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Dance Through the Water in the Beautiful Float

March 14, 2017 by RSS Feed

Dance Through the Water in the Beautiful Float

Float ($1.99) by GalacticThumb is a gorgeous arcade game that offers a relaxing atmosphere while also providing some fairly challenging gameplay at the same time. If you like other calming games like Monument Valley and Swapperoo, then chances are high that you’ll appreciate what Float brings to the table.

While everyone in the world seems to be playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on their Nintendo Switch lately (me included), every now and then I need a break from exploring the biggest open-world map ever so I turn to my iPhone for some gaming time. For these quick gaming sessions, I like to take a breather and not have to worry about solving more puzzles at the moment (there’s plenty of that in Breath of the Wild), so Float happened to catch my eye a few days ago. In between my sessions of Breath of the Wild, Float is a good alternative and definitely worth a look at if you’re into meditative but stimulating reflex games.

Dance Through the Water in the Beautiful Float

Visually speaking, Float is beautiful and stylish. The game sports a 2-D aesthetic that has a bit of depth to it thanks to the shading and drop shadows of objects in the water. Everything also looks fairly minimalistic, but there are still a ton of small details in the game, such as the mentioned shading, as well as textures, lighting, and particle effects. Anyone who loves minimalistic style in their games will enjoy what they see in Float, that’s for sure. The game also has a fantastic color palette, featuring a myriad of soft pastels to bolder and more vibrant hues, depending on the stage that you’re on. Animations are smooth and fluid in the game, so I had no lag on my iPhone 7. It’s almost hypnotic when you watch the ripples move through the water on the screen and push the flower upwards. To top everything off, Float has a tranquil, ambient soundtrack that is delightful to listen to, so I recommend immersing yourself in this game with a good pair of headphones. Galactic Thumb did a great job with the visuals and audio in Float, that’s for sure.

Like other arcade games, Float is level based, and at the moment there are eight total areas for players to float their way through, and more are coming soon in future updates. Each area features several parts as well, so there’s slightly more content than you see on the surface. However, only the first area is available from the initial download of the game, and you’ll have to clear all sections of it to unlock the next chapter, and repeat the process to get the rest. The goal in Float is simple enough: get the flower to the destination marker at the top of the screen (it scrolls vertically) by moving it with ripples in the water, but avoid obstacles, as they break the flower with a single touch. The game sounds pretty easy, but things get deviously tricky as you go.

The controls in Float are simple, intuitive, and clearly designed for touch screens. To make the flower move in the water, just tap anywhere on the screen, and then ripples will emanate from the point of contact. These ripples then push the flower in that direction, and the closer your tap is to the flower, the further it moves. However, don’t get too carried away — challenging obstacles will present themselves as you go, and you’ll have to safely maneuver the flower so that it doesn’t touch anything, otherwise you’ll have to start over from the beginning of that section. Additionally, the flower can bounce off of the sides of the screen, which can be used to your advantage to get around objects, or even to your detriment. The game is all about precise taps and timing, so it’s a perfect test of your reflexive skills. If you need to pause the game, just tap in the upper right corner. Float makes use of the haptic engine on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus too, so you get nice feedback if you’re playing on a newer device.

I haven’t spent too much time with Float just yet, but so far in my testing, the game is a fairly enjoyable experience. The visuals are stunning and exquisite, the music and sound effects are soothing and delightful, and the controls are super easy to pick-up-and-learn. I am a bit surprised at the difficulty of the game though, since it markets itself as “relaxing” but the gameplay is more of a test of skill rather than anything else. It doesn’t bother me too much because I got the hang of it after a few moments of practice, but I see some iTunes reviews where people are complaining that the game is too hard. Still, Float is proving to be a fun little time killer that I am returning to in my spare time, and it’s one I recommend checking out if you like to unwind but have a challenge at the same time.

Float is available on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $1.99. There are no in-app purchases.

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Unearth Ancient Secrets in After the End: Forsaken Destiny

March 10, 2017 by RSS Feed

Unearth Ancient Secrets in After the End: Forsaken Destiny

After the End: Forsaken Destiny ($3.99) by NEXON M Inc. is a puzzle adventure game that will definitely give your brain a workout while providing some stunning eye candy. If you enjoyed games like Monument Valley and Causality, but want some adventure thrown into the mix like Lara Croft GO, then After the End: Forsaken Destiny is the game for you.

