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Centipede iPhone Game Review
Posted on 16. Dec, 2008 by iPhone App Reviewer.
Centipede: One of the best arcade games for the iPhone
As I played this game on the PC many years ago I was hoping this port of Centipede to the iPhone would be just as good. It turned out to be better with three addicting game modes.
In centipede you must destroy the centipede before it reaches your entity (which you shoot from). In Ultra mode there are many powerups which keeps the game interesting. Well, not only the powerups but with three modes of play this game is always interesting and very addicting. This only scores a few points as a quick pick up and play game as games are generally very long (a good 20 minutes). 
The graphics are just ok, most from the old game. Sound effects are spectacular and enhance the arcade experience. You may also choose to listen to your own iPod music. Our applause to the developers on this game.
Further Improvements (note to the developer!):
- Ability to set how many lives or game length
- More of a modern user interface
- Live links under the ‘More Games’ section
Gameplay: 8/10
Enjoyment: 9/10
Graphics: 8/10
Sound: 8/10
Technology: 6.5/10
Replay Value: 9/10
Overall Rating: 8/10
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Scoops iPhone Game Review
Posted on 15. Dec, 2008 by iPhone App Reviewer.
Scoops: $1.99 of iced cream tilting fun
Scoops achieves what almost every game should have, simple but immensely fun gameplay. Not is it just good fun, this game will have you flicking through your home screen’s right back to it. In Scoops you tilt your iPhone to move around an ice cream stack and cone. You must collect the ice cream scoops and avoid the vegetables.
Unfortunately, there is no use of the touch screen to tilt the cone. To keep it entertaining, and challenging, the speed of the dropping ice cream and vegetables increases the more you last without stacking a vegetable. Not just speed increases though, but the points you pick up. You can even stack up scoops of the same colour for extra points.
The interface is fantastic, adding high scores and selecting from the menu is a breeze. There is a local and global high scores table.
Here at iPhone App Reviewer we always end our reviews with further improvements that could be made to the app, so here goes nothing.
Further Improvements (note to the developer!):
- All time global high scores, not just daily
- Bonus scoops besides the ‘magic’ scoop that restores a life
- Touch screen control!
- Some cartoon background graphics are a little edgy
More screenshots available here
Final Ratings:
Gameplay: 8/10
Enjoyment: 9/10
Graphics: 8/10
Sound: 5/10
Technology: 7/10
Replay Value: 9/10
Overall Rating: 8/10
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