Posts Tagged ‘iPhone app’

Carnival Games for iPhone app Review

Description:

This is a great way to spend your day playing all of your favorite carnival attractions.  The Carnival Games for iPhone allows you to let go of your stress and get excited about the country fair.  You will be able to customize your character and also earn tickets for all of the games that you end up winning.  You can then use those tickets to go get yourself some pretty cool prizes.  All you have to do is tap the map to be able to see all of the different attractions.  There are also new friends you can meet and hidden challenges to enjoy.

Features:

• This game really will bring the carnival to life in your mobile phone because you will get to enjoy over 10 different games that you would find at the local fairgrounds celebration
• The first is the star shoot out where you will have to shoot down all of the stars in order to win a prize
• You can also try your hand at the balloon darts booth where you will have to have a steady hand in order to pop all of the balloons
• Spilled milk is yet another attraction where you will need to knock down all of the milk bottles in order to win
• There is also the test of strength that you will be able to try out that will allow you to see how hard you can hit the target
• There are the bumper boats (a personal fave) where you will get to swim around and throw your weight into the other unsuspecting carnival attendees
• There is a shooting gallery to see what kind of a sharp shooter you are
• There is also the clown bonk where you can slap stick the big painted guys
• Other games include fun ones like the great swami, the wild west, the frog leap, and also the nerves of steel

Conclusion:

Who doesn’t like a trip to the carnival?  This is a pretty fun game that was put out by 2K Play.  This allows you to participate in the fun little carnival games over and over again without having to pay five bucks a pop.  Granted you won’t come home with a life-sized stuffed animal but it is still a pretty fun game to play.  This app has over ten different carnival games that you would find down at the county fair and you will see how addicting it can be to prove that you are better than the average gamer walking down the street.

This app has been given a rating of 3 1/2 stars out of 5 stars by the reviewers and users that are over on the iTunes website.  This app can also be downloaded onto your phone after you purchase it for a price of $2.99.

Rednecks Vs Aliens iPhone app Review

Description:

Those rednecks may get a hard time out in the real world but when aliens come to invade, it’s a whole other story.  They can defend the farmhouse like it’s nobody’s business.  In the Rednecks Vs Aliens iPhone app you will have to stop all of the aliens from coming and ruining your livelihood.  You will have to kill your enemies, get some cash, and upgrade your defenses so you can take on the next wave that is sure to be coming in.  You will be able to use some pretty cool weapons such as the potato gun, the mayonaisse that never gets eaten, the lawnmower blade launcher, and much more.  You really will have to use all of the tricks in your arsenal to preserve Earth from these space invaders!

Features:

• This game has a variety of different weapons and guns that you will be able to use to fend off the green visitors.  This includes over 10 different gun types at your disposal
• Your house is your best defense so you want to make sure that it stays safe.  Be sure to use the 7 house upgrades to help you kill the green men
• As the waves of aliens continue to come in you will have to endure 8 different kinds of them in order to preserve peace and world order
• There are also three different power ups that are of the special variety
• When it comes to the guns of the game there are potato guns, lawnmower blade launchers, and even flaming tennis racquets
• As for normal types of guns you will be able to use the AK-47, the 12 – Gauge Shotgun, and also the .357 Magnum
• Then there are the crazier weapons that include the likes of the toilet seat, the banjo boomerang, and even some old leftover mayonnaise bombs

Conclusion:

This is the perfect storm of red neck goodness along with out of this world alien invasions.  We all know red necks have no shame in real life so what wouldn’t they use to try and stave off alien invaders?  This is a creative game with decent graphics and pretty fun gameplay.  You will have to be smart about your weapon choices and quick with the finger in order to kill them all.

This app has been given some pretty good ratings and is currently sitting at a 3 out of 4 star rating as decided by hundreds of different iPhone app users.  The game is also pretty inexpensive to purchase and will only cost about $0.99.

Bloons Super Monkey iPhone app Review

Description:

What do you get when you mix one superhero suit, one curious monkey, and about a million bloons?  Why the Bloons Super Monkey iPhone app of course!  This is an exciting game where you will be able to fly through over 5 huge worlds in order to pop bloons by the thousands.  You will have to earn your way up the power up board in order to get a total of 20 different upgrades.  The controls in this game are super easy to pick up but as you continue to move through the game you will see that it can get quite difficult.  This is one of those games that will keep you busy for hours on end and is the perfect pickup before a long road trip with the family.