Even though most of my time lately is going towards The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on my new Nintendo Switch, every now and then I like to go back to my iPhone for some games as a break from the vast open world of Zelda. When it comes to my iOS gaming time, I usually prefer something that is relaxing but stimulating at the same time, so that my mind stays sharp. For these moments, puzzles are always my go-to choice, but I also like an adventure, so when these two genres are combined, I can’t resist. I spotted After the End: Forsaken Destiny featured on the App Store last week while I was at GDC, and I had to download it and give it a try myself. Needless to say, this gem does not disappoint.

Unearth Ancient Secrets in After the End: Forsaken Destiny

After the End features a breathtaking visual style that is reminiscent of other isometric games like Monument Valley and even Pan-Pan, which I reviewed yesterday. After the End also sports a nice low-poly aesthetic, so everything looks a bit more jagged and artsy, and there is a bit of a blurry dreamscape effect thrown in to the mix as well, giving it more depth. The color palette in After the End is full of rich, earthy tones with a dash of soft pastels that accentuate everything nicely. The game has cutscenes that are beautifully animated and immersive, pulling you into the world and story of a father and son on their duo journey together in parallel paths. Animation during gameplay is smooth and fluid, with no lag on my iPhone 7. There is also a soothing atmospheric soundtrack with a hint of melancholy that draws you in to the game’s universe, as well as delightful sound effects when you interact with the environment and objects. Overall, I believe NEXON did a great job with After the End in terms of the visuals and audio.

In After the End, even though it’s an episodic puzzle adventure game, it’s still level-based rather than open-world like Pan-Pan. This means that players must solve the puzzles that are in front of them before they can move on to the next area and level. If you like a particular stage enough, you can go back and replay it through the game’s level selection screen. Things start out easy enough, but the difficulty of the puzzles will increase as you make progress in the game, so stay on your toes! Each level in After the End is essentially an episode, and they can be pretty lengthy, so you are getting a good amount of game for the price. The objective in each stage will vary depending on the situation that your character is in on their journey, but it will always involve solving a myriad of puzzles before you can advance.

The controls in After the End are simple and intuitive. For movement, players will use the virtual joystick that can be found in the bottom left area of the screen. This joystick is not in a fixed position either, so it will goes where your thumb is. A button shows up in the bottom right area when it is possible for you to interact with the environment, an NPC, or an object, and this is the button that you tap repeatedly to run in situations like a collapsing bridge behind you. If you are not satisfied with the touch areas for these controls, you can make some tweaks in the game’s options menu, which can be accessed from the title screen. In some levels, you are also able to rotate the camera by dragging your finger around on the screen. Keep in mind that this is necessary for some stages in order for you to see where you have to go, or reveal hidden switches. And the controls may be different from puzzle-to-puzzle, but the game does show you the basics and the rest is pretty straightforward.

Additionally, there is more to the game than just solving the puzzles and moving on. There are hidden relics scattered throughout the game, so a bit of exploration is needed if you tend to be a completionist. Or if you are the type of person who likes to marvel at the gorgeous digital worlds that fit in the palm of your hand, there is plenty of ancient landscapes to look at in After the End.

I’m still pretty early on in the game, but so far I’m enjoying the experience. The graphics are downright spectacular and remind me of other great games I’ve played in the past, such as Lara Croft GO and even a bit of Journey. The tunes are tranquil and relaxing, despite the somewhat gloomy tone of the game, and really just pull you in. Controls are responsive and intuitive with no issues from my testing of the game. I think the difficulty level is just right, because it picks up at a gradual pace and most of these puzzles can be solved by trial-and-error, so anyone can enjoy this fantastic puzzle adventure story.

I recommend giving After the End: Forsaken Destiny a try if you are in the mood for a puzzle adventure game this weekend with a good emphasis on storytelling. You can find After the End: Forsaken Destiny on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $3.99. There are no in-app purchases, and the game also includes an iMessage sticker pack. There will also be more content added in future updates.

