Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 09/23/2017
September 23, 2017 by RSS Feed
Astrå , BrainWave Study Smart , BrainWave Binaural Zen and more
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Astrå ( $0.99 → Free ) Pablo Molina Garcia Astra provides a whimsical experience that can be enjoyed by gamers of all ages. You’re put in control of Hemera, the goddess of daylight. You must help her fight the darkness by traveling across the universe collecting daylight. Tap to leap into the air and over your enemies, and tap again to break free from gravity and reach other planets. You’re also able to slow down your descent with a tap and hold. The game includes 32 levels to explore, and two difficulty settings.
BrainWave Study Smart ( $0.99 → Free ) Banzai Labs BrainWave Study Smart syncs your brainwaves to specific frequencies to help with cognitive function. You’re able to select from morning, midday, afternoon, evening, and late night programs, and choose a soothing background sound to accompany them. Then hit play and allow the app to sync your brainwaves to the low theta, delta, and beta waves. The app also allows you to adjust the signal intensity and save your settings for later use.
BrainWave Binaural Zen ( $0.99 → Free ) Banzai Labs BrainWave Zen Meditation offers advanced brainwave entrainment therapy. You’re able to select from morning, afternoon, and evening programs, and choose a soothing background sound to accompany them. Then hit play and allow the app to sync your brainwaves to the deeply relaxing low frequency alpha, theta, and beta waves. The app also allows you to adjust the signal intensity and save your settings for later use.
The Mystery of Blackthorn Castle ( $2.99 → Free ) Syntaxity Inc. Uncle Henry is back at it again. This time he needs you and your newly acquired archeology skills to help him track down a mysterious artifact known to be hidden in the Castle Blackthorn in England. To find the long lost treasure you must pick the correct paths, solve puzzles, and search through old structures with just a tap. A built-in hint system will assist you when you’re stuck, and a dynamic map will ensure you won’t simply go running around in circles.Source link: http://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free
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Pixel, Samplebot, Burst Your Bubble, and other apps to check out this weekend
September 23, 2017 by RSS Feed
This week’s edition of our Apps of the Week roundup features a programmable robot, a fun but powerful music creation app, and an interesting new 1-on-1 chat experience. And as always, we’ve picked out two great games for you to check out.
Pixel
Wanting to learn more about programming or robotics? Or looking for a fun and educational app for kids? Meet Pixel—your own personal interactive robot. Pixel starts off without any intelligence or emotion, so it’s up to you to program some personality and life into the robot. Using a drag-and-drop, blocked-based programming language (Scratch), fun interactions can be programmed in. Pixel is available for free.
Samplebot
Longtime readers know that I’m a sucker for a good music creation app. I’m not very good with the creation part, so I’m always looking for new ways to make the process easier. Samplebot kind of fits that description. It’s essentially a finger-drummable looping sequencer, which in layman terms means it can record and playback sounds. Features include the ability to record and import samples, loop, sequencer, built-in drum patterns, MIDI control, trim and balance your samples, and of course the ability to quickly share your creations with the world. Samplebot is available for $2.99.
Burst Your Bubble
Here’s an interesting (and timely) app. Burst Your Bubble is a chat app that aims to match you with someone who has an opposing opinion. Users are given a controversial topic—let’s say hotdogs or hamburgers—and asked to choose a stance. If the user picks hot dog, they will be matched up with someone who chose hamburgers, and the pair can then engage in a 1-on-1 discussion. You can vote on trending topics or even submit ideas of your own. The team says you can terminate chats to avoid harassment, but they hope their app will facilitate more civilized debates than not. Burst Your Bubble is available for free.
NBA 2K18
Following up the release of NBA 2K18 on the major consoles, 2K this week release the hit game on mobile. It’s obviously not going to be as broad as its bigger siblings, but the early reviews look promising—4 stars in the App Store. Features include deeper MyCAREER mode, new “Association” mode, new soundtrack and more. Whether you’re a basketball fan, or just a casual gamer looking for a new sports title, this one is worth checking out. NBA 2K18 is available for $8 (with some IAPs).
Pocket Mine 3
If you’re looking for something a little different to play this weekend, check out Pocket Mine 3. It’s the sequel to the sequel of the hit game. You tap blocks to dig and explore dozens of gorgeous locations in an exciting world. Trigger stunning chain reactions, craft and equip powerful gear, unlock treasure chests, collect and trade rare artifacts, and more. Pocket Mine 3 is available for free (with some IAPs).
