AppSmile's Scores
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For 594 reviews, this publication has graded:
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69% higher than the average critic
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12% same as the average critic
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19% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.2 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 81
| Highest review score: | Dead Space | |
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| Lowest review score: | Random Runners |
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Positive: 440 out of 594
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Mixed: 154 out of 594
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Negative: 0 out of 594
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It's a fun little diversion and obviously not meant to be a simulation by any means.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 29, 2011
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Featuring dual-stick controls, big boss battles, and plenty of enemies to destroy, Star Marine is a fun addition to the genre.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 17, 2012
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With its charming 3D graphics and layered terrain, this enjoyable offering is both fun to watch and exciting to play.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 4, 2026
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If you've often wondered how you'd fare against the undead when things really hit the fan, Rebuild will give you the answer.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 21, 2011
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Utilizing tried-and-true mechanics and plenty of upgradeable equipment using your in-game earnings, Ninja Fishing is a casual timewaster that's oddly fun and strangely addictive.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 5, 2011
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While Car Toons! doesn't offer a lot of challenge for older gamers, youngsters should find the tap controls, fun cars, and simple puzzles fairly engaging.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 31, 2012
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- Posted Oct 10, 2011
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Though it introduces the new mechanic of controlling an entire group of runners as opposed to just a single sprinter, it fails to do much else to really impress us.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 5, 2011
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Featuring solid physics and cool level design, Cling Thing does a lot right without doing anything exceptional.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 27, 2013
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With a great cartoonish presentation and nice level design, Corpse Granny's gameplay is enjoyable enough to overcome its awful scoring system.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 10, 2011
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Featuring a wealth of devious traps, stringent time limits, and an isometric viewpoint that often leaves us wondering where our main character went, This Could Hurt is one of those games you love to hate.- AppSmile
- Posted May 14, 2012
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You'll need to don your exploratory cap, lace up your running shoes, and have darn-near-perfect anticipation and timing if you want to conquer this game.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 11, 2011
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Featuring vehicular carnage, exciting explosions, and ridiculous high-scoring action, Burnout CRASH! may not satisfy fans looking for the typical Burnout experience, but it's a pretty solid app when judged on its own merit.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 13, 2012
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Utilizing an interesting one-touch input method to dispatch the undead, Extraction employs a stylish presentation that's both easy to manage and fun to play.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 26, 2011
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Despite the quirky control mechanism with its steep learning curve, there's a clever gameplay core that's worth checking out.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 3, 2012
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At $0.99, Mighty Fin is a 3.5-Dimple offering that seems like it might be a good distraction for the youngest of gamers.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 4, 2011
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Featuring terrific graphics with dynamic lighting and simple puzzles, Shardlands is a short adventure with a lot of promise.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 30, 2012
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Adding a dash of debonair and a thematic shift from jungle to international espionage, Agent Dash brings some exciting ideas to the table, yet buries most of the good stuff behind expensive in-game pay walls and unappealing IAPs.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 6, 2012
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Featuring a clean and colorful graphic interface, fun flight physics, and replay-ready collection mechanics, Bug Wings provides a fun, yet sometimes frustrating, experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 8, 2011
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It simply wasn't as enjoyable as we'd hoped it would be. The lack of social gaming network integration also limits its replay value.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 4, 2011
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Learning the proper amount of swiping force to use to take the shortest and quickest routes through the levels will take some practice. Overall, it's a fun and relaxing journey to enjoy.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 29, 2011
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With a graphical style akin to SSX and an easy control set, you won't mind extending the winter a bit to enjoy some powder-carving fun.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 6, 2011
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Featuring clean, sharp graphics, randomized obstacles, and an engaging commentary style, Outland Games’ pleasing presentation outpaces its average gameplay.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 12, 2013
