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Apple’s free app of the week: Chameleon Run

February 09, 2017 by RSS Feed

Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with the game Chameleon Run. This means that for the next 7 days, you’ll be able to grab the popular autorunner for free on both iPhone and iPad—a solid savings of $2. For those unfamiliar with the title, Chameleon Run is a unique, fast-paced runner with a colorful twist. Players must jump and run through expertly crafted levels, all while making sure their color matches that of the platform. From the App Store Editors’ Notes:

Developer Jan IIavsky came up with the idea for this gorgeous Apple Design Award winner after he’d broken his arm. He started on an infinite runner that could be played one-handed, and since he’s also colorblind, he added a gameplay element about changing between vibrant neon colors. Chameleon Run succeeds beautifully, balancing wicked speed with irresistible, just-one-more-try challenges.

And here’s a clip of the game in action: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrIAedC-wJY?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281] Chameleon Run is available in the App Store for free. Source link: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/02/09/apples-free-run-app-game/

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/09/2017

February 09, 2017 by RSS Feed

Checkmate! , BrainWave Tuner - Binaural beats & white noise , A Noble Circle and more

Universal:

Checkmate! ( $0.99 → Free ) BorderLeap, LLC Checkmate makes it easy to play a game of chess with family and friends. Simply start a conversation with someone, select the Checkmate app, and tap “Start Match.” Tap on any one of your pieces to see their possible moves, and tap on a spot on the board to complete your turn. You can then send the game board to your opponent as a message and wait for a reply. Checkmate allows you to have multiple matches going at the same time across all of your iDevices.

BrainWave Tuner - Binaural beats & white noise ( $3.99 → Free ) PPL Development Company LLC BrainWave Tuner includes 26 professionally built brainwave entrainment programs to choose from. Each program focuses on a specific need such as pain relief, relaxation, creativity, energy, and even headache treatments. You’re able to mark the most frequently used programs as favorites, and you can adjust the strength of the brainwave and ambient sounds. The app also includes adjustable durations for your sessions.

A Noble Circle ( $0.99 → Free ) Amirali Rajan A Noble Circle is from the creator of A Dark Room and The Ensign. If you’ve played those games, you’ll have a better idea of what to expect from A Noble Circle. If not, you have to try it anyway. On the surface it’s a high score game that has you moving a circle higher and higher with taps. But as you progress, a rather unique story will unfold right before your eyes.

San Francisco Travel Guide and Offline City Map SF ( $3.99 → Free ) eTips LTD Today only: Unlock the San Francisco Travel Guide free of charge! Put down the huge book guides and pick up your iDevice. San Francisco Travel Guide is here to help you find the best of what the city has to offer. The app provides zoomable regional maps, augmented reality, photos, interactive points of interest, safety tips, budget-based restaurants, and even daily itineraries. Everything is available offline, but make sure to download the data before heading out.

Hero Jump Quest - Magic Kingdom Hopper ( $1.99 → Free ) Volkan Kutlubay Today only: Disable ads for free! You’re able to play as one of many magical kingdom characters like a knight, magician, troll, barbarian, or demon. Your character will automatically run through the colorful environments, and all you need to do is tap to jump over obstacles. The coins you collect along the way can be used to unlock new characters. The game includes 19 unlockable characters in all.

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Control the Environment in Stagehand: A Reverse Platformer

February 08, 2017 by RSS Feed

Stagehand: A Reverse Platformer ($1.99) by Big Bucket Software is a unique platformer that breaks the mold of what you think you know about platformer games. If you enjoyed games like Le Parker: Sous Chef Extraordinaire and The Incident, then you will love what Stagehand has to offer.

As someone who was born in the late ‘80s, I grew up with platformers, especially the popular ones back then like Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog. I definitely was not as good at those games compared to others out there, but I loved them all the same. There was just something about skillful running and jumping, collecting coins, reaching the end goal, and seeing how far I could get with the starting three lives that I couldn’t get tired of. Almost 30 years later, I still love platformer games, but let’s face it — they’re pretty much all the same, just with a different skin. So when I first heard of Stagehand last year, I was fascinated because first, it was from the same guys behind The Incident and Space Age, and second, a platformer where you don’t control the character but the stage? Color me intrigued! I’ve had the beta of the game for the past few months, but now it’s finally available to the public, and I must say, you won’t be disappointed.

