AppSafari's Scores

  • Games
For 538 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 46% higher than the average critic
  • 35% same as the average critic
  • 19% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.9 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score: 100 Tower of Fortune
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 1 out of 538
538 game reviews
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    World of Goo had stunning visuals prior to the upgrade to high definition graphics, but the addition of the HD graphics only enhances an already great experience. World of Goo HD is easily one of the best designed and most polished iPhone apps available on the market.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Yes, you need an iPad 2, this game and the AV adaptor. Yes you will have a blast, and yes you should be playing Firemint's Real Racing 2 HD on your 1080p TV right now! I'm excited to see what other games adopt this style of gameplay.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's almost possible to execute a hands-off completion of a level, but the app will always find a way to surprise you and cause you to react.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The only limitation I see is that because the music is so crucial to gameplay, you can't play with the volume muted. Still, I think that is a small limitation of the application, and the music alone makes for immersive puzzle gameplay.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reckless Racing 2 adds value with its fully customizable race cars and HD graphics with a ton of new races and tracks to complete, enough to keep you busy for quite some time.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Ticket to Ride by Days of Wonder, Inc. is a fantastically detailed adaptation of the board game, and is quite simply a joy to play.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    In all, I really liked the look, the tone the game set, and the monster designs. The gameplay is unique and for this low price Pudding Panic is a great buy.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Most Angry Birds fans will love Amazing Breaker, especially those who want a greater challenge.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    In story mode, it borrowed heavily from Modern Warfare. Here, it borrows heavily from Call of Duty 2: Modern Warfare. It even has the perk system, where you accrue points that unlock new weapons and a host of other power-ups.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Usually match-3 games inspire about as much excitement in me as using a can opener, but I was utterly delighted and hooked by Piyo Blocks 2. Get this game. I mean it. It's even on sale right now for a mere $0.99, so go and get it already!
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ant Raid is a good looking game, and the controls are clever too, but it's varying levels of difficulty and it's repetitive feel brings it down.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Qvoid is a simple game that packs quite a challenge. It's great for a two-minute distraction, or as a lengthy challenge.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wooords has an adorable interface that does its best to act like magnets on a fridge, complete with a rainbow assortment of letters and clacking drag-and-drop sounds.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Enjoyable and simply entertaining.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Jetpack Joyride goes beyond addicting, it needs another word to describe it (Addictacular? Addictastic?).
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    An amazing program that you will find yourself going back to over and over again. Whether you are in it to squish the skeletons, or just to make the perfect pizza, this program is one that belongs on any iOS device.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Great graphics, simple controls, exciting multiplayer, and a diverse list of weapons make this game really fun to play. N.O.V.A. 2: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance from Gameloft is on sale this 4th of July weekend for just 99 cents in the App Store.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    For a game that was originally released in 2009, a three year hang time to get it on the iOS platform has been well worth the wait.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I really enjoyed Bug Heroes. It's addictive, has tons of content, levelable characters with lots of variety and upgrades, lots of different enemy types, and it is one of the best tower-defense/scrolling shooters I've played on the iPhone.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing is a cute, fun kart racer that's difficult enough for adults to enjoy, but innocent enough for kids to pick up play.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a really strong entry from Crescent Moon Games.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    If you are a fan of 2D physics based platformers such as Alpine Crawler or Alpine Crawler Wild Snuggle Truck is a must have game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An iPad game that combines the foresight of chess with quick, agile gesture control in a constantly changing tunnelscape.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Infinity Blade II is everything an iOS game should be. It's beautiful, it's addicting, and it's quite possibly the most fun you can have playing an iOS game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    With Elf Defense, Jellyoasis has added all the pieces for a successful tower defense game with endless details that make the game a joy to play.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Snoticles is a very fun iOS game from Adult Swim and you will get hours of fun out of this app. Between the different characters and the difficult puzzles, difficult in the later stages at least, you will be challenged to a fun degree that does not become too annoying.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Machinarium is hard. I mean it, it won't hold your hand through the game, and you won't complete it in an hour. But odds are, you won't mind the difficulty. Just the emotion and cuteness of the robot, even without dialogue, will make you smile.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great game on so many different levels, and is another fantastic title to show off the visuals possible on iOS, especially on the A5 processor.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This JAM is all about "boomshakalaka" -– and beyond!
