I’ll be honest — some games can only hold my attention for 30 seconds. The gaming industry is in a sad state of affairs if I’m ready to turn off my console after such a paltry amount of time. But it doesn’t have to be! No, with all of the emerging creative, unique, and wholly interesting titles on the horizon, we no longer have to settle into terrible games and wait for them to be over. No, we can become engrossed in adventures that make us laugh until we cry, save the world, and become a hero of heroes…all in 30 seconds. Welcome to the world of Half Minute Hero.
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Impressions: Half Minute Hero
On November 17, 2009
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Impressions: Speed Bag: Urban Gym
On November 17, 2009
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Some of us are far too busy to have the time to actually go and work out. I suppose that’s the message that Speed Bag: Urban Gym was trying to convey. Now you can get a great workout on the go with one finger via your iPhone or iPod Touch! All joking aside, this is actually an interesting little app that I wasn’t quite sure about at first. Featuring nothing but a speed punching bag and a stationary background, all you need to know how to do is hit, or tap, accurately.
Impressions: Puppy Palooza
On November 9, 2009
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I love dogs. I love cats. Actually, I’m a big animal fan, period. I just can’t get enough of our furry little friends. Especially puppies. Forget children and “hot guys.” Puppies are my vice. And the sweetest app for the iPhone/iPod Touch caters directly to me because of that. Puppy Palooza may be a very simple music memorization game, but it’s cute! Coming from Rock Ridge Games, makers of similar fare with Western Wind and Kitty Chorus, it’s also fun. And it’s cheap.
Impressions: Groovin’ Blocks (Mobile)
On November 9, 2009
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Often, when games are ported to mobile platforms from their big brother console counterparts, much is lost in translation. Fortunately, puzzle games do not often succumb to this loss of graphical finesse, gameplay time, or control polish. In the case of Groovin’ Blocks, I previously reviewed the Nintendo Wii iteration which was an entertaining take on Tetris and similar titles, but with a welcome techno twist. Now the puzzler’s hit the iPod Touch/iPhone, and it couldn’t be any more fabulous.
Impressions: Women’s Murder Club: Death in Scarlet
On November 9, 2009
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When one thinks of the “casual adventure” genre, one’s mind undoubtedly turns to games with low production values, simple puzzle-solving, and absurdly paper-thin storylines. These days, those are such archaic accusations to make of the average casual adventure title. They’ve come such a long way that it’s difficult to differentiate a “casual” adventure from one that would be accepted within the confines of such inane circles as the “hardcore.” That said, James Patterson’s Womens’ Murder Club: Death in Scarlet is an entertaining and fully-featured adventure title that should attract fans from all walks of life – not just women and not just casual titles. What a silly assumption to make!