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Free JAva Games Brain Games

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Between summer classes (starting next week) and my job search in full gear, it's looking like video game business will remain in the backseat for a little while longer. I just got back from a trip to Las Vegas and need to recover a little bit.


Those action figures I mentioned earlier are done; I just need to get some decent photographs of them.

Other than that, I can't promise much. One endeavor that I'd really like to try is a tribute to the Build engine... the foundation of historic titles like "Wolfenstein," "Doom," and "Duke Nukem 3d." People these days complain about how the Unreal engines are overused. The Build engine was the original go-to for shooters of the 1990s. I want to download and play as many of the Build engine games as I can and do a big review.

In the meantime, check out this "documentary" on the engine:

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Torture Bunny Review

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Torture Bunny Review

By
Jason Wadsworth on July 11th, 2011
Our Rating: ★★★★☆
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Ragdoll physics with bunnies: don’t call the authorities – this one is heavy on the humor.

 

Developer: Chillingo
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 3GS

Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Replay Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars

It’s not too difficult to guess what this game is about from its name. It is, as many have probably already guessed, a game focused on torturing a bunny. Now, before anyone calls PETA, this isn’t some animal cruelty simulator. Torture Bunny is a cartoony physics puzzler in which players put a bunny rag doll through a series of challenges centered on dealing the most “torture” possible to the bunny doll.

As disturbing as the premise of this game might sound, it’s actually a fun little physics sandbox to play in. The bunny character and the contraptions used to torture it are silly enough that it’s clear that the developers weren’t going for a real torture simulation here, just an interesting vehicle for a fun physics game.

The game is broken up into 5 different dungeons, each with a number of different levels. Each level begins with the bunny in a cage at the top of a long vertical drop. Players then set up traps and torture devices to catch and harass the bunny once it is dropped out of the cage and falls to the ground. Points are awarded based on how much torture is dealt out to the bunny on its way down. Each dungeon has its own unique set of contraptions which players can use throughout the levels to torture the bunny. These range from giant cigarette lighter flame-throwers, to spiked wheels, to crashing cymbals. To change things up a bit and add some difficulty, at the end of each dungeon there is a “boss level” where the bunny is equipped with armor that must be destroyed before any torture devices can take effect.

The physics in Torture Bunny run well and the inclusion of a function where players can nudge the bunny by tapping the screen renders level-ending snags practically non-existent. The variation of the traps from dungeon to dungeon means that players won’t soon get burned out. Setting up traps can get a bit tedious at times, but watching the bunny get flung, squashed, burned, and pummeled in different way is quite entertaining. Cartoon bunny lovers may want to pass on this one, though.



Apps mentioned in this post: Torture Bunny


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Mogo the Monkey in Operation Jungle Bungle Review

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Mogo the Monkey in Operation Jungle Bungle Review

By
Sinan Kubba on July 11th, 2011
Our Rating: ★★½☆☆ :: SLIPPERY BANANA
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Australian retailer Gametraders’ debut iPhone game is a physics puzzler with potential but the first episode is far too short; this monkey needed more time to evolve.

 

Developer: GT Games Pty. Ltd
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4
Graphics / Sound Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 1.25 out of 5 stars
Rating: 2.3 out of 5 stars

It’s not often I find myself thinking that an iPhone game at the dollar price tag is too short, but sometimes a good idea is let down by a lack of commitment. Even with the low, low prices of iOS games, immensely deep-yet-cheap experiences like Angry Birds and Flight Control keep the bar of expectation high. So the eight quickly devoured levels Mogo the Monkey’s opening episode offers are overall disappointing, especially given that there’s clearly a fun game hiding beneath the brevity.

Mogo the Monkey is very similar to Angry Birds, but its 2D rocket-and-grenade physics mechanics are more reminiscent of the 90s classic Worms with the inclusion of a line of aim and the more obviously comparable weapons, not that there are too many weapons to compare. There’s the regular banana rocket, a fruity grenade, a sticky (ahem) poo bomb that’s exploded with a screen tap, and finally a parachute bomb that can be stopped mid-air with a tap and then guided as it descends using screen tilt. They’re all fun enough and in the eight colourful, cartoonish levels are applied well, especially within the later levels which have more step-by-step solutions that require greater strategy. Having said that, the game is very difficult from the start and comes with precious little guidance. Still, there’s nothing wrong with a bit of challenge sometimes, especially when you’ve only got eight levels to work with.

Yes, I realize I’m in broken record mode. And yes, there’s the seeming promise of extra levels in future episodes, and yes, there is a modicum of replay value for players interested in the game’s accompanying competition – if you do well enough to earn a golden banana in each level then you’ll get entered into a draw with a chance to win some very glamorous prizes (see the screenshot below). Unfortunately you have to be in Australia to be entered into that draw, otherwise US players only have a chance of winning some iTunes vouchers. With all that stated and put to one side, the game is still way too short. Like a banana, it’s gone before you really had a chance to enjoy it.

