Glyph Quest Chronicles Will Bewitch You With Magical Puzzles
July 20, 2017 by RSS Feed
Glyph Quest Chronicles (Free) by Chorus Worldwide and We Heart Dragons is a match-three puzzler that is the latest installment of the Glyph Quest series of mobile games. If you liked the previous Glyph Quest games, or enjoy titles like Match Land, Hero Emblems, or even Tavern Guardians, then you will enjoy Glyph Quest Chronicles.
It goes without saying, but when it comes to mobile gaming, one of my favorite genres are match-three puzzles. There’s just something so relaxing about sliding tiles to make matches and watch insane chains go off. Plus, while it may not seem like it at first, match-three puzzles are rather stimulating for the brain, because you need to think before making your move for the best possible strategy. I was a fan of the previous Glyph Quest games from a few years ago, and I’ve been eager to give Chronicles a go when it came out. Now it’s here, and it’s bound to appeal to any puzzle game fans.
App Feels Like
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Glyph Quest
Alexander Trowers
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Super Glyph Quest
Alexander Trowers
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Match Land
Race Cat
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Hero Emblems
HeatPot Games Ltd.
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Tavern Guardians
WOMBO COMBO GAMES INC.
Visually, Glyph Quest Chronicles features a super cartoonish art style that follows in the footsteps of the previous games. Some may consider it overly cute, or “kawaii,” but I’m a fan of it. Everything is rendered in 2-D, the colors are bold and vibrant, and the character designs are rather unique and fit well with their elements. The animations are smooth and fluid on my iPhone 7, with no issues of lag or choppiness on my device. The game also has a quirky and chipper medieval soundtrack that goes perfectly with the adventure.
Since Glyph Quest Chronicles is a match-three RPG, it’s entirely level-based. This means that the game is fairly linear, with players going through the stages one-at-a-time and in order. The beginning starts off a bit slow, but it’s more of a tutorial phase that teaches everyone the basics. Eventually, you’ll unlock the item shop (health and other useful potions), access your character’s equipment, bestiary for checking monster weaknesses, and spell upgrade shop. Utilizing all of these is crucial in terms of how well you do in battle, because things go from simple to tough in a snap.
Unlike the previous game, Super Glyph Quest, Chronicles is free so it goes by the freemium game system of energy (mana). Each level you play costs some mana (further stages demand more), and your mana bar refills over time. The goal of each stage is to cast spells by matching glyphs to defeat the waves of enemies. There are also boss fights, which are tougher than the standard enemy monsters.
Players are able to choose their character at the start of the game. There are several different spellcasters who specialize in different types of magic, and the spells you cast in levels is determined by who you pick. Each enemy has their own special attacks and they can even cause various status ailments, but also have weaknesses as well as resistances. This is when the Bestiary comes in handy to tell you those little bits of data to make battles easier.
If you’ve never played a Glyph Quest game before, don’t worry! The gameplay is match-three, except you draw a line connecting glyph pieces together, rather than swap them with adjacent pieces. Each glyph represents an element, and you’ll want to connect same elements together for a spell of that type. If you continue to match the same elements as before, you create a chain, and the longer the chain, the more damage the spells dish out. But if you do a match of the opposite element right after, the chain ends but spell hits harder, so it’s a good finishing strategy.
You can also combine elements to create hybrid spells, though they may be a bit weaker than a single element. But be careful about combining elements that are opposite of each other, because that will backfire, dealing damage to you instead, and those glyphs become unusable for a brief amount of time.
It’s important to experiment in Glyph Quest Chronicles, because there are many spell combinations to discover and unlock. Plus, you get experience points for finding new spells. After completing a round successfully, players acquire more experience points, gold, and maybe some loot. There’s also achievements that award players with gems once they’re finished. The gems are used to upgrade spells to make them stronger.
In the beginning, players can only match three glyphs at a time. However, once you make some progress in the game, you’ll be able to make longer matches, and these cast stronger spells. It’s also vital to purchase health potions and other items before going into battle, since you can access your backpack during levels. When you find loot, make sure to check out its stats in your inventory and equip it when it’s a valuable upgrade. Gear affects your character’s damage output.
Glyph Quest Chronicles is a unique match-three RPG experience. The gameplay is a bit different from the norm, but it proves to be a fun and challenging tactical experience. The graphics are also justly distinctive and appealing, and the music is fun to hear. Controls are simple since it involves only one finger, but the strategy involved gives the game a lot of depth. This game is definitely one that you’ll want to return to time and time again.
