Whale Trail

 iOS
  • Publisher: ustwo
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2011
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: Help Willow the Whale fly high through a magical rainbow world, dodge the angry Thunder Bros and escape the clutches of the evil Baron Von Barry. Loop the loop, collect Blubbles, smash enemies, discover new lands and make friends along the way.Help Willow the Whale fly high through a magical rainbow world, dodge the angry Thunder Bros and escape the clutches of the evil Baron Von Barry. Loop the loop, collect Blubbles, smash enemies, discover new lands and make friends along the way. Trailerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUQqYkrKrK0"I’m impressed with it already, and feel like it has the solid gameplay chops to keep you coming back as well as the aural and visual splendor to sink its hooks into you on an emotional level" - TouchArcade.comHighlights • Simple & intuitive one finger flight gameplay • Amazing Whale Trail soundtrack by Gruff Rhys of the 'Super Furry Animals' • Beautiful & colourful Retina graphics• Kill Thunder Bros at will in Frenzy mode• Hit speed boosts to reach secret heights • Challenge your friends on Game Center leaderboards• 43 Game Center achievements to challenge your flying skills to the MAX• New gameplay modes coming soonHow to play • Press & hold anywhere on the screen to swoop up • Release your finger from the screen to dive down • Press & hold for longer to perform a loop the loop… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The Onion (A.V. Club)
    Nov 20, 2011
    100
    Whale Trail is just plain awesome.
  2. Modojo
    Oct 27, 2011
    100
    One of the finest games we've had the privilege of experiencing. It joins Tiny Wings, Angry Birds and Cut the Rope as a handful of quality titles you must absolutely have on either your iPhone or iPad.
  3. TouchArcade
    Nov 1, 2011
    90
    Whale Trail contains all the components of a hit iOS game – colorful visuals, catchy music, a cute main character, and gameplay that's easy for anybody to pick up but hard to master. But somehow, it manages to not feel forced or contrived.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 25, 2011
    89
    Whale Trail is one of the best "endless run" on the App Store, thanks to the fantastic mix between atmosphere and gameplay. A great level design and the particular soundtrack complete an already splendid picture.
  5. 4P.de
    Feb 1, 2012
    81
    Within the overcrowded genre of "endless runners" Whale Trail stands out thanks to its psychedelic artdesign, while the mechanics are similar to the likes of Tiny Wings or Jetpack Joyride.
  6. AppSpy
    Oct 26, 2011
    80
    'Been there, done that' isn't quite fair to say of a game like Whale Trail. Although it may seem like yet another endless title, its stellar level of presentation; clever level layout variation; and simple control scheme make it worth checking out, even if it doesn't last forever.
  7. Tap!
    Nov 15, 2011
    60
    Be mindful, though, that beyond the visuals, the game offers little new, so don't expect to still be playing it in a year's time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. froggyrage
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Impressive, delirious and addictive. I love this game. It seems like a kid book with the main xarachter and the environment. Animations ateImpressive, delirious and addictive. I love this game. It seems like a kid book with the main xarachter and the environment. Animations ate also impressive and final crazy characters strange but a good goal to bit previous score. A must have ^^… Expand
  2. jake_b
    Mar 15, 2014
    9
    Relaxing music, nice graphics and simple to play. I love this game, one-button side-scrolling game, I would suggest it for kids (4+). If IRelaxing music, nice graphics and simple to play. I love this game, one-button side-scrolling game, I would suggest it for kids (4+). If I would have to put the game in one word, I would use mesmerising.… Expand
  4. peterh32
    Jun 7, 2012
    7
    Blubble to reach grumpy Thundtracks with Hyper-up
  5. 0utlawreviews
    May 19, 2023
    7
    simple concept and gameplay and a enjoyable game. does get repetitive though.
  6. ITZZZPERRY
    Dec 22, 2013
    6
    Whale Trail is a fun and addictive side scroller. During my time playing it, however, I had one question. Why dies this game exist? There areWhale Trail is a fun and addictive side scroller. During my time playing it, however, I had one question. Why dies this game exist? There are no other games like it.… Expand

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