_PRISM By: Clint Siu I'm a big fan of relaxed puzzlers, especially those made specifically for touch screens. I also prefer short, unique experiences over eighty-hour games. So Clint Siu's _PRISM for iOS -- which is advertised at being about an hour long -- was a no-brainer for me, especially given the gorgeous visuals. The game is aptly named, as you play with floating geometric shapes that break apart and open up,…
Tsuro By: Thunderbox Entertainment **Update, 2/8/2016: The review has been amended to correct a mistake about the Facebook games not syncing between multiple devices. They do sync!** Tsuro, "the game of the path," is a laid back board game that's been adapted for iOS devices by Thunderbox Entertainment. I knew next to nothing before playing it, but the simple rules pulled me in right away. They're very easy to understand, as there…
twofold inc. by: webbfarbror AB Everyone has been calling Martin Jonasson's Twofold, Inc. "the next Threes!" At first glance, it appears to be something I should love and be spending hours on trying to beat my high score. But every time I try to get into it, I get frustrated due to the high reliance on luck and confusing scoring system. I play a little, then quit in a fit of rage…
Crashlands By: Butterscotch Shenanigans, LLC As I get older, I'm less inclined to let myself get pulled into long, time-consuming games. I prefer shorter, unique experiences. But somehow I ended up playing Butterscotch Shenanigans' Crashlands through to the end, spending over sixty hours on the planet Woanope. That number is due to a mix of addictive qualities of the game, as well as some not-so-great time-wasting aspects of it. There's a lot…
Crashlands By: Butterscotch Shenanigans, LLC This is a walkthrough guide with help, hints, tips and tricks for the iOS, Android and PC game Crashlands by Butterscotch Shenanigans. It's a work in progress, so please bear with me. I'm focusing on things that I think people would need because they're confusing or hard to find, as well as tips I've personally found useful. I've also included pictures of all creatures and plants for…
The Westport Independent By: 0010 (Double Zero One Zero) & Coffee Stain Studios Before getting into my review of Double Zero One Zero's The Westport Independent, let me first say that I appreciate that the developers of a game about censorship and corruption set no embargo on reviews. I don't know if that was specifically to tie in with the message of the game, but it feels right. It's also nice when…
2015 was a big year for mobile. There were so many great games, especially in the adventure and puzzle genres. I couldn't possibly play through all of them, so there are likely some hits that I missed. But based on the ones I did play, these were my favorites. Other than Her Story, these aren't in any particular order. You can find my reviews by clicking on each game's title. It was…
There are a lot of iPhone and iPad sales happening at the moment. I won't be listing all of them, but there are a few I think are worth pointing out. I'll add to this as I see them. Click on the titles for my review where available. The Room by Fireproof Games is currently FREE, down from $0.99. God of Light by Playmous is currently FREE, down from $1.99. Attack the…