If you think you’re rather handy when it comes to Angry Birds, especially if you’re an Aussie, then maybe Mogo the Monkey will offer a brief but welcome change of scenery from ornithological warfare with the potential to earn you some winnings. Otherwise, even at just 99 cents, iPhone gamers could do a lot better.



Apps mentioned in this post: Angry Birds, Flight Control, Mogo the Monkey in Operation Jungle Bungle, WORMS


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Matchlings Review

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Matchlings Review

By
Carter Dotson on July 11th, 2011
Our Rating: ★★★☆☆ :: FAMILIAR
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Matchlings is a match-3 game featuring horror-inspired creatures with special abilities that can be activated by double-tapping on them.

 

Developer: Villain
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPod touch 4

Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Replay Value Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 3.13 out of 5 stars

Villain, developers of the first-person shooter Archetype, are back with a new game that’s not quite what would be expected: a match-3 puzzle game. Matchlings plays similar to Bejeweled, where the goal is to match three pieces in a row by swapping two adjacent pieces. There are three modes, all based on completing levels by clearing a certain amount of pieces without failing: Dash, where the goal is to survive levels without the timer running out; Snare, where trying to not run out of matches to make is the goal; and finally, Endless, where the game lasts as long as the player wishes to keep playing. The player earns stars as they play; by double-tapping on a piece, special abilities can be used to help get rid of pieces, and each piece has a different special ability.

The graphics in Matchlings are really well-done, with each character displaying a variety of animations while idle, with special animations when their special moves are activated. The graphics are all very detailed, with Retina Display support. This is a game that casual players will likely enjoy; the experience is very familiar, the character designs are meant to be appealing, and there’s Game Center support. There’s a reason why the match-3 mechanic is still so popular: it’s because it is simple and works well.

The problem with Matchlings? Originality, or lack thereof. The mechanics are pretty much identical to Bejeweled or any other gem-swapping game released in the last decade, and the only real element with originality is the power-up system, and it is the kind of element that other games have implemented in their own ways. The main game mode presents little challenge at all, as I easily got to level 24 on the first playthrough, before intentionally losing in order to check out the other game modes. It’s partially familiarity with the match-3 genre, but it also helps that the game just seems easy to play, as the level structure means that the timer essentially resets on levels right as time starts to become a factor. The game just doesn’t feel like a challenge.

Matchlings just commits the sin of being the same as other games that have come before it. For those who like match-3 games and want something familiar, Matchlings isn’t a bad choice. However, for those sick of the great number of match-3 games that are available on the App Store, Matchlings might not be worth pursuing.



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Phillip Levin 12 Jul, 2011


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Slingshot Justice

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Slingshot Justice

By
Phillip Levin on July 11th, 2011
Our Rating: ★★★☆☆ :: ALL RIGHT
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Protect the lemonade stand from an onslaught of bullies.

 

Developer: Anomalous Interactive
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone

Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Replay Value Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 3.13 out of 5 stars

I can’t help but wonder if whoever originally thought of the idea of Slingshot Justice was a victim of schoolyard bullying. They certainly don’t like bullies. Then again, who does?

The whole concept of Slingshot Justice is to protect lemonade stands from bullies who seek to steal bags of lemons. This is accomplished primarily with the use of a slingshot, as well as several other weapons, such as an automatic BB gun and grenade launcher that shoots flour. There are three different scenarios, including Treehouse, Rooftop and Branches – each of which has players camped out from a different perspective. Still, the core gameplay in each scenario is the same. Gamers tap to shoot their weapon of choice to stop waves of bullies from reaching the lemonade stand.

The game’s developer, Anomalous Interactive, has includes some extra options that gamers will appreciate, such as the ability to change the kind of ammunition they use, as well as unlock new kinds of ammunition. For example, players can choose to use grapes, sugar cubes, cashews or marbles with their slingshot. Even though these choices are purely aesthetic, this adds some needed dimension to a game that is otherwise pretty simple and straightforward.

The underlying gameplay isn’t really deep or original, but it works decently well enough. The issue, though, is that I find the concept of Slingshot Justice to be a little unsettling. Yeah, gamers are targeting bullies, with their slingshots, but they’re still shooting at what are basically school-age children. What’s more, when players take out several bullies simultaneously, they’re awarded a “multikill” bonus, which calls into question whether or not these bullies are just being “stopped” or “killed.” If it’s the latter, well, there’s just something a little disconcerting about that, considering the age of the characters on screen.

Potential controversy aside, Slingshot Justice is a fairly entertaining little game. Again, it’s not particularly deep or game-changing, but it’s not trying to be.



Apps mentioned in this post: Slingshot Justice


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