Unlike the previous installment, Chronicles is a freemium game. This can irk some players, and understandably so. The mana system is also annoying, because it’s easy to run out quickly, and then you’ll have to stop playing and wait for it to refill. There’s also ads that play every so often, which can get annoying. Plus, the game’s difficulty seems to push players towards buying in-app purchases, which I’m not a big fan of.
Honestly, I was hoping that Glyph Quest Chronicles was going to be a paid game, so I’m a bit disappointed that it went the freemium route. However, it’s still an enjoyable game, just a bit more grindy than I was expecting. The art style is cute and charming, the music is delightful, controls are intuitive, and the complex strategies involved make this game much more challenging than you’d originally think. The replay value is high, and I’ll be returning to this one for a while.
I recommend giving Glyph Quest Chronicles a try if you’re a fan of match-three RPG games. You can find Glyph Quest Chronicles on the App Store as a universal download on the iPhone and iPad for free. There’s in-app purchases, as well as an iMessage sticker pack.
8.4
OVERALL
Game Controls 9
Gameplay 9
Replayability 8
Graphics 8
Sound/Music 8
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Glyph Quest Chronicles
Chorus Worldwide
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Match and Merge Your Way to the Top in Laps - Fuse
July 18, 2017 by RSS Feed
Laps - Fuse (Free) by QuickByte Games is a new kind of match-three puzzle game that’ll leave you spinning and craving more. If you enjoyed games like Threes! and 13 Thieves, then you will love the refreshing new gameplay that Laps - Fuse brings to the App Store.
I’ve been feeling a bit stressed out lately over different issues in my life, but I’ve always found video games help me unwind and relax. This is how it’s been for years, and I don’t see it stopping anytime soon. While I’ve gone through a ton of different genres of games throughout my lifetime, my favorite is definitely puzzle games, as they help me de-stress and keep my brain stimulated at the same time. While I’m not the best when it comes to numbers, I’ve enjoyed some numerical puzzle games in the past, such as Threes! and The Mesh. So when I saw Laps - Fuse on the App Store, I became intrigued by the concept, and not deterred away by the numbers.
App Feels Like
Threes!
Sirvo LLC
2048
Ketchapp
13 Thieves
Space Inch, LLC
Visually, Laps - Fuse features a simple and clean design that feels elegant and minimal. The game is in 2-D, but because of the depth and texture of the circular board and rotating circle knobs, it feels more like 2.5-D. There’s a rich navy blue background that helps make the colored circles pop, and there are some fun bubbly effects that occur when matches happen. All animations in Laps - Fuse are buttery smooth and fluid, with no issues of lag on my iPhone 7. There’s also a soothing ambient soundtrack that is a pleasure to listen to, and the effervescent sound effects are just fun.
There are two game modes in Laps - Fuse. The Normal mode gives players a set amount of “laps” around a circle to make matches and merge numbers together. Once the last lap finishes up, then the round is over (unless you choose to continue by watching an ad) and your score gets tallied up. Your final score is determined by the number of matches you made, combos, and higher number values equal to more points.
Each round you play gets you experience points, and you’ll “level up” after getting enough to fill the gauge. When you advance in rank, normal mode receives more laps, giving you an opportunity to get better scores and have longer games. Once you reach level 12, you’ll unlock “Endless Mode.” In Endless, players will just match-and-merge until the board fills up and there’s no space for any more matches.
The Endless Mode can also be unlocked through an in-app purchase of $2.99.
As you play, it’s possible to earn a multiplier bonus for quick matches and merges. If you’re able to fill up the bar at the top before it disappears, then the multiplier increases. If you fail to do so, then it resets.
Controls in Laps - Fuse are simple and allow the game to be played entirely with one hand. It’s also a test of your hand-eye coordination, which I like. The gameplay is simple: a numbered, colored circle will rotate around the larger, circular grid with spots for the numbered pieces to go into. When you tap on the screen, that rotating circle launches in a line towards the center, and fills up a node.
You have to match three like-numbered circles together in order for it them to merge into the next number, which is always double the previous one. So it goes from 1 to 2, then 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and so on. This number merging concept definitely reminds me of Threes!, but the circular matching mechanic makes it different enough to be worth checking out.
When matches get made in the game and combos happen quickly, then the highest value gets pulled towards the center, and you repeat the process. It’s a straightforward gameplay mechanic, but Laps - Fuse has high replay value, because you’ll have plenty of reason to come back and beat your score while leveling up.