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's just the right mix of simple, silly, and strategic that makes the "casual" gaming craze so much fun. This is a casual game done right. With simple controls, 70+ levels, and multiple goals to achieve on each level, SPY Mouse is an instant recipe for fun.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The bigger screen is nice, but the levels scales so well, you won't miss out by using a smaller one.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Performance wise the game flows well generally, though I found there is a slight lag issue in a couple of the levels which I hope Rovio can fix soon. But overall, Angry Birds Rio is definitely worth the dollar price tag. You can finish it in probably a weekend or so given the current 60 levels.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While it may not be quite as visually stunning as a next-gen console version, it is far superior to last year's version, and with more than 500 teams from 20-plus leagues (including international teams for the first time) season and manager modes, FIFA 12 offers more soccer than you can handle on your iPad and iPhone.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    At $6.99 (currently) this game is real value and other developers should take note.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, Shift!:2 is a great sequel to the original mind bender. If you enjoyed the first version, Shift 2 is a no brainer.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite a lack of new content, Sentinel 3: Homeworld is a challenging app, especially if you like tower defense games. The controls and graphics are great, sure to delight even those new to this genre.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This app is incredible. Namco really succeeded at taking mobile flight simulator to the next level.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you can say "interactive avant-garde iPad gaming" with a straight face then you'll want to give Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP a go.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    One of the better platformers I've come across. It's no Super Mario Bros, but on its own, it's excellent. Very well done graphics with really nice animation, challenging and addictive gameplay, and really entertaining themes of Megaman-style wall jumps with super punches.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Puzzlejuice will mess you up in a good way. It's amazing soundtrack music alone is reason enough to grab this game. The minimal style pastel colored graphics are fun and inspiring.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed Plants vs. Zombies, then Pro Zombie Soccer is a close second. It just needs a dash of movable play to give it what it lacks in terms of gameplay.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although the general notion of the game is not totally exclusive, the use of oil in the game is a genuinely new idea and adds a new element to the game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Frisbee Forever is a really addictive game that is hard not to fall in love with quickly. Just be careful that you don't end up spending too much money on buying the stars.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The controls work well, probably because the previous releases were also touch-screen based, so the developer has the experience, and didn't need to completely change the control scheme.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For me personally, the game just seems a bit too overpriced, especially if you already paid for the first CHAOS RINGS iOS game last year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A fun iPhone app to play and one I will definitely keep.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Is Forget-Me-Not better than Pac-Man? I'm not sure I'd go that far. But it's one of the best iPhone games I've seen, and I enthusiastically recommend it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A cute casual game that packs a great deal of strategy and fun into a tiny package.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This iPhone app is definitely worth checking out if you're interested in building your own world in the way that you want and defending it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A dream come true for any iPhone racing fan out there. If you haven't played it before, you're in for a treat. About as good as you will find right now in the App Store.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Graphics in this game are colorful and creative, while the characters resemble children's drawings, adding to the appeal of the game. It almost makes you feel like you are part of a sophisticated fairy tale.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mega Mall Story's subject and style seem particularly suited to younger female casual gamers; after all, malls are considered the domain of teenage girls. But the game never feels like it's deliberately aiming for a female audience, which is to its credit. If a charming, happy, absorbing game about a mall appeals to you, Mega Mall Story is worth your time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall, the immense difficulty of Bike Baron makes it a poor choice for any gamers who become frustrated easily. For those who enjoy a challenge, few games are more enjoyable than Bike Baron.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Once you get started, it is nearly impossible to put it down. Even after you beat all the objectives, there's always more items and power ups to go back and collect.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We had a great experience during this review, and as an ad-supported free app, we'd recommend to anyone with a little time to kill.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great value and it could be said that the app is one of the best free baseball titles available for the iPhone or iPod Touch. which we highly recommend.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you love casual fast paced games with a cute factor Tiny Wings is a must have. The action flows quite smoothly, and the graphics are amazing and change dynamically as day turns to night.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Whale Trail's gameplay is simple yet addictive, making it the perfect kind of game for an iPhone.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I was surprised at the amount of detail that went into Sacred Odyssey. The game is free yet runs seamlessly and offers a variety of challenges that have been laced with entertaining story telling.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game runs pretty smooth with few hiccups. Mage Gauntlet's iPhone is likely to perform better on the iPhone 4S with its faster processor than on the iPod touch.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a big fan of puzzle games, with the price of 99 cents, this app for the iTouch screams satisfaction. Overall, Linkoidz will be another app that will be stashed in my collection of puzzle games.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Worth the money, trust me. Designed for both the iPhone and iPad , Gem Keeper has the potential to provide hours of fun.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It might not have the high-power graphics and visualizations used for other word apps, but it doesn't need to. Either way, it's addicting.