Jetpac Refuelled
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| Developer(s) | Rare |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Studios |
| Composer(s) | Steve Burke |
| Series | Jetman |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
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| Genre(s) | Shooter, shoot 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 72% |
| Metacritic | 73/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Eurogamer | 7/10 |
| GameSpot | 7.2/10 |
| GamesRadar |    |
| IGN | 8/10 |
| VideoGamer.com | 7/10 |
Jetpac Refuelled is a shooter video game developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Studios. It was first released worldwide on the Xbox Live Arcade service on 28 March 2007. The game is the fourth and final instalment of the Jetman series and a remake of Ultimate Play the Game's 1983 ZX Spectrum game, Jetpac. The game follows Jetman as he attempts to rebuild his rocket in order to explore different planets, whilst simultaneously defending himself from hostile aliens.
Details of the game were first leaked in February 2007, shortly before Rare officially announced development later that month. During development process Rare attempted to ensure that the game did not feel too similar to the original Jetpac, whilst keeping the core mechanics. The game received mostly favourable reviews upon release. Critics praised the updated graphics and gameplay, however they criticised the overall repetitiveness of the game and its multiplayer mode. It was later included in Rare's 2015 Xbox One retrospective compilation, Rare Replay.
The game is a remake of the original Jetpac with overhauled high-definition graphics and 128 levels. It also features competitive gameplay over Xbox Live, leaderboards, and achievements. Similar to the first instalment, the player assumes control of Jetman and is presented in a horizontal wrap around which consists of six platforms on which Jetman can manoeuvre onto. Jetman has to first assemble his rocket, which spawns in separate parts that are scattered around a map, and then fills it with six fuel canisters before taking off to the next planet, where the procedure is repeated. In addition, Jetman has to defend himself from each planet's hostile aliens, and collect valuable resources such as gold and platinum, which occasionally fall from the atmosphere, for bonus points.
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