Tiny Plane, an endless flying game developed by PowPowGames and
published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store.
Featuring a simple yet appealing graphics style, refreshing game
mechanics, and a variety of control options, Tiny Plane is a
surprisingly compelling timewaster. Tiny Plane Pros: Simple and
appealing graphics reminiscent of MiniSquadron Soundtrack is light
and whimsical Multiple [...]
Date Published: May 28, 2012 - 9:33 pm
Jake Escapes HD, a vertical racing game from Just Funny Games, is
now available from the app store. Featuring a quirky storyline,
simple mechanics, and path-finding gameplay, Jake Escapes falls a
bit short on both content and excitement. Jake Escapes HD Pros:
Unique building-scaling presentation Soundtrack is catchy and
upbeat Slingshot control mechanic is easy to use Completing light
puzzling [...]
Date Published: May 28, 2012 - 9:30 pm
Slingshot Racing, a fantastic physics-based racer developed by
Snowbolt Interactive and published by Crescent Moon Games, is now
available from the app store. Featuring stellar steampunk-inspired
graphics, dead simple controls, and smooth as silk animation,
Slingshot Racing has all the trappings of a classic iOS game save
for online multiplayer action. Slingshot Racing Pros: Gorgeous
steampunk-inspired graphics [...]
Date Published: May 25, 2012 - 12:10 am
Shoot The Zombirds, an action title from Infinite Dreams, is now
available from the app store. A reimagining of their previous Shoot
The Birds offering, Shoot The Zombirds utilizes a creepy Halloween
theme, goal-based multipliers, and upgradeable attributes to keep
you firing arrows long into the night. Shoot The Zombirds Pros:
Beautiful creepy night theme with Halloween [...]
Date Published: May 25, 2012 - 12:04 am
Scotland Yard, a classic cat-and-mouse board game offering from
Ravensburger Digital, is now available from the app store. Varied
and convoluted pathways, team-based tactics, and a handful of
exclusive moves for specific players combine to create a compelling
and enjoyable strategic challenge. Scotland Yard Pros: Clever
gameplay mechanics and team-based tactics Soundtrack fits the game
style extremely well Simple [...]
Date Published: May 22, 2012 - 11:49 pm
Score! Classic Goals, an inventive sports puzzler from First Touch
Games, is now available from the app store. Featuring tons of
levels and brilliant gameplay, Score! Classic Goals typifies the
“easy to pick up, hard to put down” characterization of many mobile
offerings. Score! Classic Goals Pros: Clever re-creation puzzles,
polish presentation, and decent AI Crowd noises and [...]
Date Published: May 21, 2012 - 9:29 pm
N.O.V.A. 3, the third iteration in Gameloft’s Near Orbit Vanguard
Alliance series, is now available from the app store. Kal Wardin
returns to kick butt and take names in one of the slickest FPSs
we’ve ever played on a mobile device. N.O.V.A. 3 -- Near Orbit
Vanguard Alliance Pros: Console-quality presentation with
adrenaline-fueled gameplay and immersive environments Clear [...]
Date Published: May 19, 2012 - 10:06 pm
Non Flying Soldiers, a side-scrolling survival puzzler developed by
Blue Shadow Games and published by Chillingo, is now available from
the app store. Featuring quirky puzzles and cute characters, Non
Flying Soldiers serves as a fun little diversion despite its easy
gameplay. Non Flying Soldiers Pros: Charming presentation with
smooth animations and quirky puzzles Militaristic soundtrack
befitting the [...]
Date Published: May 19, 2012 - 10:05 pm
LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias, the second iteration in
Frontier Developments’ charming adventure platformer series, is now
available from the app store. Featuring much improved controls and
a more robust story, Lost Winds 2 is everything we could have hoped
it would be. LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias Pros: Beautiful
presentation with smooth animations and [...]
Date Published: May 17, 2012 - 9:01 pm
Exponential Invasion, a math puzzler from Danny Perski, is now
available from the app store. Featuring a minimalistic presentation
and though-provoking challenges, Exponential Invasion should get
any good mathematician’s juices flowing. Exponential Invasion Pros:
Simple presentation Muzak soundtrack and explosive sound effects
Simple tap controls Challenging puzzles Exponential Invasion Cons:
Short campaign No social gaming network integration Moves aren’t
tallied in real-time Easy to hit [...]
Date Published: May 14, 2012 - 11:05 pm
This Could Hurt, a sadistic timing-based platformer developed by
Orange Agenda and published by Chillingo, is now available from the
app store. Featuring a wealth of devious traps, stringent time
limits, and an isometric viewpoint that often leaves us wondering
where our main character went, This Could Hurt is one of those
games you love [...]
Date Published: May 14, 2012 - 9:59 pm
Bullistic Unleashed, a mature, Angry Birds-style arcade game from
Millipede Creative Development, is now available from the app
store. Featuring crude imagery and humor and familiar slingshot
physics, Bullistic Unleashed is a fun, demolition-focused offering
that comes with somewhat limited appeal. Bullistic Unleashed Pros:
Cartoony art style and fun level designs Variety of bull types
whose order is [...]
Date Published: May 14, 2012 - 9:57 pm
Tractor Trails, an agrarian puzzler from Origin8, is now available
from the app store. Featuring a cute setting, simple mechanics, and
a handful of upgrades, Tractor Trails is a charming game with a few
minor annoyances. Tractor Trails Pros: Colorful, top-down
presentation and fun animations Whimsical soundtrack Simple swipe
controls Perks and upgrades available for purchase using in-game
corn currency GameCenter [...]
Date Published: May 08, 2012 - 10:12 pm
Robbery Bob: Man of Steal, a stealth action game developed by Level
Eight and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app
store. A colorful top-down affair featuring fun gameplay tactics,
easy controls, and a quirky story, Robbery Bob offers a decent
challenge that manages to delight along the way. Robbery Bob: Man
of Steal [...]
Date Published: May 06, 2012 - 10:18 pm
Brainsss, a zombie action title developed by Lonely Few, is now
available from the app store. Flipping the script on games that
force you to flee from hordes of the undead, you control the
brain-munching mob in an effort to eradicate humanity. Brainsss
Pros: Colorful, top-down presentation and cutesy animations
Soothing soundtrack Responsive tap and swipe controls
Star-collection goals and [...]
Date Published: May 03, 2012 - 11:35 pm