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 |
Score distribution:
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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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Combining beautiful graphics, fun flying/gliding mechanics, and interactive environmental elements, NyxQuest offers a nice mix of puzzle and platformer that's good clean fun for the whole family.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 17, 2011
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Featuring charming characters, outstanding puzzle design, terrific visuals, and catchy music, Gesundheit! fires on all cylinders to provide an overwhelmingly enjoyable experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 17, 2011
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More a visual story than a game, Year Walk provides plenty of chills, odd imagery, and mild freak-out moments to go with its head-scratching puzzles.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 25, 2013
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Featuring frantic gameplay, easy controls, and a fun crossover with League of Evil, The Blocks Cometh provides plenty of excitement to balance out the frequent frustrations.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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As is becoming a new trend, Burn The Rope: Worlds offers largely the same experience as the original with a couple of fairly minor additions to entice fans into downloading a separate app rather than enjoy a hefty update.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 22, 2011
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While Sir Lovalot doesn't bring a ton of freshness to this overcrowded genre, it does manage to win us over with its fun graphics, varied platforms, collectible items, and love-chasing storyline.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Despite the familiar neon graphics and side-to-side arcade shooter style, the included twists really up the ante and make this a compelling challenge.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 9, 2026
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Featuring intuitive swipe controls, elaborate level design, and non-stop action, Mirror's Edge was well worth the wait.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Replay value is great, as the endless nature gives you plenty of opportunity to best your score and compete against others.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 21, 2011
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Boasting more of everything that made the original so great, Kingdom Rush Frontiers provides fans with all-new ways to keep peace in the kingdom.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 17, 2013
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Drawing some inspiration from Mirror's Edge and giving gamers an early look at the environment of the upcoming Hoverworld, Diversion provides a startling amount of content in a crazy fun little package.- AppSmile
- Posted May 25, 2011
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Featuring an innovative collapsing mechanic, great music, upgradeable skills, and tons more, Scurvy Scallywags manages to make Match-3s fun again.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 17, 2013
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Featuring multiple characters with unique abilities and a cast of cleverly coordinated dogs, Mailmen delivers (yup⦠we went there) a charming old-school experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 27, 2012
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Replay value is terrific, as returning to previously-completed areas can yield some nice surprises and secondary objectives may require a few extra tries to complete.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 10, 2011
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Now that we've actually been able to advance past the menus and delve into the gameplay, we are reminded why we enjoyed their previous release so much.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 8, 2012
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Replay value is very good, as there are plenty of unlockables and mixing up your loadouts can have an impact on how the battles play out. Additionally, enemy placement varies from one effort to the next, so that helps to keep things fresh.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 18, 2013
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Featuring a great mixture of dumb luck and strategic gameplay, Dead Manās Draw is a compelling challenge hampered mainly by its IAP push and its lack of an online multiplayer option.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 7, 2013
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Featuring unlockable vehicles, multiple race types, and a bevy of heavy weaponry, Motorblast provides a fun, albeit pared down, combat racing experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 10, 2012
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Featuring levels in the triple digits, creative puzzles, and a great light-darkness mechanic that dictates where you can and cannot go, Penumbear makes for a compelling offering.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 9, 2013
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Replay value is pretty good, as your results on each level take into account the number of coins you collected, whether or not you found the card, and a letter grade for your overall performance.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 21, 2011
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Though it's not the most visually impressive game out there, Clock Blocks manages to delight with a solid concept, dead simple controls, and multiple game modes.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 12, 2011
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Featuring an appealing graphic style, a large cast of unique characters, and light-hearted strategic challenges, Rune Raiders is a fun and casual adventure for gamers of all ages.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 23, 2012
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Utilizing advanced liquid simulation, Liqua Pop is both visually striking and serenely addicting.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 12, 2011
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The graphics are quite polished and appealing, utilizing colorful and varied environments and great lighting effects to create environments that feel alive.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 6, 2012
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Offering Team Phobic's distinctive style with interesting level designs and a female lead character, Undead Island is another solid addition to the platforming genre.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 12, 2011
