With a scalable square hero, size matters. A twist on the traditional runner you have to shrink yourself to fit between obstacles or grow large enough to cross gaps; as the levels progress you’ll have to be faster and nimbler to overcome. Things get really tricky when you have to start using rapid scale changes […]
Rated M for Mature?
Maturity should be measured by more than sex and violence. I started writing this post because this week the AARP reported that there are over 40 million gamers over the age of 50 in the United States. I was all ready to rant about how we need games that are mature because they are provocative, complex, and […]
The Comeback Sheep, Color Sheep Updated
And so the time has come to dust off your color mixing skills, or if somehow you’ve missed this gem, start mixing. Just over three years ago I recommended Color Sheep by Trinket Studios, I even had the pleasure of speaking with one of its co-creators Tom Eastman. Today Color Sheep still stands up as […]
Requires a Circular Way of Thought, Duet by Kumobius
Duet makes you feel like you can work around anything, with enough practice. You are a pair of circles, seemingly floating in space. Blocks hang, fall, slide, spin, even disappear later in the game, and you have to make it through without smacking into any of them. Sounds straight forward enough, but no straight path […]
Challenge Yourself With KAMI by State of Play
A unique puzzle to solve. KAMI is a light puzzle game that I found to be a new and enjoyable challenge. The whole game is very zen; you fold paper to match colors and solve puzzles, the music and sound effects are calming, and the controls and menus are simple and intuitive. Reminds me of […]
A Reel Good Time, Ridiculous Fishing by Vlambeer
Ridiculous Fishing is everything the name promises and more. You’ve probably heard of Ridiculous Fishing before because it’s gotten a bunch of awards, but if you haven’t, or haven’t tried it, then I suggest you do so now. I admit the first time I played Vlambeer’s Ridiculous Fishing I was too absorbed in Rymdkapsel to really […]
Unwind with Dream of Pixels by Dawn of Play
A refreshing homage to Tetris. There’s a lot of falling block games out there that add nothing worthwhile to the classic Tetris, but Dream of Pixels by Dawn of Play has a satisfying twist. Instead of stacking blocks, you separate them. The reversal of the classic makes the experience rather meditative. You free the tetraminos to […]
Tic Tactics by Hidden Variable Studios, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The best thing to happen to tic tac toe, ever. What is it? A mobile evolution of Tic Tac Toe. Tic Tac Toe on a 9×9 matrix. Win three traditional 3×3 grids in a row to beat your opponent. The real tricky bit, your move determines the 3×3 grid your opponent must place their move in. […]
Swallow the Universe in Osmos by Hemisphere Games
The beauty and simplicity of Osmos is incredibly absorbing. The award wining music is ambient and mellow, the mechanic is elementary and enjoyable, the controls are intuitive. Easily one of the best mobile games to date. You play as a mote. Are you a cell? A galaxy? Doesn’t seem to matter. You can shoot bits […]
Get Down with Bit.Trip Beat by Gaijin Games
Pong worth listening too. What can I say about Bit.Trip Beat? I like playing it even though I suck at it. The music is awesome. Its got retro simple play. There are some neat graphics going on in the background. And the boss fights are pretty epic. The controls are just like Pong, you tilt […]
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