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Wyse Games updates side-scrolling shooter Blaze&Graze!
Developer Wyse Games has updated its endless-runner / shooter hybrid Blaze&Graze! with new weapons, "boos-waves," and a few more things besides. A light-hearted adventure where you play as heroic sheep Lamb Rammy, Blaze&Graze! tasks you with saving your family after they have been unfairly enslaved. Pure Shakespeare. How do you do this? Why, by running to the right and offing stacks of enemies using a wide range of weaponary and special abilities, of course. I can't believe you had to even ask. Version 1.4 of the game includes new boss-waves, two new weapons, new backgrounds, and one new outfit. A few of the bugs of previous builds have been cast out, too. You can download Blaze&…
Card Wars - Adventure Time | Hands-On
"The fun will never end, it's Adventure Time!" claims Adventure Time's theme tune. But does this slogan apply to digital card games that also sport the Adventure Time monicker? To find out, I recently downloaded, played, and captured footage fromCard Wars - Adventure Time. What's it like to play? Is it true to the cartoon series? Was it worth the purchase? And is it just Magic: The Gathering with a comedy cartoon wig on? Find out by pressing that shiny play button below.…
Cartoon Network transports Card Wars - Adventure Time from the Land of Ooo to the App Store
Card Wars is a card game that was created for Cartoon Network's cult-TV show Adventure Time. Now, you can play that game yourself on your iPhone and iPad From the very beginning you will be faced with tactical decisions. Every character has their own unique ability that affect the course of matches. Your character, combined with your choice of deck, will dramatically change your tactical options.. Once into the action, you must lay down four lanes. These will dictate which card can be played in each path. Some of your cards are only playable in swamps, while others can only be placed in cornfields. You also have to manage magic (a resource that limits actions per turn), which al…
Card Wars - Adventure TimeClassic characters unite in the debut trailer for Tales of Asteria
Namco Bandai has revealed that Tales of Asteria, the latest adventure in the long-running Tales RPG series, will be coming to iOS in Japan this spring. Following hot on the heels of the US release of Tales of Phantasia, the new game will unite six characters pulled from other episodes in the saga. Among the six will be Milla Maxwell from Tales of Xillia, and Yuri Lowell from Tales of Vesperia. According to a report in Gematsu, the plot will revolve around "fragments of a star that makes wishes come true." Though the character roster may feature familiar faces, Tales of Asteria's combat will play out via the new "cross slide battle" system. The game will also feature voice acting, a…
Dungelot 2 creator admits 'fail' after pulling the game from the App Store
The developer behind Dungelot 2 has pulled the game from the App Store only two days after its release due to bugs and poor feedback from players. Speaking out on his Facebook page and Twitter account, Dungelot creator Dmitry Mitrofanov wrote: "I've removed Dungelot 2 from sale at the moment. We admit fail and will relaunch with new update." According to Pocket Tactics, Mitrofanov conceded that that game has "tons of bugs," and that "ratings were very bad" Indeed, at the time of its removal, Dungelot 2 had earned a less than dazzling two and a half star rating on the App Store. While many customers complained about the game's new and aggressive free-to-play monetisation system, others…
R-Type II | Hands-On
Those pesky Bydo are back again, and it's up to you to defeat them once more in this iOS re-release of R-Type II. Being the sequel to classic side-scrolling shooter R-Type, you can of course expect lots of shooting, tons of grotesque enemies, and a smattering of powerful bonus weapons to tinker with. How kind has time been to this late eighties shooter? Find out as I take the R-9 Custom out for a spin around the galaxy.…
Massive sci-fi adventure Out There warping onto the App Store this month
Ambitious space-based exploration sim Out There is due to warp onto the App Store later this month. The aim of this "dark and melancholic" adventure to build a ship capable of intergalactic travel, and then roam in the universe is search of resources, confrontations, and civilisations composed entirely of sentient, bipedal acorns. Probably not that last one. According the preview conducted by sister site Pocket Gamer, there's plenty to get excited about. There's a hefty plot, a ridiculously large expanse of space in which to boldly go, and the promise of diplomatic misunderstandings with alien species. Check out the trailer below and see what you think. If you like what you see, keep you…
Check out the nightmarish teaser for upcoming survival horror Knock-Knock
