'Buck and the Coin of Destiny' Review - GameStop Bunny Gets His Own Game
24/09/2010 |
Some of you gamers out there may remember a GameStop ad campaign from a couple of years ago featuring a foul-mouthed little bunny named Buck who would find himself in funny situations as he made his way through fake versions of Mario-like 2D platforming games. For reference, there is a nice montage video on YouTube showing some of Buck's commercials. The ads were a hit, and there was even a short-lived game available on GameStop's website that let you play through a level featured in...
'Puppy Panic' Review - Adorable, Tail-Wagging Mayhem
You guys, I had the Worst Christmas Ever this year. No, it's not because I didn't get an iPad 2 - I mean, it's pretty much a job requirement for me to be set in that department - so my (ex-) friends and (former) loved ones are off the hook for that. No, what I can't get over is the fact that Sant...
Two Retro-Inspired Games - 'Max Vector' and 'Amor: The Unicorn Keep'
Despite all the technological advancements that have taken place during the lifespan of mobile gaming, the fondness players continue to have for retro-style games never ceases to amaze me. As iPhones continue to push out loads of onscreen polygons, sprawling 3D worlds, and high definition graphi...
'Raccoon Rising' Review - A Vertical Platform Game: Raccoons Vs Robots!
Raccoon Rising [99] from Romper Games is a delightful game about a sleepy raccoon trying to survive when his forest is invaded by an army of robots and their deforestation machinery. After watching the trailer (below), you might expect an endless-vertical jumping game, as it resembles NinJump [Fr...
'Rat On A Skateboard' Review - Donut Games' Mascot Gets Extreme
The fine folks over at Donut Games have just released their latest iOS game titled Rat On A Skateboard [99] into the App Store. This latest offering features all the hallmarks of a Donut Games release – colorful pixel art, simple game mechanics, and high replay value. I love just about all ...
'Bubble Pig' Review - Pigs Don't Fly, They Bounce
Donut Games has seemingly always had the philosophy of making small, simple games that only have a few bits of gameplay to speak of. Bubble Pig [ $0.99 ] continues that trend by having one touch gameplay that is both fun and rewarding time after time.While pigs don't exactly fly, their rubbery sk...
'Tero' Review - A Well Designed but Unforgiving Platformer
Tero [99]– the new by-the-numbers platformer from Studio Yomi featuring the titular pilot who, oddly enough, runs and jumps instead of piloting anything — is ostensibly about saving lives.But don't be fooled by the 24 gorgeously detailed naturescapes or the Fern Gully-inspired ca...
'Bouncy Mouse' Review - Fling a Mouse Around on a Quest for Cheese
Every iOS developer wants to hear great feedback about their game. Still, some compliments are better than others, and when it comes to a portable title, there is one phrase that is music to the ears every time: "I can't put it down!" When it comes to Bouncy Mouse [99/HD], the new...
'Candy Boy' Review - A Platformer with Match-3 and Worms!
At first glance, Candy Boy [99c / HD] by Colorbox looks like a regular one-screen platform game – and to some extent it is. You control Casper, who runs, jumps and long-jumps around the level, climbing over blocks, collecting three coins and trying not to fall into water or holes. And in la...
'NyxQuest' Review - Explore a Gorgeous Greek Universe
While NyxQuest [99/Lite/HD/HD Lite] may be new to iOS platforms, it is not a new game. Chillingo's greek-themed platformer has already been praised in its WiiWare incarnation, and it's also been available for PC and Mac via Steam since late last year. The question we have been mulling a...
