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  • Exponential Invasion Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 05/15/2012 under Puzzle Games
    Exponential Invasion, a math puzzler from Danny Perski, is now available from the app store. Featuring a minimalistic presentation and though-provoking challenges, Exponential Invasion should get any good mathematician’s juices flowing. Exponential Invasion Pros: Simple presentation Muzak soundtrack and explosive sound effects Simple tap controls Challenging puzzles Exponential I... more.
  • This Could Hurt Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 05/14/2012 under Action Games, Adventure Games, Arcade, Entertainment, Platformer Games, Survival Games, Uncategorized
    This Could Hurt, a sadistic timing-based platformer developed by Orange Agenda and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring a wealth of devious traps, stringent time limits, and an isometric viewpoint that often leaves us wondering where our main character went, This Could Hurt is one of those games you love to hate. This Could Hurt Pros: Polished presentation ... more.
  • Bullistic Unleashed Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on under Action Games, Arcade, Physics-Based, Puzzle Games
    Bullistic Unleashed, a mature, Angry Birds-style arcade game from Millipede Creative Development, is now available from the app store. Featuring crude imagery and humor and familiar slingshot physics, Bullistic Unleashed is a fun, demolition-focused offering that comes with somewhat limited appeal. Bullistic Unleashed Pros: Cartoony art style and fun level designs Variety of bull types wh... more.
  • Tractor Trails Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 05/09/2012 under Arcade, Childrens, Entertainment, Kids, Line-Drawing Games, Puzzle Games, Uncategorized
    Tractor Trails, an agrarian puzzler from Origin8, is now available from the app store. Featuring a cute setting, simple mechanics, and a handful of upgrades, Tractor Trails is a charming game with a few minor annoyances. Tractor Trails Pros: Colorful, top-down presentation and fun animations Whimsical soundtrack Simple swipe controls Perks and upgrades available for purchase using in-... more.
  • Robbery Bob: Man of Steal Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 05/07/2012 under 5 2012 Best of May, Action Games, Arcade, Entertainment, Puzzle Games, Strategy Games, Survival Games
    Robbery Bob: Man of Steal, a stealth action game developed by Level Eight and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. A colorful top-down affair featuring fun gameplay tactics, easy controls, and a quirky story, Robbery Bob offers a decent challenge that manages to delight along the way. Robbery Bob: Man of Steal Pros: Colorful, top-down presentation and fun animations ... more.
  • Brainsss Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 05/04/2012 under Action Games, Arcade, Entertainment, Real-Time Strategy, Strategy Games, Uncategorized
    Brainsss, a zombie action title developed by Lonely Few, is now available from the app store. Flipping the script on games that force you to flee from hordes of the undead, you control the brain-munching mob in an effort to eradicate humanity. Brainsss Pros: Colorful, top-down presentation and cutesy animations Soothing soundtrack Responsive tap and swipe controls Star-collection goal... more.
  • How To Request A Review… View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 04/28/2012 under Uncategorized
    As our Review My App request form continues to function erratically with no hope of a quick fix in sight, all requests for iOS reviews should be sent directly to: kevin (at) appsmile (dot) com. Please include your app name, a short description, screenshots (if available), links to your company's web site, links to any YouTube videos showcasing the app, and an iTunes link if the game has already be... more.
  • Escape from Age of Monsters Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on under Action Games, Arcade, Entertainment, Side-Scrolling Games, Survival Games
    Escape from Age of Monsters, a visually-attractive endless runner developed by Massive Joe Studios and published by Ayopa Games, is now available from the app store. With challenging color-coded control mechanics, a rocking soundtrack, and impressive graphics, Escape from Age of Monsters may be a mouthful, but it’s also an engaging offering. Escape from Age of Monsters Pros: Beautiful han... more.
  • Tentacle Wars HD Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 04/27/2012 under Adventure Games, Real-Time Strategy, Strategy Games, Survival Games
    Tentacle Wars HD, a real-time strategy game from FDG Entertainment, is now available from the app store. Featuring great, animated visuals and solid gameplay akin to fan-favorite Galcon, Tentacle Wars HD adds a few interesting elements that provide new strategic considerations. Tentacle Wars HD Pros: Stylish visuals and smooth, life-like animations Ambient soundtrack Simple and responsi... more.
  • Lock ‘N’ Load Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on under Action Games, Adventure Games, Arcade, Shooter Games, Survival Games
    Lock ‘N’ Load, a ghoulish dual-stick shooter developed by GameLab and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring a variety of enemy types, oversaturated graphics, upgradeable attributes, and a few mini-games to boot, Lock ‘N’ Load provides a wacky, quip-filled adventure that kept us entertained. Lock 'N' Load Pros: Colorful cartoon style and great lightin... more.
  • Saving Private Sheep 2 Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 04/23/2012 under Action Games, Arcade, Childrens, Entertainment, Kids, Physics-Based, Platformer Games, Puzzle Games
    Saving Private Sheep 2, the follow-up to the survival puzzler from Bulkypix, is now available from the app store. Less a sequel and more a re-imagining of the original, Saving Private Sheep 2 uses a slingshot and coin-collecting mechanic rather than a block-elimination technique to thwart the kidnapping plans of the evil foxes. Saving Private Sheep 2 Pros: High-quality cartoon style and fun... more.
  • Burger Cat Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 04/21/2012 under Arcade, Childrens, Entertainment, Kids, Platformer Games, Puzzle Games, Side-Scrolling Games
    Burger Cat, a puzzle platformer from Ravenous Games, is now available from the app store. Standing in stark contrast to their hardcore speedrun platformer series League of Evil, Burger Cat is an ultracasual, challenge-deprived option for the iOS-toting youngsters in our midst. Burger Cat Pros: Cutesy cartoon graphics and simple animations Arcade soundtrack Easy-to-use tap controls Gam... more.
  • MacGuffin’s Curse Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 04/19/2012 under 4 2012 Best of April, Adventure Games, Entertainment, Puzzle Games, Uncategorized
    MacGuffin’s Curse, a humorous and engaging puzzle adventure developed by Brawsome and published by Ayopa Games, is now available from the app store. Featuring an interesting story line, tons of levels, simple controls, and cool artwork, the only curse we found was the amount of space it takes up on an iDevice. MacGuffin's Curse Pros: Appealing, hand-drawn environments and good puzzle desi... more.
  • Little Labyrinths Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on under Action Games, Arcade, Childrens, Entertainment, Kids, Line-Drawing Games, Puzzle Games
    Little Labyrinths, a maze-solving affair from ByteSize Games, is now available from the app store. With gameplay focused on split-second decisions and lightning-fast fingers, Little Labyrinths proves that good things come in small packages. Little Labyrinths Pros: Simple graphics with a variety of available characters, goal items, and environments Arcade soundtrack Drag controls are int... more.
  • Topps Pennant Review View Comments CommentsPosted by Kevin on 04/15/2012 under 4 2012 Best of April, Entertainment, Sports, Statistics, Uncategorized
    Topps Pennant, an outstanding baseball resource released by The Topps Company, Inc., is now available from the app store. A 2012 reboot that literally replaces the previous version due to some technical issues, Topps Pennant is a must-have app for stats and sports junkies alike. Topps Pennant gives you the ability to look up box scores for any game played by any team from 1952 to the present an... more.
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