Nearly Daily iOS Games Update - 7 April 2011
Another big batch of iOS game announcements have rolled in and as usual we have compiled them here for you to peruse.h
Boom Boat 1.1 - Hit Puzzle Action iOS Game gets a Major Content Update
Indie game developer Razoric, LLC today announces Boom Boat 1.1, an update to their hit puzzle action game for iOS. Players will find themselves in the midst of the worst oil crisis the world has ever seen. Equipped with bombs, barrels, concrete and more, it is imperative that those gushers are destroyed by any means. Featuring physics-based puzzles that test the player’s mind and reflexes, version 1.1 includes thirty new levels, a new story arc, revamped graphics and a new user interface.
Feature Highlights:
* Tilt controls
* Physics based puzzles and explosions
* Progressive difficulty as the puzzles become more complex
* Optional challenges in each level
* Game Center: 35 achievements and two leaderboards
* HD Retina display for the iPhone 4
* Free updates that include new levels, weapons and game play modes
* Boom Boat is compatible with iPhone and iPod touch
The world is in a state of crisis and needs a hero. Is it up to the player, as Boom Boat, to come through where others have failed. Seal the gushers, stop the bad guys, save the world. Boom.
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later (iOS 4.0 Tested)
* 15.1 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Boom Boat 1.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.
Razoric: http://www.razoric.com/
Boom Boat 1.1: http://www.boom-boat.com/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id412131744
Play Hungry MonstR on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and Win Just Mobile AluPen
Blowfish Studios in conjunction with Just Mobile, creators of the award winning AluPen™, are pleased to announce a competition for Blowfish Studios’ latest game Hungry MonstR. Play Hungry MonstR on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad for the chance to win 1 of 10 Just Mobile AluPens.
Hungry MonstR, the new and highly addictive casual smartphone game is available on the iOS and Android platforms. The game is Universal for iOS and has 2 game modes for short or lengthy play, along with three difficulty levels suitable for everyone. Players have to protect the ice cream cart from the approaching monsters by flicking the correct colored monsters into the appropriate colored tubes, a very simple and addictive game mechanic with engaging gameplay.
Play Hungry MonstR and be one of the top 5 players in either the iPhone or iPad leaderboard (using Apple Game Center) for the chosen level for the chance to win 1 of 10 Just Mobile AluPens.
Just Mobile will give away an additional 5 Just Mobile AluPens™ to 5 lucky people, simply visit the Just Mobile Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MyJustMobile and respond to the Hungry MonstR Giveaway post by liking or leaving a comment on the post.
Closing date for both competitions is 11:59pm (AEDT) on Tuesday May 31st, 2011. Winners will be announced on Wednesday June 1st, 2011.
Full competition details, terms and conditions are available at http://www.hungrymonstr.com
Become a pilot of one of the most famous combat helicopters of all time.
AH-64 Apache is capable of conducting the full spectrum of operations from support to major combat in warfare and is still the ultimate among the military helicopters.
Apache 3D Sim brings in the game such incredible detailed processing of a combat helicopter with a unique physics and weapon system that has not been here yet. You will not believe it’s only a game for mobile devices!
What can you expect:
- high detailed 3D models
- high detailed realistic cockpit
- M230 chain gun and rockets with infrared targeting system. (FLIR for night operations)
- refueling
- refilling ammunition for weapons
- fighter missions
- non fighter / flight skill missions
- day / night operations
- free flight mode
- bonus Air show mode
- realistic sound effects
- high detailed graphics
- optimized fps for all supported devices
- HD resolution for iDevices with Retina display
- maximal intuitive controls
- smooth movement and control
Requirements:
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4G, iPad, iPad2 or iPod touch with Retina display
http://www.realmobilesimulation.com
SwipeTapTap game for iOS updated - Win a Free Copy
California based MochiBits today announces SwipeTapTap 1.2.07, an update to their fast-paced gesture game for iOS. Players must quickly kill orbs with 9 simple finger movements. STT challenges gamers of all ages and types with its 4 unique game modes, Classic, Memory, Speed and Endurance. Version 1.2.07 features the ability to play your own iPod music and a new insane Classic level for the hardcore STT players.
or your chance to win a free copy, go to the "SwipeTapTap" Facebook page and post a comment on why you need STT. We will be choosing 1 winner a day until Easter based on the best, funniest, awesomest comment.
Features of SwipeTapTap include:
* 9 simple finger gestures
* Classic game mode
* Memory game mode
* Speed game mode
* Endurance game mode
* Retina graphics
* Play your own Ipod Music
* Bronze, Silver, and Gold stars
* Interactive tutorial
* Fun facts statistics
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 7.9 MB
Pricing and Availability:
SwipeTapTap 1.2.07 is $0.99 US (or equivalent) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Promotional codes for review purposes are available upon request for other paid apps from MochiBits.
SwipeTapTap 1.2.07: http://www.SwipeTapTap.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id413854807#
Squabble 1.0 released for iOS - Fun, Addictive Online Word Game
Austin based game studio, Retired Astronaut Collective, LLC today introduces Squabble 1.0 their new free word game for iOS devices. With unquestionable educational value, this online multiplayer word game gives users an amazing opportunity to expand their vocabulary and have fun at the same time. Squabble is a social game that takes advantage of the networking capabilities of iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices. Users may play online with Facebook friends or with a random opponent.