More apps to check out
- Iryss: an app that uses Machine Learning to identify objects
- App updates that support ARKit, Drag and Drop, and other iOS 11 features start appearing in the App Store
- Faviconographer adorns your Safari tabs with site icons
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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 09/22/2017
September 22, 2017 by RSS Feed
kubic , ReliCam , Good Woofy and more
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kubic ( $1.99 → Free ) Appsolute Games LLC Kubic is part optical illusion, part game. All of its puzzles are based on M.C. Escher’s art, requiring you to try and see things from a different perspective. In each of the 69 mind-bending puzzles, you’ll see a geometric design at the top of the screen and pieces at the bottom. Drag and drop the pieces into the open area in the middle of the screen in order to recreate the design. Hints are available in case you get stuck.
ReliCam ( $0.99 → Free ) Lee Searle ReliCam allows you to take the best possible photos. It provides you with manual control over focus, ISO, shutter speed, and zoom. Slide your finger left or right to adjust each parameter or use the fine tune controls. ReliCam also provides helpful grid lines when necessary. All captured photos and videos are directly saved to your library.
Good Woofy ( $1.99 → Free ) Lee Searle Good Woofy is a handy tool that will no doubt be appreciated by you and your neighbors. You must first record a command that will help quiet down your dog and a command that will praise them when they obey. Then place your iDevice somewhere where your pet can’t reach it yet where it can be heard. Activate the recording feature and head out. Good Woofy will listen for barks and record what it hears. When you return home you’ll be able to view how often your dog barked and playback the recordings. The app also includes the ability to adjust sensitivity, share stats, and share recordings.
Sushi Stickers for iMessage ( $1.99 → Free ) HYPER! Interactive, LLC Sushi Stickers will brighten your day. This sticker pack is filled with 20 lovingly crafted sushi stickers. The majority of stickers are sushi puns while the rest offer ways to express your emotions. Your friends and family will no doubt appreciate how you roll.
Teach Your Monster to Read - Phonics and Reading ( $4.99 → Free ) Teach Monster Games Ltd. Teach Your Monster to Read will take your child on a magical learning adventure. They’re able to create their very own little monster, and then participate in a variety of reading activities. The activities include everything from matching letters and sounds to enjoying short books. Teach Your Monster to Read covers the first two years of learning to read, and perfectly compliments phonics programs used in schools.
Learn Colors Shapes Preschool Games for Kids Games ( $2.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC Various amounts of cards will appear on the screen face down. Your child can tap on them to reveal what’s on the flip side. They must then find all of the matching pairs of shapes and colors to complete each game. When tapped on, your child is able to hear the object or color pronounced. The app also includes a Show Me mode where the cards are all face up, making it easier to play.Source link: http://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free
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Shoot and Blast Your Way Through the Secrets of Morphite
September 21, 2017 by RSS Feed
Morphite ($7.99) by Crescent Moon Games is a low-poly sci-fi first-person shooter adventure. If you enjoyed games like the old N.O.V.A. franchise, and prefer the modern retro graphics like in Horizon Chase, then you will love Morphite.
I'm usually not a big FPS fan because I don't do terribly well with them. However, ever since I started playing the first Destiny game and even Overwatch, I've grown a new appreciation and liking for shooters in general. Morphite was teased a while ago, and I even got to check it out a bit this year during GDC. I knew that this was something special, and I had to get my hands on it whenever it was ready. Now that it's dropped to the masses, I can say that it was definitely worth the wait after all this time.
Horizon Chase - World Tour
Aquiris Realidade Virtual LTDA
Visually, Morphite is unique with a low-poly design that seems rather trendy lately. This means that the environments are a bit rough and jagged, and the faces of characters are not too detailed. Everything is rendered in 3D, and overall, Morphite is giving me a bit of a Metroid feel. The game has a nice range of colors, from muted earthy tones to bright and vibrant neons. Animations are smooth and fluid on my iPhone 7, so I did not experience any lag while playing the game. There's an atmospheric and captivating soundtrack in the background, and the sound effects and voice acting is done well. Morphite is a gorgeous game that looks fantastic and has amazing audio.
Since Morphite is a FPS game about exploration, players start at the beginning of the story and progress through in a linear fashion. Morphite introduces Myrah Kale, who's a young woman residing on a space station with her surrogate father, Mr. Mason. As he sends her out on basic exploratory missions to scan signs of life and gather resources on various planets, players will discover much more than that. Eventually, Myrah will uncover her own past and her relationship to a rare and coveted material called Morphite.
