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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The soundtrack is very nice, too, and the controls were pretty spot-on.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 20, 2011
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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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At $0.99, it would be worth snagging if we knew that the controls would get tightened up.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 17, 2011
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Featuring fun challenges, bite-sized gameplay, and a new level every day for the next 1,000 days, 1000 Heroz will remain a fresh experience for years to come.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 13, 2011
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A speedrun-style offering with polished graphics, a fun concept, and simple gameplay, Rocket Bunnies fires on all cylinders to provide a great challenge that keeps us glued to our devices.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 13, 2011
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Featuring one of the craziest and most colorful art styles we've seen, along with fun puzzle elements and somewhat frenzied gameplay, Kami Retro is as much fun to watch is it is to play.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 8, 2011
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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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With its rough cartoon graphics, challenging puzzles, and fun fluid physics, Feed Me Oil is a solid gaming experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 7, 2011
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Despite rehashing elements from other chart toppers, Rip Off manages to provide a polished challenge that feels fairly fresh and offers a highly addictive experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 4, 2011
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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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With its Space Invaders style play and good use of touch screen controls, MecaPix is an engaging action-puzzler that requires nimble fingers and a little foresight to succeed.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 4, 2011
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Despite a recent update that fixed that control issues that plagued its initial launch, The Relic remains a sub-par title that lacks both realistic animations and a sense of enjoyment that would compel us to keep playing.- AppSmile
- Posted Jun 2, 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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While most brick breakers are stale, generic clones of one another, Anodia uses stunning level design and an enjoyable Campaign mode to add beauty and replayability to a standout offering in an oversaturated genre.- AppSmile
- Posted May 29, 2011
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- Posted May 26, 2011
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While little appears changed from the version we played then, it's worth going a little more in-depth about the game, which we found to be a good deal of fun.- AppSmile
- Posted May 26, 2011
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While a stretchy cube of tofu isn't the most traditional hero, if playing with our food was normally this much fun, our kitchen would be a disaster area.- AppSmile
- Posted May 26, 2011
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Replay value is very good, as the game has a strong one-more-try aspect to it and chasing people on the leaderboards can be a lot of fun.- AppSmile
- Posted May 26, 2011
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The controls are swipe-based, showing responsiveness and easy use. Unfortunately, the angle of the drawn platform doesn't seem to have much impact on the direction that Cosmo bounces, as it does in other similar titles.- AppSmile
- Posted May 26, 2011
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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 fairytale-style gameplay and plenty of collectibles along the way, Storm in a Teacup provides a sweet experience for gamers of all ages.- AppSmile
- Posted May 23, 2011
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The controls are dead simple, requiring only taps to effect any on-screen behaviors. Replay value is high due to global leaderboards through GameCenter and a serious "one-more-try" vibe.- AppSmile
- Posted May 23, 2011
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Featuring a fantastic control method, sweet music, and a terrific art style, Bumpy Road is as delightful to watch as it is to play.- AppSmile
- Posted May 19, 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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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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Using a series of static images and simple drag-to-match controls, Play Kalei can be played as both a relaxing experience or a frantic speed challenge.- AppSmile
- Posted May 16, 2011
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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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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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If you've ever had aspirations of helming a major league team and making any and all decisions about the operations of the club, you'll feel right at home with iOOTP. If you'd rather swing some pine and flash some leather, you're gonna want to look elsewhere.- AppSmile
- Posted May 12, 2011
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Featuring strange characters, challenging level design, and a unique control method, Foodies is an engagingly delightful treat.- AppSmile
- Posted May 11, 2011
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Replay value is outstanding, as there are plenty of modes to keep you busy and a multiplayer mode to find human competition when the AI just doesn't cut it.- AppSmile
- Posted May 9, 2011
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A really well-done game and a lot of fun for players who enjoy thinking their way to victory rather than button-mashing.- AppSmile
- Posted May 9, 2011
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A surprisingly fun little adventure with a bizarre storyline and equally bizarre protagonist.- AppSmile
- Posted May 9, 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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It's hard to imagine this title entertaining anyone but young kids for more than a couple of minutes.- AppSmile
- Posted May 4, 2011
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The physics are pretty good and the graphics create a fun atmosphere. Controls are tap-based and responsive, and the soundtrack is mesmerizingly upbeat.- AppSmile
- Posted May 4, 2011
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A point-and-click adventure at its core, Superbrothers seeks to create a meaningful and fulfilling experience in addition to a fun and engaging mobile game. Mission Accomplished!- AppSmile
- Posted May 4, 2011
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After a controversy-laden development cycle that saw the game roar into the gaming consciousness like a lion only to see it peter out in the final hours like a lamb upon release, Snuggle Truck has retained its core gameplay and polished presentation without the stigma of making a political statement.- AppSmile
- Posted May 2, 2011
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A polished time-based challenge with engaging gameplay mechanics and simple path-finding controls, Burn It All is as compelling as any of the app store chart toppers we've come across.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 29, 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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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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Mixing caricatures of today's pop celebs with plenty of cartoon violence, Celebrity Bodyguard offers a dose of silly time-wasting fun.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 28, 2011
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Featuring terrific level design, beautiful 3D environments, and tight controls, Gears may be a departure for the RPG-minded developers, but it manages to impress nonetheless.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 28, 2011
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With its charming presentation and familiar mechanics, there is little reason not to enjoy jailbreaking these bugs.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 28, 2011
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Featuring Peggle-like gameplay mixed with a variety of alternate collection bonuses, Coin Drop creates a compelling case for a swift ascent up the app store charts.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 25, 2011
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A popular PSP title, Coconut Dodge features a light-hearted theme, tight controls, and gameplay mechanics that appeal to gamers of all ages.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 19, 2011
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A polished offering with simple gameplay, deep strategic elements, and tons of upgrades and abilities to acquire, Dungeon Raid will devour chunks of your life whole.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 19, 2011
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Replay value is good, as the Endless mode should keep you busy long after you complete the Story mode.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 19, 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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You'll need quick reactions and steady hands to top the leaderboard in this offering that's good wholesome family fun.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 15, 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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Controls are dead simple to comprehend and work as advertised. GameCenter integration tracks your scores on 3 global leaderboard and there are 18 achievements to earn, too.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 12, 2011