If you grew up with Super Mario Bros. games, then you will feel right at home with Stagehand. This is because the game sports a completely retro 16-bit aesthetic that is bright and colorful, just like the games from my childhood. Despite the pixel art style, the environments are still incredibly detailed and textured, and Frank’s sprite (the same guy from The Incident) is rather elaborate, right down to his facial expressions in reaction to whatever happens on the stage. The game also features a nice dynamic day and night light cycle in the background that clearly tells you that time has passed since Frank began his journey. Animations in Stagehand are buttery smooth and fluid, with no lag on my iPhone 7. The game also has a fun and quirky chiptune soundtrack and vintage sound effects that are certain to bring a smile to your face. Once again, I believe Big Bucket Software knocked it out of the park with Stagehand’s visuals and audio, but that’s to be expected.

Unlike traditional platformers, Stagehand does not have set levels. Instead, it plays more like an infinite runner in the fact that players will always start on “Monday,” and then must see how far they’re able to take Frank. As the light cycle changes and goes into night and then the next day, Frank will find himself in new areas. However, if you run into a wall or obstacle, fall, get hit by spikes, or whatever may (and could) happen to Frank, then you’ll have to start over from the very beginning. However, don’t be fooled — Stagehand is procedurally generated, so while you always begin on Monday, it won’t ever be the same experience because the placement of platforms and obstacles won’t be in the same spot as before. While this is not for everyone, I personally love randomly generated levels because it keeps things interesting and fresh each time you play. The speed of the game also makes things a bit frantic, so you have to work on your hand-eye coordination if you want Frank to get anywhere.

The controls in Stagehand are simple and intuitive, but it does take a bit of time and practice to get used to since it’s not a traditional platformer. In Stagehand, Frank will move forward automatically and like any other platformer, the game is side-scrolling so that happens without any extra input from you. However, since you control the stage, it’s easy to do — just place your finger on the various platforms and pillars and drag them up or down to move them. Some items, such as conveyor belts and spikes, can’t be moved, so watch out for those. Frank will hop automatically if the platforms aren’t too high, but you can also move the platforms to give him extra momentum as well, which is great for making longer jumps and reaching coins. Again, the controls are responsive and work well, but time and practice are required if you want to do well at all. And if you have an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, there is haptic feedback, which is a plus.

Since Frank can end up dying in some pretty hilarious ways, Big Bucket Software made it easy to share your killer achievements at the end of each run. If you think something is share-worthy, the game generates an animated GIF of his final moments and you can share it however you want through the native iOS Share Sheet.

I haven’t gotten too far in Stagehand yet because my hand-eye coordination is not that great, but again, practice makes perfect. Still, I love the amazing pixel art that Big Bucket Software crafted for this game, and the sounds are downright delightful. As a big fan of platformers, I truly love and appreciate that the developers managed to create something that is completely unique and has never been done before, because let’s face it — originality is getting hard to find these days. Stagehand is a nice treat and a great distraction these days, so this is a game that will be staying on my device for a while.

I highly recommend giving Stagehand a try if you like fresh platformers with a modernized twist. You can find Stagehand on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $1.99. There are no in-app purchases, but as a bonus, there are iMessage stickers included with every copy.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/08/2017

February 08, 2017 by RSS Feed

Fitbit Finder - Find your lost fitbits , Kids Card Matching Educational Shapes and Color Learning Game for Toddlers , Cursive Writing App - abCursive 4 and more

iPhone:

Cursive Writing App - abCursive 4 ( $1.99 → Free ) Yosuke Oki Each letter of the alphabet can be practiced separately in lowercase form. The app indicates where to start each letter and how they connect via animations. Once you’ve gotten the hang of things, you can work on sample sentences or create your own words to practice.