Laps - Fuse is an interesting puzzle game because it combines several different puzzle mechanics into one addictive mashup. It’s a match-three bubble shooter with numbers and merging, all while chasing your high score. Not to mention that the game looks rather stylish, the music and sounds are quirky and fun, and the controls work out well. This is a perfect little game to help you kill some time, whether it’s minutes or hours.
I think having to reach level 12 to unlock Endless Mode is a bit high, and this requirement should definitely be lowered. It’s also rather annoying that even if you pay for the $2.99 IAP to get Endless Mode early, the game still has ads that you can voluntarily watch for continues or double experience. I would have thought that paying came with a premium experience, so I’m a bit disappointed to see that the IAP doesn’t eliminate ads entirely.
As someone who loves puzzles and interesting mashups, Laps - Fuse definitely fits the bill. The game has exquisite visuals and delightful sounds, and one-touch controls are simple to pick up but the gameplay is hard to master. There’s definite replay value here, so this is a title I’ll be coming back to time after time for a quick gaming fix.
I highly recommend giving Laps - Fuse a try if you haven’t already. You can find Laps - Fuse on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for free. There are in-app purchases.
9.2
OVERALL
Game Controls 10
Replayability 9
Graphics 9
Sound/Music 9
Gameplay 9
Laps - Fuse
QuickByte Games
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Unleash Your Rage in the Epic Action of Super Samurai Rampage
July 17, 2017 by RSS Feed
Super Samurai Rampage ($1.99) by Brackish Games is an epic high score chaser hack-n-slash arcade game. If you’re in the mood for some mindless sword-slashing action, then Super Samurai Rampage is just the game for you. If games like Flipping Legend and Penarium, then Super Samurai Rampage is worth checking out.
When I was in high school, my friends got me into Japanese culture through anime and manga. Needless to say, stories of ninjas and samurais were fairly popular back then. I even collected a few replica swords myself. While it seems that ninjas and samurais have fallen on the back-burner lately, I’ve never lost interest, especially when it comes to action-packed mobile games. When I saw Super Samurai Rampage on the App Store, I knew that this was something I need to add to my game collection.
App Feels Like
Flipping Legend
Noodlecake Studios Inc
Penarium
Team17 Software, Limited
The visual style in Super Samurai Rampage is a great homage to the classic 16-bit games of yesteryear. While everything’s dressed up in a pixel art style, the game’s still incredibly detailed when it comes to the environments, backgrounds, and character sprites. The color palettes range from soft pastels (like in cherry blossom trees) to muted earth tones to gloomy dark hues and bright, vibrant shades to indicate powerful special attacks. Animations are smooth and fluid, with no lag on my iPhone 7. To top it all off, there’s a fitting Japanese war-style soundtrack that plays in the background to get players into the mood of samurai hack-n-slash action. The sound effects as you swing and slice up your foes is a nice touch too.
Since Super Samurai Rampage is an arcade high score chaser, there’s only one game mode, but three different stages. The other stages get unlocked by reaching a certain point threshold in the first area. Honestly, though, that’s all you need, and it’s perfect for those times when you just want to relieve some stress. The goal? Just kill as many enemies as you can before they get a hit in on you. While this sounds easy enough, it’s worth noting that you need to be careful when playing, because even the smallest mistake can cost your samurai his life.
Controls in Super Samurai Rampage are simple enough and rather intuitive. To attack (and move), just swipe horizontally on the screen. An upward swipe lets your samurai jump, and then you can swipe in the direction that you want to perform a midair attack. If you do a swipe-and-hold, that lets the samurai go into Focus Mode, where you can target foes better and the attack dash ends up covering slightly more ground. To get great scores in this game, you’ll have to be quick on your feet with attacks, rack up combos, and dodge enemy attacks.
Each round starts off easy with basic enemies that don’t pose much of a threat. However, as you make progress, tougher foes begin to appear, and their attacks will be stronger and more deadly, such as ranged lightning. It’s critical that you learn the various enemy types and their moves, so that you can dodge them in time and get revenge.
The point values for enemies will vary, depending on the type. Less threatening ones net you a point each, while stronger ones can get you much more. You’ll also earn more points for multi-kills (multiple kills with one attack). If you’re fast enough to get several kills quickly in a row, then you’ll get the multiplier for even more points. Once the multiplier gauge is full in the top right corner, you’ll enter Lightning Mode, where you can truly devastate many foes at once. However, reaching this ultimate form is easier said than done after all things considered.
