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Tear the World Apart to Get Cute Aliens Home in Splitter Critters

February 01, 2017 by RSS Feed

Splitter Critters ($2.99) by RAC7 Games is a refreshing and completely original puzzler that will have you tearing it apart just to solve each puzzle. If you love puzzle games but are craving something different from the norm, then Splitter Critters is one you must check out for yourself.

With all of the stressful events in the past two weeks, I’ve found sanctuary in video games as a way to take my mind off things and just escape reality for a few hours at a time. A lot of my gaming has been just on Diablo 3 on the PlayStation 4 with my boyfriend, but I like to take a break from that as well and just relax with some puzzle games on my iPhone 7. While it may feel like I’ve gone through all the different kinds of puzzles available on iOS, I was intrigued with Splitter Critters the moment I saw it featured on the App Store, and I knew I had to check it out for myself. I think it goes without saying that Splitter Critters definitely does not disappoint, especially if you already enjoy puzzle games.

Visually speaking, Splitter Critters is gorgeous. The game is rendered in 2-D with a minimalistic paper-craft aesthetic that is soothing and beautiful to look at, especially on your Retina screens. And due to the unique paper-craft style, some objects in the environment appear layered and the hues range from light to dark, giving the graphics a bit more depth despite being 2-D. The colors in Splitter Critters ranges from soft pastels to lush greens to darker and richer tones, so the wide color palette makes sure to set the tone for each area that you’re in. The visual for the tear in the stage is realistic and makes it all feel even more like paper-craft, which I love. It’s distinctive and stands out from the crowd. Animations in Splitter Critters is smooth and fluid, with no lag on my iPhone 7. To top everything off, the soundtrack is atmospheric and immerses you in each individual world, setting the tone for your long journey of helping these cute alien critters. RAC7 has done a superb job in terms of visuals and audio for Splitter Critters, and just being able to experience these for yourself is worth the price of admission.

Like other puzzle games, Splitter Critters is level-based and players must go through each stage one-by-one in a linear fashion. At the moment, there are five planets to go through, and each one has seven stages. While it may not seem like a lot at first, the developers have already added some new levels and are promising more in future updates, so there will be more content added gradually. The goal of the game is to help the little alien creatures reach their spaceship so that they can get home (or wherever it is they are heading to). The game does not have time limits or move restrictions, so you can technically play the game at your own pace, which is always nice. Once you get all of the aliens into the spaceship, then the stage is complete. It sounds easy enough, but given the game mechanics and the addition of various enemies and obstacles along the way, things do get a bit trickier as you go.

The controls in Splitter Critters are simple but do take some time and practice to master. In the game, you must tear up and rearrange the stage to help the little aliens get to their spaceship. To do this, just swipe your finger on the screen where you want to rip the stage, and then use your finger to drag a piece up, down, left, or right. Once you make a tear, you can only move the piece once, so make sure you get it right. Otherwise, you can always undo your last move (or more) and try again, or just restart the puzzle from the beginning. If you’re unable to make a cut, the game lets you know with visual and audible feedback. Because of the unusual game mechanics, Splitter Critters makes players think in different ways to solve the puzzles at hand, and it’s rather invigorating.

I’m still fairly early on in Splitter Critters, but I’m enjoying the game so far. I love the paper-craft art style of the game, and the music is whimsical and charming. The controls are intuitive and designed for touch screen devices, and it’s not hard to learn at all, but it does take a bit of patience to master. The gameplay is different from your standard puzzle game fare, and it’s a welcome change. And with more levels coming, there’s always going to be a reason to come back to this gem.

I recommend giving Splitter Critters a try if you like puzzle games but want something that stands apart from the rest. You can find Splitter Critters on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $2.99. There are no in-app purchases.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/31/2017

January 31, 2017 by RSS Feed

PDF it All: Scanner, PDF Printer and Converter , Workout (7 Minute Body Fitness Exercise) , OrasisHD and more

iPhone:

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iPad:

Tesla Wars HD ( $0.99 → Free ) Pavel Tarabrin Only one of Tesla’s powerful towers remain standing. You must protect it at all costs from the invading faceless swarm. Your enemies are equipped with various types of weapons and attributes, and they will approach the tower from all possible angles. Zap them where they stand by touching and holding your finger on them. You are able to spend your prize money between waves to upgrade your tower and purchase new weapons. The game contains hundreds of waves of enemies to wipe out, 17 upgrades and attacks to unlock, and achievements and leader boards via Game Center.

Universal:

PDF it All: Scanner, PDF Printer and Converter ( $3.99 → Free ) DIGISET LLC Its simplified, tile-based interface makes it ridiculously easy to convert documents, photos, messages, contacts, web pages, physical documents, and emails into PDF files. After creating a new PDF you're able to open it in another app, merge it with another PDF, move it to a folder or your favorite cloud service, or share it via email, AirDrop, or Messages. You're also able to print directly to any AirPrint compatible printer.

OrasisHD ( $1.99 → Free ) Orasis Imaging You’re able to import any photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. Then allow Orasis to automatically enhance your photo, or you can tweak the settings to get the exact look you want. In the end, your retouched photos should look closer to what your eyes perceived when you took them. The app includes 14 presets and the ability to share your correct photos via email, Facebook, or Twitter.

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January 30, 2017 by RSS Feed

Deep Whois , YoWindow Weather , True Visage and more

Universal:

Deep Whois ( $0.99 → Free ) Pavel Ahafonau It keeps track of your result history for all lookups, and allows you to share it via email. The app works over Wi-Fi, 3G, EDGE, and GPRS.