Hidden Wonders of the Depths (Full) ( $1.99 → Free ) G5 Entertainment Swipe to match three or more underwater items to complete different objectives before time expires. Mahjong-style mini-games are also thrown into the mix to break up the gameplay. Each completed stage will award you with a new piece of an item for your mermaids home. The game includes 204 stages, 25 levels, bonus content to unlock, and achievements via Game Center.

iPad:

Hidden Wonders of the Depths HD (Full) ( $2.99 → Free ) G5 Entertainment Swipe to match three or more underwater items to complete different objectives before time expires. Mahjong-style mini-games are also thrown into the mix to break up the gameplay. Each completed stage will award you with a new piece of an item for your mermaids home. The game includes 204 stages, 25 levels, bonus content to unlock, and achievements via Game Center.

Universal:

Fitbit Finder - Find your lost fitbits ( $5.99 → Free ) Cloforce LLC Lost your Fitbit or just worried you might lose it someday? Fitbit Finder is here to assist. Simply launch the app and it will automatically discover any Fitbit units nearby. As you move around, the app will indicate how close you are via cold and hot colors. When you’re about two to four feet away, the indicator will display a fiery red. It’s basically a game of cold and hot.

Kids Card Matching Educational Shapes and Color Learning Game for Toddlers ( $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.

Drop The Chicken 2 ( $0.99 → Free ) Jesse Kuronen Chuck has been captured by an evil monkey ring master. To escape from the circus, you must help Chuck perform pool diving tricks while catching bugs along the way. While Chuck is on his platform, you’re required to move a wide variety of objects to ensure he safely lands in the pool. When you believe you have everything just right, flip the switch and see how he performs. The game includes 100 puzzles, five bonus levels, and in-game helping hands.

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Amelia Story Book for Kids is a Must-Have Interactive Book

February 08, 2017 by RSS Feed

Amelia Story Book for Kids is a recently updated version of the original app; Amelia and Terror of the Night.

This updated effort is simply wonderful and a must-have addition to the apps you buy for your kids.

We love how the creepiness of Amelia, like other books, movies and drawings fits neatly into the same vein as Alice’s adventures in Wonderland. We are incredibly excited about this update: Amelia Story Book for Kids by developer OhNoo Studio.

The app’s eBook story is a brilliant way to entertain your children, and if your aesthetic sensibilities are anything like ours, also entertain yourself while you’re at it.

Concept and Functionality

Like most apps for children, the concept behind Amelia Story Book for Kids very closely resembles a traditional print publication, only one that’s been tweaked with more than a few modifications. For instance, you’ll get standard page turning delight here, as well as text to read.

However, there are many things you could never find in a book. Things such as 60 hidden stars that unlock secret scenes and 4 mini-games to keep your little ones on their toes.

What sets Amelia Story Book for Kids apart from other works that offer added entertainment? The fun factor. Each and every page has elements to be unlocked and observed, rewarding the reader with stars for their efforts.

This means your child not only gets a full and gorgeous eBook style story through Amelia Story Book for Kids, but also an engaging world to explore, poke, and otherwise test at their leisure. We can’t get enough of it, and assuming your children share your quirky art sense, they won’t either.

Graphics and Artwork

Now, let’s talk about the fun stuff! We’ve been in and around the children’s illustration world for some time, and we have to admit, Amelia Story Book for Kids is an absolute knockout.

The characters are completely unique and the artwork hand drawn and gorgeous to the last drop of ink.

Furthermore, the story is properly balanced between creepy, quirky and endlessly entertaining. The mere premise of the whole thing is enough to keep the child turning pages, as well as the adult, we think. Also, be sure to hold out until the end, as it comes with a surprisingly twisty ending.

Overall Value

Amelia Story Book for Kids is a truly stupendous example of how one should design and create an eBook application for children.

It’s brilliant and accessible from top to bottom, as well as cheap on the wallet. Costing only two bucks, you’ll get one mountain of content, as well as an infinite number of opportunities to spend some quality time with your children.

Amelia Story Book for Kids requires iOS 6.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

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