross at least three sides of the cube before closing.
			*Master: Complete all other feats.

			Points are also awarded after a stage is completed, usually for meeting certain criteria. These are listed as "Stats" on the completion screen. Examples of Stats include:
	*Total Lines		*Total Lines
	*Longest Line		*Longest Line

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	===Arcade Mode===		===Arcade Mode===
	{{Subpage\|subpage=Cubixx/Arcade Mode}}		{{Subpage\|subpage=Cubixx HD/Arcade Mode}}
	[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Little Space Remaining.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|Arcade Mode gameplay]]		[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Little Space Remaining.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|Arcade Mode gameplay]]
	Arcade Mode is the primary gameplay mode for ''Cubixx HD''. With fifty total stages, players seek to complete the threshold requirements for each stage, usually with some sort of gimmick at play. Completion of Arcade Mode levels unlocks the same levels in the other modes below. Every fifth level is considered a challenge stage, and is usually of higher difficulty than the previous levels.		Arcade Mode is the primary gameplay mode for ''Cubixx HD''. With fifty total stages, players seek to complete the threshold requirements for each stage, usually with some sort of gimmick at play. Completion of Arcade Mode levels unlocks the same levels in the other modes below. Every fifth level is considered a challenge stage, and is usually of higher difficulty than the previous levels.
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	===Challenges===		===Challenges===
	{{Subpage\|subpage=Cubixx/Challenges}}		{{Subpage\|subpage=Cubixx HD/Challenges}}
	Challenges are a unique system of play. More levels unlock every five levels completed in Arcade Mode, for a total of 50. In order to complete challenges, the player must meet a set requirement, such as completing the stage in a certain period of time, reaching a certain score, or defeating a large amount of enemies.		Challenges are a unique system of play. More levels unlock every five levels completed in Arcade Mode, for a total of 50. In order to complete challenges, the player must meet a set requirement, such as completing the stage in a certain period of time, reaching a certain score, or defeating a large amount of enemies.

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	===Arcade Mode===		===Arcade Mode===
	{{Subpage\|Cubixx/Arcade Mode}}		{{Subpage\|subpage=Cubixx/Arcade Mode}}
	[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Little Space Remaining.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|Arcade Mode gameplay]]		[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Little Space Remaining.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|Arcade Mode gameplay]]
	Arcade Mode is the primary gameplay mode for ''Cubixx HD''. With fifty total stages, players seek to complete the threshold requirements for each stage, usually with some sort of gimmick at play. Completion of Arcade Mode levels unlocks the same levels in the other modes below. Every fifth level is considered a challenge stage, and is usually of higher difficulty than the previous levels.		Arcade Mode is the primary gameplay mode for ''Cubixx HD''. With fifty total stages, players seek to complete the threshold requirements for each stage, usually with some sort of gimmick at play. Completion of Arcade Mode levels unlocks the same levels in the other modes below. Every fifth level is considered a challenge stage, and is usually of higher difficulty than the previous levels.
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	===Time Attack===		===Time Attack===
	[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Time Attack.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|Time Attack gameplay]]		[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Time Attack.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|Time Attack gameplay]]
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	===Challenges===		===Challenges===
	{{Subpage\|Cubixx/Challenges}}		{{Subpage\|subpage=Cubixx/Challenges}}
	Challenges are a unique system of play. More levels unlock every five levels completed in Arcade Mode, for a total of 50. In order to complete challenges, the player must meet a set requirement, such as completing the stage in a certain period of time, reaching a certain score, or defeating a large amount of enemies.		Challenges are a unique system of play. More levels unlock every five levels completed in Arcade Mode, for a total of 50. In order to complete challenges, the player must meet a set requirement, such as completing the stage in a certain period of time, reaching a certain score, or defeating a large amount of enemies.

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	==Scoring==		==Scoring==
			Score is granted in a variety of ways. Simply making captures of the play field grants points, as well as defeating enemies like Line Chasers and Mini Cubixx. Bonuses during gameplay occur when killing multiple enemies at a time, taking out 60% or more of the field at any time, collecting multiple power-ups at the same time, not losing any lives, beating the stage quickly, or killing a variety of enemies. Points are also awarded after a stage is completed, usually for meeting certain criteria. These are listed as "Stats" on the completion screen. Examples of Stats include:
			*Total Lines
			*Longest Line
			*Biggest Area
			*Powers Collected
			*Cubixx Killed
			*Chasers Killed
			*Surfed (time spent off-lines)
			*Under Homer (time spent under an active Homer)

	==Enemies==		==Enemies==

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	{{Infobox		{{Infobox
	\|image=~~Cubixx_Switch_NTSC_Opening_Screen~~.jpg		\|image=Cubixx Switch NTSC Opening Screen.jpg
	\|imagesize=220px		\|imagesize=220px
	\|developer=[[Laughing Jackal Ltd.]]		\|developer=[[Laughing Jackal Ltd.]]
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	\|releasedate=September 20, 2011 (PlayStation 3)<br>January 28, 2016 (Windows)<br>October 3, 2019 (Switch)		\|releasedate=September 20, 2011 (PlayStation 3)<br>January 28, 2016 (Windows)<br>October 3, 2019 (Switch)
	}}		}}

