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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/04/2018

January 04, 2018 by RSS Feed

LightFields Logic game , PunchList - Create Punchlists , Nice Shark! Good Kitty Cat and Penguin Too! Emoji and more

iPhone:

Flow - tames your mobile inbox ( $4.99 → Free ) Mera Inc. It happens to all of us. Over time our inboxes become a cluttered mess of terrifying text that, at some point, you know you’re going to need to handle. Flow will help you get the job done. Flow supports Gmail, iCloud, Outlook, Yahoo, 163 mail, QQ mail, and all other IMAP services. When adding multiple accounts, you’re able to determine which is your primary one. Then Flow will pipe in all of your emails as one big stream. As you scroll through them, you’ll be able to see snippets of text that can be expanded. Swipe right to left over an email to reveal additional options like forward, star, snooze, and delete.

Universal:

LightFields Logic game ( $3.99 → Free ) JadeGame LightFields takes a more chaotic approach to the matching genre. Like similar games, colored blocks fall from the top of the screen and you must try to get three or more of the same color to touch. But physics plays a large role here, causing blocks to tumble and turn out of place. Utilize swipes and bonus blocks in order to clear the board. The game includes two modes, 50 levels, and leaderboards.

PunchList - Create Punchlists ( $9.99 → Free ) Linebreak LLC PunchList helps you do away with messy paper notes. Instead, you can make simple punch lists for all of your projects right from your iPhone. When creating a punch list, you’re able to attach a project name and number, company name, and consultant name. Then add items or issues to your punch with photos and notes. Punch lists can be saved, organized, and emailed as PDFs.

Nice Shark! Good Kitty Cat and Penguin Too! Emoji ( $0.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC This sticker pack will brighten everyone's day. It includes more than 30 unique stickers to peel and stick onto your messages. You’ll find a happy kitten, loving penguin, sweet snowman, and, of course, a nice shark.

Pixel Boat Rush ( $1.99 → Free ) XperimentalZ Games Pixel Boat Rush requires you to not only race but also destroy your opponents. Touch the right side of the screen to accelerate across the choppy waters. It’s in your best interest to stay close to the water, but you will need to utilize waves to clear obstacles. The left side of the screen is devoted to your weapons and defenses, which can be upgraded along the way. The game includes 15 tracks, 116 events, 64 unlockable and customizable boats, and MFi controller support.

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Stand by You Is a Deep and Dark Interactive Graphic Novel for iOS

January 04, 2018 by RSS Feed

No matter where you look, it always seems like the concept of the apocalypse is ever present. From televisions shows to books and other media, the idea of the end of the world is everywhere.

Stand by You is an imaginative interactive graphic novel  that is sure to entertain and engross you in its post-apocalyptic world where two characters rely on each other to survive the end of days.

If you enjoy gorgeous visuals and a truly interesting story, this is definitely a game for you.

Concept and Functionality:

In Stand by You, by Water Phoenix, you take on the role of Kyo-Ya, a boy who awakens to a destroyed world where (almost) everyone and everything has perished. He meets Asagiri, a girl who explains that she’s the only other living creature.

Asagiri is on a mission to atone for humankind’s sin of destroying the world by experiencing death for every creature and plant that has died. Kyo-Ya travels with her on her journey, and the interactive aspects of Stand by You bring you, the reader/player, right into the story.

Personally I’m a huge fan of interactive novels just like Stand by You. The visuals are incredibly detailed and truly beautiful to experience – it’s clear that quite a bit of work has gone into the artistic aspect of the app.

One thing I do want to mention about Stand by You is that it has graphic elements to it and might not be suitable for all audiences. There’s a bit of violence and the story itself is pretty depressing.

Features:

Stand by You is an interactive graphic novel at heart, and unfortunately this means there aren’t very many additional features to speak of.

One thing I do want to mention is the developer states that the average player should be able to finish the story in under five hours, which is a bit of a drawback if you really get into the story. On the other hand it’s the perfect companion on that long plane flight or train ride.

Stand by You also features a great transition system that helps the story flow. Scenes transition flawlessly, making the reading experience very clean and enjoyable.

Value:

Stand by You is available to download from the app store for $4.99 and is universally compatible with iPhone and iPad. There are no additional in-app purchases that I could find.

Overall, Stand by You is ideal for anyone who enjoys post-apocalyptic stories and digital novels. The steep price tag is a bit of a drawback especially if you finish the story quickly, but it’s definitely an interesting game that will hold your attention.

Stand by You requires iOS 6 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/03/2018

January 03, 2018 by RSS Feed

Lane Splitter , Tiggly Chef Subtraction: 1st Grade Math Game , Cool Weather - Optimistic Weather Forecasts and more

iPhone:

Supermarket Management 2 (Full) ( $2.99 → Free ) G5 Entertainment Keep your customers happy by stocking shelves, bringing around shopping carts, fulfilling orders, and checking customers out. Eventually you’ll be able to hire some coworkers to take some of the burden off and make your supermarket run even more efficiently. The game includes five different shops, 49 levels, eight mini-games, and nine characters.

iPad:

Tiggly Chef Subtraction: 1st Grade Math Game ( $2.99 → Free ) Tiggly Tiggly Chef Subtraction will encourage your child to follow instructions and think flexibly. In each experiment your child is presented with a subtraction problem. How they get to the answer is entirely up to them. They’re able to drag and drop ingredients one by one into the equation or take collections. The game includes three labs with 30 flavors, 24 dishes, and 12 fun reactions from the chef himself.

