“New” iPad, But Same Old Routine
With the announcement of the new iPad (not called an iPad 3) one focus is on how well it can play games. But is there enough to convince tablet owners to upgrade?
Archives
A Non-violent Shooter Of Choice
Popping Mania is a bit of an odd bird for the iOS. It’s a shooter that’s, for the most part, pretty non-violent, unless you happen to be a balloon, spider, or unlucky bird.
Pep is a Magic Dragon
Pep the Dragon is a charming 2D run-and-jump platform game for the Apple iOS platform. And as cute little games go, this one is tops.
Do Fear The Reaper
Bunny Reaper could have been a twisted and cool little distraction type game, but with no storyline and overly-dark graphics that are difficult to see, this reaper misses the mark.
He’s got an ace in his sleeve
Astroslugs is a devilishly challenging puzzle game from Bit Barons that is very easy to pick up, but incredibly difficult to master. And really, isn’t that what we want in a puzzle game?
The way of the Shadowgun
Shadowgun is probably the most visually impressive shooter for the iPad, and has an innovative control scheme. Not all the kinks are completely worked out, but Shadowgun sure is fun.
Dark as Night
One of the few horror adventure games for the iPad, The Dark Meadow is sufficiently creepy to put a chill up your spine as you experience its great story.
A Nice Flight of Fancy
When Pigs Fly is an odd but delightful little game from EnsenaSoft that will have you smiling with joy as you help Penelope the pig achieve her dreams of flight.
Affecting You Personally
Not really a game per se, the eType Personality Test uses graphical images to elicit a response from the viewer, and then tells them what that means.
Slide Into Home
We launch a new type of feature on GiN this week, the mini-review. These are mostly iOS or Android type titles that deserve your money and your time. First up: Sand Slides.