	{{BI\|Cubixx HD}}—simply {{BI\|Cubixx}} on Nintendo Switch—is an updated version of ''[[Cubixx]]'', released in 2011 for the [[Sony PlayStation 3\|PlayStation 3]]. Subsequent releases came to Windows (through Steam), and the Nintendo Switch. The gameplay is heavily derived from ''Qix'', though it takes place across a three-dimensional plane. It features 50 levels of gameplay, 50 challenge levels, and supports both single player and up to four-person multiplayer completion.		{{BI\|Cubixx HD}}—simply {{BI\|Cubixx}} on Nintendo Switch—is an updated version of ''[[Cubixx]]'', released in 2011 for the [[Sony PlayStation 3\|PlayStation 3]]. Subsequent releases came to Windows (through Steam), and the Nintendo Switch. The gameplay is heavily derived from ''Qix'', though it takes place across a three-dimensional plane. It features 50 levels of gameplay, 50 challenge levels, and supports both single player and up to four-person multiplayer completion.

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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==
			Players utilize a laser from Cubot to carve out sections of the cube-shaped play field while avoiding enemies such as the Cubixx, Homers, and Line Chasers. The larger the section carved, the higher the points awarded, but the more difficult it is to survive. Players begin with three lives, and have the opportunity to gain more through power-ups or collecting 200,000 points.

	===Arcade Mode===		===Arcade Mode===
			{{Subpage\|Cubixx/Arcade Mode}}
			[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Little Space Remaining.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|Arcade Mode gameplay]]
			Arcade Mode is the primary gameplay mode for ''Cubixx HD''. With fifty total stages, players seek to complete the threshold requirements for each stage, usually with some sort of gimmick at play. Completion of Arcade Mode levels unlocks the same levels in the other modes below. Every fifth level is considered a challenge stage, and is usually of higher difficulty than the previous levels.
	===Time Attack===		===Time Attack===
	[[File:~~Cubixx_Switch_NTSC_Time_Attack~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|Time Attack gameplay]]		[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Time Attack.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|Time Attack gameplay]]
	All stages are identical to Arcade Mode, with the goal to complete levels as fast as possible.		All stages are identical to Arcade Mode, with the goal to complete levels as fast as possible.
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
			Cubixx Switch NTSC Opening Screen.jpg\|Opening screen
			Cubixx Switch NTSC Level 1 Gameplay.jpg\|Gameplay of the game
			Cubixx Switch NTSC Asteroid Sizes.jpg\|Multiple asteroids
			Cubixx Switch NTSC Arcade Mode Level Select.jpg\|Level select
			Cubixx Switch NTSC Home Icon.jpg\|Icon for the Nintendo Switch release
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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{{Infobox
|image=Cubixx_Switch_NTSC_Opening_Screen.jpg
|imagesize=220px
|developer=[[Laughing Jackal Ltd.]]
|publisher=Laughing Jackal Ltd. (PlayStation 3), [[Ghostlight Ltd.]] (Windows, Switch)
|console=[[Sony PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], Windows, [[Nintendo Switch]]
|releasedate=September 20, 2011 (PlayStation 3) January 28, 2016 (Windows) October 3, 2019 (Switch)
}}

{{BI|Cubixx HD}}—simply {{BI|Cubixx}} on Nintendo Switch—is an updated version of ''[[Cubixx]]'', released in 2011 for the [[Sony PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]. Subsequent releases came to Windows (through Steam), and the Nintendo Switch. The gameplay is heavily derived from ''Qix'', though it takes place across a three-dimensional plane. It features 50 levels of gameplay, 50 challenge levels, and supports both single player and up to four-person multiplayer completion.

The game's main mascot is "[[Cubot]]", a flying machine with a large camera lens and a hat reminiscent of a square academic cap. Cubot does not appear in levels, but rather delivers the tutorial messages and hints, as well as appearing during the end credits sequence.

==Gameplay==

===Arcade Mode===

===Time Attack===
[[File:Cubixx_Switch_NTSC_Time_Attack.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Time Attack gameplay]]
All stages are identical to Arcade Mode, with the goal to complete levels as fast as possible.
 
===Score Attack===
[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Score Attack.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Score Attack gameplay]]
All stages are identical to Arcade Mode, with the goal to score as many points as possible before completing the threshold.
 
===Line Attack===
[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Line Attack.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Line Attack gameplay]]
All stages are identical to Arcade Mode, with the goal to collect the single most amount of points in a single line on a single face.
 
===Challenges===
{{Subpage|Cubixx/Challenges}}
Challenges are a unique system of play. More levels unlock every five levels completed in Arcade Mode, for a total of 50. In order to complete challenges, the player must meet a set requirement, such as completing the stage in a certain period of time, reaching a certain score, or defeating a large amount of enemies.

===Deathmatch===
Deathmatch, sometimes referred to as Death Match, is the player-versus-player multiplayer mode of Cubixx. Players each try to take up the largest sections of threshold while attempting to kill the other players doing the same. Up to seven players at once are able to play this mode.

