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DK Quick Cook Review

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DK Quick Cook Review

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on August 30th, 2011
Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: TASTY
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad

DK Quick Cook is a very attractive recipe collection app with plenty of great meal ideas.

 

Developer: Dorling Kindersley
Price: $5.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2

iPad Integration Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
Re-use Value Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 3.92 out of 5 stars

It’s a good sign when a recipe collection app makes me desperately hungry and keen to start cooking. After all, apps like this are based as much on their recipe selection as they are their interface and general appearance. It’s an even better sign when upon loading the app for the first time, users are asked whether they want to deal with US or UK measurements – solving one such issue that I deal with often when using recipe apps.

DK Quick Cook does everything pretty well for the most part. For the $6 asking price, users get over 500 recipes to start with. They’re a varied bunch encompassing most tastes. Savory offerings range from chicken, beef, and lamb to many other conventional things one might expect from a recipe collection. Vegetarians are also provided for with some great recipe ideas. It’s not just savory meals, either, with some very tasty desserts like a Banoffee pie or Blackberry cheesecake, too.

Each recipe is clearly laid out with an attractive photo of the results to tantalize the tastebuds followed by the ingredients listed underneath, leaving the other half of the iPad screen to provide recipe methods and instructions. Each recipe promises to take no longer than 45 minutes to prepare with many taking a lot less time than that. Healthy, vegetarian or freezeable recipes are highlighted with an appropriate icon for easier consultation.

Users can filter the recipes available according to whether they’re looking for something in particular that they have available in their store cupboard, something healthy, time it takes to prepare or simply according to if they’re in the mood for something like BBQ or Pasta. Everything is keenly laid out for maximum ease of use.

Other functionality is also offered with a shopping list feature as well as the ability to create menus for a special ocassion or just to keep track of the weekly food planner. It’s all pretty great, simply put. Recipes are varied and up to 120 other recipes can be bought via in-app purchases priced at $0.99 and offering healthy suppers, super speedy suppers, easy baking and no-fuss entertaining.

The only flaw I can find to DK Quick Cook is that there’s no way of viewing nutritional information for each recipe. While users can tick the healthy filter and view what’s considered healthy, more specific information would have been useful – such as figures on saturated fat content, for instance.

Other than that, DK Quick Cook is a fantastic compendium of recipes that does everything just right. It’s become a new favorite of mine and I’ll be creating many a fine meal thanks to it in the future.


DK Quick Cook


iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
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Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: TASTY
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Released: 2011-08-16 :: Category: Lifestyle

Apps mentioned in this post: DK Quick Cook


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The Portable Podcast, Episode 100

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How did it come to this?

On This Episode:

  • Carter thanks everyone who helped make episode 100 of this podcast a possibility.
  • Carter discusses Hospital Havoc 2 with the developers, Bitwise Design.
  • Carter talks about physics puzzler Roly-Polies HD with developer Jay Jennings.
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  • Host: Carter Dotson
  • Guests: Ray Graham & Ben Chavigner, Bitwise Design
  • Guest: Jay Jennings
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    Hospital Havoc 2


    Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: SANATORIUM PANDEMONIUM
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    Released: 2011-08-11 :: Category: Games

    Apps mentioned in this post: Hospital Havoc 2, Roly-Polies HD


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    Flapcraft Review

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    Flapcraft Review

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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: A GIDDY GLIDE
    Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

    This game about bored Vikings gliding through the air on logs certainly won’t leave players bored.

     

    Developer: Pixelmator

    Price: $1.99
    Version Reviewed: 1.0
    Device Reviewed On: iPhone 3GS

    Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Game Controls Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    Gameplay Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    Replay Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall Rating: 4.13 out of 5 stars

    Every once and a while a game comes along that exhibits the perfect mix of random quirkiness, a well designed experience, engaging gameplay, and attractive art. While these games are rare, they are always such a pleasure to find and play. Flapcraft is one such game and while at first glance it may not seem like it, the game has a surprising depth and will quickly have players hooked.

    In Flapcraft the player takes control of what can most aptly be described as Evel Knievel’s Viking ancestor as he jumps logs off a ramp and glides them through the air. The player controls the log-ridding Viking by tilting the device back and forth trying to get the log to act as aerodynamically as possible. Flapcraft is organized into groups of levels and each level has a specific task that must be accomplished. Some levels call for the player to glide a certain distance, some require the player to reach a certain altitude, in others the player will need to perform a specific series of maneuvers.

    At the end of each level, depending on how well the player performed the required tasks and how well the overall flight was, the player is awarded a number of points. These points can be used to purchase upgrades for their flying log like rockets, wings, and navigational instruments that will allow the player to glide higher, faster, or with more control. As the log becomes more aerodynamic the player is able to reach new areas of the environment. This exploration and discovery is a large part of what makes the game so enjoyable. The environment is beautiful and the scenic (and sometimes humorous) Viking inspired backgrounds are a joy to uncover.

    Splitting the game up into levels with varying goals instead of simply having the player try to reach ever increasing distances helps keep the game fresh and allows players to play the game in digestible chunks. The game is perfectly suited for a mobile platform and makes great use of device features. The game’s art is so well done that it is easy to forget the game and just watch the Viking waving his arms to balance on a log flying over a forest. This is a simple game that is easy to enjoy and it is well worth a try.


    Flapcraft


    Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
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    $1.99
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: A GIDDY GLIDE
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    Released: 2011-08-24 :: Category: Games

    Apps mentioned in this post: Flapcraft


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    Ninja Tap Review

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    Ninja Tap Review

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    on August 30th, 2011
    Our Rating: ★★★☆☆ :: SIMPLISTIC
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

    Tap the screen to take out ninjas while going for the high score.

     

    Developer: Asobua Games
    Price: $0.99
    Version Reviewed: 1.0
    Device Reviewed On: iPhone

    Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    Game Controls Rating: 3 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

    Tapping games on iOS are a dime a dozen. After all, the platform and its devices work very well for the genre, so it makes sense. Still, it can be a bit tiresome, as many of these games lack any originality or particularly impressive qualities.

    When it comes to critiquing a game, though, it’s important to take into consideration the context of its development. Ninja Tap is one such game where if it weren’t for the story of its development, it would be something I probably wouldn’t glance twice at. However, because it’s the debut title from a one-man studio, I was a little more intrigued than usual.

    Players are challenged to tap the screen to take out ninjas that pop up – each of which will earn players five points – and score as many points before the clock hits zero. However, they have to be careful with their reflexes, as tapping any other townsfolk that appear on screen, such as geisha or old men, will result in a loss of health points. If players lose too many health points, it’s game over. The ultimate goal of the game is to beat the previous high score. The gameplay is fast-paced and fun for the most part.

    The problem here is that Ninja Tap is basically just another tap game. Is it bad? No. But it’s very simplistic in its design, and it doesn’t offer a lot of lasting appeal. There are no leaderboards or different levels, even, which is a little boring. I have to mention the achievement system, which exists, but the core gameplay itself could be fleshed out more.

    Considering it was designed by one guy, Ninja Tap has high production values, which is something you have to respect. Graphically, it looks nice and the sound effects are well-done. Kudos to that, for sure.

    But beyond its ultra simplistic highscore, tap-based gameplay and high production values, there’s unfortunately not a lot to Ninja Tap. It’s one of those games that’s not necessarily bad – but it’s just not going the extra mile it could have, either.

    There’s evidence of good game design here, so I at least look forward to the studio’s next project. Hopefully, it’s a little more developed than Ninja Tap.



    Apps mentioned in this post: Ninja Tap


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