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Be a Champion Dwarf in the Hack-n-Slash Action of Runic Rampage

November 06, 2017 by RSS Feed

Runic Rampage ($3.99) by Crescent Moon Games is an over-the-top action adventure game featuring angry dwarfs who are ready to kick some butt. If you enjoyed games like ICEY and Kick Ass Commandos, then Runic Rampage is a good fit for you.

When life gets stressful and frustrating, I take my anger out in video games. I mean, causing mayhem and destruction in a digital world is much better than doing so in reality, right? I usually prefer relaxing games, but sometimes I just have to start bashing stuff in with a giant hammer. When I saw Runic Rampage on the App Store, I was intrigued, as it has a top-down dungeon crawler feel to it (think Diablo III, which I put in way too many hours for), so I had to check it out. If you feel the same way as I do, then Runic Rampage is definitely a fun way to pass the time.

$2.99

ICEY

X.D. Network Inc.

$2.99

Kick Ass Commandos

Anarchy Enterprises

Visually, Runic Rampage has a rough-and-gruff aesthetic to it, which is fitting considering you're smashing things up as a big, tough dwarf. The game is rendered in 3D with some fairly detailed graphics that remind me a bit of older computer games. Runic Rampage has a top-down perspective that's similar to games like Diablo III, so players can see a big area at once, and prepare for incoming waves of enemies. The character models for your dwarf and the various monsters you'll encounter are distinctive and full of detail. The environments range from dry and dusty deserts to lush forests to frosty tundras, and the color palette matches the themes well.

Animations in Runic Rampage are smooth and fluid on my iPhone 8 Plus, so there's no issues with lag or choppiness. However, sometimes I feel the game moves a bit slowly, with the way your dwarf moves and attacks. But this may be due to the fact that I'm used to much faster-paced games like Diablo III, so I digress. The original soundtrack is just as medieval as you'd expect for an action adventure game involving dwarves and monsters, and the sound effects are fun to hear. The best part about Runic Rampage though, is the over-the-top comical violence. We're talking about fake cartoon blood splashing all over the place while you smash your foes in with a hammer.

While Runic Rampage is an action adventure game, everything is level-based and also procedurally generated. With Runic Rampage, players take on the role of Grimbard, who is the last champion of dwarfs. He must embark on a quest to find the missing rune stone fragments. Once the fragments are put together, you'll uncover the truth behind the kingdom's downfall and Grimbard has the power to change the destiny of his nation.

When you start the game, there's a tutorial stage that shows you all of the basics behind the game, including controls and how to find your objective. The goal in each stage varies, but it usually involves objectives such as defeating all enemies, getting to the treasure chest at the end, or defeat challenging bosses. The game also has a bit of exploration involved, with secret areas to find and discover on your own. Depending on your performance, up to three medals can be earned on each stage.

Controls in Runic Rampage are simple enough, but take some time and practice to get used to and master. In the bottom left is your virtual, fixed joystick for movement. This allows Grimbard to move freely on the screen. The compass at the bottom indicates where your objective is, so it's best that you follow it (unless you don't mind exploring every nook and cranny). The buttons in the bottom right allow you to dash and attack.

The magic behind Runic Rampage are in the combo of buttons to perform various types of attacks. For example, if you tap on the hammer and then the dash button, you'll do an uppercut. Tapping the hammer button twice and then the dash does a spin attack. You can also long-press the hammer to do a charged heavy attack that dishes out much more damage, but leaves you vulnerable for a brief amount of time.

Eventually, some enemies can drop certain runes that you can use to add elements to your attacks. For example, I found the fire element from the tall red goblins in the beginning of the game. To activate these spells, just tap on the button above the hammer, and then that elemental spell gets added to your melee weapon. These only last for a short amount of time, though, so you'll want to save them for worthwhile battles if possible.

In the top left corner will be your health bar. If this is fully depleted, then it's game over and you'll have to try the stage again. Below the red health bar is your orange experience bar, which tells you how much experience is needed to reach the next level. Each time you level up, you gain a skill point that can be spent to upgrade your attack (damage), defense, agility, or greed (money drops). Like typical RPGs, experience points are earned by defeating enemies, and money can be acquired from fallen foes and breakable objects in the environment.

The money you earn can be spent on various upgrades for Grimbard. These include new weapons, weapon upgrades to make them more potent, spell upgrades, and more. In typical fashion, the stronger the upgrade, the more expensive it will be. But earning money in the game is not too hard, just a tad grindy.

A hack 'n' slash RPG with over the top action combat.

The Good

Runic Rampage is packed with a lot of good stuff that should satisfy anyone seeking an action adventure dungeon crawling game. The visuals look good and have a lot of fine details and textures, while the soundtrack is original, fun, and fitting for the theme. The controls work out well enough, and the button combos can lead up to some awesome and powerful attacks. The different objectives and bosses add variety to the game, and with plenty of upgrades for Grimbard, there's a lot of reason to keep coming back to this game.