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Get Lost in the Immersive World of Pan-Pan

March 09, 2017 by RSS Feed

Get Lost in the Immersive World of Pan-Pan

Pan-Pan ($3.99) by Spelkraft is an open world adventure game that features plenty of puzzles and exploration. If you enjoyed games like Lumino City and Maestria, then you will like what Pan-Pan brings to the App Store.

When I’m not playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on my Nintendo Switch these days, I like to turn to my iPhone for some relaxation and variety. Even though there are plenty of puzzles to solve in BotW, I still can’t help but look for even more puzzles in the iOS games that I play, and when you combine it with a vast adventure, well, I can’t resist. When I saw Pan-Pan on the App Store, I was intrigued by the screenshots, and knew that it was something that I had to check out. If you’re a fan of open-world adventure games with little to no guidance, well, Pan-Pan will be right up your alley.

Get Lost in the Immersive World of Pan-Pan

Visually speaking, Pan-Pan is gorgeous. The game features an isometric art style that is similar to games like Monument Valley and Causality, but it has enough unique elements to stand out from the rest. Everything is rendered in full 3-D and the game has that angled top-down perspective so it’s possible to see more on the screen at once. The color palette used in Pan-Pan ranges from soft pastels to some bolder and more vibrant tones, but everything meshes together nicely. Animations are smooth and fluid as you move around and pan the camera, so I had no lag on my iPhone 7. To top everything off, Pan-Pan has a soothing, ambient soundtrack that is composed by Simon Viklund. The tunes and sound effects are relaxing yet immersive, so it’s best to play the game with a good pair of earbuds if you want to full experience.

The game starts out with a spaceship that is flying in space, but as you tap on it to interact with it, the ship ends up breaking down and crashing on a mysterious planet, so you must fix it and find your way back home. There are no levels in Pan-Pan — the game just throws you into the game world without any guidance, and it’s up to you to figure everything out on your own. While you may think that the first area is a bit small, you’ll end up wandering off and uncovering more and more of the world map as you go towards the vignetted areas, and more puzzles are revealed. Since the game is all about exploration, you may have to wander around a bit before you are able to find the necessary elements that are required to complete the puzzles that you come across, so a bit of back-and-forth (and patience) is a must in Pan-Pan. However, everything is done seamlessly as you uncover and enter new areas, which just shows how much care was put into the game during development. There is support for up to three game saves, which is nice to have if someone else wants to play the game on a single device.

The controls in Pan-Pan are simple enough and clearly designed for touch screens. To move your character around, just tap on where you want to go, and she will go towards that spot. If there are objects that you can interact with, there will be a marker above them indicating that and you can tap on them to investigate. These can include switches, buttons, special tiles on the floor, objects that you can pick up and place somewhere, NPCs, and more. As far as saving your game goes, you’ll need to find the save points and save your game manually, otherwise your data can be lost.

If you’ve played point-and-click adventure games in the past, then these controls should feel like second nature to you by now. You can also rotate the camera around by dragging your finger horizontally across the screen, and there is a button at the bottom that allows you to zoom in or out of the current landscape. Optionally, you can also use multitouch gestures like the pinch to zoom in or out.

While the controls work for the most part, I did find the camera panning control to be a bit weird, because it felt inverted. For example, if I wanted to look towards the left of the screen, I would think that swiping my finger left-to-right would rotate the camera clockwise, but it’s just the opposite. This throws me off a bit, and there is no inverted control option to change it to the other way around. But there is a second control scheme that gets rid of the zoom button so that the interface is more clean, if that’s what you prefer.

Aside from the controls, another issue I have with the game is the fact that there is no explanation of anything. While this may appeal to some gamers, I don’t like being thrown into a game without any explanation of what I’m supposed to do, especially during a puzzle. I believe that a lot of the puzzles can be solved through trial-and-error with enough patience, but still, I would have appreciated some kind of explanation of what’s happening at least. I’m a bit torn with this game, because I love the visual style and the music, but when I have no clue what I’m doing, it’s hard to enjoy everything else.

Because there is no help at all, I’m still super early on in the game. I’m in love with the graphics and sound, but it’s hard to have fun with the game when I’m pretty lost. I wish there was a tad more guidance in Pan-Pan, as it would be much more enjoyable for anyone besides hardcore gamers. Hopefully it’s something that the developers can consider in the future, but not ruin the overall experience of the game.