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Featuring gorgeous art design, smooth controls, and heady puzzles, Splice is a bit of a head-scratcher that ultimately satisfies.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 14, 2012
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Replay value is good, as you'll need to try several strategies before hitting on the optimal solution and earning gold. Also, forked pathways on the level map allow you to bypass some of the 50 available levels if you like, so you'll probably have additional puzzles to go back and solve even after working through the game.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 17, 2011
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The graphics are clean and cartoonish, the sound effects complement the military theme, and the controls are very responsive.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 18, 2011
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Featuring a dreamy storybook style, character attributes that create strengths and weaknesses for each, and challenging time-based puzzles, Home Sheep Home 2 is a satisfyingly fun experience (or it will be once its crashing issues are eliminated).- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 17, 2011
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An iPad-only release with picture book appeal and simple gameplay mechanics, Monster Burner provides both a casual experience and a fun high-scoring challenge.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 17, 2011
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Featuring a cute main character, intuitive controls, interesting puzzles, and great graphics, Unmechanical is a worthwhile, albeit short, adventure.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 21, 2013
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A mostly text-based affair, Uplink's minimalistic interface still manages to create more tension and excitement than most games we've come across.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 24, 2012
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Featuring a cold, industrial visual style, cleverly challenging controls, and plenty of action, Project 83113 (aka BELLE for the leet-challenged) has a little something for everyone.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 11, 2012
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Featuring an appealing aesthetic, lots of explosions, and fun gameplay, iBomber Attack succeeds at meeting our expectations of what an iBomber game should be.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 9, 2012
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With two gameplay modes, intuitive controls, and a graphic style thatās reminiscent of Cut The Rope, Tasty Tadpoles is a cute and simple offering that seems geared toward younger gamers.- AppSmile
- Posted May 11, 2013
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Featuring a terrific aesthetic, quirky obstacles, and simple controls, Daddy Was A Thief provides a fun high-score-chasing experience thatās accessible for gamers of all ages.- AppSmile
- Posted May 11, 2013
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With its charming hand-drawn art style, simplified gameplay, and physics-based puzzles, Catch The Candy is a sweet and relaxing treat that's tuned toward younger gamers.- AppSmile
- Posted May 12, 2011
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Less of a game and more of an adventure in existence, Junk Jack offers a rich environment to farm and craft to your heart's content.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 15, 2011
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A cover-based shooter with RPG elements and great visuals but little to no story, Mass Effect Infiltrator offers enjoyable, quick-burst gameplay in bite-sized pieces that feels right at home on a mobile device.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 13, 2012
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Featuring a pleasant aesthetic, simple gameplay, and intuitive touch controls, On The Wind is a relaxing journey that's a breeze to play.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 5, 2012
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Featuring gorgeous graphics with terrific lighting effects and combat-focused gameplay, Death Rally manages to excite and delight even after you've exhausted its limited content.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 11, 2011
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Featuring new locales, new vehicles, improved graphics, and Origin integration for social gaming elements, Shift 2 Unleashed doesn't bring a lot of innovation but it does continue to provide a high level of racing excitement that the casual user can enjoy.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 7, 2011
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Eschewing the gritty realism of the past for a more cartoonish look, Alive4ever mini delivers similar gameplay that lacks the gruesome excellence that made their other offerings stand out.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 18, 2012
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Utilizing a style that more closely resembles Super Mario Land for the OG Gameboy and pretty tight controls to match, Stardash is a fiendishly fun offering that has the bite to back up its bark.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 26, 2011
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Featuring an appealing soundtrack, challenging gameplay, and more cats than you can shake a stick at, Disco Kitten is surprisingly fun.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 18, 2012
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Featuring similar gameplay to the first with a more polished presentation and a ton of new levels to enjoy, Stupid Zombies 2 is sure to suck up a considerable amount of your free time from now until Halloween.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 23, 2012
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Commando Jack is a fairly standard addition to the TD genre save for its ability to put you into the thick of the action.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 9, 2012
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The game has some fun puzzling elements and is generally fun to delve into for short bursts. For $1.99, Max and the Magic Marker is a cute and clever 4-Dimple offering.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 30, 2011
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Featuring simple mechanics, plenty of special items to snag, and an endless high-scoring challenge, Fling a Thing is a decent little timewaster.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 3, 2011
