Drop7 for iPhone. The concept of this puzzle game is straightforward: drop numbered discs into a grid; when the number on a disc matches the amount of discs in its row or column, it explodes. Grey discs need an adjacent explosion before they reveal a number. Drop7 is brilliant and addictive, and it is to the iPhone what Tetris was to the original Game Boy.
LilRacerz Pro Rally for iPhone. Older gamers may remember Super Sprint in the arcades, Super Cars on the Amiga, or the original NES Micro Machines by Codemasters. LilRacerz Pro Rally is a top-down racer. And it’s just as much fun as those classic titles (and for ?1.19!), and boasts 34 tracks, ten unlockable cars, and four different environments. The controls are great – the cars drift but there’s some weight to them – and the subtle 3D graphics are a nice touch.
Linkoidz for iPhone. Linkoidz is reminiscent of cult classic Magical Drop, itself an ‘evolution’ of popular match game Puzzle Bobble. You destroy aliens by matching three of them, or their weight eventually crushes your guy’s shield and he’s devoured. The hook is that instead of switching aliens Bejeweled-style, you suck one into your gun and fire it back. Fast-paced and great-looking, this is a hugely enjoyable iOS action puzzle.
Helsing’s Fire for iPhone. An original puzzle game is a rare thing indeed, which makes Ratloop’s effort – Helsing’s Fire – all the more worthy of praise. The idea is to use the careful placement of torches and coloured tonics to banish demons. Your main foes are objects that cast shadows, stopping your light reaching intended targets. It’s an interesting dynamic, and the game’s 120 levels take a while to beat, all the while charming you with great character design and beautiful graphics.
Angry Birds Rio – Angry Birds is still as popular as ever and it is amazing how big of a game it has become for iPhone users. Players simply destroy structures made of wood, concrete and glass either freeing or killing whatever is stuck within it. Angry Birds Rio has its players killing monkeys instead of pigs as well as finding golden fruit instead of golden eggs. It features new level designs and even more birds all with unique abilities. Angry Birds never gets old and it is no wonder that it is on this top 10 list. There is just not much else to say about it.
Run Roo Run. We’re used to 5th Cell failing to fully execute its ambitious ideas. Scribblenauts gave you 20,000 nouns to play with, but you could beat every level with a “Vending Machine” and a “Balloon”. Drawn to Life lets you illustrate your own game, but most people just drew a bunch of willies. Run Roo Run is off to a good start, though. It’s an one-button platformer in which you safely guide a resolute kangaroo through dangerous five-second levels. The developer promised new stages every week, and, so far, it’s pulled it off. One-tap games are nothing special on iOS, but Australia-themed Roo is imaginative and charming, so we’re happy to spend our taps in its colourful world. Let’s see if 5th Cell keeps its word this time.
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