Little Galaxy is currently available for free on iOS. If you haven't played this addictive arcade gem yet, now is the perfect time to make the jump.
The iOS App Store is brimming over with high quality games, with prices that often fluctuate wildly. It can be hard to grab all of the bargain offers that come your way, which is why we'll step in from time to time to highlight the deals that might not get the exposure they deserve.
Take Little Galaxy (currently going by the name Little Galaxy Family), for example. It's been out for three years, which is an absolute age in the world of iOS games. Yet it remains an extremely fresh and attractive casual arcade game.
One giant leap for boykind
To celebrate three years of availability on the App Store, developer Bitmap Galaxy has made its slick space-arcade game available to download for free - but only for the next three days. It's normally £1.59.
The idea is to tap to make your little space man hop from planetoid to planetoid, timing your leaps as he rotates into position. Not only do you need to make contact with the next planetoid so that you don't go spinning off into space, but super-precise timing will enable you to snag the various trinkets that line certain interplanetary paths.
Occasionally this will require making use of some funky interstellar physics, utilising a nearby black hole to bend your flight towards the next planet.
It's very simple, yet can be very challenging to get just right. Fortunately, you have a handy shop where you can purchase upgrades to help your journey. This can include increasing the frequency and effectiveness of magnets, which suck loot towards you when you pass close by.
To be clear - while this is a free game, it isn't freemium. There are no in-app purchases, restrictive timer bars, or unlockable gear that can be 'sped up' through real cash. What you see is what you get.
Lovely planet
Special mention should be made of Little Galaxy's graphics. Despite being a three-year-old game, it still looks lovely here in 2016, thanks to a unique art style. From the tiny planets to the lead boy and his faithful dog, they almost looks like the kind of intricate models that would be made for a stop motion animation film.
That's backed by a wonderful, swelling orchestral score that makes you feel like you're embarking on a wonderful adventure every time you play the game.
Even at full price, Little Galaxy remains a strong recommendation. For free, you really would be silly to pass it up.