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Sadly, Race After 1977 launched without a multiplayer mode, though it has been indicated that this feature will likely be added in a future update, along with new tracks, environments, and vehicles. We hope this comes to fruition, as it would really help the playability if we were racing against others who also had to deal with the same control issues rather than the AI that doesn't seem nearly as troubled.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 12, 2011
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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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We've seen clever puzzle games before, but we've never seen anything like this.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 11, 2011
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For some reason, though, it just didn't feel as engaging as we'd hoped.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 11, 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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- Posted Apr 11, 2011
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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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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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Despite changing little other than the graphics quality and swapping out some golfers and courses for new ones, Tiger remains the iOS champ and is worth picking up if you're a diehard golfer.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 5, 2011
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Featuring a clever touch control system, a crisp and detailed interface, a robust single-player campaign, an awesome multiplayer mode, and terrific strategic gameplay all around, Starfront -- Collision manages to fit a fully-realized RTS gem into your shirt pocket.- AppSmile
- Posted Apr 3, 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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Gameloft continues to bring the heat with flashy graphics, rip-roaring audio, and some of the most exciting racing action around.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 30, 2011
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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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Like its predecessors, Mr. Ninja is a casual timewaster that offers a fun challenge that just keeps sucking us back in for one more go at it.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 28, 2011
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While Rainbow Six plays and controls like most other Gameloft shooters, the additional of strategic maneuvers and co-op multiplayer help to separate it from the pack and give it an identity all its own.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 28, 2011
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Utilizing the same rules and player tiles as the full game, Neuroshima Hex Puzzle offers 100 scenarios of increasing difficulty that will both teach and hone your battle skills.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 23, 2011
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Combining Cut The Rope-style gameplay with Big Pixel's familiar graphic style, this has the makings of an addictive and high-score-competitive gem.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 16, 2011
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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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Utilizing advanced liquid simulation, Liqua Pop is both visually striking and serenely addicting.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 12, 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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Using simple tap controls and beautiful visuals, Collision Effect tests your mind and you dexterity in an exciting way.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 8, 2011
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Featuring outstanding graphics, crisp sound, intuitive controls, and heart-pounding action, Fight Night Champion is easily the best boxing game on the iOS platform.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 7, 2011
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One of the most immersive and shockingly jitter-inducing experiences we've had thus far, Dead Space is what other shooters wish they were.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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The game's simple concept and addicting game modes make it essential for the casual gamer.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Knight's Rush expands upon A Quest for Knight's Onrush's side-scroller meant to promote the castle defense title Knight's Onrush (you following me, camera guy?) by incorporating a 40-level campaign and 2 endless survival modes to satisfy the itch previously left unscratched by Quest.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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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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Featuring tap-happy action sequences and RPG elements, you'll revel in customizing your ogre and trashing all who stand in your way.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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A follow-up to the well-received Trenches, Stenches builds upon the unlockable Zombie Horde mode to create a full-fledged standalone game.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 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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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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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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Combining a clever backstory with elements from a bunch of different genres, Perfect Cell hits the right tone in creating a unique and wholly enjoyable offering.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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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 much as we want to apply the 5-Dimple tag to this game, its lack of online multiplayer and leaderboards currently drops MiniSquadron to a solid 4-Dimple score.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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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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Replay value is moderate, as the unlockable craft offer a different experience on levels where they were previously unavailable. The gameplay is fun and engaging, enough so to create a desire to pick it up and play now and again.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Replay value is very high, as the game itself is perfect for killing a few minutes or a few hours.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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The ultra-smooth gameplay, great graphics, and varied game elements create a chaotic experience that delights at first, but eventually plummets into frustration.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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With its open-world style, mission-based gameplay, and wanton destruction, it's no surprise that Vertigo Rogue is drawing comparisons to games like GTA.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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With its stylish presentation, RPG elements, and engaging controls, 1951 creates an exciting combat experience.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Replay value is pretty good if you enjoy the slower pace of turn-based gameplay or if you have the patience to persevere until you can rack up 4 stars on each level.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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It is a fun head-scratcher that requires outstanding spatial skills and precise slicing-and-dicing of the various configurations to successfully maneuver through each level.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Using tilt controls, you must orient the tetris-like blocks within the puzzle area to create a safe path for the tiny polar bear to find the exit and continue his search for his mother.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Though it lacks the tactile feel of the original, oddly-shaped device, Bop It! still offers a fun, fits-in-your-pocket experience that fans should find satisfying.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Castle Frenzy has great replay value, and the inclusion of Gameloft LIVE for high scores and achievements only reinforces this. There are a good number of castle defense games in the app store, but few that have captivated us as quickly and wholeheartedly as Castle Frenzy.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Featuring a fun 3D graphic style, a crazy premise, and multiplayer functionality, Fleeced! is a unique offering that just might catch on with gamers.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Using outstanding theater-based art design, terrific music, and enjoyable gameplay where several factors can affect the outcome of the battle, Battle of Puppets is poised to become a top offering in the strategy games genre.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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Following in the style of the original Blue Defense, Second Wave offers some additional control methods and a bunch of game modes to keep you busy as you blast invading forces and climb the leaderboards.- AppSmile
- Posted Mar 6, 2011
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