The Bad

My only issue with Runic Rampage is the fact that it feels like the movement and action can be a tad slower than I'd like, when compared with games like Diablo III. They may not be the same thing, but that's just what I'm used to with top-down dungeon crawlers. It would also be nice if the controls were customizable, in case players prefer certain spots for button touch zones. Also, the joystick is fixed, and it won't follow your thumb around, so you're stuck in that spot for movement. Hopefully these can be fixed in the future.

The verdict

Runic Rampage is an excellent little hack-n-slash dungeon crawler experience that's worth picking up if you're a fan. The graphics are a tad rougher than I would like, but it works out well enough. The music is fun, controls work decently enough, and the gameplay is challenging with a lot of upgrades to unlock. I just hope to see the addition of customizable controls in the future, as I think that would help out a lot of players.

You can find Runic Rampage on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $3.99. There are no in-app purchases.

8.3

OVERALL

Replayability 9

Game Controls 8

Sound/Music 8.5

Gameplay 8.5

Graphics 7.5

$3.99

Runic Rampage

Crescent Moon Games

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 11/06/2017

November 06, 2017 by RSS Feed

Mealviser – your AI dietitian , PirTie , Pennies Mini - Share budgets with your friends and more

iPhone:

Mealviser – your AI dietitian ( $9.99 → Free ) Apex Nutrition Calculation Mealviser is like having a professional dietician in your pocket. You’ll first need to enter some basic information like height and weight so Mealviser can determine your nutrition targets. Then throughout the day record your water intake, diet, and fitness activities. If at any time you need a recommendation, Mealviser will be there to help. It can provide recommendations for eating out or entire recipes based on your needs. You’re also able to filter the ingredients, ensuring diets from vegan to high-protein are covered.

Change - Currency Converter ( $0.99 → Free ) Sigalit Amsalem Change adds a bit of a style to a normally dull app category. You’re able to choose the currencies you’re converting from and to by swiping across the fields at the top of the screen. As you swipe, you’ll see the conversions instantly performed. You’re also able to reorder, activate, and deactivate currencies by tapping on the “+” button at the bottom of the screen. Change includes a total of 85 currencies.

Universal:

PirTie ( $0.99 → Free ) Complexity Visions PirTie is a color explosion mapped onto a sphere. You’re able to swipe to move the sphere and pinch to zoom in and out. A single tap will change the colors. A double tap will change the pattern. A triple tap will capture a photo. PirTie also supports TV-out.

Pennies Mini - Share budgets with your friends ( $1.99 → Free ) Emile Bennett Pennies Mini is the iMessage version of the popular budgeting app by the same name. It allows you to create simple budgets in a matter of seconds and share them with family and friends. While in iMessage, you’re able to create a new budget with a tap. Then name the budget, set its currency, set its amount, and send it off to friends and family. Whenever a purchase is made, whoever made it can add their name along with a description and the amount will be deducted from everyone’s budget. The app also allows you to create as many budgets as you like.

Tweety Pro - Show Twitter Timeline on Lock Screen ( $2.99 → Free ) Roxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited Before you do anything, you’ll have to link your Twitter accounts with Tweety. You can then customize the widget in order to fit how you use Twitter. Tweety allows you to adjust which accounts are showing tweets, how often they update, how much information is displayed, and whether or not you want quick actions. Tweety is also able to open tweets in Safari, the Twitter app, Tweetbot, or Twitterrific.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 11/05/2017

November 05, 2017 by RSS Feed

Baby Moments - photo diary , Week Calendar Widget Pro , Montezuma Puzzle 4 Premium and more

iPhone:

Feed the Rats - Real physics! ( $0.99 → Free ) Valentin Jalba All Raymond wants is his cheese. Is that too much to ask? Help him out by determining which crates to smash open so the tasty treats go rolling into his lap. Each level limits you to a specific amount of taps, so choose your crates wisely. The game includes 40 levels across four chapters.

Universal:

Baby Moments - photo diary ( $0.99 → Free ) Qube With Baby Moments, your pregnancy and baby photos will never look the same. Powerful and professional editing tools and filters help bring out the best in your shots. Your creative juices will really get flowing thanks to the more than 1,600 different stickers and works of art, whimsical 3-D fonts, and catchy frames. With that amount of content, there’s something for every occasion.

Week Calendar Widget Pro ( $1.99 → Free ) Crater Tech LLC Week Widget isn’t a standard calendar app in any way, shape, or form. It taps into your iDevice’s native calendar app in order to populate a Today view widget with everything that’s coming up on your schedule. When you launch the app itself, you’re greeted with ways to customize the look and content of the widget. Week Widget includes a day timeline, a week timeline, and the ability to scroll through days and weeks.

Montezuma Puzzle 4 Premium ( $0.99 → Free ) ECO Pawel Jarosz Each of the 100 puzzles require you to drag and drop pieces from the lower half of the screen into the top in order to completely fill in the shape. Pieces can not be flipped or rotated, so you’ll have your work cut out for you. The game also includes an unlimited number of hints and undos, creating a rather relaxing environment. Although, if you do utilize a hint you won’t be able to earn a perfect rating.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 11/04/2017

November 04, 2017 by RSS Feed

Beep Me - Reminders , The big Lunar Calendar , Olli by Tinrocket and more

iPhone:

The big Lunar Calendar ( $1.99 → Free ) David Dengg The Lunar Calendar has something for everyone. Launch the app every day to see the different phases of the moon and related activities. Each phase includes little icons that help you quickly identify activities. Tap on the icons to retrieve more in-depth information. The app includes more than 120 activities, bookmarks, and the ability to schedule events.

Olli by Tinrocket ( $1.99 → Free ) Tinrocket, LLC Olli’s patented technology mimics an artist’s eye and touch. The eight pre-set styles can be previewed live. Tap to take a photo or hold the capture button to record short clips. Olli allows you to import your own photos and videos and apply the styles after the fact as well. The app supports Apple’s Live Photos, and includes a variety of customization options.

Universal:

Beep Me - Reminders ( $3.99 → Free ) Yaniv Kalsky Beep Me functions as both a calendar and a reminders app, helping you streamline your day. Creating beeps is as easy as jotting down a short description and setting a time. When your deadline comes around, you’ll receive a nagging beep that can be accepted, extended, or snoozed. The app also includes the ability to import calendar events, multiple themes to choose from, beep sharing, 45 different sounds, Apple Watch support, and much more.

Voice Record - Memos ( $3.99 → Free ) Li Wei Qiong Voice Record features a fresh, minimalist design and is yet somehow packed with features. Tap record and watch as the waveform dances to whatever it hears. Tapping the tag icon will place a bookmark in the recording, allowing you to easily jump to different points later on. Recordings can be played back at various speeds, and you’re able to repeat sections and even set a timer to stop playback after a specified duration. The app also allows you to share recordings or save them directly to your library.

Division Flashcard Match Games for Kids in 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade Learning Flash Cards Free ( $2.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC Division Flashcard Match Games is loaded with positive reinforcement. It will help your child learn to divide by having them play a variety of memory matching games. You’re able to choose the best number range for your child’s skill level, but no matter which you choose your child will be able to hear the numbers and equations as they are touched. After each round, they’ll receive positive feedback and balloon popping rewards. Hints are available along the way, and “Show Me” and “Peek” features make it even easier for young learners to enjoy.

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Agora, Shortly, RNI Films, and other apps to check out this weekend

November 04, 2017 by RSS Feed

This week’s edition of our Apps of the Week roundup features a new podcast player with a sharp interface and solid feature set, an app for discovering and reading short stories, and a photo editor with 35mm-like filters. And as always, we’ve picked two great new games for you to check out.

Agora

Agora is a podcast player that allows you to manage your content easily and expand your catalogue by discovering new content. I know, there are already tons of podcast apps out there—including one from Apple—but this one has an interface and feature set that make it worth checking out. Some of those features include sleep timer, playback speed control, iCloud sync support, custom themes, rich notifications, 3D Touch support and more. Agora is available for free.

Shortly

Would you like to read more, but feel like you never have the time to dig into a lengthy novel? Check out Shortly. Just tell the app how long you want to read and it will give you a top-rated, gripping short story plucked from the halls of the popular subreddit r/writingprompts. There, writers create short works of fiction based on a given prompt, and other redditors upvote their favorites. Then, this app picks popular stories from the subreddit based on how much time you have, and voila! Shortly is available for free.

RNI Films

RNI Films is the ideal mobile companion for any photographer looking to bring the authentic character and colour of 35mm film stock to their digital photos. Yes, I’ve selected another photo app. What sets RNI apart from the rest of the pack is its photo-like filters—they’re born from real film stocks and split into categories that include negative, slide, instant, black & white and vintage. The developers say the filters are more true-to-film than those of its competitors. Unfortunately, most of those filters are hidden behind in-app purchases. But I still think this app is worth checking out. RNI Films is available for free (with some IAPs).

Sky Gamblers – Infinite Jets

Sky Gamblers – Infinite Jets is the latest entry in the hit pilot simulation franchise. In it, you must untangle the story of great bravery and despicable treason in the all-new single player campaign. You’ll get the opportunity to unlock, upgrade and customize more than 100 planes, experience huge open world areas, and take the skies to fight off heavily armed enemy jet fighters and battleships. Game requires devices capable of running Metal. Sky Gamblers – Infinite Jets is available for free (with some IAPs).

Crashbots

Run, side, shoot and setback your way through dangerous terrains in Crashbots. This endless runner from Appsolute Games tasks players with making their way through challenging levels to unlock new content and get high score on the leaderboard. There are 2 different game modes, 3 worlds and over 75 levels to play, as well as 5 robots to unlock. If you’re looking for a fun (and free) new game to check out this weekend, this is a good one. Crashbots is available for free (with some IAPs).

More apps to check out

• Patch allows you to create a Portrait Mode effect on any iPhone
• YouTube Kids gets new parental controls, profiles & adaptive UI
• Darkroom photo editor now supports wide color, HEIF, Metal 2, metadata, iPhone X & more
• 1Password 7 for iOS: iPhone X/Face ID support, iPad keyboard shortcuts, Quick Copy & more
• Use the “golden hours” to improve your iPhone photography
• Amazon updates iOS app with augmented reality shopping experience

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