Features:

• One of the most redeeming parts of this little app is that you will have all kinds of upgrades that you can use as you move throughout the game.  There are a total of 24 different upgrades and they include the likes of double boomerangs, seeking missiles, super plasma, and even the quad darts.  All of these can help your Super Monkey dominate as he flies around the different worlds
• While there are a lot of upgrades that you can get while shopping,  there are also a lot of in-game power upgrades that you can get including the bloon freezer as well as the smart bombs to help you complete the levels
• The high scores in the game are completely built in so you will have to try to beat them
• The music in the game is also a lot of fun to listen to and you will notice that there are five different music tracks and they are all groovy
• This game does not include any violence so it really is a great family game.  There are no health bars and no one is going to die in this game.  You just need to pop the bloons!
• The last thing about this game, and probably the most important, is that the game is super simple to just pick up and start playing without having any prior experience or instructions.

Conclusion:

This app has been rated by a variety of different users that have downloaded it and it has been given an overall rating of 3 1/2 stars out of 5 stars.  The app can also be downloaded onto your phone by purchasing it for $0.99.

DinoSmash Online iPhone app Review

Description:

The DinoSmash Online iPhone app is one of the best three dimensional shooters out there for the mobile market.  Your main goal in the game is to kill other dinosaurs in order to boost your points.  You will have to use the big guns to kill the other internet players. Up to 16 players at a time can be playing against each other to see who is the best dino shooter in the world.

Features:

• The world that you will be able to play in is absolutely huge and it is very detailed.  One other thing that you will notice is that it is rendered entirely in 3D and it has a variety of different dinosaur characters
• The game has servers in both America as well as Europe so it can be played all over the world
• There is also a lot of character customization that you will be able to take part in, including the ability to change the heads of your dinosaurs, change the race, and also pick different clothes for the body
• The graphics engine for the game is also pretty impressive, it has been completely optimized and is currently putting out 30-40 frames per second
• The weapons in the game are very balanced and you will see that there are 5 different weapons that you can use aside from the hook
• The music in the game is also pretty neat because there is a stereo 3D sound system that you can enjoy while you are playing it
• You can also see the scores of other players on the internet by checking out the score board
• Last but not least there is a pretty cool multiplayer mode where you can actually get put in an automatic matchmaking system to play players that are your same caliber

Conclusion:

This is a great idea for a third person shooter, and has a fully rendered 3D world that you can enjoy with all kinds of different dinosaur creatures.  The multiplayer mode is sound and there is lots of customization to be had.  This game comes with all kinds of features that will keep you busy for hours on end.

This app has been given a variety of different reviews but overall they have been quite favorable.  The app is currently sitting at a four star out of a five star rating and it will only cost you $0.99 to download onto your phone.

Swords and Sandals iPhone app Review

Description:

Have you ever wished that you were a gladiator and could prove your stuff to the entire world?  Well in the Swords and Sandals iPhone app you will be able to do just that.  You will get some help from a variety of different weapons and armor, but the rest is up to you.

Features:

• One of the first things that you will notice in this game is that there are literally hundreds of different weapons that are going to be available to you as well as pieces of armor
• On top of all of the weapons and armor you will find that you can learn magical spells to help you utilize the potions and other things that you will find in the game
• Use the weapons with your weapons to enchant them or use them with your armor pieces in order to upgrade them and make them more powerful
• As you travel through the game you will find that there are 4 main shops where you can buy different items and equipment that will help to power up your little gladiator
• Inside of the game you will have to go through 18 different tournaments and they will include a variety of challenges including the Arena Champions
• You will be able to learn a lot about the back story of the game and even go to the Village Hall to be able to see the other victors who have made it through
• The game also allows you to save it whenever you want and then to customize your warrior so that he is effective at a variety of different skills
• Ther are some pretty powerful moves that you can learn including the “psyche up” and battle rage moves
• The total number of different arenas is six, and you will be able to fight inside of all of them

Conclusion:

If you love little RPG games then Swords and Sandals may be the perfect iPhone app for you.  There is a ton to do in this app and you can play for hours on end.  The whole point of the game is to take your gladiator to the final arena and try and win it all.  There are a lot of items, equipment, battles and more that are in store for you when you download this game onto your mobile phone.