Despite having a storyline and missions that need to be completed chronologically, Morphite's worlds are all procedurally generated, so everyone's Morphite game will be different. There's many different kinds of creature types, landscapes, and areas to explore, and it's all unique. It's what makes this game magical.
Controls in Morphite are pretty straightforward, but it can be a bit annoying if you have the touch screen control opacity turned off. In the very bottom left corner is where you switch between your scanner and pistol, which happens fairly regularly. Above this area will be the virtual joystick for moving around. In the very bottom right corner is the button to shoot or activate your scanner. Above that is the jump button.
While Myrah is in her ship, you'll have a menu for selecting your destination in the solar system via Star Map. But be careful — you need fuel in your ship to travel, so if a place is too far, you won't be able to go unless you fill up at a space station first. This is also where you can view your Ship Info, as well as check active missions, equipped weapons, items, scans, and collected resources. Random encounters may occur while traveling in your ship, so be prepared for combat at any time.
The problem I have with the controls is the fact that the switch toggle for the scanner and pistol is where I usually think of placing my thumb for movement. So when I turned down the opacity for on-screen controls to zero, I often found myself bringing up the switcher when I just wanted to move. I also kept jumping instead of shooting, which was irritating. The positioning of the buttons takes a bit of getting used to, so I recommend keeping the opacity on (even just slightly) so that you don't get the buttons mixed up. Honestly, I wish Image result for traction control light nissan sentrathat there was an option for customizing the button positions, as that would solve most of my issues with the controls.
Fortunately, Morphite does have support for MFi controllers. So if you have one laying around, this is the perfect kind of game to use them with.
Morphite is packed with elements of exploration and discovery, real-time combat against various life forms and bosses, and even environmental puzzle solving. In addition to the main storyline quests, players have the option to do a wide variety of side quests, and there's a plethora of upgrades for your suit and weapons. While the price of Morphite seems high, there's a lot of content, so you do get bang for your buck.
Crescent Moon first showed this game to us at GDC in March, and now it's available for everyone.
The Good
For a game that many have been waiting for, there's a lot of good with Morphite. The game looks beautiful with a distinctive design that is simple and appealing. The music is ambient and soothing, only adding to the game's overall charm. There's a lot of content, and the voice acting is done exceptionally well. Having support for MFi controllers is nice, especially when the default touch-screen controls feel a bit clunky. This has been a game many have been waiting for, and it doesn't disappoint in terms of quality and entertainment.
The Bad
My biggest issue with Morphite are the touch-screen controls. I found it annoying that if I want the buttons to be invisible, I'll end up swiping or tapping on the wrong thing. It's also rather annoying that there are options for the on-screen controls, but you can't change the position of buttons. Hopefully the developers can consider this in the future.
The verdict
Overall, Morphite is an excellent game that is worth a download for any iOS gamer. The graphics are stunning, the music is delightful, and the game world is immersive. Controls do take some time to get used to, but can definitely be streamlined in a future update. At least there is support for physical MFi controllers, which always end up being the better option for a FPS game like this anyway. Morphite is jam-packed with procedurally generated content, so there's a huge assortment of life forms, landscapes, and bosses to tackle. Plus, many upgrades are available to make you stronger.
I highly recommend giving Morphite a try if you enjoy sci-fi adventure games with a first-person shooter perspective. You can find Morphite on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV for $7.99.
9.0
OVERALL
Sound/Music 10
Replayability 9
Graphics 9.5
Gameplay 9
Game Controls 7.5
Morphite
Crescent Moon Games
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Thimbleweed Park is a Point-and-Click Adventure Full of Mystery and Humor
September 21, 2017 by RSS Feed
Thimbleweed Park ($9.99) by Terrible Toybox is the mobile port of the recently released point-and-click adventure game on Steam, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. If you enjoyed games like Layton's Mystery Journey and Samorost 3, then you'll like Thimbleweed Park.
When it comes to mobile games, one probably thinks of casual puzzles or high score chasers first. However, in recent years, plenty of point-and-click adventure games have originated on iOS, or even get ported over to mobile, proving that the platform is an excellent choice for many gamers who want to get their gaming fix on-the-go. I usually don't play too many point-and-click adventure games, but when I saw Thimbleweed Park has made its way onto iOS, I had to check it out for myself. As someone who hasn't played the game previously, I'm definitely not disappointed.
Layton’s Mystery Journey
Level-5 Inc.
