Simon says “Turn on iPhone.” Simon says “Swipe to unlock.” Simon says “If you love Simon, see if you like The Cuddlies.” Meet Chromo, Mari, Yeats, and Kera -- The Cuddlies. These are the characters behind the new game for the iPhone. Each has their own quirks and behaviors that add a bit of charm to the game.
The Cuddlies is loosely based on the game of Simon (originally released in 1978 by Milton Bradley). Essentially, the screen depicts the four personalities moving in a sequence. Replicate this sequence to advance through 72 levels and experience all four seasons. Some difficulty is introduced when 3 or 4 of the characters move at once and you have to twist your fingers to reach all of them simultaneously. We would have loved to see a little rhythm introduced into the play. But as it is, the faster you go the better. Finish the sequence within two seconds and receive a bonus.
We like the artistic styling of these four cartoon animals. The Cuddlies website includes a quaint bio for each (this should be added to the game). Additionally the music is as bright as the colorful surroundings.
Overall, we found The Cuddlies to be cute and a great memory game for kids. If you have your doubts about its extensive interest keeping value, check out the free version first. And let us know if you make it to the winter season. We’d love to see screenshots!
The Cuddlies Best Features:
- Cute characters the kids will love
- Music just as zany as the visual design
- Included instructional video
The Cuddlies Downside:
- Super basic game play
- No story line included in the iPhone game (only online)
- Not much replay value
The Cuddlies gets our AppSmile 3-Dimple rating:
