I think it is fair to say that the App Store is overpopulated with high score runners. From Monster Dash to Rayman Jungle Run, there is allot of them. So when a game comes along that does something different it really stands out. One game that is doing that is Sparkwave by Megasweet, published by Crescent Moon Games.

Just from playing the tutorial you will be able to notice the difference between Sparkwave and its competition. The game takes on a relatively retro graphic and music style whilst at the same time feeling unique with the games controls and colors.

You control an arrow going along a path made of hexagons. You must attempt to stay on the hexagons whilst avoiding the black obstacles in the way simply by going left or right. The longer you survive the greater your high score. To make things more tricky, each time you go off the path you lose energy, which when depleted ends the game. You will also have to deal with the game flipping into different angles making it incredibly difficult to master the controls, offering a really good challenge.

To help increase your score there is a range of power ups to grab such as magnets which can help you grab crystals which can be used later on, speed up which increases your speed, a shield which lets you play on if you hit an obstacle and energy which allows you extra time off the grid.

At the end of the level you have the option to continue by watching an advert which can be used 5 times a day. After this you will be on your own to set a high score. The crystals previously mentioned can be used to unlock other colored lines and special limited power ups through the games in-store menu.

If like me your ability to survive is very average (I am not afraid to admit this) you can purchase 50k crystals in the store. There is also the option to remove the games ads if you want to support the games developers.

If you think you can tackle difficult games, wait until you try out Sparkwave. It truly is a difficult game to master, but despite this is great fun, even if you keep ending up dead. With great animations and well made environments Sparkwave is worth trying out when it launched worldwide this Thursday for free on the App Store. Continue reading this post ->

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of arguably the third most successful game on the App Store, Fruit Ninja, the game’s developer Halfbrick has released updates across their iOS games. In Fruit Ninja there is an all new tournament mode, 6 new mini games and the most powerful blade yet for players to acquire.

Found in the games new festival section the mini games require you to manipulate bombs, juggle fruit and master new tricks. The new tournament mode requires you to beat six iconic Fruit Ninja characters, the prize being the new fifth anniversary blade which allows you to slice the same fruit twice.

Not only has Fruit Ninja been the only one to get an update to celebrate the occasion. My personal favorite Halfbrick game Monster Dash has also received new content. There is now a Fruit Ninja blade to master which comes with a special attack. The blade also accompanies five challenges where you can gain the skill required to master it. You will however have to pay for the blade to use it out of the challenges.

Jetpack Joyride has also got in on the juicy action receiving a new game event titled Cut & Run! The mode brings faster gameplay, new zappers, mountains of fruit and characters that look fruitier than usual. Band Stars has also received a new Fruit Ninja dojo with lots of fruit styled goodness.

It doesn’t stop there — Bears vs. Art has a new Fruit Ninja event and costume. Yes Chef has a new Fruit Ninja world with 25 levels, and Top Farm has a new sensei statue and Fruit Ninja characters will make random appearances on the farm with special jobs to offer.

New game Radical Rappelling is also getting in on the act with new Fruit Ninja rappelling suits allowing you to dress up as Fruit Ninja‘s Rip and Roxy. Finally there are also new stickers and outfits for Fruit Ninja Academy.

Halfbrick have gone to extreme lengths to celebrate the games fifth anniversary, and I am sure there is an update out there to make any gamer happy. Happy fifth anniversary Fruit Ninja! Continue reading this post ->

In addition to One Man Left‘s awesome holiday sale, Halfbrick is joining in by hosting a pretty special sale where all of their games are available to download for free for a limited time only. Yes that’s correct folks, two of Halfbrick‘s most popular games — Yes Chef! and Top Farm — can be downloaded completely free of charge. In addition, players can also download Fruit Ninja and Age of Zombies: Season 2 for free. Here’s the entire list:

• Age of Zombies: Season 2
• Band Stars
• Birzzle Fever
• Colossatron: Massive World
• Fish Out of Water
• Fruit Ninja
• Jetpack Joyride
• Monster Dash
• Top Farm
• Yes Chef!

Whether it’s a flight or a long road trip this Christmas season, we highly suggest you check out these titles from Halfbrick to keep yourself busy and pass time. Tread carefully though, some of the games mentioned above include optional in-app purchases and if you get hooked, you may end up spending some money. You can view these games on the App Store by clicking here. Continue reading this post ->

With already a fruit-shaped hit title under their belt, Halfbrick have a lot to live up to with their new game, Monster Dash. In true Halfbrick fashion, Monster Dash is also a pick-up-and-play game but instead of slicing, you are running, and running fast.

Gameplay 9/10

Much like Canabalt, you have to jump from platform to platform, timing jumps precisely… Continue reading this post ->

Halfbrick Studios (the developers of the popular game Fruit Ninja [REVIEW]) have just recently released Monster Dash, which we previewed not too long ago, on to the App Store for $0.99. Here’s Monster Dash‘s application description:
From Halfbrick, creators of the legendary iPhone game Fruit Ninja comes the newest and most exciting world-hopping adventure!

In a world filled with monsters… Continue reading this post ->