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[iPhone] Floris is a gorgeous puzzle game
When it comes to puzzle games, Tetris still reigns supreme. It’s a classic that will never go out of style…which explains why so many iOS puzzlers are just variations on the Tetris theme. But let’s be honest: most of those Tetris clones are abysmal. And even the good Tetris games [...]
[iPhone] Survive the zombie apocalypse in Into the Dead, an addictive platformer game
Is there anything finer than a zombie game? From The Walking Dead to Zombies, Run!, there are tons of amazing iOS titles that revolve around avoiding the undead. And yet, despite my love of zombie-centric games, it took me a long time to come around to Into the Dead. [...]
[iPhone] Addictive and pixel-tastic Random Heroes is a fun iOS platformer
Gamers of a certain age will always have a soft spot for bad graphics. As much as I might love games with silky smooth graphics and amazing frame rates, I’m always gonna crack a grin when I’m playing a game that’s built on pixels. Half the reason I enjoy web [...]
[iPhone] Organ Trail got a new update: Has this cross-country zombie game improved?
If you’re of a certain age, then you undoubtedly have fond memories of playing Oregon Trail…and some not so fun memories of having your oxen die every time you tried to ford that darn river! In the summer of 2012, iOS users got their first look at Organ Trail, a [...]
[iPhone] Blendoku offers color-based puzzles that are captivating and frustrating all at once
I’m going to say something that will probably make you hate me: I despise Sudoku. Sure, it’s a great way to keep your brain active and youthful as you begin to age, but as a game…it’s not much of a diversion. I like a good puzzle as much as the [...]
[iPhone] Indie App Pack comes with games, HD wallpapers, sounds, and more
Someone recently asked me what I found most rewarding about reviewing apps and iOS games. In any given month, I review dozens of iOS titles, and I do it because it is lots of fun. One thing I like the best is how the App Store is a great way [...]
[iPhone] ‘Snap, Snap, Go!’ is a fun game where you must take funny pictures based on challenges
Every generation has its own “must play” card game. In generations past, that game has been whist, or poker, or baccarat. In more recent years, card games like Apples to Apples, Magic, and Cards Against Humanity have been incredibly popular. If you’ve played C.A.H. and loved its cynical, often risque [...]
[iPhone] Check out 1800, an addictively simple game that tests your reaction time
I’m not sure how many of you were able to regularly visit an arcade growing up, but I absolutely loved our local arcade. There were a ton of different amusements, from classic arcade games to skee-ball to first person shooters with light guns. But as cool as all of these [...]
[iPhone] Clever Clues is like a crossword puzzle game but without the grids
Countless studies have shown that people who keep their brains active have lower incidences of dementia and other age-related mental problems. Whether it’s learning a second language, taking up sudoku, or doing a daily crossword puzzle, keeping your brain at work is the best way to make sure you continue [...]
[iPhone] The Jim and Frank Mysteries features tons of puzzles and interesting characters
Hi, my name is Tucker, and I’m a puzzle-holic. (Hi, Tucker!) Seriously, you guys…I just can’t get enough puzzles. I devour them my the dozens each month: they make great timekillers, and they’re a fun way to refresh my tired brain during a case of the mid-afternoon blahs. My love [...]
[iPhone] MEGA Tic Tac Toe takes a classic social game to the next level
There isn’t a schoolkid on the planet who hasn’t scribbled out a few games of Tic Tac Toe when they were supposed to be paying attention in class. It may not have the prestige of chess, but Tic Tac Toe is the game that teaches most kids about strategy for [...]
[iPhone] Trainyard Express is an awesome puzzle game on iOS
I’m a skeptic by nature. Quote a fact to me, and rather than blindly accept it, I’ll always respond with, “Says who?” So when I saw the App Store description for Trainyard Express calling their app ”The best puzzle game on the App Store,” I felt compelled to check it [...]
[iPhone] Rebuild society on a desert island with Robinson’s Island
From “Robinson Crusoe” to “Gilligan’s Island” to “LOST,” Western society has had a centuries-long love affair with stories set on desert islands. I think we’ve all thought about what life would be like on a deserted island from time to time. Now, there is a game that will let you [...]
[iOS] Boost your brainpower with Trivium, a trivia game with 10,000 questions
Some people get text anxiety and freeze up, while other people actually sharpen their focus under pressure. If you like your time wasters to be peppered with a dash of time constraint, then the wide-ranging trivia game Trivium is sure to get your blood pumping. Plus, it’s the kind of [...]
[iPhone] Bout is a social photography game to play with your friends
I never really got into the whole Draw Something craze. Frankly, I’m not super great at drawing. But one form of artistic expression that pretty much everyone can do well (at least, with an iPhone in hand) is photography. If you love sharing photos with friends, then you should check [...]
[iPhone] Embark on a high seas choose-your-own-adventure tale with Choice of Broadsides
Does anyone else out there feel like the “Genius” recommendations in the App Store app are totally bogus? To be fair, my recommendations are probably a little skewed because I use my phone for testing apps and games that I’m reviewing. Some of those apps and game I get to [...]
[iPhone] Hungry Shark Evolution may just be the most addictive undersea timewaster of all time
Even though I spend a good chunk of my day reviewing iPhone games and apps, at the end of my workday, I still love kicking back with a good time waster of a game. Ideally, my favorite “end of the day unwinder” games are a blend of brainless and skill. [...]
