• Swat, Spray, And Zap Bugs To Oblivion In Bug Assault

    Swat, Spray, And Zap Bugs To Oblivion In Bug Assault

    Bug Assault by Namco Networks America Inc. Games icon

    Bug Assault ($0.99) by Namco Networks America Inc. Games features a variety of pesky bugs that must be eliminated by you and your trusty bug zapper, aka, your fingers. The goal in the game is to zap all of the bugs before they can run off the edges of the screen.

    To slaughter bugs, you use two fingers on the screen to create a line of electricity, which will zap anything in its path. This means you can kill multiple bugs at once. You can’t zap with abandon, however, because if you zap a good bug – the ladybug, you will be penalized.

    Bug Assault by Namco Networks America Inc. Games screenshot

    Letting a bug escape will cost you one life point, while zapping a ladybug will cost you five. You start out with 20 life points all together, and when they are depleted, it’s game over.

    The game is organized into stages, and after each stage, there’s a boss fight. Boss fights are challenging, and will consist of special bugs like the multiplying spider, the hard-shelled tick, or the bug surrounded by a protective shield of ladybugs. If you fail a boss fight, the game ends.

    Bug Assault by Namco Networks America Inc. Games screenshot

    The game is organized into stages, and after each stage, there’s a boss fight. Boss fights are challenging, and will consist of special bugs like the multiplying spider, the hard-shelled tick, or the bug surrounded by a protective shield of ladybugs. If you fail a boss fight, the game ends.

    There are challenges to complete in the game, in addition to regular achievements. One challenge might be eliminating a certain number of bugs, while another might be slaying three bosses in a single game.

    During the course of the game, you will earn acorns, which can be used to purchase other bug slaying weapons like the tesla coil, the newspaper, and the bug spray, which are used in conjunction with your normal zapping abilities.

    These weapons are expensive and have a limited amount of ammo, and I found myself frustrated with my inability to earn acorns quickly enough to keep the game fun. I simply wasn’t earning enough on my own to be able to make regular purchases, and that’s because the game developers want you to buy those acorns through in-app purchases.

    That said, the gameplay is addictive, and I loved the bright and colorful graphics. With a simple tweak to the acorn mechanic, I think this game could be a lot of fun.

    Swat, Spray, And Zap Bugs To Oblivion In Bug Assault

     
  • Popular Zombie Shooter Series Continues With Alive4ever Mini

    Popular Zombie Shooter Series Continues With Alive4ever Mini

    Alive4ever mini by Meridian Digital Entertainment Limited icon

    Alive4ever mini ($0.99) by Meridian Digital Entertainment Limited brings a new twist to the Alive4ever universe, but manages to hold onto many elements of the previous titles.

    The first thing you’ll notice about Alive4ever mini is the change in perspective. Seasoned Alive4ever players will remember that the previous two titles featured a top-down camera angle. With this latest title, Meridian decided to make a shift to an isometric view. On top of that, the dark, gory graphics of the previous games have been replaced with more cartoonish visuals similar to those in Age of Zombies. Whichever style you prefer is a matter of opinion, but I’ve been enjoying the new artwork quite a bit.

    Apart from the visuals, Alive4ever mini is very much like the two titles before it. Dual-stick controls provide for easy, pick-up-and-play action, and there are hordes and hordes of zombies for you to mow down. In all, there are 20 different types of zombies to destroy, ranging from infected penguins to giant, exploding clowns.

    Alive4ever mini by Meridian Digital Entertainment Limited screenshot

    As with the previous games, Alive4ever mini features an awesome armory of weapons. There are 12 unique weapons available to you, including a homing missile launcher and a laser rifle. What’s new here is that there are two different versions of each weapon. The standard version can be purchased with standard money which is earned by completing missions. There is also a golden version of each weapon that has unlimited ammo and no reload time. This version needs to be purchased with soul stones.

