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: | FIFA Soccer 13 |
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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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Technically sound, but provides limited content and little excitement.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 13, 2011
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Offering tons of puzzles, simple touch controls, and a cerebral challenge, Blueprint 3D is puzzling personified.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 13, 2011
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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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Some things I found a little annoying were the missions. They're really limited and you really end up doing the same thing.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 7, 2011
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Featuring fun-for-the-family gameplay and a seemingly limitless dictionary of objects, Scribblenauts is a brilliant timesink that's never the same game twice.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 7, 2011
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The graphics are really beautiful, employing a cool color palette to replicate the coolness of the water.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 7, 2011
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Packed with tons of improvements, including sharper visuals and even more players in their outstanding multiplayer offering, Fallen Nation bring the iDevices even closer to emulating their console brethren.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 3, 2011
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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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While better than many of the offerings we've come across, GRave Defense HD just didn't strike the right chord with us, achieving only a 3.5 Dimple score for this $2.99 creepfest.- AppSmile
- Posted Nov 1, 2011
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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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Eschewing weapons for clubs, Worms Crazy Golf features a quirky golfing experience using many of the familiar Worms elements.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 27, 2011
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Featuring a variety of helmeted vermin who interact differently with their environments, Hamster Cannon is mildly entertaining but it ultimately fails to stand out.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 27, 2011
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While remaining very similar to its predecessor, the Puss In Boots version brings with it an exciting new game mode that makes the sequel a worthwhile pick-up.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 26, 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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Replay value is great, as multiple solutions exist for any given problem and the content should keep you thinking for some time.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 21, 2011
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An exceptionally polished action-arcade title, Bike Baron mixes precision controls with fun physics for a highly-engaging experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 21, 2011
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With a focus on efficiency, speed, and timing, Crazy Escape proves to be a fun challenge for all.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 20, 2011
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A departure from the rope-swinging titles that Rocketcat is best known for, Mage Gauntlet retains the same graphic style and polished gameplay that we've come to expect, making this a compelling pick-up.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 20, 2011
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Replay value is great, as you'll constantly be experiencing tracks that you've never seen before.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 16, 2011
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Featuring simple, one-touch gameplay and a ton of levels at launch, Aiko Island is a great option for casual game fans.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 16, 2011
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Formerly Lost Company, this polished and newly-monikered offering provides a great cerebral challenge and enough variety to keep you strategizing for some time to come.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 16, 2011
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Though some might pan this game for its rocky start, we see a solid core that requires a bit more TLC to make it something special.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 16, 2011
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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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- Posted Oct 10, 2011
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- Posted Oct 4, 2011
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- Posted Oct 4, 2011
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- Posted Oct 4, 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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Featuring beautiful graphics, realistic animations, and improved controls, FIFA 12 is the first serious contender to challenge First Touch Soccer for iOS football supremacy.- AppSmile
- Posted Oct 3, 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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GoatUp does not look or sound that great, but it still has a great retro appeal. The most important feature of GoatUp are the controls, and they are also the best aspect of the app.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 30, 2011
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Featuring color-based combat, terrific graphics, and a polished presentation, Jelly Defense is a great introduction to the genre for newbies and a challenging offering for longtime fans, too.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 30, 2011
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Replay value is decent, mostly to marvel at the game's great graphics and style a second time.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 30, 2011
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- Posted Sep 28, 2011
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The soundtrack is catchy and the controls are intuitive and effective. Replay value is great, and the GameCenter/OpenFeint integration gives you the opportunity to challenge others on the leaderboards and pick up achievements along the way.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 28, 2011
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Featuring cleaned up graphics and mysterious gameplay, Another World retains appeal for gamers even after all these years.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 28, 2011
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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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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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Mixing elements of Plants vs. Zombies with variable path mechanics and clever AI, Tiny Heroes brings frustratingly fun gameplay to a medieval setting.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 22, 2011
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Despite feeling less like a sequel and more like a healthy update, we always welcome additional content and gameplay elements in any form, especially when the gameplay is as enjoyable as this.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 12, 2011
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Controls are tap/swipe-based, offering an intuitive and responsive method of interacting with the game.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 7, 2011
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The graphics have a subdued neon look that pops against the dark background. Animations are very smooth and the creep shapes are differentiated enough to tell them apart at a quick glance.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 7, 2011
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While the original impressed us with its fun visuals, stellar controls, and flat-out addicting gameplay, the reboot takes each of these components to a whole new level.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 7, 2011
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Despite the hubbub regarding its similarities to Super Crate Box (due out shortly), when judged on its own merits, Muffin Knight is an enjoyable experience that holds its own.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 7, 2011
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Despite its appealing presentation, Speedway GP 2011 has an awkward control style and short gameplay that failed to impress us.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 1, 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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Featuring the usual Halfbrick spit-and-polish and a wealth of gameplay elements that keep things fresh, exciting, and painfully addicting, Jetpack Joyride is a terrific example of iDevice gaming done right.- AppSmile
- Posted Sep 1, 2011
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Mixing sound puzzling mechanics with a dose of stealth gameplay in a very pretty package, SPY Mouse took us by surprise with its engaging reward system and clever design.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 29, 2011
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Offering the same solid mechanics as the original with a handful of cool new elements, EDGE Extended avoids the sequel slump and gives gamers an even more compelling experience than the first iteration.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 29, 2011