Supermarket Management 2 HD (Full) ( $4.99 → Free ) G5 Entertainment Keep your customers happy by stocking shelves, bringing around shopping carts, fulfilling orders, and checking customers out. Eventually you’ll be able to hire some coworkers to take some of the burden off and make your supermarket run even more efficiently. The game includes five different shops, 49 levels, eight mini-games, and nine characters.

Universal:

Lane Splitter ( $0.99 → Free ) fractiv, LLC Lane Splitter will put your reflexes to the test. You’re able to control your motorcycle with ultra smooth tilt controls. Tap and hold on the screen to perform a wheelie, and test your luck by weaving through traffic to earn bonus points. Above all else, avoid crashing into anything including the guard rail and the police in order to survive. The game includes 10 unlockable characters, all kinds of power-ups, and global leaderboards.

Cool Weather - Optimistic Weather Forecasts ( $1.99 → Free ) Pixel Mafia LLC Don’t let the weather get you down. Cool Weather provides uplifting quotes and inspirational lines to accompany your local forecast. You’re able to receive a forecast for your current location or any other spot in the world. The app also displays a three-day outlook, wind speeds, and humidity percentage.

PixelMaze ( $0.99 → Free ) Juhapekka Piiroinen PixelMaze requires both speed and logical thinking. In each maze you’re provided with 100 seconds to collect all of the pixels and reach the goal. How you accomplish these seemingly simple tasks won’t always be obvious as you’ll find obstacles in your way and keys to reach. The game includes two modes, and 37 levels in its puzzle mode.

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You Have to Go Fast in Sonic Runners Adventure

January 02, 2018 by RSS Feed

Sonic Runners Adventure ($2.99) by Gameloft is an action platformer game that serves as a nice homage to the classic Sonic games. If you enjoyed games like Super Phantom Cat 2, Mikey Shorts, and Le Parker: Sous Chef Extraordinaire, but want more high-speed action, then Sonic Runners Adventure is a perfect fit.

As a child, I remember having a SEGA Genesis console that I shared with my siblings. While I didn't have too many games, I remember having Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and playing it all the time. It was the game that made me a fan of the Sonic franchise, and I loved playing it and going fast as a blue hedgehog. I'm not sure if I ever actually beat the game, but I did replay certain areas often, always trying to do better than before. As the years passed, Sonic seemed to become less relevant compared to other games, such as the Super Mario Bros., so I didn't get them as much later on. But when I saw Sonic Runners Adventure on the App Store over the holiday, I didn't hesitate to pick it up.

Free

Sonic The Hedgehog Classic

Sega America

Free

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Classic

Sega America

Free

Super Phantom Cat 2

Beijing Veewo Game Co., Ltd.

$1.99

Mikey Shorts

BeaverTap Games, LLC

$1.99

Le Parker: Sous Chef Extraordinaire

Play Pretend LLC

Visually, Sonic Runners Adventure looks amazing. The game is rendered in 3D that has a retro look and feel to it, similar to Horizon Chase. The different environments that are featured in Sonic Runners Adventure are bright, lush, and they bring back a sense of nostalgia for old-school fans. The character models are classic and also done in 3D, though some feel slightly off (like Sonic) for some reason. Animations in the game are smooth and fluid, with no issues of lag and choppiness on my iPhone 8 Plus. Sonic Runners Adventure features an upbeat and iconic soundtrack that is reminiscent of the original games, which just brings a smile to my face. Overall, the visual and audio design of Sonic Runners Adventure is a huge dose of fan service, and brings back a lot of memories for fans.

Like previous games, Sonic Runners Adventure is level-based, with different areas serving as chapters with a handful of levels each. To complete each world, there's a boss battle at the end before you can proceed to the next area. Each stage has a set of three objectives that can earn you stars, and at least one must be met in order to "complete" it. However, as some objectives can only be done with certain characters, there's a lot of replay value here. The objectives can include things like collecting a certain number of rings or defeating enemies, but they become more difficult (and the levels are lengthier) as you get further along.

The controls in Sonic Runners Adventure are simple and intuitive. Since the characters automatically run forward, you're just in charge of timing the jumps. To do this, just tap anywhere on the screen. If you tap twice, they'll do a double jump. The third tap lets your character do their unique ability, depending on their type. For example, Speed characters (Sonic, Shadow, etc.) get a third jump, while Fly characters (Tails, Rogue, etc.) will glide. There's also the Power characters like Knuckles, though I have not unlocked that yet.