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Featuring great graphics and enjoyable enemy-smashing gameplay, Wraithborne makes up for its short campaign by offering a journey that's a lot of fun.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 12, 2012
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Hank's quick-burst play and interesting puzzles combine to form a fun, albeit short, experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 31, 2012
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Featuring a polished presentation, a genuinely interesting storyline, and a clever tap-based combat mechanic, Spiral Episode 1 is an entertaining offering that promises more to come.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 27, 2013
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As expected, Dead Trigger ups the graphics bar and provides a nice variety of weaponry and perks, though many will require a little extra monetary investment to use.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 3, 2012
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Featuring a futuristic industrial aesthetic, cool musical tracks, and an unforgiving requirement of precision movements, Gear Jack is a captivating exercise in trial-and-error gaming.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 18, 2012
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A freemium offering with great visuals and challenging gameplay, Storm The Train is a worthy addition to any iDevice.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 18, 2012
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Featuring fun sliding physics, a plethora of collectible and avoidable elements, and multiple challenges to attempt for each level, Powerslide Penguin HD is a great game for players of all ages.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 19, 2026
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Featuring a robot searching for life's meaning and towers of blocks to manipulate in order to reach the end goal, Robo5 provides a heady challenge that will test your spatial skills.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 1, 2011
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Featuring multiple graphic styles, generous paddle control, and lengthy vertically-scrolling levels, Hyper Breaker Turbo breathes life into a weary genre.- AppSmile
- Posted May 31, 2013
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Featuring a variety of characters in distinct classes, strategic gameplay, and an evil goo to vanquish, Squids Wild West builds upon the original's solid foundation and makes for an even more enjoyable experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 6, 2012
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Featuring a charming graphical style, simple slingshot controls, and light RPG elements, Squids is a promising title that's fun for all ages.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 16, 2011
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A pure arcade experience, Destructopus! offers cartoon mayhem in an attractive package.- AppSmile
- Posted May 5, 2011
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You and up to three additional players hold mankindās fate in your hands as you attempt to cure four diseases that threaten our continued existence.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 12, 2013
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Featuring a great retro look and simple, no-frills gameplay, Gunman Clive is a great addition to your platforming collection.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 4, 2012
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As educational as it is fun, Type:Rider uses environments composed of letters to teach the history of fonts.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 12, 2013
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The gameplay is identical to the original, allowing you to drag our hero's body to slingshot him around the board, collecting items and avoiding/killing any enemies in your way.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 23, 2011
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Featuring pretty graphics and a ridiculous number of levels, Sporosā main drawback is its lack of difficulty or challenge. Since itās touted as a laid-back and relaxing puzzling experience, we cannot fault this oversimplified timewaster too much, though.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 2, 2013
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Varied and convoluted pathways, team-based tactics, and a handful of exclusive moves for specific players combine to create a compelling and enjoyable strategic challenge.- AppSmile
- Posted May 23, 2012
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The graphics are pleasant and the controls are easy to use if you move slowly.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 17, 2011
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Featuring physics-based challenges and a simple presentation, Juice Belts forces you to put on your thinking cap to solve its myriad of puzzles.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 7, 2011
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The spiritual successor to Touchgrind (the skateboarding game), BMX utilizes simple finger gestures and ramp-laden courses to provide ample opportunity to show off some insane tricks and rack up megascores.- AppSmile
- Posted May 30, 2011
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Deriving inspiration from games like Stupid Zombies and Bounce Bullet, Tennis in the Face serves to give gamers a less gory option in an increasingly crowded field.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 28, 2013
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Featuring clever control mechanics, loot to find/purchase, and interesting strategic gameplay, Pocket Titans may be a short adventure, but itās certainly an enjoyable one.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 21, 2013
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Featuring a familiar cartoon style and a focus on finding the best angles to meet your objectives, Light The Flower is a fun game that does what it does very well.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 26, 2012
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Reminiscent of the days of the original GameBoy in both graphics and simplistic style, 1-Bit Ninja reveals itself to be anything but, as you switch frequently from the default 2D presentation to 3D to discover and unlock the game's hidden pathways.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 24, 2011
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With developer Xoobis bringing similar gameplay to the original, as well as an actual story, a stepped-up challenge, and more zany enemies, Zombie Wonderland 2 is yet another undead title that's worth a look.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 18, 2012
