Land-a Panda

 iOS
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Modojo
    Mar 18, 2011
    100
    So there it is. One of the coolest features from a 1990s Super Nintendo game, wrapped within a colorful exterior starring one of the cutest video game characters we've seen since Cut the Rope's Om Nom. Download it now, thank us later.
  2. GamePro
    Mar 17, 2011
    100
    Beneath Land-a Panda's adorable exterior is a surprisingly solid physics-based puzzler that's an absolute steal at it's bottom-shelf price of $0.99.
  3. AppSpy
    Mar 10, 2011
    100
    A fun, refreshingly easy to enjoy puzzler for all ages.
  5. AppSafari
    Apr 6, 2011
    90
    Although the one-button gameplay is exceedingly simple to learn, the levels themselves are complex enough to keep your mind engaged, and there are a ton of them to work through.
  6. AppSmile
    Mar 16, 2011
    90
    Combining Cut The Rope-style gameplay with Big Pixel's familiar graphic style, this has the makings of an addictive and high-score-competitive gem.
  7. TouchArcade
    Apr 1, 2011
    80
    If you remember any of the barrel blasting sequences from the Donkey Kong Country series, Land-a Panda is like an extreme homage to these.
  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    Mar 30, 2011
    80
    Land-a Panda boasts excellent visuals, a long-term challenge and engaging physics-based gameplay, only slightly undone by some minor control grievances
  9. IGN
    Mar 14, 2011
    80
    Land-a Panda's simple concept, addictive gameplay and charming art direction make it a standout among thousands of mediocre apps and make buying it a no-brainer.
  10. 148Apps
    Mar 10, 2011
    80
    This physics puzzler is great to look at, and fun to play, if not a bit challenging. But, it wouldn't be much of a puzzler if it didn't puzzle you, I suppose.
  11. No DPad
    Apr 1, 2011
    75
    The verdict: Land-A Panda is quite average. But the tantalizing price point and the cute graphics seem to balance out the average gameplay, along with the ton of content involved.
  12. Slide to Play
    Mar 18, 2011
    75
    It's fun, challenging, has plenty of replay value, and is just plain cute.
  13. Gamezebo
    Apr 29, 2011
    70
    Though it reminds me strangely of games like Angry Birds, Land-A-Panda is definitely still well worth investigating in its own right. If nothing else, the birds have had their fun; it's time for another species to dominate the skies instead.
  14. Eurogamer
    Apr 4, 2011
    70
    If anything, Land-A Panda could have probably benefitted from cranking up the evil earlier on. For the first 20-odd levels, it's all a bit of a foregone conclusion.
  15. VideoGamer
    Mar 29, 2011
    70
    One of those games you can happily dip in and out of over a period of weeks.

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#100 Best iOS Game of 2011

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. lilbilly
    May 5, 2011
    8
    Awesome arcade game from developer halfbrick. challenging, but easy for pocket gamers to pick up. great game. The visuals are cute andAwesome arcade game from developer halfbrick. challenging, but easy for pocket gamers to pick up. great game. The visuals are cute and cartoony and the controls are intuitive. Boredom from repition kicks in once in a while, only to be counteracted by the introduction of a new gameplay mechanic. Totally worth your 99 cents.… Full Review »
  2. vicenteragalch
    Mar 21, 2011
    8
    Great puzzle game with cute graphics and fun physics. Get pretty challenging in further levels. No matter if you are a kid or a grumpy oldGreat puzzle game with cute graphics and fun physics. Get pretty challenging in further levels. No matter if you are a kid or a grumpy old man, you'll love this game.… Full Review »
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