Jetpack Joyride iOS Game Review

Join Barry as he breaks into the scientist's lab and uses the fun jetpacks and other inventions to get through the game. Jetpack Joyride is another fun fast moving side scrolling games that adds new challenges and responsive controls to make a really fun game.  From the makers of Fruit Ninja you know it will be worth a try.

Story:

Jetpack Joyride follows Barry as he breaks into a Lab and steals some awesome inventions from the evil scientists.  But as for a story there isn't much of one.

Graphics and Sound:

The look of Jetpack Joyride are very cartoony but are enjoyable to watch.  As you take off in the jetpack you really get a since of speed.  The animations of Barry and the gadgets he uses are wonderful.  My only complaint is maybe there could be some more variety in the backgrounds.   The sound is what you would expect from a game of this sort no surprises here.

Game Play:

The controls are so simple that anyone can pickup and start playing this game.  You touch the screen to shoot your Jetpack and this rockets you upwards.  There is a constant progression that speeds up the further you go that you have no control over.  The game does add in some variety to keep game play interesting by picking up other gadgets like Prophet Bird, Crazy Freaking Teleported, and more.. Your game play strategy can change when you are given different challenges.  So sometimes not only are you trying to get the farthest distance but you are also trying to high five 20 scientists.  This can help to break up the monotony. Also there are times you are trying to die at specific distances in the game.

Lasting Appeal:

Just like other games of this sort I always hit a wall and get tiered of trying to go further.  I know that last time was the best I will probably ever do.  But there are the changes that kept me going till I beat all of them.  They do add in unlockables but they don't seem to change the game too much.  So you will get a few hours of game play out of this game.  But you will probably get tiered of it.

Summery:

I really like this game an d I couldn't put it down until I finished all the challenges and got as far as I thought possible.  I highly recommend it if you are in to this sort of game.

None    Story
10        Game Play
7          Graphics
8          Lasting Appeal
8.333    Grand Total

App Store now Featuring the high resolution New iPad

We posted earlier that apps are starting to be updated to fully take advantage of the New iPads higher resolution.  Well now Apple is putting these apps front and center on the App Store’s Featured Page.  Go take a look and get some of the great apps for your new tech toy.

20 apps that are ready for the New iPad

Apple has made us all aware that there are going to be over 3.1 million pixels in the new iPad.  Well are your apps ready for this or are they going to be hiding in the less then 1 million pixels they were originally designed for?
Here are 20 iPad apps that have resolutioned up and ready for the new iPad.
All links will lead you to the iTunes site for the app.
• Amazon Kindle
• Barefoot World Atlas
• Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy
• Tweetbot for iPad
• Flight Control Rocket
• Solar Walk
• NYTimes for iPad
• SketchBook Pro for iPad
• StockTouch
• Martha Stewart Cookies
• Evernote
• Day One
• Incredibooth
• Joining Hands
• Star Walk for iPad
• Diamond Dash
• iStopMotion for iPad
• Labyrinth 2 HD
• Calcbot
• Foosball HD

Mass Effect Infiltrator iPad app game Review

Mass Effect Infiltrator for iOS has been launched along side Mass Effect 3 on the consoles.  This game is a shooter but missing much of what made Mass Effect 3 special.

Story:

The story in Mass Effect Infiltrator follows Randall Enzo a Cerberus agent. The game does not really add much to the Mass Effect world but it is enough to get you through the game.

Game Play:

This game boils down to being a 3rd person action shooter that is best played behind cover.  Control was one of my biggest problems with this game.  Moving Randall is like expected but when it comes to shooting you have to select who to shoot at by touching the enemy.  You can then adjust your aim to get that headshot.  I find it hard to move from person to person when there are more then one enemy on screen.  Also moving from cover is done by swiping and this can be unresponsive and frustrating.  Gone is Mass Effect’s ability to order other players and an in-depth roll playing game.

Graphics and Sound:

Presentation is where this game shines.  From the first time you hear the  Mass Effect music to the stunning visuals you will be happy to be experiencing more Mass Effect.  The graphics on this game are top notch for the iOS.  The score sounds very Mass Effect and I love it.  This is yet another game to show off your iOS power to make some 3DS and possible Vita fans jealous.

Lasting Appeal:

Mass Effect Infiltrator does not have multiplayer but does try to keep you playing by rewards and upgrades.  Randall and his weapons are upgradeable by using the in game currency.  You can buy new weapons & upgrade the ones you have also buy new bio mods.  These don't seem to change the game much but are fun as your progress.  The game handles currency for upgrades by earning them by getting stylish kills and completing the level by a certain time.  This works ok but I find it not much fun getting stylish kills.  There are 30 levels and about 6 hours of game play.

Final Thoughts:

There are better 3rd person action game on iOS.  But if you are not getting enough with Mass Effect 3 and need a fix from the road this game will help.  I would recommend this game for ME fans.  For others maybe try Shadow Gun.

6        Story
5        Game Play
10       Graphics
6         Lasting Appeal
6.75    Grand Total

iTunes $6.99

The New iPad review roundup 2012

Some of the first reviews are our on the new iPad.  Mostly high praises to Apple’s new tablet forerunner. Read through some of the highlights but make sure to read the full review to get the whole story.

Joshua Topolsky – Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/14/2870533/ipad-review

  “Let's be clear: the new iPad is in a class by itself, just as its predecessor was. As the latest product in a lineage of devices that defined this category, the iPad continues to stand head and shoulders above the competition. With the addition of the Retina display, LTE, more memory, and a more powerful CPU, Apple has absolutely held onto the iPad's market position as the dominant player and product to beat.”

MG Siegler – TechCrunch

http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/14/the-new-ipad-review/

“Technology is amazing, and this new iPad is amazing. Also amazing: the only company competing with Apple right now in this particular space is Apple. So the only real question is: do you upgrade if you have a previous iPad model?,,,

If you have the original iPad, I say this is a no-brainer. If you have an iPad 2, it’s a tougher call since it still seems nearly as fast as the new iPad…

If you’re at all interested in LTE in an Apple product, obviously, get a new iPad…

If you don’t yet have an iPad, get the new iPad.”

Edward C. Baig – USA Today

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/story/2012-03-14/apple-new-ipad-review/53535790/1

“The third-generation iPad may not be the game-changer that Apple's original tablet was, but you know how this movie is going to end. Apple is going to rake it in on the heels of its latest matinee idol.

•Pro. Stunning screen, 4G speeds (on certain models), decent dictation and improved camera optics. Strong battery. Apps galore.

•Con. Shooting with camera can be awkward. No Adobe Flash. No camera flash. No expanded storage.”

The New iPad first unboxing.

Thanks to engadget for this first unboxing video of the New iPad.
Now the video is in Vietnamese and I cant for sure verify that this is an official New iPad but it is the first I have seen.
Take a look and let me know what you think.
Also for more photos check out the web site:
http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/1139243/

First Look at Angry Birds Space

The new Angry Birds looks to be catapulting in a little more skill needed.  If I had one complaint about Angry Birds is that most of the time you just pulled back and hoped it hit where you wanted it to.  Now the new Angry Birds space looks like you are going to have to think a little before pulling back your sling.  Here take a look at some of these videos of the new Angry Birds and get a taste of what you can expect.

Videos from Android but sure to be similar on iOS.

I love the physics.

First ever video game announcement from Space.