    Soul stones are collected in meager amounts through missions and can also be purchased as IAP. Fortunately, the IAP is reasonably priced, and you can get 10,000 stones for $4.99. Of course, technically the IAP is completely optional, but it does help you get weapons with less grinding as the good weapons are quite expensive. Soul stones can also be used to unlock three other heroes: Valkyrie, Rocky, and Lunar. Each hero has a unique skill like super speed, or a berserk mode.

    In terms of actual gameplay, Alive4ever mini brings back mission-based levels from the original games. The story mode features 34 levels spread across 10 unique locations. Each level tasks you with an objective ranging from killing a certain number of zombies, to rescuing survivors. On top of that, each level also has a challenge that ranges from collecting vaccines to finishing the mission within a set time limit. These challenges and objectives help boost the replay value, but still the game won’t feel complete until some form of multiplayer is added in.

    Alive4ever mini by Meridian Digital Entertainment Limited screenshot

    In both of the previous Alive4ever games, a four player co-op mode was included. To me, this co-op mode set the games apart from other zombie shooters in the App Store. Meridian has said that a multiplayer mode is in the works, and hopefully the missions will keep players busy until that arrives.

    Alive4ever mini is not a standard sequel in any sense. While it brings many of the same gameplay elements from earlier titles to the table, it feels like a completely different game. To some, like me, the new art style and camera angle is a welcome change. But, there is also the chance that it could alienate some fans of the original.

    All things considered, Alive4ever mini is a solid dual-stick shooter. I didn’t mention it above, but there is also a skill tree that lets you upgrade your hero’s stats like total health and speed. As a sequel to a great zombie shooter series, and as a new dual-stick shooter, Alive4ever mini doesn’t disappoint.

    Popular Zombie Shooter Series Continues With Alive4ever Mini

     
  • Quirky App Of the Day: Akatu Fake Shower

    Quirky App Of the Day: Akatu Fake Shower

    We all have pressing needs in life. Going to the bathroom is one of those pressures. Sure, it’s inconvenient sometimes, but it’s something we all must do. It’s also something that makes us feel self conscious when we need to do it in public situations. That personal discomfort was what motivated the developers of Akatu Fake Shower.

     
  • Brush Up On Your English With Dynamic English Lessons – Idioms

    Brush Up On Your English With Dynamic English Lessons – Idioms

    Dynamic English Lessons - Idioms by Dynamic English Lessons icon

    Dynamic English Lessons – Idioms ($0.99) by Dynamic English Lessons is the third installment in the series. However, unlike utilitarian grammar exercises for phrasal verbs or prepositions, this edition focuses on idioms.

    This would seem to have a broader appeal than just those trying to learn the nuances of the English language because you can shake a stick and get just about any person familiar with the term. But I bet you hardly any of them could come up with an idiom on the fly.

    Dynamic English Lessons - Idioms by Dynamic English Lessons screenshot

    There are six categories, each with 10 questions. The categories feature everyday occurrences, such as animals, objects, and food and drink. A picture will show with parts of an idiomatic phrase missing.

    Use the dials below to select which words would complete the idiom. A “check answer” button will tell you if you’re right or not.

    Once you answer a question completely, it gets added to the dictionary, accessible at the bottom of the screen.

    Not only will you see the idiom, but you’ll also see its definition and an example sentence.

    A badge icon will let you know how many new additions you have.

    A quiz section can be unlocked once all of the categories have been completed. In addition, true to the other apps in the series, there is a “sealed section,” full of fun and naughty idioms.

    This too is locked until you complete all of the categories.

    The interface and graphics have a cleaner look than the previous two titles. My only complaint is how sensitive the app is to touch. For example, while filling in the blanks for the activities,

    I would repeatedly slide over to the next question before completing the current one.

    This app is a great way for any English speaker, fluent or not, to brush up on his or her knowledge of idioms. So follow that knee jerk reaction and get this app today.

    Brush Up On Your English With Dynamic English Lessons – Idioms

     
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