Super Samurai Rampage is an excellent game to help one get rid of some stress. The graphics are a great homage and tribute to the classic games on SNES and Genesis. The music is true-to-theme, and the sound effects are rather realistic. Controls work well and are clearly designed for touch screens, so anyone can pick this up and get the hang of things after a few moments. And since this is an arcade high score chaser, the replay value is high, especially when there are multiple stages to unlock with different enemy types to master.
While the controls work well enough, there are times when my swipes didn’t seem to register correctly, resulting in an untimely demise. It could be that I did not swipe correctly, but I think that the controls could be even more optimized to prevent such mishaps.
I’ve only just started with Super Samurai Rampage, but I can tell that this is a title I’ll be returning to for quite some time. I get stressed out easily, so the fast-paced hack-n-slash action of Super Samurai Rampage is just what I need most of the time. As a child who grew up with pixelated games, I love the detailed art style and music. Controls are simple but take a bit of practice to master, and the gameplay mechanic is downright fun. And with the unlock method for the other stages, there’s plenty of reason for me to keep coming back to this game.
I highly recommend giving Super Samurai Rampage a try if you’re in the mood for a fun and action-packed samurai slasher. Super Samurai Rampage 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.
9.2
OVERALL
Graphics 10
Sound/Music 10
Replayability 9
Gameplay 9
Game Controls 8
Super Samurai Rampage
Brackish Games
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Hear Puzzles Come to Life in Resynth
July 14, 2017 by RSS Feed
Resynth ($1.99) by Polyphonic is a musical puzzle game that is all about hearing the puzzle come to life through sound. In the end, Resynth is here to provide relaxation and stimulation through music. If you enjoyed games like Echo: A Music Game and Bebop Puzzle Beat, then you will love what Resynth brings to the table.
Ever since I started middle school and discovered music, it’s become a big part of my life. I can’t go a day without listening to some of my favorite albums, and I love to discover new tunes each day if I can. I may not have musical talent of my own (never learned) but I can definitely appreciate good music when I hear it. It’s also known that I have a strong love for puzzle games, so when the two combine, you can bet that it’s a must for me. When I saw Resynth on the App Store this week, it intrigued me because of the unique concept — there aren’t too many musical puzzlers out there, after all. After giving it a whirl, I can say that it does not disappoint.
App Feels Like
Resynth
Polyphonic Lp Pty Ltd
Visually, Resynth is rather impressive with a simple and clean minimalistic aesthetic. Everything is flat with uncomplicated icons that are easy to see and recognize. When you look at Resynth, it’s like a combination of retro and futuristic in one, which is nice eye candy. The color palette ranges from soft pastel shades to bold and vibrant hues that all contrast nicely with the background color. The lights on the grid are noticeable from a distance and it’s straightforward when it comes to what needs to be done. Animations are smooth and fluid, especially when the puzzle starts coming to life with music.
What makes Resynth different from other puzzles is the fact that music plays an integral part in this game. This is definitely a game that one should play with the music on, and preferably with some good headphones. Resynth features a soothing synth-pop style soundtrack, which makes sense since the game acts like a synthesizer. Each stage will start with a few beeps and clicks, but as you push the objects into place, the track slowly puts itself together. The final product plays once the puzzle is complete and comes to life.
Like other puzzle games, Resynth is level-based, and right now there are 72 puzzles to solve with the initial download. If you finish all of those and want more, there are more level packs that you can get through in-app purchases. At the moment, there’s only one more pack available, and it costs $0.99. The objective in each stage is pretty clear cut: push all of the blocks into the colored spaces and line up the X’s on the spokes into their proper places. Each node acts as a musical note, so once you get them into the right places, the musical track comes to life. There’s also a psychedelic visual on the screen to let you know when the puzzle is complete.
The controls in Resynth are easy and intuitive. To move your white square, just swipe your finger on the screen in the direction you want to go (up, down, left, right). If you’re unable to move, there’s a subtle visual and audio clue. Since Resynth is a puzzle, you do have to plan your moves carefully, since sometimes the blocks you need to push into the colored nodes may get stuck. If you make a mistake and can’t get out of it, just tap on the restart button in the upper left. The game also has that button flash when you make a fatal mistake and there’s no other option.
Each level has three medals to earn. One is automatically given for completing the stage. You can earn another by solving the puzzle in the least amount of moves, and the last one requires a fast completion time. If you’re the type of person who needs to perfect each level, it may take a few tries on some stages before you can achieve that. And even if you’re not, it’s a good reason to come back to a stage and try to do better.
