Infinity Blade 2 ★★★★★ ($6.99 / App Store) for the iPhone and iPad is an epic sword fighting game with a touch of RPG. Sequels in movies are rarely as good as the first but in video games, their expected to be better - with Infinity Blade 2, it does that and so much more on an already perfect game. The graphics speak for themselves as its comparable to the PS3 or XBOX 360. The game play is outstanding and no other can match the intuitiveness of the touch-slash-sword methodology. The intriguing story follows from the first to a full featured and ultra cinematic presentation. The original Infinity Blade was the 2010 iOS game of the year and so will this. Infinity Blade 2 is without question the greatest game to come out to the iPhone or iPad, ever.
RPM: Gymkhana Racing ★★★☆☆ ($2.99 / App Store) for the iPhone and iPad is a stunt driving game. This is a true arcade type of racing game with heavy drifting the core of the game play. The handling is good for anyone to master with the graphics nice enough but not as great as other racers. There are 25 tracks of which none are linear and has a funky sound track. If Real Racing is professional golf, RPM is miniature golf. But that’s not a bad thing because of the charm, wackiness, obstacles and laid back feeling. If your a fan of unique driving games, RPM: Gymkhana Racing is worth a test drive.
Superman ★★★☆☆ ($.99 / App Store) for the iPhone and iPad is a 2D game that lets you take control of the Man of Steel. For such a powerful and classic character as Superman, you would figure there would be many well made video games. Well there are many iterations in history but none are any good. Oddly enough, this new iOS version is arguably the best Superman game yet. The game play is quite simple but intuitive and it just works. You get to roam around Metropolis as well as space doing what he does best, saving the day. There is an actual plot, told in comic book style. Although the game is a relatively short 18 missions, any Superman fan should pick this up for a mere .99 cents.
Super Crossfire HD ★★★★☆ ($.99 / App Store) for the iPhone and iPad is a high-octane top down shooter with a twist. Combining an already great retro game to modern graphics and gameplay, Super Crossfire is one of the most intense and addictive space shooters on the iOS. The spectacular and explosive visuals mixed with the uptempo electronic music and crushing sound effects makes this seemingly simple game into a sophisticated yet easy to get into game. There is also an engaging upgrade system, excellent replay value and the unique vertical warping to make Super Crossfire a must have iOS game.
Call of Mini: Double Shot ★☆☆☆☆ ($1.99 / App Store) for the iPhone and iPad is a top down dual joystick co-op zombie shooter game. On the surface and at first glance this is a pretty nice game. But after a closer look you will realize this is a shallow, extremely repetitive and greedy game. The cute and nice graphics with a fairly robust upgrade system (of which will cost you real money to fully upgrade) is not enough to warrant a purchase on this game. The game play works great but each level is literally the same as the last with the only difference being more baddies. Even though this is a paid app, there are ads specifically placed in places by the navigation buttons so you can click it by accident and much of the game can not be completed without actually spending real money. This is one of the worst examples of a greedy developer. Shame on you Triniti.
Gangstar Rio: City of Saints ★★★★☆ ($6.99 / App Store) for the iPhone and iPad is the third and most recent GTA clone game from Gameloft. This time you play in a Rio de Janeiro, Brazil sand box - a free roaming world. The graphics have been heavily upgraded from the previous versions but the streets still feel empty. Driving mechanics have improved but still needs work. There are 60 official missions to complete with much more random events. Discovering Rio joy riding doing nothing alone could be worth most people’s money. Even with the impending release of the legendary Grand Theft Auto 3 for iOS, Gangstar Rio is an excellent game - even if only to satisfy the itch of the real GTA.