[iPhone] ‘Reincarnations: Uncover the Past’ is a creepy, tricky game that will get your blood pumping
Back in January, we took a look at Big Fish’s hidden object game Dark Strokes. Despite bad previous experiences with the company’s other titles, I really enjoyed Dark Strokes. So when I caught wind of another spooky hidden object game called Reincarnations: Uncover the Past from the same team, I [...]
[iPhone] Unlock a treasure trove of text-based RPGs with Frotz
There is probably no other genre of games that is as divisive as text-based RPGs. Some people love their immersive quality and their retro charm, but others find that finding the right commands to use can be too frustrating for words. If you fall into the former camp, then you [...]
[iPhone] Gesundheit! is a sneeze-tastic puzzle game with great art
Games come and go from the App Store all the time, often with no warning. Sometimes, you want to check out a game people have been buzzing about, only to find that the title has been pulled. If you missed Gesundheit! the first time it was available, good news! This [...]
[iPhone] Tiny ARPG is a simple, fun time wasting game
Most of us use our iPhones for two things: staying in touch with other people, and killing time while we wait for those people to show up and meet with us. A person can only play so many rounds of Angry Birds, so I try and keep a rotating list [...]
[iPhone] Help Out is an addictive puzzle game for kids and adults
The simplest puzzles are often the best. Rubik’s Cubes, Sudoku, Tetris…there’s something so satisfying about solving these simple challenges. Now, you can add one more game to that list: Help Out, an iPhone puzzle game developed by Incredible App! Whether you want to train your brain, or find a [...]
[iPhone] Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers is a must-play hidden object game
Looking for a new game that’s as fresh as 2013? Good news: Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers Collector’s Edition, developed by Big Fish Games, Inc., is a brand new hidden object game you might wanna check out. This new title may be just the lazy game you’ll want [...]
[iPhone] Color Shake is a productivity-boosting mental game
Many experts say that for every 60 minutes that you work, you should take 5-10 minutes out of your day and have a quick break. Now, there is an interesting app that markets itself as a productivity-boosting game, perfect for playing during short breaks. It’s called Color Shake, and [...]
[iPhone] Earn to Die Lite is light on price, heavy on zombie fun
Like killing zombies? Who am I kidding? Of course you do! Now you can blend your love of smashing zombies with your love of cool cars in Earn to Die Lite, an iPhone game developed by the geniuses over at NotDoppler.[...]
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Read More »[iPhone] Live out your Hollywood fantasy with Stardom: The A-List
Ever wanted to become a famous actor? Now, you can have that fantasy unfold on Stardom: The A-List. Think of it as The Sims: Hollywood edition.
What is it and what does it do
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Stardom: The A-List lets you play as either a male or female character. [...]
Read More »[iPhone] ICEE Maker lets you make virtual slush drinks
Winter may be nearly here, but that doesn’t mean you can’t re-capture some summer fun with your iPhone. ICEE Maker is an iOS app that lets you make virtual ICEE slush drinks.
What is it and what does it do
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ICEE Maker offers several different ICEE functions. First [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Zombies, Run! is an extremely cool part fitness, part audiobook, and part video game app
We don’t review a lot of paid apps here at dotTech, preferring instead to focus on free apps. But even though it’s a bit pricey, I have to highly recommend Zombies, Run!, developed by Six to Start. This innovative app blends fitness with a fun zombie tale, making the [...]
Angry Birds Star Wars is official, coming to a smartphone near you on November 8
Remeber that Star Wars-themed Angry Birds Rovio teased us with last week? Yeah, well, it is official — Angry Birds Star Wars is coming on November 8, 2012. While it isn’t entirely clear which platforms the game will be on nor pricing, you can pretty much expect it to be [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Touch the skies with Big Air Motocross
Don’t let the word Motocross fool you! This is not a half gigabyte racing game, cruising through the woods and dust. Big Air Motocross is a mini game from Jordan Brown and, mark my words, it’s addictive. I took up this app for review and couldn’t keep it down for [...]
[iPhone] Puzzlejuice is falling block and word game rolled into one
Do you love falling block games such as Tetris? Are you always on the lookout for another fun word game? Believe it or not, Puzzlejuice will satisfy your craving for both.
What is it and what does it do
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Puzzlejuice is a falling block game that also seconds [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Join the logo guessing craze with Logos Quiz Game
The human brain has superb recognition ability. When you are walking around a city/town and looking for a place to eat, if you come around the corner and see yellow arches, most people on this planet wouldn’t even need words on the sign to know it is McDonald’s. The same [...]
[iPhone] Create words to knockout your opponent in WordBoxer
It might be bold to say, but I might have just found the next great turn-by-turn word game on the iPhone. That game, WordBoxer, takes a head-to-head word game and fully encapsulates it symbolically into a world class boxing match. That’s right! Go 12 rounds with your opponent and [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Master challenging block puzzles in Blockado Mountain
When I am looking for games, I usually look for ones that have excellent retina graphics, are quite fun to play, and provide a quality challenge. Blockado Mountain is that type of game!
What is it and what does it do
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Blockado Mountain is a puzzle app that [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Crack the codes to save the world in Beat Enigma Pro
Do you like code games? Do you enjoy playing games in the matching genre? If so, then you will probably enjoy Beat Enigma Pro.
What is it and what does it do
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Beat Enigma Pro is a game where you match symbols by swiping over them. The [...]
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