This app has been given a rating of 3 1/2 stars out of 5 stars by reviewers on the iTunes app store website.  This game can also be downloaded onto your phone for a price of $1.99.

Tempo Magic Pro iPhone app Review

Description:

The Tempo Magic Pro iPhone app is a great way to take any song or playlist that has a slower BPM and to turn it up so that it perfectly complements any workout routine!

Features:

• One of the coolest features that is located on this app is the ability you have to run the BPM to a higher speed without ruining the pitch of the song
• Another neat feature that comes along with this five dollar app is that you will be able to play all of your audio files protected or not straight from your iPod library
• If you are currently listening to a song and you would like to up the tempo to help it better fit your workout then you can do this at any time
• One of the other cool things this app can do is take all of your playlists and songs that have different tempos and make it all fit into one tempo of your choice.  This is called the BPM lock mode
• There is a playback feature that has absolutely no gaps in it
• You also have great control over the shift so that you can either slow the song down or raise it up by almost 25%
• This app is also great for music multitasking.  This means that you will be able to play it perfectly in the background while you do other things
• This app is also compatible with top workout accessories like Bluetooth Audio as well as Nike +
• The retina display on the iPhone 4 does a great job of making this app look stunning

Conclusion:

This app is great because it can help you turn any workout into the perfect workout by creating the best soundtrack possible.  If you get great songs that have really high energy and fast beats, it can help you up your game and work yourself harder.  This is a great way to take all of your favorite songs out there and up their tempo so that they match your feet while you are running or help you to pedal on your bike and keep up your pace.  Pretty genius idea for a music app on the iPhone.

This game has been given an overall rating of 3 1/2 stars out of 5 stars by iPhone app users that have already tried it out.  The game is a little pricier than most and runs at around $4.99 to be able to purchase and download.

Worldy Wings iPhone app Review

Description:

In the Worldy Wings iPhone app you will be able to start an incredible flying adventure where you travel through five different worlds and fight all kinds of enemies.  You can choose between three planes and will love all the bonus r0unds that are available.

Features:

• This game offers a lot of different options including the amount of airplanes that you can choose  from.  There are 3 main planes that you can pick from
• The game also has a lot of different environments to try your hand at.  You will be able to pick from 5 different worlds and each of them come with their own amount of action
• On top of the 5 worlds that are available there are also a number of bonus rounds.  The game has a total of 4 bonus rounds and in each of these you will be able to get things that will upgrade your plane
• One of the other fun things that you will like about this game is that there are a variety of different enemies that you will have to fight as well as lots of power ups that you can get for your plane
• Saving in this game is a cinch.  You will notice that there are auto save points on every level so that you don’t have to worry about doing it manually (or forgetting to do it for that matter)
• Another fun thing about this game is that there are a few different leader boards so you can see who is the best at the game on a local level as well as on a world level
• The game is definitely a bit old-school in how the gameplay is set up but you will love the 3D graphics and how challenging it can be as you get farther along!

Conclusion:

Everyone likes a good airplane game and this one seems to deliver fairly well. The graphics are made to be a bit cartoonish and fit the overall theme of the game.  There are quite a few features to enjoy and also a variety of difficulty levels that you can try your hand at.  Overall, not a bad game for under a buck.

This app has been given an overall rating of  3 1/2 stars out of a 5 star rating system.  This game is meant for anyone over the age of 9 because it does contain some cartoon and fantasy violence.  You can also download this app right onto your phone for the price of $0.99.

RC Plane iPhone app Review

Description:

The RC Plane iPhone app is a super cool little aerial game where you will be able to fly your very own RC Plane around a peaceful and  beautiful country side and all the scenarios involved with that.  You will be able to experience some pretty realistic flight and controls and not only that, you will also be able to be visually pleased by all of the cool 3D graphics that are included in the game. These high quality images and animations will be able to amuse almost any kind of gamer.  Some of the fun things that you will get to do include flying through a windmill and also a huge barn.  There are also some mysterious parts that you will have to fly through as well.  You can perform all kinds of stunts in you plane to add to the excitement and fun level of this little rc plane game.

