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iPhone Quick Review Series 2: Bonsai Blast, Bubble Shuffle, and Ballsy

Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by iPhone App Reviewer in iPhone Quick Series

Today’s lineup: Bonsai Blast, Bubble Shuffle, and Ballsy

Bonsai Blast [iTunes Link] – [Screenshots]

Current Price: $1.99 [Sale]
Category: Games
Developer: Glu
Current iTunes Rating: 3.5/5
Version Reviewed: 1.1

Synopsis: A simple game similar to popular online flash games in which you control a gun that shoots coloured bubbles at a stream of other coloured bubbles.  The goal is to break up the stream by matching the bubbles.  You have to do this before the stream reaches the end of the path.

The Good:

• A very casual game that’s easy to pick up and play
• Excellently developed
• Concept is executed quite well
• Somewhat addicting if you’re into this sort of game
• Adventure and Survival Mode
• Award Winning

The Bad:

• Awful for colour blind users – unplayable
• Gets boring quick

Conclusion: For the fast paced puzzle seeker, look no further.  Also for fans of tower defense games like Fieldrunners, the gameplay is similar.  As said before, it’s excellently developed so if you’re a fan of this type of game, you should absolutely love it.

Final Rating: 6.8/10

Bubble Shuffle [iTunes Link] – [Screenshots]

Current Price: $4.99
Category: Games
Developer: Handmark
Current iTunes Rating: 3/5
Version Reviewed: 1.0

Synopsis: A multi-mode word puzzle game in an aquarium themed environment.

The Good:

• Four different gameplay modes
• Very stable
• Kid-friendly
• Four difficulty levels
• User-friendly user interface
• Great learning tool for kids

The Bad:

• Although user friendly, the user interface is sort of ugly
• Targeted more towards kids (only)

Conclusion: A parent looking to entertain their kid for a good twenty minutes in a fun and eductional matter then here you go.  For fans of word game fanatics, fans of games like wurdle, WordsWorth, and WordSmith.

Final Rating: 6/10

Ballsy [iTunes Link] – [Screenshots]

Current Price: $1.99
Category: Games
Developer: Spigot Games
Current iTunes Rating: 4.5/5
Version Reviewed: 1.0

Synopsis:  An interesting breakout like game, the concept is very unique but the execution is questionable.

The Good:

• Nostalgic feel
• Fits the iPhone gaming paradigm (but still poorly executed)
• Interesting and very unique gameplay

The Bad:

• Poor graphics
• Poorly implemented control scheme
• Huge lack of use of easily available technology at hand
• Feels dull when playing

Conclusion: A very unique gameplay that might be fantastic to some people, although it feels like a drag to play.  Can be addicting if you’re into it.

Rating: 6/10

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