Yes, summer is grinding down … August just around the corner — we look at some of the HOT games of summer for iPad, iPhone, and Mac … which do you like?
Pazzi for iPad
Pazzi, originally developed for the iPhone and iPod touch, has been updated specifically for use on the iPad, offering crisp, clear graphics for the expansive screen. Pazzi can be played with swiping moves, or by tilting the device alone to provide an extra challenge.
The object of the game is to move colored tiles around until two or more of the same color are together at the edge of the board. Once there, they must be moved off the board, which is done with the swipe of a finger. An alternative, ‘no hands’ method of play has the Pazzi user making their moves only by tilting their device using the device’s accelerometer.
more :: Cluebucket Software
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Fingerzilla Fast Paced Game of Destruction
Fingerzilla puts the power of destruction into the fingertips of users. Whole cities can be flattened and people from a user’s contact list can have the life squished out of them in seconds flat. Only virtually, of course.
In version 2.3.2, developers have added background music called, Rockzilla, which is an original score by ASCAP award winner, Mike Weiser. more :: Inert Soap
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HiWord Universal Word Game
HiWord Universal 1.0, an interesting and challenging word game fit for both word newbies and gurus. The gameplay is much easy and straightforward, – just to make words using given characters.
The interesting and challenging part is that your score is the frequency rank of the word you make. That is, the rarer the word, the higher the score. It is the only and unique word game based on word frequency in AppStore. It supports 86,800 words, and 19 levels. more :: IGameYou
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7-11-21 – Are you fast enough?
7-11-21, a different and highly addictive iPhone/iPod touch game app. 7-11-21 is a new kind of Match-3 game, but instead of matching similar colors, players match 3 or more numbered tiles that add to 7, 11, or 21 before any tile reaches the top of the board.
7-11-21 is a fast-paced fun game that keeps players coming back for more to see if they can beat their personal best or top the leaderboards and earn achievements on OpenFeint. Are you fast enough? more :: Vroom LLC
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Match Phrase: Two Addictive Games In One
Match Phrase takes two of the world’s most popular games and combines them together in this cutting-edge puzzle which blends the fast-paced movement of a Match 3 game with the strategy and brain workout of a word puzzle in this one of a kind, do-it-all mega app. Match Phrase’s user friendly controls and wide range of game topics are sure to keep players attention as they conquer these puzzles.
The creators of Match Phrase 2.0 have given its players an additional challenging element while attempting to weave their way through these puzzles as well. There is a timer counting down throughout the game as well. This timer is located in the right hand side bar, as well as on the letter select screen for close monitoring by the players. more :: Warp The Form
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Gravity Runner
Gravity Runner is a game with a similar style to the popular ‘Canabalt’ and ‘Chop Chop Runner’. The player runs across the screen in order to reach the goal at the end, while avoiding various obstacles along the way.
The unique twist being that the player can flip gravity, so they can run on the ceiling of the level, adding much more excitement to this genre of game. more :: Colin Ltd
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Defeat the evil spiders
Spiderly is a highly addictive game where you have to defeat the evil spiders with the help of four birds. Its beautiful colors and animations will make you love these little birds and the action of the game will keep you playing to the end. Spiderly HD is an excellent port with new graphics more adecuate for the big screen of the iPad.
The iPad is an excellent device for games, in the first 3 days that the lite version of Spiderly HD was online it got more downloads than in two weeks of the same version for iPhone. more :: Minijuegos
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The world’s first Rhythm Fighting Game
Rhythm Spirit combines music and action to create a totally unique and innovative approach to the rhythm genre. The game features stunning 2D graphics and an original soundtrack, both inspired by Japanese folklore. This story-based, action-oriented rhythm game is unlike anything currently available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Play as Toshi, a wandering swordsman who is unwittingly empowered by a mysterious fox spirit. He quickly finds himself embroiled in a bizarre and bitter conflict between the demons and deities of a world steeped in Eastern myth. more :: Monad Games
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Shadow Era is Magic
Set to launch simultaneously on multiple platforms this fall, Shadow Era features both striking artwork and deep strategy not found in other similar games. Shadow Era is inspired by the more strategic trading card games, and will bring traditional printed cards into into the digital realm, promising a rich backstory and RPG elements.
The core card game features two enemy Heroes battling, and you can recruit Allies to join in the fray. The objective is simply to kill the enemy Hero, but obviously the challenge is to also keep your own Hero alive. more :: Wulven Game Studios
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FrontierVille Game Guide
The FrontierVille Guide includes a 12,000 word guide written by Chris Jensen, author of over 30 books for Prima, Sybex and Brady.
The guide includes such topics as Leveling Tricks & Tips, Mastering the Frontierville Interface, Crop Listing, Reputation Rating Guide, Energy Tips & Tricks, Getting Started in Frontierville and many more. more :: iGameGuides
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