I recommend Pan-Pan only if you enjoy open-world puzzle adventure games and have no problem figuring out what you’re supposed to do without a guide. Pan-Pan can be found on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for $3.99. There are no in-app purchases.

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Breakforcist is the Most Important Meal of the Day

March 07, 2017 by RSS Feed

Breakforcist is the Most Important Meal of the Day

#breakforcist ($2.99) by Kevin John of Lucid Sheep Games is a delightful and purely chaotic brick-breaker arcade game that combines the awesomeness of breakfast with wacky exorcisms. If you enjoyed other quirky takes on traditional games, such as Stagehand and RunGunJumpGun, then you will love what #breakforcist has to offer.

Now that I’ve been back from the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco last week (and checked out a ton of awesome upcoming games), I’m in the mood for some indie games more than ever before. As I was away, I did notice a ton of new games that hit the App Store, so I have a bit of catching up to do in terms of releases. One that particularly caught my eye was #breakforcist because of the graphics (screenshots matter). While I’m not the biggest fan of brick-breaker games in general since they get a bit repetitive to me after a while, I was still intrigued with #breakforcist because it was such a unique combination. Plus, I adore breakfast foods, so when that’s in a game, I must have it, along with some breakfast. After playing #breakforcist on the plane ride back to Southern California, as well as many times after I got back over the weekend, I must say that #breakforcist is far from disappointing.

Breakforcist is the Most Important Meal of the Day

The visuals in #breakforcist are cute and charming with a unique art style that is reminiscent of tokidoki to me. I don’t find games with this kind of art direction too often, so when I saw it featured on the App Store, I knew I had to get my hands on it because I love cute things like Sanrio and tokidoki. In #breakforcist, the visuals carry a flat aesthetic and the color palette is full of bright and vivid pastels that will appeal to anyone who is looking for a fun game. While the game is too fast-paced for one to truly appreciate the artwork, I do like how much detail that the developer put into the game, because everything, including the demons possessing delicious waffles, are endearing with their various facial expressions. The typography in #breakforcist is also cartoonish and bubbly, which just adds to the overall charm. Animations in #breakforcist are smooth and fluid, and I experienced no lag on my iPhone 7.

Another fantastic thing about #breakforcist is the soundtrack that is composed by Pete Ellison (he also did the art). If you’re a fan of techno and EDM music, then you’re in for a treat, because that’s all that #breakforcist offers for a hearty meal. There are even different tracks that you can unlock later on by completing missions, and they’re all captivating and rather immersive, so I recommend getting your favorite headphones on when playing #breakforcist. Plus, the music offers an audible clue when the breakfast bricks are encroaching on the paddle area. Needless to say, I think that both Kevin John and Pete Ellison did a wonderful job with #breakforcist in terms of visual style and audio, which I think are worth the price of admission alone.

If you’ve played any brick-breaker games before, then everything should be familiar to you. Players will go through an infinite wave of levels that feature tasty waffles and other breakfast foods as the “bricks” that are descending from the top of the screen, and you must clear them out and exorcise the demons that are possessing waffles in the process. The levels are randomly generated, so it’s never the same thing when you start over, and as you advance through the stages (clear all tiles to complete the current wave), the pace picks up rather quickly. Even if you’re a veteran brick-breaker player, the game can be a bit challenging because there can be a lot happening on the screen at once.

The controls in #breakforcist are simple and straightforward enough: along the bottom is your paddle to hit the ball, so you slide your thumb or finger in the area below it to move the bar left or right. When the paddle is hitting the edges of the screen, you’ll know because of the subtle lightning animations that are emitted from the sides. When you lift your finger from the screen for more than two seconds or so, the game automatically pauses, and there’s a countdown when you return so you have a few seconds to prepare before jumping back in. There are a ton of power-ups in the game that you can use to your advantage as well, which are activated as soon as you break a breakfast brick containing one.

If you can rack up a combo of multiple hits and power-ups, things get a bit crazy on the screen, so it can be hard to keep up with everything sometimes. I do wish that the area for the movement was a bit larger, and the space at the top of the screen reduced a bit so that the rest of the game can be pushed upwards for more control space, since it feels a tad cramped on my regular iPhone 7.

