Bloximity iPhone Game Review

iPhone App Reviewer — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:44:48 +0000

Bloximity: Coloured number block matching fun!

Bloximity is a game similar to Collapse! Chaos and has a unique scoring system. The object of the game is clear blocks of numbers and colours from the field as blocks consistently are being added to the field. To do this tap on same coloured and same numbered blocks beside each other and the blocks will disappear. There are a few special blocks to make the game interesting, these blocks all have some special ability. Although similar to Collapse! Chaos, Bloximity is unique in some ways.

On first look Bloximity looks a bit boring thus this is another app I needed to play a bit first before really getting into it. It’s really a great casual playing game, although I wish the graphics would have a lighter scheme for more of a “sit down and relax” atmosphere. Bloximity does have some strategy to it and racking up high combos is both enjoyable and fun. Bloximity’s developers executed the concept quite well but I don’t think it quite beats Collapse! Chaos, if you’re a fan however then Bloximity is worth checking out. It is a nice experience for the iPhone. Some concepts could be added and this would be quite the good game! How about some accelerometer skills?

Graphics wise Bloximity is nicely rendered but the graphics are still a little bleak. I think the developers need to add multiple themes for this so the players can choose the environment they wish for a game like this. As noted above I would personally like a light colour scheme. Sound is good but gets annoying fast. The user interface is nice, but could use a touch up. The tutorial for the game is very nice, fully interactive and it does exactly what it should, show you how to play with mo confusion. I find the game lags quite a bit and feels glitchy. Even when my device is restarted and ready to go. Overall Bloximity is an app worth checking out but could really use a touch up, a fresh coat of paint.

Final Ratings:
Gameplay: 7.5/10 – The block matching quick thinking concept has been done before (collapse! Chaos) but bloximity is a nice change and provides a new concept or two.

Enjoyment: 6/10 – I find the game bleak, fun once you get down to it but the glitches and lag takes away a lot of the experience.

Graphics: 7/10 – Good job but I don’t like the style.

Sound: 6/10 – Gets annoying quickly.

Technology: 6/10 – Again, glitches and lag.

Replay Value: 7/10 – Slightly addicting but no goal to aim for.

Overall Rating: 6.6/10

Further Improvements: (note to the developer!)

Fix glitches and lag
Some more graphic schemes
New concept to make it unique
More special blocks

More screenshots here

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Rainbow Ninja iPhone Game Review

iPhone App Reviewer — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:11:08 +0000

Rainbow Ninja: Fun ninja speed skillz

If you’re an Internet addict who plays tons of Flash games online all the time you’ve probably played something very similar to Rainbow Ninja. The basic objective is to score as many points as possible by choosing the correct colour before time runs out. If you’re a fan of these games, Rainbow Ninja is an excellent choice of app. There’s two ways the app tells you to pick a colour, by giving the name of the colour, or choosing a colour corresponding to the text colour (view the screenshot with instructions). This gets really tricky and you’ll be caught by the timer several times.

As you’ve noticed, the game is immensely simple, but don’t let that fool you, it also immensely difficult. To up the stakes, the developers of Rainbow Ninja are having a contest, they’re giving away $500 dollars to the person who can prove they have the highest score in Rainbow Ninja. Cool huh?

The layout of the menu is simple but smooth. Graphics are amazing (although there’s not much graphics to this game) and sound effects are cool but no background music (iPod music fine though). This app is fine as it is but they’re several improvements that could be made (see out Further Improvements section of the review).

Final decisions, if you’re a fast thinker and like training your brain and that eagle eye of yours, this game is for you. If you’re colour blind (like I am) you will have lots of difficulty playing this game (just a warning). The contest that Rainbow Ninja is offering is probably worth buying the game alone. Rainbow Ninja is a unique experience for the iPhone and is reasonably priced at $1.99

Final Ratings:

Gameplay: 8.5/10 – The concept is simple but this is a creative new gameplay experience for the iPhone.

Enjoyment: 8/10 – If you’re into this game you will enjoy it immensely, if you’re not into thinking fast and want a casual game you might want to try something else.

Graphics: 9/10 – Although simple the graphics are beautifully rendered.

Sound: 8/10 – Sound effects are cool but no background music. iPod music runs well in the background with no lag or crashes.

Technology: 7.5/10 – No crashing, no lagging. Touch controls work perfectly. Would be cool to see some concept of the game with mutli touch or accelerometer though.

Replay Value: 8.5/10 – Continuosly beating your high score and going for the $500 bucks puts in some serious addictive vibes to the game.

Overall Rating: 8.25/10