YoWindow Weather ( $0.99 → Free ) Pavel Repkin YoWindow is all about watching the weather. You’re presented with a quick look at the current time, temperature, and conditions. Slide your finger from left to right across the screen to scroll time forward and watch as the scene changes to reflect what it’ll be like later on in the day. YoWindow also includes a seven-day forecast and six scenes to choose from.

True Visage ( $0.99 → Free ) Pavel Ahafonau True Visage sets itself apart from similar apps by not only allowing you to view regular, mirrored images of yourself but also un-mirrored. You’re able to utilize both front- and back-facing cameras. The app also includes a night mode that provides additional lighting for selfies.

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Trilo Spelling ( $4.99 → Free ) Trilo Interactive AB Trilo Spelling is a phonics-based spelling game. Your child will be shown various images, and they must spell out what they see and hear by tapping on letters. They’ll learn short vowels, consonant digraphs, FLoSS rule, and beginning and ending consonant blends. The app includes 250 words to learn.

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January 29, 2017 by RSS Feed

ManCam - Manual Camera With Custom Controls & Exposure , Battleship Online - Board Game , Time Manager - Daily Time Tracker and more

iPhone:

ManCam - Manual Camera With Custom Controls & Exposure ( $0.99 → Free ) Saliha Bhutta ManCam provides independent control of the shutter, zoom, ISO, white balance, exposure compensation, timer, and focus. Simply swipe left and right above the shutter button to switch controls, and swipe the dial to manually adjust them. That’s all there is to it. The app also includes the ability to overlay a grid.

Universal:

Battleship Online - Board Game ( $0.99 → Free ) Leonid Grebenyuk Battleship Online breaths new life into the classic board game. Before the battle begins, drag and drop four different ship types onto the grid in your preferred formation. You’re able to rotate ships with a double-tap, but keep in mind that ships can’t be placed adjacent to each other. Then hit start and take turns with your opponent firing away at a blank grid. Your missed shots appear as dots, and hits will appear as Xs. If you hit a ship, you get to keep firing. The player who sinks all of their opponent’s ships first is declared the winner. The game includes local and online play.

Time Manager - Daily Time Tracker ( $0.99 → Free ) Kurtis Pritchard Time Manager provides quick access to all of your common tasks. Simply create recurring subjects and projects, and when it’s time to work on a task you’re able to categorize it with just a couple of taps. Each task must include a start and end time, which allows you to keep track of the time spent. Time Manager will break down recent trends and present them as graphs. You’re also able to create reports and export them for record keeping.

Addition Flashcard Math Match Games for Kids in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade ( $3.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC Addition Flashcard Match Games creates a fun environment for your child to practice addition in with its eye-popping visuals and positive encouragement. Your child can work on matching problems to their answers or matching problems to other problems. The difficulty can be adjusted by changing the number range and by showing the cards or keeping them face down. The game also includes a bubble popping reward after each round.

Blox 3D World Creator ( $2.99 → Free ) Arjun Gupte Based on the bestselling Blox 3D apps, this latest iteration opens a whole new world of creativity. Your child is able to start off with a blank canvas or they can choose from one of the six other pre-built worlds. Designing new structures and adding animated objects is as simple as tapping on an open spot within the world. Blox 3D World Creator includes everything from basic building blocks to animated wildlife. Your child can also change the time of day within their little world.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/28/2017

January 28, 2017 by RSS Feed

Fox Eats Chicks , Wide Sky , Anim8:3D Character Animation Made Easy and more

iPhone:

Deep Town: The Twin Candles (Full) ( $4.99 → Free ) G5 Entertainment A brilliant young engineer has been invited to Deep Town, a massive structure located on the ocean floor. What was expected to be an amazing opportunity to learn turns into a terrifying adventure, as there’s a vampire hiding in the now-abandoned town. Turns out the engineer was only hired due to his delicious blood type. You must help the young man on his quest to be healed from vampirism while finding a way back to the surface. The game includes 37 scenes, 10 chapters, 11 mini-games, and two difficulty settings.

Universal:

Fox Eats Chicks ( $2.99 → Free ) Geza Maurer Fox Eats Chicks places you right at the top of the food chain. Take control of a cunning fox, and move swiftly through each level gobbling up every bird in sight. Not all of the birds are in view, so you’ll have to search around and use your stealth abilities to hunt down each one. Move quickly because your rating is based purely on speed. The game includes a total of 85 levels.

Wide Sky ( $0.99 → Free ) Marcus Eckert Your hedgehog is armed with ropes of different flexibilities and lengths. Latch on to the clouds and swing him into orbs to smash them to bits. A clock will begin to countdown once an orb has been smashed, and you must try to gather all of the star bits that burst from it as quickly as possible. The game includes 40 challenges, 11 ropes, six power-ups, stat tracking, and a whole bunch of fancy animations.

Anim8:3D Character Animation Made Easy ( $4.99 → Free ) Arjun Gupte Anim8 allows you to animate five fully rigged 3-D characters including bipeds, a dinosaur, and a quadruped. Models have up to 30 points of articulation, and can be manipulated with simple gestures. Onion skinning allows you to see previous poses and plan out your next poses. You’re able to record and share your animations via Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

Blox 3D City Creator ( $2.99 → Free ) Arjun Gupte Based on the bestselling Blox 3D apps, this latest iteration opens a whole new world of creativity. Your child is able to start off with a blank canvas or they can choose from a variety of pre-built cities. Designing new structures and adding animated objects is as simple as tapping on an open spot within the world. Blox 3D City Creator includes everything from basic building blocks to animated vehicles. Your child can also change the time of day within their little world.

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