If, like me, you adore survival horror games, you've probably has your eye on Knock-Knock for some time. Well, prepare to have that eye filled with flickering lightbulbs, filthy walls, and other creepy imagery, courtesy of the game's brand new trailer. If you're unfamiliar with Knock-Knock, it follows the exploits of an insomniac wandering around his house being harrased by malevolent spirits. Partially funded via Kickstarter, the game popped up on our rader because of its fantastic art and animation. Some of the beasties look pretty unsettling, too. Plus, as it seems you only have a candle for protection, there's a chance we might actually feel under theat when trying to escape t…
Pyro Jump Review
It's hard not to be instantly attracted to Pyro Jump's premise. The story of a small flame that has fallen in love with an origami princess is an unusual romantic tale, one that can only end in tragedy. But, while Pinpin Team's pinpoint-platformer is endearing, it struggles to live up to its promise. You control all of Pyro Jump's action with a single tap. Touching the screen launches the little flame into the air, propelling him outwards from his current position. Holding the screen…
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Bloodstroke Review
Doves, blood, and excessive violenge - director John Woo's fingerprints are all over Bloodstroke. But, while at first glance this new game from Chillingo seems to be relying on the famous director's name and a distinct visual style, it actually adds a lot of interesting twists of its own to the top-down shooter formula. Perhaps the most striking thing about Bloodstroke is its handsome watercolour visuals. This powerful art style uses strong black brush strokes on a white bac…
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Dungelot 2 | Hands-On
The original Dungelot was a bit of a cult hit last year, and now the series is back with a new look and even more dungeons filled with casual rogue-like action. Having delved a little into the murky depths of the original game, I'm returning to the darkness to shine some light on this new outing. What's been changed? What's stayed the same? And what was Konami doing with the hearts in Castlevania? All will be revealed on my hands-on adventure, so click the play button on the video below to join me on my quest.…
Upcoming mobile game Hitman GO to bring Agent 47 to touchscreens
Taking the stealth and murder themes of IOI's Hitman and transplanting them successfully into a mobile game is, we imagine, a daunting task. However, that's precisely what Square Enix Montreal has just done, creating the entirely new turn-based strategy expereince Hitman GO. Resembling a board game, the turn-based phone and tablet title will see you moving Agent 47 along set paths on a grid. You will have to plot the course to his target, avoiding the attentions of unwanted eyes. Once you have made your move, the guards and other enemies will take their own turns, potentially blocking your path or blowing your cover. As this is Agent 47 we're talking about, you'll be able to utilise disgu…
Roguelike sequel Dungelot 2 is waiting to kill you forever on the App Store
We liked Dungelot quite a bit here at AppSpy. Red Winter Software's casual take on the merciless roguelike genre was a thrilling and compulsive tile-tapper, and served as a great introduction into the cruel world of permadeath. Which makes all the more excited to see Dungelot 2 arrive on the App Store. From what we can gather, the team hasn't attempted to reinvent the wheel so much as refine the existing formula. The RPG elements remain, meaning you can gather coins, learn new spell, and steal stat-boosting artifacts. The randomised nature of the dungeons hasn't changed, either. Every grid-based level is different, leaving you with no way to predict whether the next tile you tap hides t…
Help scientists in the fight against cancer with Play to Cure: Genes in Space
It's not often that you get to play games and do something good, and even rarer that playing could actually improve human life. But that is exactly what Play to Cure: Genes in Space enables you to do. Developed by Cancer Research UK, the game actually has you analysing genetic data to aid scientists in their search for the causes of breast cancer. The game is broken in to two main sections. In the first stage you are shown a map of a section of space filled with a valuable space dust. You must plot a course through the densest areas to collect as much of this valuable resource as possible. In fact, this star map is actually genetic data. By highlighting these areas you are indicating to s…
Only One | Hands-On
If you've ever watched Highlander then you'll know that there can be only one - one person with all the power, and all the glory. That's what Only One is all about too, except it's not a cheesy film featuring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. Instead, it's a pixel-art arena brawler for your iOS device. So, what do we make of this retro-tinged, blood-thirsty battler? Find out by clicking the play button on that video down there.…