==Power-ups==
Cubixx HD features 13 available power-ups for the the player to use. While many are beneficial, some also hurt the player should they be collected. Power-ups are collected if their iconography is mostly located within a section the player is capturing, and granted if the area is successfully captured.
{{Table
|title=Cubixx HD Power-ups
|style1=width: 20%; background-color: #55F211; color: #000000
|group1=Freeze
|list1=Stops enemies in their tracks for 5 seconds - 1000 Points
|style2=background-color: #55F211; color: #000000
|group2=Speed Up
|list2=Boosts a players speed for 10 seconds - 1000 Points
|style3=background-color: #55F211; color: #000000
|group3=Shield
|list3=Protects players from enemies for 10 seconds - 1000 Points
|style4=background-color: #55F211; color: #000000
|group4=Extra Life
|list4=Awards an extra life in Arcade mode - 1000 Points
|style5=background-color: #55F211; color: #000000
|group5=Kill
|list5=Awards a kill in Death Match
|style6=background-color: #1155F2; color: #FFFFFF
|group6=Points
|list6=Awards 20000 points
|style7=background-color: #1155F2; color: #FFFFFF
|group7=Super Points
|list7=Awards 40000 points
|style8=background-color: #1155F2; color: #FFFFFF
|group8=Combo Boost
|list8=Awards an extra level to a players combo and 1000 Points
|style9=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF
|group9=Fast Forward
|list9=Speeds up enemies for 10 seconds - 15000 Points
|style10=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF
|group10=Slow Down
|list10=Slows the player down for 10 seconds - 15000 Points
|style11=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF
|group11=Asteroid Attack
|list11=Fires some asteroids at the cube - 15000 Points
|style12=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF
|group12=Combo Breaker
|list12=Removes 1 level of a players combo - 15000 Points
|style13=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF
|group13=Reversi
|list13=Reverses the players controls for 10 seconds - 15000 Points
|style14=background-color: #FF4949; color: #FFFFFF
|group14=Sacrifice
|list14=Kills the player - 1 Point
}}

==Scoring==

==Enemies==
{{Enemies
|enemy1=Cubixx
|enemy1image=Cubixx Switch NTSC Level 1 Gameplay.jpg
|enemy2=Mini Cubixx
|enemy2image=Cubixx Switch NTSC Mini Cubixx.jpg
|enemy3=Line Chaser
|enemy3image=Cubixx Switch NTSC Line Chasers.jpg
|enemy4=The Fuse
|enemy4image=Cubixx Switch NTSC The Fuse.jpg
|enemy5=Homer
|enemy5image=Cubixx Switch NTSC Homers.jpg
|enemy6=Black Hole
|enemy6image=Cubixx Switch NTSC Black Hole.jpg
|enemy7=Asteroid
|enemy7image=Cubixx Switch NTSC Asteroids.jpg
}}

==Tutorial==
[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Tutorial 8.jpg|thumb|right|350px|An example of a tutorial menu]]
{{Subpage|Cubixx HD/Tutorial}}
The Tutorial is an optional series of pop-up menus, selected when first opening Cubixx with no save data. [[Cubot]] will help inform the player about mechanics being introduced, or how elements of a stage work.
 
==Options==
[[File:Cubixx Switch NTSC Options Menu.jpg|thumb|right|350px|The options menu]]
There are a few settings available for the game, including sound effects volume, music volume, gameplay language, and having tutorials play again. ''Cubixx HD'' is available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.
 
==Credits==
''Credits are listed in order of appearance on the credits sequence.''
<div align=center>
;Design
Richard Thorn 
Steven Barber 
Marc Keeling Vincent 

;Programming
Richard Thorn 
Martin Cook 

;Art
Marc Keeling Vincent 

;Production
Steven Barber 
Alasdair Evans 

;Special Thanks
Jake Cooper 
Paul Morgan 
Paul Carpenter 
Ben Rogers 
Ross Brierley 
Ben Wicks 
Joe Barnard 

;Development Manager
Daren Morgan 

;Head of Development
Stephen Morgan 

;Director
Khaled Lababedi 

;Laughing Jackal
</div>

==Technical information==
{{Technical
|romtype=Digital
|rommemory=115MB
|identification=N/A
|ram=N/A
|ref1=https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/cubixx-switch/
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>

</gallery>

==Music==
Music for ''Cubixx HD'' is taken from a royalty free repository. It mostly comprises of hip-hop or electronic dance genres.<ref>[https://forum.psnprofiles.com/topic/1871-cubixx-hd-music/ PlayStation Profiles forum] [https://web.archive.org/web/20240319180514/https://forum.psnprofiles.com/topic/1871-cubixx-hd-music/ (archive)]</ref>

==See also==
*[[Cubixx]]
*[[Qix Wiki:Playing Qix#Cubixx|Purchase the game]]
*[https://cubixxhd.laughingjackal.co.uk Official website] [https://web.archive.org/web/20240319175514/https://cubixxhd.laughingjackal.co.uk/ (archive)]

==References==
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