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Shark Dash iPhone and iPad physics puzzler app is an excellent product for families. The graphics have spunk and wit, and the functionality is perfect for young ones to find success and have fun.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's clear there's a market for point-and-click adventure games on the iPhone, and Broken Sword II is a very fine addition.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The game is at once incredibly simple to learn and play, but at the same time, that beautiful Lego-esque state of constant building, destroying, and rebuilding, always searching for that optimal configuration, is so satisfying.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a neat way to engage and enhance your social networking and gaming experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The chipper animations and bright illustrations are Retina ready and appropriate for all ages, and in addition to being charming to look at, it's ultimately just a really pleasant game to play and well worth the $0.99 download.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Background music is surreal and intense, which brings back memories of Star Wars & the Twilight Zone with a dash of Angry Birds.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Continuity 2: Ragtime Games continues their indie cred and comes out with a great sequel to one of the best iPhone app, iPod touch and iPad apps to hit the recent market.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Early Bird is very cute and has plenty of potential.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I hope that this review encourages FDG Entertainment to continue to produce such amazing and unique ideas.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bring Me Sandwiches! is a fun purchase and one I would recommend to anyone who likes side-scrollers. The levels are fast, at about two to three minutes a piece, and can be played over and over again.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In terms of free apps available for Apple handheld devices Tiny Tower is near the top. The fact that it is free makes it essential to any gamer to download this application. The fact that it is a complete experience makes it essential for any gamer who's into resource management apps.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I believe it lived up to what it was supposed to be.
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The menu system is great and easy to understand. Order & Chaos organizes your character well with skills, and equipment displayed clearly. It also allows you to manage your friends and guilds.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Run Roo Run is a fun, engaging, and intuitive platform puzzler and is well worth its 99 cents price tag.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall, The Heist is a really well designed and fun puzzle game for the iPhone. If you're a fan of solving challenging puzzles, you'll get a kick out of this game and its creative bank robbery premise gives it extra fuel for success.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, this is a solid and satisfying port of an older game that, while a little (okay, a lot) slow and slightly creaky, can still deliver a rich and meaty puzzle experience to be savored by adventure game lovers.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There are still some minor bugs to be worked out and the coin system needs fixing, but Hanging With Friends Free is a fresh twist on a classic game. If you're a fan of word games, this is a no-brainer iPhone app to download.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shoot the Zombirds is a smart, fun, and addictive action arcade game for iOS. If you love physics controlled iOS shooters, then you'll want to check it out.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Major Mayhem can be proud not only to be a soldier, but also to be included in the wonderful lineup of mobile entertainment that Adult Swim has provided for iOS device owners.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you already have League of Evil, then it may be hard to justify buying a sequel that is so similar.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The control system has been copied over too many times to count, and even the stellar graphics can't save the iPhone app from feeling a little tired by the end of an hour or so of playtime.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I recommend Battleheart for people who like real time strategy games and want a reliable company that supports it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although the first level was very simple, I found myself being much more challenged just four or five levels into the title.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    These funky shaped Cubis Creatures and their abstract puzzlescape create a quirky energy. Integration with Game Center also helps you stay on top of the leaderboard and engage in tournaments and win awards.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game play is fun but after awhile it's all just rinse and repeat. Fortunately enough the game isn't short.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The only issue I found in this game is that game state is not saved if you quit the app. Otherwise Shibuya is a perfect little puzzler.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I would highly recommend playing Cell Bound. I thoroughly enjoyed playing and will keep this iPhone app on my phone. With the lone exception of the advertisement upon opening Cell Bound, I didn't have any complaints about this program.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This app can be repetitive but it's amusing to eat and convert humans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A very enjoyable game , but is definitely not for everyone. Players who prefer less difficult games should not even attempt Stardash, as it will undoubtedly be too frustrating.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ultimately it's about dispatching units as fast as you can and a mass of units pretty much always results in a win. I have to say that the AI is good and makes the battles fairly even and makes a win possible.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    An awesome turn based strategy game for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. If any of you have ever played advance wars then you would be very familiar with Great Little War Game's engine.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great time-killer and that is what most of us are looking for in gaming on our iPod touch, iPad and iPhones.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Solomon's Boneyard is free. There are in app purchases but they are not necessary. This game is easy to pick up since whenever you leave the game, it will let you resume where you left off.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Age of Zombies is not for everyone but if you have an urge for massacring wave after wave of zombies then this is the game for you.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Another World 20th Anniversary looks, sounds and controls great and is easily one of the best applications found on the Apple market. Another World 20th Anniversary gets 5 out of 5 stars.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The concept is a sort of admission of the indubitable existence of intelligent life forms in the universe. Otherwise, I would not have even given the game a second thought.

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