If you've played Sonic games before, then you should know how it goes. Run, collect the rings, and defeat enemies by jumping on top or into them. When you get hit, you lose all of the rings you've collected so far, and if you have no rings the next time you get hit, then it's game over. So if you take damage, hurry and gather at least one ring to recover.

As I played Sonic Runners Adventure, I noticed that the game can be a bit grind-heavy. This is because you can collect a large amount of rings through each stage, and you're also awarded more rings upon completion. Plus, if you can get the rainbow ring on a stage, you get a bonus level where there's many rings to collect.

Your ring stash is important, as you can use it to continue on stages (good when you die a lot on a troublesome stage), buy other characters from Team Chaotix and Team Dark, buddies that enhance your character abilities, and boost items. Each character can also be leveled up by spending rings, and their abilities get stronger as they are higher in level.

Gameloft has partnered with Sega to bring an all new Sonic platformer to iOS.

Sonic Runners Adventure is a fantastic homage to the classic games from yesteryear. The graphics are stunning on the crisp Retina HD and Super Retina displays while retaining the vintage style. The soundtrack is nostalgic and delightful, along with the sound effects. The controls are super simple and optimized for touch screens, and there's a lot of replay value thanks to the objectives that require certain characters. A lot of content is available and there are no in-app purchases.

While there's a lot to like about Sonic Runners Adventure, it's not without some flaws. Fans of the previous game may be sad to see that there's no more randomized, infinite levels, and some levels can be incredibly difficult, resulting in a tough wall to climb. I've been stuck in the second world (the desert) area for a good while now, and it's rather aggravating.

Another thing I noticed is the fact that you can move so fast in this game that it's hard to see upcoming obstacles that you need to avoid. Because of this, you may have to play a stage numerous times, and hope you remember the layout and get your jump timing right at those tough parts. And while the controls work for the most part, sometimes it can feel unresponsive, or there's a delay, resulting in many frustrating deaths.

The verdict

As a big Sonic fan from the golden age of gaming, I think Sonic Runners Adventure does a lot of things right. The visuals and music take me back to my childhood, and the controls work well for what it's worth. It's also great that you have a wide variety of characters to choose from, including older ones.

However, I think the game gets a bit too difficult at times, especially the desert area. I've been stuck there for a while (I tried maybe almost 50 times) because one level was way too lengthy, the yellow of the desert made it hard to see some obstacles and enemies, and everything moving super fast doesn't help when you can't see clearly. I had to get help from my fiancé, who's much better at games in general, and even that took a few tries. The developer should do some balance tweaking, in my opinion, to make it a less frustrating experience.

Still, if you're a fan of Sonic games, or want fast-paced platformers, then Sonic Runners Adventure is a fine addition to your game collection. Sonic Runners Adventure is on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $2.99. There are no in-app purchases.

8.8

OVERALL

Replayability 9

Graphics 9

Sound/Music 9

Gameplay 9

Game Controls 8

$2.99

Sonic Runners Adventure

Gameloft

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/02/2018

January 02, 2018 by RSS Feed

Carb Cycling: Macros Tracker , Solitaire Dungeon Escape , Starborn Anarkist and more

iPhone:

Carb Cycling: Macros Tracker ( $9.99 → Free ) Granite Nutrition LLC Carb Cycling provides custom meal plans based on your workouts. You’ll first have to fill out a profile with your body measurements including height, weight, body fat, and age. Then determine a goal and a workload for the day. Carb Cycling will adjust your meal plan based on scientific formulas of nutrient timing. All you have to do is enter the time you awoke and when you plan on working out. You’ll receive food items from an approved list for each meal of the day. The app also includes HealthKit integration, and the ability to adjust the nutrient calculator.

WeightTrackerHK ( $2.99 → Free ) Softwhere Pty Ltd Weight Tracker makes it easy to record and track your weight. It utilizes HealthKit to store information, so you’ll have to grant it access before you can start. Then every day that you weigh yourself, you can record the results by spinning a dial. The app is also able to calculate BMI and record body fat percentage. Weight Tracker includes customizable measurement units, precision levels, themes, and notifications.

Universal:

Solitaire Dungeon Escape ( $2.99 → Free ) Jose Varela In order to save the princess, you’ll have to make your way through an intricate dungeon by gathering keys with magical cards. Solitaire Dungeon Escape is a variation of pyramid solitaire, requiring you to clear the board by playing cards one above or below the card on the deck. The 160 levels require you to complete different goals like achieving a target number of points, creating a large sequence, or clearing the deck under a target time.

Starborn Anarkist ( $2.99 → Free ) ZeMind Game Studio Ltd Play as a disgruntled waste collector, and transform your humble space garbage truck into a powerful spaceship by salvaging debris from your fallen enemies. You’re able to control your ship’s movements via the left joystick and fire its weapons in any direction with the right. Your ship won’t be easy to control at first or have that much firepower, but you can upgrade it after every round using collected debris. Upgrades can be applied by dragging and dropping new pieces into place, allowing you to completely reshape your ship.

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