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Featuring a cool silhouette style with simple controls and challenging physics-based gameplay, Spoing is an exercise in both speed and accuracy that frustrates as much as it delights.- AppSmile
- Posted May 17, 2011
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Featuring nice graphics, RPG elements, and plenty of references to the movie (including more than 100 lines of actual dialogue), Army of Darkness: Defense provides a decent homage to its source of inspiration and an enjoyable timewaster, to boot.- AppSmile
- Posted May 17, 2011
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Unlike most casual games of a similar style, there is no way to fail at Burn The City, and that's just fine with us.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 6, 2011
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Using eco-friendliness as motivation, you'll need to direct the electric cars safely out of the city while punishing the gas guzzlers by crashing each and every one.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 6, 2011
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Replay value is pretty good if you can adjust to the controls and speed of the game, with lots of cups and tournaments to play, lengthy seasons, and the multiplayer option.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 5, 2011
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Replay value is great, as Time Attack mode always gives you the opportunity to whittle down your best times.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 27, 2011
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Featuring a gorgeous aesthetic, open-path gameplay, and even a turn-based asynchronous multiplayer mode, Siegecraft TD brings something new and exciting to the table.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 28, 2013
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An atmospheric little title that leaves your searching through the darkness for answers and the exit, Infinight is a fun path-finding game that kept us engaged.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 5, 2011
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Replay value is pretty good, as you can play very stealthy in one playthrough while blasting baddies at will in another. Your dialogue choices can also differ from one attempt to another, warranting additional playthroughs to see how these decisions play out. The gameplay itself is fun, despite (or maybe even in response to) the somewhat awkward enemy AI that often leaves them exposed like cutouts in a shooting gallery.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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Essentially a facelifted air hockey game, the 2 vs. 2 matches, slick graphics, and ultra casual gameplay make this a great way to challenge your friends or nab a quick game when you don't have much time.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 19, 2011
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Replay value is pretty good, as the game requires you to play the same levels again and again to earn enough money or fill enough plane seats to move on to other game aspects.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 27, 2011
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Featuring 8-bit graphics, a catchy chiptune soundtrack, and ginormous buttons for easy control, Slayin looks and feels like an old-school arcade game shrunk down to pocket size.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 8, 2013
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The soundtrack is very nice, too, and the controls were pretty spot-on.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 20, 2011
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In all, it quite fun and it does make you want to keep playing to see what comes next.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 20, 2011
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Featuring oversaturated imagery, fun animations, and a healthy attempt at humor, Dungeon Crawlers looks great and offers a fun experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Feb 7, 2012
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Combining dual-stick shooter elements with rise-as-high-as-you-can gameplay, Volcano Escape manages to marry two distinct genres into one exciting adventure.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 5, 2011
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As usual, there is a great deal of strategy involved in determining which cards to play and when. We enjoyed this game a lot and can see it fitting in nicely with our other Dr. Knizia titles.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 20, 2011
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Using mechanics similar to Spy Mouse, you must maneuver a trapped creature from start to exit without getting caught.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 23, 2012
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Featuring increasingly more difficult levels and timing- and momentum-based puzzles, Mummy's Treasure is a worthy entrant into a somewhat tired genre.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 5, 2011
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Featuring fast-paced action, multiple weapons, and an overwhelming onslaught of guards in your way, Heist: The Score is an enjoyable experience while it lasts.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 5, 2012
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Akin to Cannon Fodder or even Grunts, you lead small squads of soldiers into battle scenarios, carrying out destruction and evacuation missions while permadeath breathes down your neck.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 12, 2012
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Though it offers much of the same as the original, there are enough improvements that allow Trenches II to stand on its own.- AppSmile
- Posted Dec 28, 2011
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Featuring lengthy gameplay and cover-based combat mechanics, Shadow Guardian strives to match Gameloft's most popular shooters but must settle for average⦠which isn't all that bad.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 5, 2011
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With gameplay focused on conquering territories and building cities and armies, you might think that Match-3 mini-games would feel out of place, but somehow it works in this interesting title.- AppSmile
- Posted Jan 8, 2026
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After a rocky start that saw the original release pulled for several months, Black Dawn is back with a new moniker, better visuals, and the same great gameplay that attracted gamers in the first place.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 2, 2013
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