Samorost 3
Amanita Design s.r.o
Visually, Thimbleweed Park is beautiful with a retro pixel art style that serves as a nice homage to the classic games of yesteryear. If you grew up with the 16-bit games on SNES and SEGA Genesis, then you'll feel right at home. Despite the pixelation, the game is packed with plenty of fine textures and details, and even has a pseudo-3d effect with the shadows and lighting. Animations are smooth and fluid, with no lag on my iPhone 7. There's an atmospheric soundtrack that is rather eerie, fitting in well with the tone and theme of the game. Thimbleweed Park also breaks the fourth dimension, as it pokes fun at itself through character dialogue. So if you love humor, there's plenty of that in Thimbleweed Park.
Since Thimbleweed Park is a point-and=click adventure game, that means players must go through the story in its entirety from start to finish. There are no levels to go through, and everything transitions seamlessly into each other. The story is linear, so you can't go out exploring until you've completed whatever needs to be done at that moment in time in the game. Fortunately, the story itself is rather interesting, and the characters are all unique and humorous in their own special ways.
Controls in Thimbleweed Park are simple and intuitive. To move your characters, just tap on the spot you want them to go to. Another option is to double-tap-and-hold to have them follow your thumb until you release the screen. The game also lets you control multiple characters, and you can easily switch between characters by tapping on the character portrait in the upper right corner and then choosing who you want to swap with.
The thing that sets Thimbleweed Park apart from other point-and-click adventure games is its distinctive interaction system. In the bottom left corner is a box with all of the different interactions you can do with the environment and objects: Open, Close, Give, Pick Up, Look At, Talk To, Push, Pull, and Use. To the right of this area is the stash of the character you're controlling at the moment. To do actions in this game, you'll have to select the verb, the subject, and then an object that receives the action.
For example, you may need to give Polaroid film to another character so that they can use their camera. Then you may want to give this Polaroid photo to someone else to see if they know anything about the case you're working on. You'll also want to push or pull doors to open or close them, pick up suspicious objects, use objects to solve puzzles, and much more.
Talking to your partners or other NPCs brings up several dialogue options on the screen where the actions were. Just tap on the one you want to pick, and listen to the characters talk or explain something to you. Again, the humor is rich in this game, so I recommend not skipping cutscenes.
Thimbleweed Park's story is an interesting one, because it starts off with a character who ends up getting murdered. But then you eventually control five other characters who mostly seem to have nothing to do with each other, except they're all deeply connected and being watched by a mysterious entity. Oh, and no one actually cares about the dead body, which you think is the central plot point as Agent Ray and Junior Agent Reyes are assigned on the case.
Like other point-and-click adventures, Thimbleweed Park is packed full of mystery and secrets that you'll end up discovering on your own. However, the control system means many more possible actions that you can do and the comedy is spot-on.
Thimbleweed Park is a point-and-click adventure game that's dark, mysterious, and packed full of humor.
The Good
There's a lot of good about Thimbleweed Park that should appeal to many people. The pixel art style is top notch and doesn't skimp out on important details. The music is immersive and captivating, while sound effects are fairly realistic (try using a water fountain). Controls seem a bit complex at first, but it's pretty simple and intuitive once you get the hang of things.
The best part about the game is the story, which hooks you right from the get-go, and the fourth dimension breaking humor will no doubt bring a smile to anyone's face. The game has multiple save slots and auto-saves after important parts of the story, so you never lose your progress.
The Bad
Even though Thimbleweed Park is an excellent title, it's still not for everyone. If you just don't usually get into point-and-click adventure games, then this may still not entice you. And again, the controls work, but it seems rather complicated from first glance, so it takes time to get used to. And even though the story is interesting, it does start off slow, like most point-and-click games, so it's not something you'll want if you prefer fast-paced titles.
The verdict
While I've tried out many point-and-click adventure games in the past, not many of them clicked with me. However, Thimbleweed Park seems different, which is probably due to the comedy involved with the characters, dialogue, and story. I also am a sucker for pixel art style games, so of course I had to check this one out when I saw it on the App Store. The interaction system is different and opens up many more possibilities on how you can interact with the world around you, which I love.
I recommend giving Thimbleweed Park a try if you're a fan of point-and-click adventures. You can find Thimbleweed Park on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for $9.99. It's also available on Steam, PS4, and Xbox One for $19.99.
9.1
OVERALL
Graphics 10
Sound/Music 10
Gameplay 9
Replayability 8
Game Controls 8.5
Thimbleweed Park
Terrible Toybox, Inc.
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