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Posted on 06. Feb, 2009 by iPhone App Reviewer in $1, 7 Star Ratings, iPhone Game App Reviews

Pulsar: The most challenging “Simon says” game in the app store.

Pulsar is another Simon says like game where the objective is to use your memory to repeat what the computer shows you. May sound east but Pulsar will be the most challenging game you’ve ever played (at least it has been for me). Pulsar is unique in a way as games similar to this just use some low graphics colour picking. Pulsar has some excellently rendered graphics and not only has touch controls but you’ll have to remember which direction to swing your iPhone around in. Pulsar is probably the most advanced simon says game in the app store.

Pulsar is a well developed game but has some very annoying glitches, particularly with the accelerometer (motion/tilt) controls. Sometimes when you swipe down it thinks you’re going up. Other than those few accelerometer glitches (which need to be fixed!!) the game is very stable with no lag or crashing. The quest for beating your high score (or others on the global high score board) can be frustrating but entertaining. The challenge alone is enough to blow your mind.

Graphics are great but could use a touch up, they’re looking a bit rough write now, almost like they were from a high school student’s sketchbook. As for sound it let’s you play your iPod music and if it’s not playing at the time, Pulsar will go ahead with it’s own music. Not to mention the sound effects, they’re nicely done and very suiting for the app. As for user interface the presenting menu is perfect. It has a link to a YouTube gameplay video in the about page, the high scores are nicely organized and it’s easy to get right into the game. On your first time playing Pulsar it gives a good impression.

In closing, Pulsar is an amazing Simon says game and any fan of this style of quick thinking game should check it out. Hopefully the developer will release an update to fix some of the glitches. Beating the global high score would be a sensation making the $1.99 completely worth it. Just note Pulsar is very challenging and can be pretty frusturating. Some people like that sort of game though

Final Ratings:
Gameplay: 8/10 – Great job on adding two parts to the Simon says concept. What about multi-touch for even more challenge?

Enjoyment: 7/10 – I’ve never been a big fan of Simon says games, and if Pulsar wasn’t well executed it would probably get a 5 for enjoyment. Great app for Simon says fans though.

Graphics: 8/10 – Pretty good but could be improved.

Sound: 8/10 – Great! Brings that “Pulsing” feeling to the game.

Technology: 6/10 – The accelerometer glitch as noted above really needs to be taken care of. It can really affect the game.

Replay Value: 7/10 – Gets repetitive (obviously), no unlocks or powerups, nothing like that.

Overall Rating: 7.3/10

Further Improvements: (note to the developer!)