Porting games from PC to the iPhone platform seems to be the new rave, not all attempts end in success but this is not the case with YetiSports. The PC version has almost 100.000 people that play the game every day and the designers want to take a piece of the iPhone market as well.
The PC version of Yeti Sports is comprised of multiple mini games ,in the iPhone version you play only the “Pingu Throw” one. Read the rest of this entry »
Slope Rider is a new snowboarding game from a designer named Monte Boyd who ported it from the Mac platform .
Slope Rider lets you strap on a board and choose between riding freestyle with no rules or race against a computer generated competitor down the hills, through pipes, and over ramps while pulling off tricks and collecting bonuses.
There are 13 unique slopes some are for speed runs and others for tricks.
There are two character from which you can choose to ride with , a male one that is better at catching air and a female one built for speed.
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It seams that a variety of game genres can be developed on the Iphone with great success, from strategy to puzzles to shooter and even sport simulators, they all work. A lot of these games, if made right, feel at home on the device. In this review we are going to take a look at ping-pong games for the Iphone. It may seam as a strange game for a mobile device, but it is not, because of the large touch screen.
Currently on the App Store there are 4 ping pong games: Table Tennis Star, iPingPong 3D, Zen Table Tennis and last but not least World Cup Ping Pong.
Because it is the newest, and the only one that is played in landscape mode I am going to talk about the last game in the list: World Cup Ping Pong. Read the rest of this entry »
Freefall’n is a new skydiving game for the iPhone / iPod Touch , similar to the previous iSkidive but different in design and feel. The games have the same concept but Freefall’n ads some challenges and some better controls. iSkidive wins at graphics mainly because it has a 3D design but looses at handling and game play fun.
In Freefall’n your character jumps out of a plane , you have to steer him using the accelerometer to collect stars and fly through hoops (which multiply your points) .Collect as many stars as you can before you reach a safety zone after that you pull the cord and glide gently to a marked spot , the closer you land to the middle the more points you get. Read the rest of this entry »
Mini Golf Ace is not your regular run of the mill flashy , colorful , mini golf but a more clean and minimal approach to this kind of game. The producers wanted to create an alternative offering you the possibility to play mini golf on an stainless steel course with simple intuitive controls and clear soundfx. The game has no music but allows you to play while listening to your iPod , which is a good thing.
There are 18 lanes which have to be played the classical mini golf style from the first to the last one. Difficulty of the lanes differs, but there is no it’s-getting-harder-from-level-to-level, because that’s not the point of the game, the designers tried to provide a good mix of difficulty from lane to lane. Read the rest of this entry »
Ice Stars is a fun and simple game that will offer you hours of fun with great cartoonish graphics and hockey based game play. This is not another air-hockey game, but a real hockey ‘simulation’ game done in a flash like manner.
Although it is on the medium priced list of apps, it does offer a lot for your buck. It manages to do this by offering an addictive game play with a series of mini-games that will pup up during the play session. These can vary from battling against other opponents in the ice ring to trying to win face-to-face puck tackling. You can access these mini-games during a hockey match or directly from the main menu. Read the rest of this entry »
Vans is known for their line of clothing and shoes dedicated to Xtreme sports fans, and now they will also be known for great games on the Iphone and Ipodtouch. Vans SK8: Pool Service may at first glance look like a promotional tool to advertise the company, and it is, but it also is so much more. It is the best skateboard game on the app store. With great graphics, one of the best soundtracks in an Iphone game (featuring songs from known artists) and well calibrated controls, this is a must have app. Read the rest of this entry »
Hoopster from Red Knight Systems is a brand new basketball game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game features a well designed 3D basketball court, very appealing sound effects and a fluid control system. All of this making it a fun and interesting game. Read the rest of this entry »
“Blitz! Football is the most entertaining and action packed football game you can get.
Whether you are a seasoned pro or have never touched a football you can immediately pick this game up and play just by touching the screen to throw a pass.
You are the quarterback and have to sling the pigskin just right to rack up the highest scores. Zing the ball with a fast pass or throw a high lob to get over those pesky cornerbacks safeties.
Start off easy with single pattern receiver routes and work your way up to a mad blitz of footballs, receivers and defensemen!
With each completed pass you can crank up the score multiplier, kickoff HAIL MARY Mode, and work your way to the top of the Worldwide Leaderboards!”
Features:
-Amazing graphics with a professional looking 3D football field.
-Five different play modes including High School, College, Pro, All-Star and Endless Blitz.
-Real life ball physics, throw a fast pass or a long arching bomb.
-Score multiplier – make consecutive passes for higher completion scores.
-Hail Mary Mode – complete five passes in a row and your receivers start heading for the endzone for huge points.
-Worldwide Online Leaderboards for every play mode.
Available for 2.99$
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Gameloft is bringing fun to the iPhone again ! With the release of Let’s Golf ! we now have the best 3D Golf game experience on the Iphone/iPod Touch.
IMPRESSIONS:
The amazing graphics , the inexistent loading times , the tons of extra features and the challenging gameplay make it one of the best iPhone games out there !
You can unlock accessories that boost certain stats by winning tournaments; the more tournaments you win the more you can customize your character.
There are 2 fun ways of controlling the game , one is the classic touch once to select the power of the swing and touch again to hit , and the more interactive way in which you slide your finger imitating a golf swing. Read the rest of this entry »
