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   <title><![CDATA[Bad Piggies 1.3.0]]></title>
   <link>http://bad-piggies.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bad Piggies</strong> is a spin-off of the popular <taglink type="program" country="en" id="94381">Angry Birds </taglink>game. This time the pigs take center stage in a physics-based puzzle game that plays out very differently to Angry Birds.</p><p>The swines in Bad Piggies are on the hunt for eggs again. This time they're on a desert island and must construct vehicles to help them negotiate the mountains, caves and other hostile terrain. It's your job to help the piggies piece together their makeshift craft to guide them through each level.</p><p>There are 75 levels in Bad Piggies, set in the same format as Angry Birds (i.e. you need to complete a level and try to get three stars in order to progress to the next). At the start of each level you're given various materials with which to construct a vehicle. These objects include crates, wheels, umbrellas, fans, and TNT.</p><p>The idea of Bad Piggies is to make the construction at the top of the hill, then release the vehicle towards the goal line. As it flies down the hill you can use the objects you attached to help manipulate the craft and guide the pigs to the stars and ultimately to the goal.</p><p>Bad Piggies is a completely different challenge to Angry Birds. The hit-and-miss approach of the catapults has gone and instead Bad Piggies requires more mechanical thinking. This in turn makes the game less appealing for some. You can no longer just turn on the game and start wildly flinging your fingers around.</p><p>Bad Piggies is more of a labored process of working out what materials you have and how to join them together to deal with the obstacles facing you and collect all the stars. Some would argue that the satisfaction you get out of Bad Piggies doesn't warrant all this brain energy.</p><p>Graphically, Bad Piggies is bright and colorful and in keeping with the Angry Birds style. There are fun cut scenes featuring the hapless piggies, and the music is chirpy and catchy.</p><p><strong><br />Bad Piggies is a challenging physics-based puzzle game, though it's often complex tasks may put some people off.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Bad Piggies 1.3.0" href="http://bad-piggies.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Bad Piggies 1.3.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Bad Piggies HD 1.3.0]]></title>
   <link>http://bad-piggies-hd.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bad Piggies HD</strong> is a spin-off of the popular <taglink type="program" country="en" id="300603">Angry Birds</taglink> game. This time the pigs take center stage in a physics-based puzzle game that plays out very differently to Angry Birds.</p><p>The swines in Bad Piggies HD are on the hunt for eggs again. This time they're on a desert island and must construct vehicles to help them negotiate the mountains, caves and other hostile terrain. It's your job to help the piggies piece together their makeshift craft to guide them through each level.</p><p>There are 75 levels in Bad Piggies HD, set in the same format as Angry Birds (i.e. you need to complete a level and try to get three stars in order to progress to the next). At the start of each level you're given various materials with which to construct a vehicle. These objects include crates, wheels, umbrellas, fans, and TNT.</p><p>The idea of Bad Piggies HD is to make the construction at the top of the hill, then release the vehicle towards the goal line. As it flies down the hill you can use the objects you attached to help manipulate the craft and guide the pigs to the stars and ultimately to the goal.</p><p>Bad Piggies HD is a completely different challenge to Angry Birds. The hit-and-miss approach of the catapults has gone and instead Bad Piggies HD requires more mechanical thinking. This in turn makes the game less appealing for some. You can no longer just turn on the game and start wildly flinging your fingers around.</p><p>Bad Piggies HD is more of a labored process of working out what materials you have and how to join them together to deal with the obstacles facing you and collect all the stars. Some would argue that the satisfaction you get out of Bad Piggies HD doesn't warrant all this brain energy.</p><p>Graphically, Bad Piggies HD is bright and colorful and in keeping with the Angry Birds style. There are fun cut scenes featuring the hapless piggies, and the music is chirpy and catchy.</p><p><strong><br />Bad Piggies HD is a challenging physics-based puzzle game, though it's often complex tasks may put some people off.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Bad Piggies HD 1.3.0" href="http://bad-piggies-hd.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Bad Piggies HD 1.3.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption 1.01]]></title>
   <link>http://ridiculous-fishing---a-tale-of-redemption.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><!--[lead]-->Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption is a fishing game where you send a lure into the depths of the ocean as far as possible before hooking a fish and reeling it back to the surface, to collect those fish.</p><p>But the twist comes when the fish make it to the surface, where players have to blast them out of the air with guns.<br /><!--[/lead]--></p><p><!--[features]--><!--[subfeatures]--><h3>Features</h3><!--[/subfeatures]--></p><p>Presenting itself as a straight-forward fishing <a href="http://en.softonic.com/iphone/arcade-games">arcade</a> game, Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption does one major element right - it's a <strong>one time purchase</strong>. No microtransactions here.</p><p>Another great thing about Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption is that the game is <strong>balanced perfectly</strong>. As you fish to earn money to purchase more lures, weapons, and line to fish deeper into the ocean, it feels natural. You will never get frustrated as Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption is ridiculously addictive.</p><p>Once you earn enough money to buy new powerups like the drill or toaster, the game becomes even more fun. It's bizarre how an already existing gameplay was honed to this perfection.<br /><!--[/features]--></p><p><!--[usability]--><!--[subusability]--><h3>Usability</h3><!--[/subusability]--></p><p>Build for iOS devices, playing on the iPad is most enjoyable. Using tilt to maneuver the hook around the various fish and sea creatures and touch to use items or weapons when you reel fish to the surface, the controls are polished and very easy to use.</p><p>The <strong>different powerups</strong> can help you get your lure deeper into the ocean to find new species that will unlock new fishing grounds. The difficulty of Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption correlates with how smart you are with the items you purchase. Do you buy more line or a new weapon? Each new area has fish that are worth more money than the previous, but they require stronger weapons.</p><p>Once you reel the fish to the surface, you have limited time to blast them all out of the air. When they are destroyed you earn money to use in the store.<br /><!--[/usability]--></p><p><!--[quality]--><!--[subquality]--><h3>Quality</h3><!--[/subquality]--></p><p>The visuals of Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption are interesting. It uses an <strong>8-bit style</strong> with the fish looking kind of like fish, but more like bizarre creatures. Some are recognizable as fish, but others look nightmarish.</p><p>The balance of the game is great and the store's prices actually make sense. Earning the money to purchase the higher-end items is worth the time.</p><p>There is some frustration when you hook something quickly at the surface and have to restart, but you quickly learn how to use powerups and the tilt controls to fish the depths.<br /><!--[/quality]--></p><p><!--[conclusion]--><!--[subconclusion]--><h3>Conclusion</h3><!--[/subconclusion]--></p><p>Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption is an amazing game that shows how proper balance can make a game worth an initial purchase. The presentation of the game is excellent, something not seen so often anymore on the App Store.<br /><!--[/conclusion]--></p><p>Download <a title="Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption 1.01" href="http://ridiculous-fishing---a-tale-of-redemption.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption 1.01</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Line Hidden Catch 1.0.1]]></title>
   <link>http://line-hidden-catch.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Line Hidden Catch</strong> is another <a href="http://en.softonic.com/author/naver">Line</a>-connected game. Using your Line contacts, you can challenge each other in this find-the-difference <a href="http://en.softonic.com/iphone/puzzles">puzzle</a> game.</p><p>The basic gameplay requires you to find <strong>five differences between two pictures</strong>. Just touch where the difference is and Line Hidden Catch will mark it on the screen. With a 60 second time limit, you have to quickly scan the pictures and find the differences.</p><p>Along with the Line avatars, you can also unlock and download photographs from real life. These images are more difficult to find the differences because of the amount of detail in each one. The images packs contain five images to compare and if time runs out, the game is over.</p><p><strong>Each game requires "one heart"</strong> which refills every ten minutes. The social aspect of Line Hidden Catch is that you can send hearts to your Line contacts so they can continue to play. Line Hidden Catch will also add your friends so you can challenge each other with your high scores. You can also use powerups in the game like photo hints, the "Magic Pencil" that will locate a difference for you, and a time extender.</p><p>The good thing about Line Hidden Catch is that the pictures will randomize difference each playthrough, so that each round will be different. Line Hidden Catch is a fun game, but needs Line contacts to make the game more challenging by playing against friends.</p><p><strong>Line Hidden Catch is a fun game, but can get frustrating with the real life locations.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Line Hidden Catch 1.0.1" href="http://line-hidden-catch.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Line Hidden Catch 1.0.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Blueprint 3D 2.0]]></title>
   <link>http://blueprint-3d.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Blueprint 3D</strong> is an interesting <a href="http://en.softonic.com/iphone/puzzles">puzzle</a> game where you rotate and revolve a three dimensional skeleton to find a two dimensional image.</p><p>The game contains a lot of <strong>different categories of puzzles</strong> like military equipment, famous architecture, and even musical instruments. Blueprint 3D contains over 300 different puzzles to solve. The difficulty of the game comes from categories where you are not familiar with the object. Each level tracks how long it takes to solve an image and then gives you a three point star score as well as a numerical score.</p><p><strong>Graphics in Blueprint 3D are simple</strong>. The backgrounds mimic a blueprint with blue and white lines creating the puzzle. Manipulating the puzzle is easy and clear. The difficulty comes from trying to solve the puzzle when you are not sure what the final object is. Blueprint 3D offers hints if you are having trouble.</p><p>For a puzzle game, Blueprint 3D offers a good challenge finding the perfect perspective to solve the puzzles. If you know the category of puzzle, it is kind of easy to work through the puzzles. But if you do not know the category, Blueprint 3D can get frustrating. It is a great game to slowly work through because it provides a good challenge.</p><p><strong>Blueprint 3D is a fun puzzle app that is great for players who like a challenge.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Blueprint 3D 2.0" href="http://blueprint-3d.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Blueprint 3D 2.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Talking Angela 1.1]]></title>
   <link>http://talking-angela.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Talking Angela</strong>, the girlfriend of the famous <taglink type="program" country="en" id="133579">Talking Tom</taglink>, stars in her own app, in which you can have a conversation with the cute cat.</p><p>With Talking Angela you can chat to Angela as if she were a real person (or cat, in this case), either through text chat or even through the app's facial recognition technology, which is supported on some devices. You'll notice that Angela can comprehend quite a lot of what you write and is able to recognize gestures you make in front of the camera.</p><p>You can interact with Talking Angela in other ways too. You might choose to give her a gift or some chocolates, for example. Or, you can dress Angela up in a variety of different outfits (though you have to pay for these by purchasing game coins).</p><p>Chatting with Talking Angela can be good fun once you've figured out the kind of things she likes to talk about. You'll find you can even get her to perform requests like singing a song or buying you a drink. Of course, some people might eventually end up deciding to say some naughty things to Talking Angela once they get bored. While obviously we couldn't condone this behavior, the cat does have some witty retorts lined up if you say anything inappropriate. There is a 'Child Mode' in Talking Angela if you want to avoid anything sleazy altogether though.</p><p><strong>The novelty of Talking Angela wears off quite quickly, but it's an amusing distraction for a while and is a must for fans of the Talking Tom series.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Talking Angela 1.1" href="http://talking-angela.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Talking Angela 1.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Anipang for Kakao 1.1.1]]></title>
   <link>http://anipang-for-kakao.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Anipang for Kakao</strong> is a <a href="http://en.softonic.com/iphone/puzzles">puzzle</a> game where you match animals to earn points and big scores. After completing a round in Anipang for Kakao, your scores are compared to your friends list in <a href="http://kakaotalk.en.softonic.com/iphone">KakaoTalk</a>.</p><p>These leaderboards show how well your friends are doing compared to you, creating a <strong>competitive friends-vs-you experience</strong>. The gameplay in Anipang for Kakao is very simple. There are various animals that you <strong>match together and clear</strong> to make more opportunities for chains. There is a meter at the top of the screen that you fill as you clear animals, which will give you a bomb that will clear long lines.</p><p>Visuals in Anipang for Kakao are very cartoony, but they fit the style of the game very well. The sounds in the game can get annoying, but you have the option of turning them off.</p><p>As a free game, each round costs "1 heart." You can send hearts to friends so they can keep playing adding to the social aspect of Anipang for Kakao. You also earn coins that are used for upgrades in the store and there are also in-app purchases for in-game currency that can be traded for coins or hearts.</p><p>The design of Anipang for Kakao does not require you to spend money that often if you have a lot of KakaoTalk friends.</p><p><strong>If you use KakaoTalk, Anipang for Kakao is a great way to challenge your friends.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Anipang for Kakao 1.1.1" href="http://anipang-for-kakao.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Anipang for Kakao 1.1.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 1.0]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City</strong> takes place in the 1980s, an era influenced by the neon art style of Miami, in a sandbox <a href="http://en.softonic.com/iphone/arcade-action">action adventure</a> game.</p><p><h3><strong>Story</strong></h3></p><p>The story of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City sends you into the past as Tommy Vercetti. Originally from Liberty City, he is sent to Vice City after being released from prison. While in Vice City, he is given the task to complete a deal for another mafia family. The deal falls apart when Tommy is ambushed and has to find out who was behind the attack to retrieve the money and goods.</p><p>The main plot of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City requires you to follow the story of Tommy, but the various side missions add other smaller plot lines into the story. Throughout the game, you will take on various missions requiring different sets of skills, but ultimately ends in someone's death.</p><p><h3><strong>Graphics</strong></h3></p><p>Originally released on PlayStation 2 in 2002, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's release in 2012 on mobile highlights the <strong>10th anniversary</strong> of the game. Visuals in the game were updated with <strong>improved character models</strong> and <strong>additional lighting effects</strong>. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City looks more detailed than the original release, but the humanoid character models still exist. The models for people have a similar look to the release of <a href="http://grand-theft-auto-3.en.softonic.com/iphone">Grand Theft Auto III</a>, but character models are improved.</p><p>The world looks very similar to the original release with the world of Vice City showing its Miami influence. Expect a lot of bright colors, Art Deco architecture, and many different types of vehicles from the 1980s. Of course, they do not use real car brands, but they are recognizable.</p><p>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City includes effects like vehicle damage, blood splatter, and destructible environments. For a re-release, the game holds up well to other mobile games but not current console titles.</p><p>If you played Grand Theft Auto: Vice City previously, there is not going to be many surprises; but the smaller enhancements create a better representation of the game world.</p><p><h3><strong>Gameplay</strong></h3></p><p>As a <strong>sandbox game</strong>, you are given freedom to do anything you want. Progressing through the missions opens up new areas in Vice City as well as giving you the ability to purchase better weapons. The game contains the same story as the original and includes the many hours of voiceover work that makes Grand Theft Auto: Vice City feel alive.</p><p><strong>Missions are not linear</strong> so you can take them in any order you choose, but Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's storyline will only open a few missions at a time so eventually you will have to complete all the missions for a specific plot before moving on. But you can always take a break and just drive around Vice City.</p><p>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's <strong>controls lack the precision of a physical controller</strong>. While they are more fine-tuned than Grand Theft Auto III, using a virtual joystick is still unreliable and on-screen buttons for various controls takes time to get used to. One of the problems is that the buttons are so close together, you may end up running instead of attacking.</p><p>On-foot sections for travel work well, but in combat it is one of the most frustrating parts of the game. You can tap on a person to manually lock or the game will lock on the closest person. But when you are trying to aim for an object in the environment, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City struggles to understand what you're aiming at.</p><p>Driving also has the same problem. Most of the time, it feels like you are driving on ice in any car. You slide around and hitting other cars and spinning out, even when you are driving slowly. Handling is loose and taking sharp turns is impossible. Motorcycles actually perform better in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, but you are a lot more vulnerable to attack.</p><p>Even though the content of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is still amazing, the controls make everything frustrating and more difficult than necessary.</p><p><h3><strong>Sound</strong></h3></p><p>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City has an <strong>amazing amount of professional voice acting</strong> and features the same huge library of music from the 80s along with Rockstar's hilarious radio ads. The characters are memorable because so many of the voice actors bring their best to animate the characters in the game.</p><p>Music plays a big part of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and the huge number of songs differ depending on the radio station you are listening to. On iOS you can use <strong>custom iTunes playlists</strong> to play your own music.</p><p>Secondary sounds like minor characters speech or environmental noise is present, making each moment in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City a memorable experience.</p><p><h3><strong>Still a classic</strong></h3></p><p>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is an amazing game for mobile. It brings the original game back from 2002 and presents it in its entirety, complete with better graphics, great music, and professional voice acting. All of that comes at a cost though because the game is extremely large. With a download around 1 GB, you will need a newer device to play the game.</p><p>The content of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is amazing, but the game is still held back by the unreliable controls that frustrate.</p><p><strong>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a must-have for fans of the series, but its controls let it down.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 1.0" href="http://grand-theft-auto-vice-city.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 1.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Overkill 2.3]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Overkill</strong> is a <a href="http://en.softonic.com/phones/shoot-em-up-games">first person shooter</a> that uses shooting gallery mechanics.</p><p>On the surface, Overkill is a post-apocalyptic first person shooter that requires players to shoot everything on screen. But what Overkill really happens to be is a shooting gallery game with lots of blood. Players move a static image of different guns around the screen and fire at emerging enemies.</p><p>The game contains <strong>100 rounds</strong> and <strong>18 weapons</strong> to use. These weapons can be customized in various ways like longer magazines, front grips for stability, and different scopes. Weapons have to be purchased, but Overkill entices players by giving demos during rounds with limited ammunition.</p><p>Overkill does not actually contain a lot of animation and uses an enemy <strong>aimed timer system</strong> before they fire at you. Enemies fall to the ground quickly and fade out before the next set slides or appears behind cover. The blue circle counts down before enemies fire their weapons. In early rounds, single fire rifles can make short work, but later rounds definitely require new weapon purchases.</p><p>The challenge of Overkill is to <strong>earn money</strong> as fast as possible, purchase new weapons, and somehow survive the different enemy types. Even though it is simplistic, there is an addictive feel to the game, trying to survive a lot of rounds.</p><p>What might be the only problem is the accuracy of using a finger to move the gun icon around the screen. It is difficult to retain good aim and common to take fire before defeating the enemy. Since this is the majority of the gameplay experience, it can become annoying to have an enemy lined through the sights and still not affect him.</p><p>Even though the experience can be a little shallow, Overkill is fun to play in bursts.  Grinding through the entire game would become frustrating though.</p><p><strong>Overkill is a decent FPS clone, but could use a little more variety.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Overkill 2.3" href="http://overkill.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Overkill 2.3</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Reckless Racing 2 1.0.8]]></title>
   <link>http://reckless-racing-2.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Reckless Racing 2</strong> is the slick sequel to the excellent <taglink type="program" country="en" id="300513">Reckless Racing</taglink> game for iOS.</p><p>As with the original, Reckless Racing 2 is a top-down driving game in which you need to negotiate a series of twisty tracks in order to win the race. There are lots of game modes to keep you busy in Reckless Racing 2 - a marked improvement on the previous version.</p><p><strong>Game modes in Reckless Racing 2</strong></p><p>The <strong>Career</strong> mode in Reckless Racing 2 contains 12 different cups - each consisting of several races over a series of tracks. The higher you place in the races, the more cash you win, which can be used to buy new cars or upgrade your existing car to improve its performance.</p><p>There's also an <strong>Arcade</strong> mode in Reckless Racing 2, which gives you a total of 40 tracks to race on. Each one is a single challenge, such as finishing third or higher, or winning the race. You can only pass to the next track once you've completed the challenge. Cash earned in Arcade mode can be spent in Career mode, too.</p><p>If you want a bit more freedom in Reckless Racing 2 then head for <strong>Single Event</strong> mode. Here you can choose to race on one of six different areas, either as a straight race, hot lap, or elimination event. Again, there are lots of different tracks to race on in Single Event mode.</p><p>If all of these single-player modes in Reckless Racing 2 aren't enough for you, then check out the <strong>Multiplayer</strong> mode. You can race against up to three of your friends or against strangers online, in any of the game modes mentioned above.</p><p><strong>Graphics and presentation</strong></p><p>The graphics in Reckless Racing 2 are even better than the already excellent visuals of the first game. Menu systems are much slicker and more 'grown-up', as the developer tones down the rather childish, hillbilly theme of the original.</p><p>In-game, Reckless Racing 2 looks sublime. The natural backdrops are more gorgeous than ever, with all types of terrain (desert, forest, beach, circuit, etc.) all meticulously crafted in fine detail. The Micro Machines-style viewpoint may seem a strange choice for a mobile game, but you'll instantly fall in love with it.</p><p>The techno music soundtrack provides a thumping accompaniment to the on-screen action, although it tires after a while and you'll wish there was more varied music in the game.</p><p><strong>Other features of Reckless Racing 2</strong></p><p>There are lots of options to tinker with that let you customize your Reckless Racing 2 experience. You can choose between five different control systems, with the option to place buttons anywhere you like on screen. You can also tweak steering sensitivity, enable auto-accelerate, and turn on various assists such as racing line, mini map and pace notes, which tell you when to slow down.</p><p>If you're looking for a helping hand to progress quicker through the career mode, Reckless Racing 2 offers the ubiquitous in-app purchase of extra game cash for upgrading your vehicle or buying new cars.</p><p><strong>Although it doesn't quite have the same charm as the original game, Reckless Racing 2 is a mighty mobile racing game with few equals.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Reckless Racing 2 1.0.8" href="http://reckless-racing-2.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Reckless Racing 2 1.0.8</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Grabbity 1.1.3]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Grabbity</strong> is a <a href="http://en.softonic.com/iphone/puzzles">puzzle</a> game where you use the accelerometer to rotate the world to collect coins and reach the exit as quickly as possible.</p><p>Gameplay in Grabbity uses the <strong>accelerometer</strong> in each level to spin the orientation of where Grabbity stands. Multiple environmental hazards block your way and you have to jump, grab, and slide through each level, being careful not to fall from great heights or suffer an explosive death.</p><p>The game also uses the touchscreen to jump and grab the location you are standing while you rotate the world. This allows you to line up carefully the direction you may fall or shorten the distance between platforms. You cannot think linearly with Grabbity because the world is always moving.</p><p>Grabbity <strong>features 20 free levels</strong> with <strong>in-app purchase for extra levels</strong> to continue the story of the game. These first levels preview the basic controls and later levels show the implementation of new hazards and puzzle elements those later levels will feature.</p><p>It takes a few levels, but Grabbity starts to shine with the different mechanics. It can get frustrating in some levels because of how precise the placement of Grabbity has to be or it leads to death. The first set of levels is enjoyable, but there is a lack of variety until the last few levels.</p><p><strong>Grabbity is an excellent game with new gameplay mechanics, but needs more variety in the levels.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Grabbity 1.1.3" href="http://grabbity.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Grabbity 1.1.3</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[SongPop Free 1.2.47]]></title>
   <link>http://songpop.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>SongPop Free</strong> is a social musical recognition <a href="http://en.softonic.com/iphone/brain-training-quiz-games"target="_blank">quiz game</a> for iOS.</p><p>Think you're a music buff? With SongPop Free, you can <strong>put your knowledge to the test</strong>. You can connect with <a href="http://facebook.en.softonic.com/iphone"target="_blank">Facebook</a> to challenge your friends to music tests. Players are timed on how quickly and accurately they can identify songs from short clips. The quicker you are, the more points you get. <strong>Tenths of a second could mean the difference between winning and losing</strong>.</p><p>You start off with six playlists in SongPop Free with the ability to "buy" more with digital coins. Of course, you can <strong>buy more in game coins with real money</strong>, although you don't have to. If you don't choose to buy in game currency, you will unlock songs and power ups slower, which can be frustrating as you'll <strong>hear the same songs over and over again</strong>.</p><p>SongPop Free <strong>rewards players with well rounded musical tastes</strong>. After each turn, each player can <strong>choose a genre to challenge the other player with</strong>. SongPop Free limits you to three genres to choose from or you can shuffle the playlists, which costs in game power ups.</p><p>One thing to note is how much SongPop Free tries to copy the now forgotten <a href="http://en.softonic.com/s/draw-something:iphone"target="_blank">Draw Something</a>. The menus, colors, and gameplay are all very similar with turned based gameplay and game recaps. By copying so many elements from Draw Something, SongPop Free <strong>will have to fight the same battle to remain relevant</strong> weeks and months down the line.</p><p><strong>SongPop Free is a free, addictive music recognition game that will struggle to remain fun and challenging in the future.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="SongPop Free 1.2.47" href="http://songpop.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>SongPop Free 1.2.47</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[FIFA Soccer 12 1.1.4]]></title>
   <link>http://fifa-soccer-12.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>FIFA Soccer 12</strong> is a polished soccer sim for iPhone in which you get to chase glory as a player and a manager.</p><p>Without question, FIFA Soccer 12 is the best so far in EA's series of iOS soccer games. The gameplay has been improved even further by the addition of <strong>360-degree player movement</strong> and <strong>gesture-based controls</strong> that allow you to make passes, shots and skill moves with great precision.</p><p><strong>Defending</strong> has been tweaked in FIFA Soccer 12, bringing it more in line with the tactical approach taken by the PC and console version of FIFA 12. It can be frustrating at first, but you soon realize it makes the game more skilful.</p><p>Another great addition to FIFA Soccer 12 is the ability to <strong>control the iPad version using two iPhones</strong>. Acting as Bluetooth controllers, you can enjoy two-player FIFA battles just as comfortably as you can on a console. Of course, you do need to have all three devices to enjoy this feature, though.</p><p>In terms of <strong>game modes</strong>, FIFA Soccer 12 has more than ever to offer. <strong>Manager mode</strong> has been added to version 12, giving you the challenge of taking charge of one of 500 officially licensed teams from 22 licensed leagues and leading them to glory.</p><p>There's also a <strong>Daily Challenge</strong> mode in FIFA Soccer 12, linked to the EA Origin network, along with <strong>achivements, trophies, replays</strong>, and more.</p><p>In terms of its <strong>looks</strong>, FIFA Soccer 12 improves upon the previous release. The whole thing is nicely presented, with a slick menu interface (similar to that of the main version of FIFA 12), featuring some great songs. In-game graphics look very crisp, although some of the animation feels a little sluggish at times, especially when players are running with the ball.</p><p><strong>FIFA Soccer 12 must go down as the most consumate and complete iOS soccer games so far.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="FIFA Soccer 12 1.1.4" href="http://fifa-soccer-12.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>FIFA Soccer 12 1.1.4</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[FIFA Soccer 12 for iPad 1.1.4]]></title>
   <link>http://fifa-soccer-12-ipad.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>FIFA Soccer 12</strong> is a polished soccer sim for iPad in which you get to chase glory as a player and a manager.</p><p>Without question, FIFA Soccer 12 is the best so far in EA's series of iOS soccer games. The gameplay has been improved even further by the addition of <strong>360-degree player movement</strong> and <strong>gesture-based controls</strong> that allow you to make passes, shots and skill moves with great precision.</p><p><strong>Defending</strong> has been tweaked in FIFA Soccer 12 for iPad, bringing it more in line with the tactical approach taken by the PC and console version of <a title="Download FIFA 12 for Windows" rel="nofollow" href="http://fifa-12.en.softonic.com/">FIFA 12</a>. It can be frustrating at first, but you soon realize it makes the game more skilful.</p><p>Another great addition to FIFA Soccer 12 is the ability to <strong>control the iPad version using two iPhones</strong>. Acting as Bluetooth controllers, you can enjoy two-player FIFA battles just as comfortably as you can on a console. Of course, you do need to have all three devices to enjoy this feature, though.</p><p>In terms of <strong>game modes</strong>, FIFA Soccer 12 has more than ever to offer. <strong>Manager mode</strong> has been added to version 12, giving you the challenge of taking charge of one of 500 officially licensed teams from 22 licensed leagues and leading them to glory.</p><p>There's also a <strong>Daily Challenge</strong> mode in FIFA Soccer 12, linked to the EA Origin network, along with <strong>achivements, trophies, replays</strong>, and more.</p><p>In terms of its <strong>looks</strong>, FIFA Soccer 12 improves upon the previous release. The whole thing is nicely presented, with a slick menu interface (similar to that of the main version of FIFA 12), featuring some great songs. In-game graphics look very crisp, although some of the animation feels a little sluggish at times, especially when players are running with the ball.</p><p><strong>FIFA Soccer 12 must go down as the most consumate and complete iOS soccer games so far.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="FIFA Soccer 12 for iPad 1.1.4" href="http://fifa-soccer-12-ipad.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>FIFA Soccer 12 for iPad 1.1.4</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Ski on Neon 3.2]]></title>
   <link>http://ski-on-neon.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ski on Neon</strong> is an addictive skill game in which you need to <strong>jump as high as you can</strong> to succeed.</p><p>Anyone who has played <taglink type="program" country="en" id="316460">Tiny Wings</taglink> before will be instantly familiar with the gameplay of Ski on Neon. Hold your finger down to crouch and gain speed while going downhill, then release it when you're going up the other side to gain air. <strong>Timing is everything</strong> in Ski on Neon, and the game is very tricky. You'll need lots of practice in order to master it.</p><p>Gameplay in Ski on Neon is more varied than in Tiny Wings. There are several different game modes and challenges, each set over different levels. There's even a 'pass-and-play' multiplayer mode which lets you involve your friends in the fun.</p><p>Graphically, Ski on Neon isn't that exciting. The neon effects are well produced but it gets a bit boring to look at all that black, and there's little variation between levels except for the color of the lines, which change every time you play.</p><p>There are some small things about Ski on Neon that we'd like to be improved. There's no pause button to freeze the in-game action and you can't restart a level until it's finished, which gets frustrating if you know you won't make it anyway. Also, the jump-o-meter doesn't display the height of your previous jump, and always resets itself to zero straight away, so you never know if you've made the target or not until the end of the level.</p><p><strong>Ski on Neon is an addictive and very challenging iOS game that will frustrate and excite you in equal measure!</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Ski on Neon 3.2" href="http://ski-on-neon.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Ski on Neon 3.2</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sprinkle for iOS 1.2.1]]></title>
   <link>http://sprinkle.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Sprinkle</strong> is quite the different type of <a title="More puzzle apps on Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/phones/puzzles">puzzle game</a> for iOS. Players are required to put out fires using a huge water cannon. While that describes Sprinkle in one line, there is much more to the game.</p><p>One of the most amazing gameplay elements of Sprinkle are the <strong>in-game physics</strong>. Since using <strong>water</strong> is the primary tool in Sprinkle; that is the first thing that might be noticed. The <strong>water physics</strong> in Sprinkle are <strong>unreal</strong> for an iOS game. It moves <strong>realistically</strong> over the level, being influenced by the environment and pools and drips in an unbelievable way.</p><p>Actually, everything in Sprinkle that is part of the gameplay can be affected by the physics.  Sprinkle eases players into the <strong>different types of puzzles</strong>, while introducing the uses of the water cannon. The <strong>water cannon</strong> in Sprinkle can be moved vertically and the orientation of the spout can be tilted for <strong>different angles</strong>. Some puzzles require the environment to be manipulated to gain access to fires before they destroy the homes that players have to protect.</p><p>Sprinkle does not let players just spray water over the entire level, it contains a <strong>water meter</strong> that drains as players attempt to douse the fires.  It is a smart system and later puzzles might take some retries before successfully accomplishing the level. That is one of the biggest strengths of Sprinkle; players have to think about the flow of water because it does not only move in one way, but <strong>reacts to the environment</strong>.</p><p>While some games are moving in the extremes of a more cartoon style or hyper realistic, Sprinkle carries a visual theme all its own. The water might take center stage, but there is a lot of care in the presentation of each level. Sprinkle is a perfect example of how games are evolving to utilize the hardware with impressive results.</p><p><strong>Sprinkle is a hugely addictive puzzle game that introduces water physics like no other.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Sprinkle for iOS 1.2.1" href="http://sprinkle.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Sprinkle for iOS 1.2.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Bejeweled 2 1.5.5]]></title>
   <link>http://bejeweled-2.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bejeweled 2</strong> is one of the all-time classic puzzle videogames. Now it makes it onto the small screen in the shape of this polished iOS version.</p><p>No doubt you've played Bejeweled, or at least a variant of it at some point in your life. But for the benefit of those who haven't, the object of Bejeweled 2 is to make rows or columns of matching gems to clear them from the stack. You swap gems around by tapping the one you want to move then the one you want to change it with. You can only swap gems with adjacent gems in Bejeweled 2. No diagonals are allowed.</p><p>Bejeweled 2 for iPhone features four different game modes. There's the <b>Classic</b> mode, where you need to reach a set allocation of gems to progress to the next level. Then there's <b>Action</b> mode, which applies a time limit to each level. Bejewled 2 also features Endless mode, and Blitz, which allows you to connect to Facebook and enter weekly competitions against other players.</p><p>The presentation of Bejeweled 2 on the iPhone is impeccable. The planetary-themed backgrounds are very impressive, as are the swooshy transitions between each level. The music and sound effects used in Bejeweled 2 are some of the sharpest I've heard on an iPhone game and, along with the synthesized speech effects, help to give it a true arcade feel.</p><p>Bejeweled 2 excels in its gameplay, and this is one of those puzzle games that you can get totally immersed in for hours if you're not too careful. The ability to rack up combos and access special power-ups by making long lines only serves to add to its addictiveness.</p><p><strong>Much like Tetris, Bejeweled 2 is one of those rare classics that never lose their appeal, and its transition to iPhone has been immaculate. A must-have for all puzzle game fans.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Bejeweled 2 1.5.5" href="http://bejeweled-2.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Bejeweled 2 1.5.5</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sunday Lawn 1.31]]></title>
   <link>http://sunday-lawn.en.softonic.com/iphone</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<p>Garden-based games such as <a title="Plants Vs Zombies" href="http://plants-vs-zombies.en.softonic.com/phones">Plants Vs Zombies</a> are all the rage these days. Sunday Lawn is another such game for green-fingered iPhone users.</p><p>The premise of Sunday Lawn is to mow all of the gardens in the game, cutting every blade of grass before moving  on to the next level. Points are awarded for the number of yards of grass you mow without stopping. This isn't as easy as it sounds, given you can only move in straight lines. What's more, with obstacles such as angry dogs and hedgehogs to avoid, you'll have your work cut out (if you pardon the pun).</p><p>In terms of presentation, Sunday Lawn looks and sounds great. The cartoon gardens are bright and colorful and the sound effects are very relaxing, with realistic mowing and bird twittering noises that perfectly capture the essence of a Sunday.</p><p>Sadly, Sunday Lawn is let down by a fiddly control system, which makes it very hard to get your mower to go where you want it to. Perhaps an on-screen joystick would've been a better option than being able to touch anywhere.</p><p><b>Sunday Lawn offers an amusing way to while away the hours. It's just a shame it's so hard to control.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Sunday Lawn 1.31" href="http://sunday-lawn.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Sunday Lawn 1.31</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Max and the Magic Marker 1.0.11]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Max and the Magic Marker</strong> is an innovative platform adventure game in which you need to draw things to help you progress.</p><p>Based on the popular Wii, <a title="Download Max and the Magic Marker for Windows" href="http://max-and-the-magic-marker.en.softonic.com/"><strong>Windows</strong></a> and <a title="Download Max and the Magic Marker for Mac" href="http://max-and-the-magic-marker.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Mac</strong></a> versions, Max and the Magic Marker is great fun to play. In the cartoon world in which Max finds himself, everything you draw turns into a real interactive element in the game. Using your finger as a pen, you'll need to draw platforms to help you cross bridges, steps to climb over things, boulders to drop on see-saws, objects to hurl at enemies, and lots more.</p><p>Max and the Magic Marker has all the elements of a cute platform game like <strong>Mario</strong> or <strong>Wonderboy</strong>, from dreamlike colorful graphics to a jolly soundtrack that goes around and around in your head. Like other classic platformers, Max and the Magic Marker challenges you to collect different objects along the way. You'll also need to pick up ink in order to refill the magic marker to solve the puzzles with your pen.</p><p>There are 58 different levels set across three different worlds in Max and the Magic Marker. The levels themselves aren't particularly challenging and the most difficult aspect of the game is mastering the pen. The drawing system is actually a bit clunky and awkward. Because the line is drawn directly under your finger it's difficult to see what you're actually drawing, so often you'll find yourself making the wrong shape or drawing lines that are too short or too long.</p><p><strong>Overall though, Max and the Magic Marker is an innovative game that gives you a level of freedom and creativity you won't get from another iOS platform game.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Max and the Magic Marker 1.0.11" href="http://max-and-the-magic-marker.en.softonic.com/iphone"><strong>Max and the Magic Marker 1.0.11</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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