Posts for Category: iPhone Game Reviews

Anyone looking to remake an arcade classic for the iPhone should look to Tapper World Tour ($0.99) for a blueprint on how to do it right. Not only have the graphics been beautifully redrawn by legendary cartoonist Don Bluth (Dragon’s …

The Simpsons Arcade for the iPhone is, simply put, a funny game and a total blast. This isn’t the full arcade cabinet title, but rather a compact version. But if you’re a fan of the Simpsons’ deep character set, much …

Plants vs. Zombies ($2.99, link) started life as a desktop tower defense game, and made the transition to an ultra-popular iPhone app. And it had the highest grossing iPhone game launch ever. So what is PvZ? The world has fallen …

Rolando 2: Quest For The Golden Orchid ($4.99, link) is the second and apparently final game in the Rolando series by ngmoco. Obviously influenced by loco roco for the PSP, you are tasked with getting a small party of blobs …

Casual strategy and puzzle games have long been standout genres on the iPhone, as their gameplay tends to fit perfectly with the iPhone’s interface and mobile usage. So it’s particularly exciting when we come across an excellent game in this …

Assassin’s Creed II Discovery ($6.99, iTunes link) is a companion to the current console game Assassin’s Creed II. You play as the same character—the Assassin Ezio, in an adventure taking place around the same time period as the console/PC version. …

All the laughs that made it a classic are still there in this iPhone version of The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition ($7.99, link). And that’s ultimately why players should revisit the game and why we give it our …

Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor ($2.99, iTunes link) is a unique iPhone game that lives up to all the hype surrounding it. The gameplay is captivating and provides enough variation to keep things interesting. Add that to responsive touch …

Catan ($3.99, iTunes link) is based on a popular German board game, Settlers of Catan, that has recently gained global popularity, having been translated into over 30 languages. Part of its appeal is that the game mechanics are relatively simple …

Those who wish to jailbreak their iPhones in order to play Super Mario may want to check out Castle of Magic (iTunes link), an excellent platformer with well-designed stages and a unique, goofy style. And like Super Mario, it has …

Blades of Fury ($4.99, iTunes link) by Gameloft is a frantic button-masher of a fighting game that borrows heavily from the Soul Calibur franchise. However, despite its derivative origins and occasional flaws, it manages to be a decent—if easy—fighter. Blades …

Space Invaders Infinity Gene ($4.99, iTunes link) is a fantastic game, and one that belongs on everybody’s device. Though the price tag might seem a bit steep, it’s well worth it. The game is innovative, gorgeous, and a hell of a …

If you want feel like an idiot on a regular basis, The Moron Test ($0.99, iTunes link) is probably right up your alley. This iPhone game is basically a series of trickster questions designed to keep you on your toes …

Star Wars: Trench Run ($4.99, iTunes link) puts you in the seat of Luke’s X-Wing during the climactic run on the Death Star. For lovers of all things Star Wars, the game offers an authentic feel and has excellent graphics …

PopCap’s Bejeweled 2 ($2.99, iTunes link) is a fun iPhone game that is always atop the most downloaded apps list. It’s not hard to see why, as this game is ridiculously fun to play and a great way to kill …

Gameloft’s Asphalt 5 ($6.99, iTunes link) is a glorious, lightning fast, and graphically impressive racing game, designed with thrills rather than accuracy in mind. The game plays like most racers, and as you play through the multinational levels, you gain …

Sims 3 for the iPhone ($6.99, iTunes link) is a truly fun game that feels remarkably similar to the PC and console versions. I can save you the trouble of reading this review by briefly summing up my thoughts: buy …

Hook Champ ($2.99, iTunes link) is an excellent side-scrolling game with a lot of old-school, 16-bit charm. You play as an Indiana Jones wannabe, swinging through lost temples, an idol under one arm, trying to outrun a giant toothy demon that’s …

Rock Band is an incredibly popular game on consoles, which is evidenced by the $1 billion in revenue it has collected over the years. While Rock Band is inarguably a top-notch console title, does it translate well to the iPhone? …