The Glowing Void by Assyria Game Studio is an interesting spin on the classic arcade game Qix with players being tasked to fill the screen as much as possible while avoiding deadly bouncing balls. It's a basic premise that's given a great twist by allowing players to also flip their iPhone to change the gravity, potentially trapping the bouncing balls for bigger bonuses.
'Filler' mode requires players to fill up at least 70% of the screen, much like Qix and its variants. Touching and holding the screen will grow a new circle; dragging while holding down will allow you to avoid incoming balls; and rotating the screen will change the game's gravity. Two other game modes are also available from the outset, with 'Burst' and 'Avoidance' acting as endless modes that use the touch and rotation gameplay mechanics respectively.
Void uses a stripped down interface and simple neon stylized graphics that are smooth, but fairly common to see in arcade games lately. The game's music is a light synthetic mix that's easy to listen to, but iTunes is supported for background music for quick sessions that won't interrupt what you're listening to.
While The Glowing Void has taken its basic ideas from Qix, the simplified style removes some of the challenge that would have made this far more addictive. The additional endless modes don't add too much to the mix, but they're a nice alternative to the main game. Worth checking out for those after a new twist on an old gameplay idea.
Description
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Formerly the #1 strategy game in the USA on the App Store!
Formerly in the top 10 overall games in the USA!
Winner of a GamersDailyNews.com Gold Award!
"Monumentally addictive" - Eurogamer.net - ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Immerse Yourself In The Glowing Void!
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** Game Reviews **
"With its woozy soundtrack and neon minimalism, The Glowing Void is a
fine piece of retro-futurism. It'd be rude not to get sucked in."
- Eurogamer - ★★★★★★★★☆☆
"A shining example of simple graphics but excellent game play"
- GamersDailyNews.com - ★★★★★★★★★☆
"Brilliant fun, actually."
- resolution-magazine.co.uk - ★★★★★★★★☆☆
"The Glowing Void nails the concept of the simple iPhone game"
- gamerstemple.com - ★★★★★★★★☆☆
"There are few better ways to spend two bucks."
- knowyourmobile.com - ★★★★★★★★★☆
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** User Comments **
• This is a fun and addictive filler game.
• Really fun, addictive game - well worth the money.
• Great choice for a "pick up and play" game.
• Plenty of polish, and addictive challenging gameplay.
• This game is a winner.
• You have to try it.
• A great pickup and play game.
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** Game Description **
The game now features FOUR unique gameplay modes.
*Collector Mode* - NEW (Paid Upgrade)
In Collector Mode you must collect as many white dots with your void as possible, while avoiding the red dots! Collecting multiple white dots with one void will give you a combo. Again you get 3 lives!
* Avoidance Mode *
In Avoidance mode you must tilt the device to move your void around the screen. You must avoid the red dots for as long as possible.
The red dots gradually speed up making it ever more challenging.
Last as long as possible with 3 lives to get a high score.
* Filler Mode *
In this mode you must fill up at least 70% of the screen with as large circles as possible while avoiding a number of red dots of an unknown entity. The game is made harder because the red dots are dynamic and bounces around all over the display. The control mechanism is highly unique: You touch the screen to begin, avoid the dots at all times, and the longer you keep pressing, the larger the void (circles) become, and the more points you score before letting go! Tilting the device will alter the direction of gravity, allowing the red dots to be trapped by circles or voids already created! If you get hit by a dot, a life is lost, and by completing 70% of the screen you progress to the next level. It’s entertaining; it’s simple, and its fun!
As you become better at the game and progress throughout the levels, additional red dots appear making the game increasingly difficult.
* Burst Mode *
In burst mode the circles fade away after being created, and your focus is on achieving the maximum score with only 3 lives.
Additional features include high-score tables using Agon Online, and support for Twitter and Facebook.
More gameplay modes are coming in future updates!
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If your interested in trying out the game first then check out The Glowing Void Lite! However for the full experience you need to get this full version.
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** IF YOU LIKE THIS GAME THEN CHECK OUT OUR OTHER GAMES! **
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* The Mirror Maze * - NEW
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* Bloodstream Raiders *
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What's New in Version 3.0
A new gameplay mode! (Collector - Paid upgrade).
Minor performance improvements.
$1.99
