When we first laid eyes on Ttursas’ iPhone games Perfect Balance Inferno and Perfect Balance Harmony, we were blown away by the company’s physics-based movement prowess.  Of course, they have been in perfecting the genre for a while now with their online flash games.  Now Ttursas has taken what the features we loved from their first titles and introduced little characters into the mix with their new release iDrop Dead.

iDrop Dead takes players through 18 levels of death defying stunts to see who can rack up the most points by beating up ragdolls.  Players are given “pulls” at the beginning of each level. Pulls are simply the way you interact with the character.  At the onset of gameplay, one pull is given – meaning players have one chance to damage the character. The scoring system is slightly different than a traditional platformer. The more destruction you inflict on the tiny doll, the more points are awarded.  There is even a “Head Goal Circle” which grants bonuses if the hero’s head winds up there.  Upon reaching a set number of points, bonus upgrades are awarded.  For example, extra pulls and additional ragdolls (9 in all) can be unlocked and target scores must be reached to advance to higher worlds.  Five worlds reside in iDrop Dead, each with a unique theme and characteristics. The Shake world introduces accelerometer support to whirl the hero around the board.

iDrop Dead sports an amusing soundtrack that we still can’t get out of out of our head.  Graphics are cute and simplistic, but more colorful than other ragdoll games in the App Store.  The title’s shining feature is the physical movement of the dolls. You’ll delight to sit back and watch your hero interact with the demolition derby he finds himself in.

If you’re into the ragdoll games or could just use a little stress relief during your hectic day, give iDrop Dead a try.  Ttursas has created a doozy of a physics-based beat-em-up challenge.  The music and control mechanism will leave you dying to rack up the most points possible and taunt your friends via the Facebook Status Update or through email.  Overall, for $1.99 (free version also available) iDrop Dead introduces a lot of creativity into this genre.

iDrop Dead gets our AppSmile 5-Dimple rating: