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Pinball Fantasies Review
Pinball Fantasies brings arcade pinball machines to the iphone and ipod touch. There are seven different levels to chose from, each one having its own unique theme and traditional arcade sound effects. The controls for this game are basic. You tap the ball to launch it and then tap the left or right side of the screen to make use of the paddles. During gameplay there is a hidden menu that is a far-cry from being user friendly as it is almost impossible to find. This is not a major fau…
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Kalahari Sun Slots Review
Kalahari Sun is a slot machine app available for the iphone and ipod touch. Starting with only $500 you must test your luck to better your bankroll. The controls for this game are fiddly and it is difficult to pinpoint certain options in the menu. The increase and decrease bet buttons are quite small and if you gamble your winnings at the roulette table then accurately placing a bet becomes difficult if not impossible. Where this game fails in functionality it makes up for in the vis…
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Pipe Mania Review
Pipe Mania is yet another rendition of the popular game Pipe Dreams. The player has different sections of pipe to choose from and must use them to contain the water as it travels from point A to point B. The longer the pipe the more points you will earn. The controls system for this game work well. You tap to place a section of pipe and tap to destroy it if you happen to make a mistake, but doing so will deduct from your overall score. The creators of this game have ensured that the c…
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StarPagga Review
Star Pagga is an epic first person shooter available on the iphone and ipod touch. Set in outer space, you are in the center of an intergalactic 'dog fight'. You have a range of weapons at your disposal with the goal of destroying as many spacecraft as possible whilst trying to keep yourself safe. Entering the game you are greeted with an easy to navigate menu displaying the different game modes and options. Once the game begins controlling your spacecraft is achieved by tilting your…
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Parachute Panic HD Review
FDG Entertainment's new game Parachute Panic has you trying to guide parachuting stickmen onto moving ships whilst avoiding all sorts of obstacles. The control system works well. You tap the stickmen to open their parachute and create gusts of wind with the flick of a finger to help move your men in the right direction. Obstacles will appear that you either have to avoid or destroy by tapping them several times in succession. This game doesn't have a wide variety of modes and the gra…
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Arcade Bowling™ Review
Developer Skyworks has brought the classic arcade game Skeeball to the Iphone and Ipod Touch. Arcade Bowling has a simple goal. You have nine balls to roll up the ramp and into the holes, trying to set the highest score possible. The controls are effective and quite responsive. You simply flick your finger up the ramp to launch the ball, and then tilt the phone to influence the balls direction while it's in the air. The visuals are reminiscent of the original Skeeball game and…
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2XL Supercross Review
Supercross is a motocross game for the iphone and ipod touch. You race against competitors in order to unlock new levels. With each new level the difficulty is increased and it becomes that much harder to earn the gold medal. The menu is simple and easy to navigate. You can customize your own profile, your bike or even your character's clothing. The default controls require you to tilt the phone to execute turns however there are several different systems to choose from in the menu, a…
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Rolando Review
Rolando is a strategy game for the iphone and ipod touch. The goal is to move the rolandos from point A to point B in the quickest time possible, whist collecting diamonds and avoiding obstacles. You are able to select a Rolando by tapping it once, however to select several, tap your finger and drag a box over however many you wish to select. Once selected, begin your journey by tilting the phone left or right. The controls are responsive which make it a pleasure to maneuver your way…
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geoDefense Review
Geo-Defense is a game that certainly tests your tower defense skills. Having to strategically place blasters, laser cannons and other weapons to prevent hoards of creeps destroying your headquarters. The menu is easy to navigate making all the options for this game readily available. The in game controls allow you to do anything you have to quickly and efficiently. After advancing to some higher levels, this reviewer was definitely thankful for this. You can buy, upgrade, or sel…
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