At the start of the game, you’ll only have access to a few power-ups. However, as you complete the goals, you’ll be able to unlock more power-up options that become available to you throughout the game, as well as more music tracks and even iMessage stickers to use.

Your score is determined by three factors after clearing each stage: Wave, Speed, and Style. The Wave element is pretty obvious — the higher the level you are on, the more points you earn. Speed is how fast you clear the stage, and style is determined pretty much by how crazy you can make things by getting a huge combo or having a ton of power-ups active at once. Essentially, you earn Style points by exorcising all of the breakfast demons with some flair and sass. If you get rid of them all but in a boring, traditional way, then you will get no Style points.

I’ve had #breakforcist for a few days now and I’ve been thoroughly enjoying it when I have some spare moments throughout the day. The game has adorable graphics that’s full of quirks, the EDM music is top-notch, and it’s a fun new twist on classic gameplay. Plus, how can I resist a game full of breakfast foods (the best meal anytime of the day) and cuddly-yet-dangerous demons? While some brick breakers feel repetitive, I think #breakforcist is fun and interesting enough with goals that it keeps you coming back for more.

I highly recommend giving #breakforcist a try if you’re in the mood for a cute and tasty brick-breaker arcade game. Breakforcist is available on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $2.99. There are no in-app purchases and there are iMessage stickers included.

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How to turn off AMBER alerts on Android and iOS

March 06, 2017 by RSS Feed

you’ve probably been startled by the vibration or ringing of your phone, only to find out it was caused by a seemingly random amber alert. they’re only used when a child goes missing in your area, and they certainly do a good job at getting your attention. but you may want disable such geo-centric notifications for a number of reasons, most likely because you’re out of town or continue to receive them in the wee hours of the morning. all smartphones — be it android or iphone — receive amber alerts, and here we explain how to turn the notifications off. then again, is knowing what’s going on in your local area such a bad thing?

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turning off amber alerts in ios

in ios, amber alerts are categorized as government alerts alongside emergency alerts, the latter which amounts to weather warnings or notifications issued by the president. provided you’re using an iphone 4s or later — and your carrier is at&t, sprint, t-mobile or verizon — you should be able to toggle them on and off.

step 1: start by opening your settings.

step 2: tap notifications, then scroll to the bottom of the page to find the government alerts sections.

step 3: tap the toggles next to amber alerts and emergency alerts to turn them off.

turning off amber alerts in android

the settings to adjust your amber alerts may be found in a different place depending on your android phone. below, you’ll find instructions for stock android devices, the samsung galaxy s6 or s6 edge, and the samsung galaxy s7 or s7 edge.

turning off amber alerts in stock android

step 1: from the home screen, open your settings.

step 2: tap the more option, followed by emergency broadcasts.

step 3: on the cell broadcast page, tap the box or toggle next to show amber alerts to disable amber alerts. you can also disable alerts for extreme threats and severe threats.

turning off amber alerts on a samsung galaxy

for a samsung galaxy s6 or s6 edge or an s7 or s7 edge (at&t, t-mobile)

step 1: from the home screen, open the messages app.

step 2: tap more in the upper-right corner, then tap settings.

step 3: tap emergency alert settings > emergency alerts.

step 4: on the emergency alerts screen, toggle off amber alerts, as well as extreme alerts and severe alerts.

for a galaxy s6 or s6 edge (verizon)

step 1: go to apps > emergency alerts.

step 2: tap settings in the upper-right corner.

step 3: tap alert types.

step 4: toggle off amber alerts. here, you can also choose to turn off extreme threats and severe threats.

for a galaxy s7 or s7 edge (verizon)

step 1: open settings > privacy and emergency.

step 2: tap emergency alerts and select settings in the upper-right corner.

step 3: tap alert types.

step 4: toggle off amber alerts. here, you can also turn off severe alerts, extreme alerts, and emergency alert test messages.

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Dance Through the Water in the Beautiful Float

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Unearth Ancient Secrets in After the End: Forsaken Destiny

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Get Lost in the Immersive World of Pan-Pan

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Breakforcist is the Most Important Meal of the Day

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