Why Swing Copters 2? It’s hard to say really. Since “Flappy Bird” launched in 2013, a whole host of games have been released that follow a similar design. They use basic sprites and simple, bare-bones gameplay mechanics — to make them cheap to produce — and put leaderboards and scoring at the forefront. They’re designed to keep you coming back for more, hopefully spending your money while doing so, and “Swing Copters 2” is no exception.…
Why Imago – Transformative Puzzle Game? Because it has the potential to become one of the next big games on the app store. A beautifully crafted puzzler in which you slide blocks to match them by color, “Imago” has a great sense of adventure about it — no matter how many times you play each level, there will always be a different solution for you to find, which consistently had me coming back for more.…
These days we expect most flight shoot em ups to be 3D with a first or third-person perspective. The more traditional top-down 2D format for the genre, which was once prevalent, seems to have been largely sidelined by most developers, except perhaps Art In Games that launched AirAttack. The original AirAttack had a top-down format mixed in with 3D effects, and the developer has just launched a sequel for that game this December. AirAttack 2…
Why Shape Escape? Shape Escape is a simple puzzle game in which you attempt to guide a small orb to the end of each level, tapping the screen to dodge spikes and land through holes. The levels range from incredibly easy to frustratingly difficult, and this radical learning curve is one of many things wrong with the game – it alienates the player in the very short span of a 30 second long stage. Gameplay…
Why “Gopogo”? From developer Nitrome, “Gopogo” is the latest iOS and Android game that is essentially a cash grab app – one that appears to be free, but in reality, requires financial commitment in order to be a complete experience. Here, you are tasked with navigating a series of platforming levels atop a pogo stick – using your finger to control the angle of the bounce. Your goal is to reach the flag at the…
Rayman is a renowned platform game series that has had a variety of releases on consoles like the Wii, PlayStation, 3DS, Vita, Wii U, Xbox. It is considered one of the best platform series alongside the Mario and Sonic franchises. Now Ubisoft has released its latest addition to the franchise, Rayman Adventures, on the iOS and Android platforms this December. Rayman Adventures has a similar 2D format to previous additions to the series. Unlike most…
Pharaoh’s Fire is the sequel to Pharaoh’s Way (reviewed here). It is a slot machine game that includes a variety of unlockable slots for you to play. The game is available for both the iOS and Android platforms. What does it do? Well, Pharaoh’s Fire is similar to the original game. In it players spin the slots to accumulate credits and diamonds to unlock new slot machines. Like the original, you play through 10 levels…
Idle Sword is a web-based game that has now been converted to the iOS and Android platforms. This is a game in which players battle their way through dungeons with up to four warriors to defeat Mr. Big Stache. It is a game that combines the idle and RPG genres. What Does It Do? In Idle Sword a wizard has kidnapped your warriors, who are attempting to escape his dungeons. To do so, players battle…
Gin Rummy is an established card game that you can play with a number of iOS apps. In Gin Rummy players must form a hand by grouping cards into runs or groups to reduce their deadwood point value. Among the numerous apps you can play this game with is Best Gin Rummy. That is an app available for the iOS 6 platform or later on the iPhone and iPad. What Does it Do? This is…
Developed by iPro, ringit! Pro is a real-time sports prediction app for NFL enthusiasts. Letting you make play-by-play predictions about the game as you watch it, ringit! Pro is next-level Fantasy Football available for both iOS and Android. For those people who are really into their Fantasy Leagues, you’d know that making the right picks is critical. But Fantasy Football plays out over days, weeks and months – ringit! Pro plays out over seconds. This game puts…
Slot machines in arcades require you to insert coins to play. To freely play a slots game, check out Slots – Pharaoh’s Way. That is an app available for the iOS and Android platforms that brings all the fun of slot games to your tablet or iPhone. What Does it Do? Slots – Pharaoh’s Way is an app in which you can play a number of slot games across a variety of maps. The game…
Those who have played poker will no doubt have heard of Texas Hold Em. That is the best established poker game, which numerous poker apps include. Poker Live Omaha & Texas is another of those iOS poker apps that you can play the great card game with. What Does it Do? It is app with which you can play Texas Hold Em Poker. It gives you a reasonable amount of starting chips to play with,…
American football is not the most simple sport, and those not familiar with it might not find NFL games of great appeal. Boom Boom Football is an American football game for the iOS and Android that does not strive for realism. Instead, it combines a card game with in-game action on the field to deliver a simple, yet fun, U.S. football title. What Does it Do? In Boom Boom Football you manage teams of seven…