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Replay value is decent if you want to attempt to earn all stars, and OpenFeint integration provides global leaderboards.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 11, 2011
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Despite its pretty visuals and engaging story, the swipe-based control method is simply too imprecise, causing a great deal of frustration that ultimately squelches our enjoyment.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 28, 2011
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Featuring wanton destruction, customizable character skins, and fun consumable power-ups to purchase, Roar Rampage is a great way to take out a little aggression at the end of the day.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 8, 2013
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Featuring cartoony graphics, simple controls, and increasingly crazier tricks to perform, Stunt Star is an engaging challenge in precision and pizzazz.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 15, 2012
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With a cartoony graphical style and frantic gameplay, Madcoaster will have you cross-eyed as you try to keep up.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 23, 2012
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Despite its out-of-this-world theme, variety of interactive aircraft, and continued engaging gameplay, the inclusion of a bunch of typical freemium tactics meant to drain your wallet have practically erased the goodwill built up by its predecessor.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 23, 2012
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Featuring aircraft from the post-WWII/Cold War era, a short campaign, plenty of multiplayer options, and a few neat surprises, Sky Gamblers: Cold War provides yet another combat sim that gets the job done without standing out.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 24, 2013
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We've seen clever puzzle games before, but we've never seen anything like this.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 11, 2011
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Featuring a cute setting, simple mechanics, and a handful of upgrades, Tractor Trails is a charming game with a few minor annoyances.- AppSmile
- Posted May 9, 2012
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Featuring colorful artwork, simple controls, and a quirky concept, Mr. Dreamer should appeal to young gamers everywhere.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 1, 2012
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The graphics are average, the music is ok, and the controls are pretty good, though the touch controls (which are superior to the joystick) often leave you peering around your fingers to see the level.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 17, 2011
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Using your own past movements as the antagonist to avoid, you must stay two steps ahead to reach your goal and move on with your life.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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- Posted Oct 4, 2011
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Looking like a skinned version of Doodle Jump, Ooga Jump incorporates a lot of the fun nuances that made Pocket God so enjoyable while providing fans a full-fledged spin-off in its own right.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 4, 2013
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Featuring quirky puzzles and cute characters, Non Flying Soldiers serves as a fun little diversion despite its easy gameplay.- AppSmile
- Posted May 21, 2012
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While we loved the tight handling of the vehicles and the track designs, there was simply no competition to speak of, turning what could have been a fierce battle for first into a Sunday drive.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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We found the controls to be generally smooth, although there was a bit of jerkiness when you initially slide your finger after repositioning.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 15, 2011
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While we typically look forward to the exciting new additions that Madden manages to pack into its offerings, it seems we'll have to wait until Madden 13 to find any changes of significance.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 1, 2011
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Replay value is decent, as you can hone your strategy for faster completion times and pick up missed stars.- AppSmile
- Posted May 4, 2012
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Despite its similarities to Om Nom's domain, there are a few key differences that set the two apart and allow us to enjoy both in their own ways.- AppSmile
- Posted May 16, 2011
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If you enjoy puzzle games and/or penguins as much as we do, this ought to be right up your alley. At $0.99, Arctic Escape is a fun and challenging 3.5-Dimple title.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 11, 2011
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Despite its clever "take-over" mechanics and signature graphics, the way-too-short level design, awkward button placement, and wonky achievements have caused this one to stumble out of the gates.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 22, 2013
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Featuring a terrific art style, simple button-based controls, and bite-sized levels, Kung Fu Rabbit may not necessarily stand out, but it certainly shouldn't be ignored.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 18, 2012
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Replay value is ok if you are looking to earn any missed stars, but beyond that, you won't find much reason to come back for more.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 20, 2011
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Despite its solid core and decent execution, this is a game with a lack of presentation polish.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 17, 2011
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Featuring a minimalistic presentation and though-provoking challenges, Exponential Invasion should get any good mathematician's juices flowing.- AppSmile
- Posted May 14, 2012