Device requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 2.2.1 or later
* 4.9 MB
Pricing and availability:
Squabble 1.0 is free of charge and available exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.
The Retired Astronaut Collective: http://retiredastronaut.com
Squabble 1.0: http://retiredastronaut.com/games/squabble/
Download From iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id392297078
Dark Shadow Games updates XY7 Attack Fighter for iOS
Dark Shadow Games today announces XY7 1.1.1, an update to their attack fighter game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. XY7 is a retro vertical scrolling shoot ’em up. Your mission is to destroy as much as possible. The XY7 Attack Fighter is the most advanced single pilot craft in the universe, and controlled by tilting your device. As you complete challenging missions collect upgrade points. XY7 features 29 action packed levels including a challenging range of enemies with Game Center support.
Feature Highlights:
* 29 action packed levels including a challenging range of enemies
* Upgrade points to purchase extensive ship upgrades that will annihilate your enemies
* Game Center support for leaderboards and achievements - 29 achievements to unlock
* 19 amazing fast paced music tracks to enjoy whilst blasting aliens
* Plus an even more "insane" mode for the real hardcore player
"Overall, XY7 is a terrific shoot ’em up" - Appmodo
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* 49.7 MB
Pricing and Availability:
XY7 1.1.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. There is a free Lite version available. Can you get onto the XY7 all time best high scores? Check out your progress on the high scores section on our website.
XY7 1.1.1: http://www.darkshadowsw.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/dark-shadow-games/id393159360
Jumpy Horse 2.1 for iOS - Players Are Powerful Wild Horses in Sim Game
Internet Reshenia today announces Jumpy Horse 2.1 for iOS, an update to their simulation game where players score points controlling one of several horses in either Jump or Pasture mode. Featuring a variety of realistically rendered horses and backgrounds, the game includes single and multiplayer modes, wallpapers, Training mode, choice of three temperaments, Painting mode, and many user-controllable movements and behaviors. This is an ideal game for players of all ages who love horses.
Feature Highlights:
* Watch as joyful, energetic, wild horses frolic and play
* Play the role of a hungry horse in a fresh, green pasture
* Try to throw the rider attempting to break you
* Realistic renderings of horses, their movement, and their surroundings
Device Requirements:
* iPhone or iPad
* iOS 3.1 or later (iOS 4.3 tested)
* 19 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Jumpy Horse 2.1 is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. Review copies are available upon request.
Internet Reshenia: http://www.internetreshenia.com
Jumpy Horse 2.1: http://www.jumpyhorse.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id364726781
iflowstudios introduces Switchboard Wizard 1.0 for iOS
UK based iflowstudios today introduces Switchboard Wizard 1.0, their much anticipated operator game for iPhone and iPod touch devices. In Switchboard Wizard, you run a busy switchboard connecting lines to their destinations. With this release you get three levels of amazing game play, ease of use and total addiction. Switch Board wizard has been created with the fast and furious game play, great sound track and effects, as well as Game Center high scores for all levels.
Game Features:
* Three difficulties levels from beginner, intermediate and expert
* Great sound track throughout
* Game Center Scores
* Local High Scores
* Addictive game play
Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 49.0 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Switchboard Wizard 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.
Switchboard Wizard 1.0: http://www.iflowstudios.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id424222160
Now untangle the world brick by brick with VideoPuzzle on any iOS device
San Jose based Ideateca today announces a universal update to VideoPuzzle! for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. This imaginatively dynamic slide-puzzle game allows users to move and organize separate blocks made of moving images, videos, and even live video streams. The app itself is separated into four unique playing sections. The app’s Photo and Video album modes allow players to create unique puzzles from personal videos and pictures stored on their mobile device as well.
This innovative new game doesn’t simply turn your photos and videos into puzzles, it turns them into extremely fun and endlessly playable ones. The app’s user interface is exceptionally intuitive and simple, while the game’s animations and touch controls create a fluid and responsive gaming environment that ensures players won’t become frustrated with laggy gameplay. Your mobile device connects you to the world, so its only fair that you aught to have a mobile gaming solution that is equally connected and immersed in the world around it. With it’s re-release as a universally compatible iOS gaming experience more people than ever before will have the chance to turn the world around them into a fun filled puzzle one block at a time with VideoPuzzle!
Ideateca: http://ideateca.com/
VideoPuzzle! 1.0: http://ludei.com/videopuzzle-info
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id417372287
The Flu And Fury Finally Answers the Question - What Caused The Flu
Independent developer Bassem Youssef highlights The Flu And Fury 1.0, his new game for iPhone and iPod touch. The world is afraid of the swine and avian flu but no one knows where it came from. The Flu And Fury presents its own fictional theory, which describes the resulting war raging between the pigs and the birds. Play with the pigs and try to protect them from the birds unending waves of attack evolving in numbers and speed, requiring a combination of focus and strategy skills.
Features:
* Two different single game modes
* Multiplayer
* Many challenging enemies
* Play the game with different pigs
* Retina display support for 4th generation devices
* Cool graphics and awesome animations
* Game Center with 25 achievements and 2 leaderboards
* Share and tweet your progress with Facebook and Twitter
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 14.0 MB
Pricing and Availability:
The Flu And Fury 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.
Youssef: http://yousseff.zxq.net/
The Flu And Fury 1.0: http://thefluandfury.zxq.net/
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id420310592