So Resynth has a good amount of replay value, especially since there are also more level packs to purchase. But keep in mind that you can enjoy the game at your own pace if you desire — the medals are just bonus challenges to give yourself.
Resynth is a stunning music puzzle game that will appeal to fans of synth-pop music and puzzlers. The game has a fantastic minimalistic design that looks modern and fresh, yet can be retro at the same time (depending on the colors). The music is excellent and well worth the cost of the download. It’s easy to control, and the puzzles themselves are challenging enough for everyone, from casuals to gaming veterans. With the bonus objectives to complete, as well as even more level packs, there’s a lot of replay value involved.
There’s not many negatives that I can think of when it comes to Resynth. However, the only thing I wish that the game had that is not implemented at the moment is an undo button. If you make a mistake that you can’t fix, you have to restart from the beginning. I think if there was an undo button, there would be less frustration involved, especially if the mistake’s made later on in the puzzle. Hopefully the developer can consider this in a future update.
As a big fan of music and puzzle games, I am in love with Resynth. The game’s minimalist aesthetic is just what I like to see in mobile games, and the colors are fantastic. The synth-pop and electronic tracks and sound effects are delightful to my ears. I can see myself playing this for a while just because of the music. Controls are easy to follow, and overall, the game mechanic and concept is straightforward. I believe that the additional level packs are well worth the dollar, and I hope to see even more content sooner rather than later. And having iCloud game saves is great, because I’ll never lose my progress when I move between iOS devices.
I highly recommend giving Resynth a try if you’re in the mood for an upbeat and quirky musical puzzle game. Resynth is on the App Store as a universal download on your iPhone and iPad for $1.99. There are in-app purchases for more level packs.
9.4
OVERALL
Sound/Music 10
Gameplay 10
Replayability 9
Game Controls 9
Graphics 9
Resynth
Polyphonic LP Pty Ltd
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Press Release: DanceDancePlayer is an Amazing New App that lets Music Fans Experience Tunes in a Whole New Way
July 14, 2017 by RSS Feed
DanceDancePlayer iPhone App Press Release by TheiPhoneAppReview.com
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July 14th, 2017 – Montenegro – DanceDancePlayer is an incredible iPhone app from developer Paul Krasnov has revolutionized the way music fans listen to their tunes.
Listening to music is something almost everyone does on their iPhone or iPad, but what about watching a character dance to your music? DanceDancePlayer is a visual audio player with a selection of 3D characters that can dance to music that’s currently playing on your device.
Designed to allow users to visually perceive music and enhance positive emotions while listening, this app will entertain you in a way you never thought possible. The app uses smart algorithms to produce dancing movements for the characters depending on the type of music currently playing.
DanceDancePlayer allows you to playback songs from your device’s iTunes library, as well as internet radio. It’s a fully functional audio player with editable playlist and radio player with over 70K radio stations, sorted by popularity and genre. There’s even a favorites option so you can quickly access your preferred stations.
TheiPhoneAppReview.com awarded DanceDancePlayer its highest rating giving it 5 out of 5 stars. “The layout is very intuitive and the app is downright fun to use. I highly recommend checking it out if you’re interested in experiencing music in a brand-new way,” says the review.
The Smartphone App Review also gave DanceDancePlayer high marks with a rating of 80% and wrote, “The little touches are what makes the app better, such as the idle animations, the way the controls slide off the screen after a few seconds, and the additional playback skin. They are the tell-tale signs that real effort has gone into the production of the app”
The appearance of DanceDancePlayer is completely customizable to the user’s liking. There are a six stage decorations choices, four different characters, and two buttons skins to choose from. This means that users can customize almost every aspect of the app’s appearance to their liking!
New features coming to this innovative app include a Doll store with at least 20 dancing models and the regular addition of new dolls to choose from and an AppleTV version. Those of you using Android will be thrilled to learn that a version for Android will begin development soon.
DanceDancePlayer is available to download from the App Store for free and is compatible with iPhone and iPad. The app requires iOS 10 or newer.
About the Developer Based in Montenegro, Indeuce Lab is a software company focused on developing games and entertainment products for mobile platforms.
DanceDancePlayer is their first iOS app available, and they’ve published two Android games on Google Play: Stairs 3D Labyrinth and Mechanical Board.
Media Contact Paul Krasnov, CEO [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/dancedanceplayer https://twitter.com/pkrasnov71
iPhone App Press Release Published by TheiPhoneAppReview.com
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