Features:

• The game starts out with the ability to use 2 different RC planes that are all very realistic but then you will be able to purchase up to five more of them within the app.
• The configurations of the game go between three and four channel configurations to help mix things up a bit
• You will be able to fly the trainer plane as well as the acrobatic plane without buying anything but there are fighter planes, WWII bombers, and also jest in the in-app store
• There are also three different camera angles that you will be able to choose from.  This includes the follow camera mode where it is behind your plane and gives you the best view angle and control, there is also the fixed mode where you are in the pilot seat and you get the real experience of flying an airplane, and then there is the inside camera where you get to fly it from a camera inside the plane
• There are two different control schemes including the accelerometer and also the touch controls to use
• there is a compass and also a mini map of the entire environment so that you can make sure that you know where you are going

Conclusion:

Load up in the RC plane and wreak havoc on the plains!

This app has been given pretty good ratings and is currently sitting at a 4 out of 5 star rating.  You can also purchase and download this app onto your iPhone for a low price of only $0.99.

Phases iPhone app Review

Description:

The Phases iPhone app is a really cool way to stay on top of your astronomy and to see the different phases of the moon.  This app actually does a lot more than that and will give you all kinds of useful information.  You will be able to even learn a little bit about the sun as you are using the app.  You can see the age of the moon, the illumination of the moon, the phases of the moon, the rise of the moon, the setting of the moon, and many more things for a lot of different dates and times.  You can just choose the city you live in from the database and use the GPS to get even more accurate info for the app.

Features:

• This is a pretty cool little weather reference app because you will be able to get the dates and times for the next 8 phases for the moon.  You will always know when they are going to be changing!
• Using this app you will not only be able to forecast the future phases but you will also be able to view any day that you want from the past
• You will not only get the phases of the moon but you will also be able to see the age of the moon and also the level to which it is illuminating the sky
• There is also a lot of other information that you can access in this app including the distance the moon currently is from the Earth
• You can also view some other cool stats like the actual position of the moon in the sky including its altitude and also the azimuth
• This app uses the built in GPS on the phone to be able to give you the location awareness information on where the  moon will be in the sky

Conclusion:

The moon has fascinated people for thousands of years.  It is literally this huge rock in the sky that sometimes is full, sometimes can’t be seen and other times i just a sliver in the sky.  This app will be able to show you the different phases of this marvelous orbiting asteroid so that you will be able to follow it as it travels across the sky each month.

This little weather iPhone app has been rated quite a few times and has been given an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars by iPhone app users.  You can also download this app onto your phone for a price of $0.99.

StopMotion Recorder iPhone app Review

Description:

The StopMotion Recorder iPhone app is a really cool way to bring live animations to life just like you’ve seen on other claymations that are out there.

Features:

• One of the cool features of this app is the amazing speed at which the videos will render.  You can also use the loop and reverse rendering techniques as well to give you even more options
• The app also supports the Cavas rotation and you can even use the automatic capture feature that also includes the time interval so that your movies will be fluid and not choppy
• There is also a manual capture mode where you have a few different options as well.  You will be able to do it with the clap sound or just with the simple touch of the screen when you are ready
• There is also a preview option where you can see all the different frames and see if it was what you were going for.  You will be able to edit frame by frame so that you can take out any accidental frames
• There is also an onion skin feature that will help to move to the next shot even more smoothly with the manual capture
• There is a grid on manual mode so that you can make sure that the objects you are shooting are either vertical or horizontal so you can keep things in the right spot
• You can take your videos when they are done and share them on social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter, or you can just save your movie to the camera roll to watch at a later time.

Conclusion:

Have you ever seen those Chevron commercials or a Wallace and Gromit movie?  If so then you probably have always wondered how they created those claymations and made them look so amazing.  Well now you can bring that stop motion magic right to your own home with the help of the StopMotion Recorder for the iPhone.  You will be able to use this toy video camera to be able to edit, create, and shoot your movies and then upload them onto your social networking sites.  This is a great way to share the impressive works of art you have created.

This app has been given pretty good ratings from reviewers and users alike and is currently standing at a 4 star out of a 5 star rating system.  You are also able to download this app onto your iPhone for a price of $0.99.