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Featuring crude imagery and humor and familiar slingshot physics, Bullistic Unleashed is a fun, demolition-focused offering that comes with somewhat limited appeal.- AppSmile
- Posted May 14, 2012
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Featuring multiple game modes and tons of zombie configurations to solve, Tread of the Dead has enough content to keep you busy for a while.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 22, 2012
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Despite its great graphics (thanks to the use of Unreal Engine 3), 3D battles, and RPGish features, we were ultimately letdown by the clunky controls, silly puzzles, unclear objectives, and persistent hand-holding that dumbed down the gameplay.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 17, 2012
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A visually appealing offering, this physics-based platformer is hampered by a short campaign and some app instability.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 18, 2011
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- Posted Aug 25, 2011
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Featuring a look and style very much like Halfbrick's Monster Dash, One Epic Game simply doesn't have the character and excitement of its predecessor.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 31, 2012
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Controls aren't as tight as we hoped, and it's difficult to judge just how far it will stretch. Given that the head or tail attaches to land as soon as it contacts it and our finger often obscures our view, this can lead to some frustrating repositioning in order to meet your goals.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 11, 2011
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While it performs admirably at replicating an intensely intricate task, the control scheme feels unnecessarily challenging to deal with, diminishing the enjoyment we expected to derive from this unique app.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 12, 2012
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Despite a couple of game modes and an attempt at creating some backstory, The Lost Shapes fails to feel fresh and simply adds yet another ho-hum option to the puzzle genre.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 18, 2012
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Requiring split attention to two very different game genres whose gameplay intertwines in interesting fashion, Toybox manages to create a unique experience that's more novel than addictive.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 28, 2012
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- Posted Jul 9, 2013
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Featuring a familiar game style and numerous attempts at humor, Dig! simply doesn’t do enough to stand out from the pack.- AppSmile
- Posted May 14, 2013
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An engrossing experience that borrows elements from Dead Space as it tries to keep gamers on the edge of their seats.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 1, 2011
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Featuring simple controls and fairly basic puzzles, Ninja Throw HD makes for a nice title for kids, though adult gamers will likely find it underwhelming.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 18, 2026
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Reminiscent of titles such as Aqua Moto Racing or even Wave Race for the N64, Riptide GP takes the visuals to the next level, though is does so at the expense of control options, quality AI, and overall content.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 2, 2011
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Clearly taking its inspiration from Assassin's Creed, with a bit of GTA sprinkled in for good measure, BackStab creates a mish-mash of genres that offer an interesting experience that lacks cohesion.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 29, 2011
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Armed with a variety of deadly weapons and your strategic wits, you'll be hard-pressed to get your whole squad out alive.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 1, 2011
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A casual affair featuring uniquely-skilled fish, quirky missions, and powerful gem combos, Fish Out Of Water! should feel right at home on any young gamer’s mobile device.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 19, 2013
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Despite its flashy graphics and wealth of modes and weapons, Etolis:Arena fails to win us over due to awkward viewpoints and monotonous gameplay.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 5, 2011
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Eschewing the typical criminal storyline that gave purpose to GTA's mayhem, Payback 2 HD simply provides you with a series of bite-sized situations that put you into heart-pumping action sequences meant to keep your adrenaline flowing.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 18, 2026
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While not all sports seem that conducive to this control style, gamers may find some of these offerings to be a fun timewaster.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 3, 2026
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Playing as the titular creature, you'll vacillate between top-down exploration and on-rails combat as you interact with the beautiful environments and fight to stay alive.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 16, 2012
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Despite its solid premise and creepy atmosphere, End Night HD is ultimately done in by wonky controls, overly aggressive zombies, and a general lack of bone-chilling excitement.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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A departure from their usual hidden object adventures, Jumpster's misnomer (Flingster might have been more appropriate) isn't nearly as egregious a misstep as its overly aggressive IAP system.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 30, 2012
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Eschewing the frantic speedrun nature of their hardcore League of Evil series, Random Heroes is a more laidback adventure that gives casual gamers the opportunity to get in on the fun.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 21, 2012