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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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The game remains a lot of fun and stockpiling a bunch of alternative spheres and unleashing them in one epic battle can be a blast. GameCenter integration provides global leaderboards and 3 dozen achievements to earn.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 25, 2011
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- Posted Aug 25, 2011
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Utilizing a highly-stylized interface, intuitive controls, and plenty of tactical goodness, Anomaly brings both the noise and the funk as it ushers in a new era of iOS gaming.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 18, 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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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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The graphic presentation is very nice, with awesome level designs and bold colors that liven up the gameplay.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 17, 2011
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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 targets, bonuses, and a variety of game modes, Flick Soccer! has plenty of enjoyable content to keep us bending it like Beckham for months to come.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 15, 2011
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Staying pretty faithful to the original board game, Puerto Rico HD is just another example of how to adapt a game to the touchscreen and make it feel like it was designed with the iDevice in mind.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 15, 2011
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Featuring a building sim-style interface with pieces that interact with their surroundings, Megacity HD offers a cerebral challenge that rewards balanced play and thinking ahead.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 12, 2011
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Strikingly similar in style and presentation to the app store stalwart, Save Yammi attempts to differentiate itself via its rope-drawing mechanics and tilt-based interaction with great success.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 12, 2011
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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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Featuring a couple of intriguing new gameplay elements and the same terrific presentation that has spawned a slew of GUI look-alikes, Cut The Rope: Experiments delivers another solid set of levels to challenge fans of the cute green monster.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 8, 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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Developed by NewFX Games, Mad Wheels does beat Death Rally to the punch as far as its inclusion of multiplayer functionality, but it cannot top the incumbent when it comes to core gameplay, though it does offer a fun alternative.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 5, 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 we really wanted to enjoy this offering as much as the plethora of quality shooters that Gameloft has released over the past couple of years, the horrendous AI, odd storyline, and surprisingly spotty controls drain most of the fun and excitement out of it.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 4, 2011
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Featuring the same great play as its iPhone counterpart, Silverfish MAX makes terrific use of the larger screen and adds Bluetooth controller support to boot.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 1, 2011
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Replay value is terrific, as you can mix and match difficulties, factions, and abilities to create vastly different experiences when you play again.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 1, 2011
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Replay value is high, with the ability to replay levels to earn missing stars, multiple endless levels, and a good number of challenges to complete.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 1, 2011
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The game's Retina Display 3D graphics are clean and clear, and the smallish level sizes allow for a tightly pulled-in view. Colors are easily distinguishable and animations are fluid.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 1, 2011
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The visuals are crisp and clean, the animations are rock solid, and the soundtrack has a nice arcade vibe. In all, CurveBot is a fun game that hits the casual mark on its head.- AppSmile
- Posted Aug 1, 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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Replay value is not great, as the game just doesn't offer a lot to come back for.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 27, 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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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 Jul 22, 2011
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Offering plenty of violence, some sexual themes, and more than a few dirty words, 9mm earns its 17+ rating and provides a highly-enjoyable experience for adult gamers looking for something a little grittier than your average shooter.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 19, 2011
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Featuring dungeon-crawling fun, bite-sized adventures, and multiple character classes to use, Pocket RPG is an enjoyable experience that shouldn't be missed.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 19, 2011
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Featuring crazy physics, fun power-ups, and nice level design, Reckless Getaway offers an engaging challenge.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 18, 2011
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A charming platformer with a cute main character, intuitive controls, and great level variety, Blobster should easily appeal to gamers of all shapes and sizes.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 18, 2011
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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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The most polished Mario Kart clone to date, SEGA's best-known characters take to the track with an impressive wealth of content that should keep gamers busy for some time.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 12, 2011
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Replay value is pretty good, as you have multiple campaigns, multiple challenges, and a nice Skirmish mode to enjoy, in addition to multiplayer for iPad owners.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 12, 2011
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Through its beautiful art style and engaging gameplay, Amazing Breaker easily distinguishes itself from the other app store stalwarts, poised to take its place among the chosen.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 8, 2011
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A concept that feels fresh and fun, making for an enjoyable experience for gamers young and old.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 8, 2011
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Replay value is fairly low, save for the opportunity to pick up any missing achievements. There are 3 difficulty levels, so you could try to play through on a harder level, but we don't anticipate doing so.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 7, 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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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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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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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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A blast of nostalgia from days gone by, Hard Lines improves upon the winning formula by offering multiple game modes, multiple input methods, and a rocking soundtrack to boot.- AppSmile
- Posted Jul 1, 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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Featuring a cool hand-drawn art style, challenging physics puzzles, and explosions at your fingertips, Paper Munchers proves itself to be a surprisingly addictive experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 27, 2011
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Replay value is so-so, as you can always replay levels in order to collect missing coins and best the target time. This is, however, the only real source of replay value, as there are no global leaderboards or achievements to earn. However, the enjoyment of watching such a cool concept in practice might just be enough to keep you playing.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 27, 2011
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The controls were very easy to use and pretty responsive. There is even a bit of a tilt element that comes in to play when using some weapons, as you can influence the direction of gunfire by tilting left or right.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 27, 2011
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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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Pairing the same awesome control mechanics with some crazy new environments, Flick Golf Extreme will put your flicking skills to the ultimate test.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 23, 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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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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