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With its simple touch interface and quirky story, no stick figures are safe from your high-powered weaponry.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 28, 2012
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Despite intriguing new elements like free-roam, skill trees, and co-op multiplayer, there are a number of annoyances in this sequel that make us long for the simplicity of the original.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 30, 2012
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With its charming boy-meets-girl story and graphics that you might expect to see on the big screen, The Act's biggest pitfall may just be that it's over too soon.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 26, 2012
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Featuring interesting level design, a cool pixel art aesthetic, and a quirky sense of humor, LEVEL 22’s restricted vision and reliance on trial-and-error often left us wandering the halls in frustration.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 7, 2013
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Coupled with a small number of similar game modes and a fun 3D QB perspective, NFL Flick Quarterback is a quirky and casual entry into.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 4, 2011
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Touch Racing Nitro has wonderful potential that we feel can be reached with a few app updates. It's a little steep at $3.99, and we recommend waiting for an update.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Featuring super simple controls, cute animations, and tons of cosmetic customizations, Monkey Boxing is a quirky little title for the kid in all of us.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 19, 2013
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A little pricey at $1.99, it's a decent 3.5-Dimple option to occupy your youngsters.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 17, 2011
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Standing in stark contrast to their hardcore speedrun platformer series League of Evil, Burger Cat is an ultracasual, challenge-deprived option for the iOS-toting youngsters in our midst.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 21, 2012
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Featuring plenty of weaponry and a number of alien scum to fry, Razor: Salvation creates an atmosphere of gloom that fails to leave a lasting impression.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 5, 2012
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While the level design was good, it never left us searching for a solution for long, making it a nice option for younger gamers who may struggle with complex designs and tricky solutions in other offerings.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 25, 2011
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Featuring a quirky storyline, simple mechanics, and path-finding gameplay, Jake Escapes falls a bit short on both content and excitement.- AppSmile
- Posted May 30, 2012
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Despite its interesting premise and sharp visuals, Fury of the Gods fails to offer exciting or compelling long-term play.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 12, 2013
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Featuring crisp graphics and a unique control scheme, Bladeslinger's potential has been somewhat sullied by its frustratingly unresponsive input recognition.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 28, 2012
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When baby birds are hungry, no obstacle is too great to overcome to placate the little ones.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 25, 2011
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- Posted Aug 23, 2012
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A free-to-play offering, Noble Nutlings is a fun diversion, though its reliance on purchasable boost juice drops it to a 3-Dimple score.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 11, 2013
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Replay value suffers greatly due to the short game length and lack of online play, leaderboards, achievements, and the other various amenities that typically accompany this type of game.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Featuring a solid physics engine, flashy graphics, and an even larger open-world sandbox than they’ve offered before, Gangstar Vegas certainly looks the part though despite some control quirks.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 17, 2013
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Replay value is pretty good, as you can grind to get better gear and afford interesting perks, but we just didn’t feel that there was enough there to keep us interested for very long.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 14, 2013
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Featuring lots of customization options, multiple race types, and online multiplayer, Cracking Sands has a lot going for it, but the gameplay just isn't all that compelling.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 30, 2013
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In a quest to find his missing mate, Hooga treks across multiple terrains and faces stone-aged creatures in an effort to reunite with the one he loves.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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You'll need fast eyes and even faster fingers to perform well in this timed matching exercise.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 12, 2012
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Despite its story-driven gameplay and similarities to Guerrilla Bob, Cowboy Guns failed to captivate us in any meaningful way.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 23, 2026
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Featuring a polished presentation, simple puzzles, and no timer to rush you through the game, Gnu Revenge is an ultra-casual offering that may just be too casual to sustain your attention for long.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 29, 2012
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With a focus on drifting and burnouts, don't expect a NASCAR experience when you don your driving gloves and put the pedal to the metal.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 20, 2011
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