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Pros: Has a cute Japanese theme. Like playing a game within a pop-up book. Ages as young as eight can complete the puzzles. Point and click navigation is suitable for children.
Cons: A very short game. Could use a stronger narrative. An adult or advanced version would be good. Cheap graphics passed off as artistic.
Pros: Film noir-style presentation is impressive. Setting, plot and characters are engaging. Benefits from high-quality voice acting. Choice of stealth or forceful approaches.
Cons: Stealth mechanics can be inconsistent. Checkpoint save system is frustrating. No tutorial or explanation of core controls. Controls are occasionally unresponsive.
Pros: Gameplay incorporates both good gun and vehicle mechanics. Includes bonus content from previous versions and DLC. Huge variety of guns and weapons available. Upgrade and modify your own vehicle.
Cons: Available only in English. No co-op or multiplayer modes included. Graphical issues reported. Straightforward campaign without replayability.
Pros: Addictive, arcade-style gameplay. Impressively detailed 3D environments. Plenty of scope to customize settings. Excellent orchestral soundtrack.
Cons: Shorter than other games in the genre. Lacks some iconic WW2 aircraft. Default controls may need to be tweaked. Occasional issues with visual lag.
Pros: 30 unique themed pinball machines to enjoy. Impressive detailed & colourful visuals. Excellent sound design with authentic pinball effects. Something for everyone; cool themes include AC/DC, Star Trek & Ghostbusters.
Cons: Quite high cost for what is essentially just a pinball simulator. Only available in English. Compatibility issues on some devices, including Mac. 9+ rating excludes a demographic that would otherwise find its colourful visuals appealing.
Pros: Impressive realistic graphics. Huge amount of content to complete and collect. Large open world to explore. Fun, fast flowing combat system.
Cons: Will not work on all graphics cards. User reports of frequent crashes. Missing the multiplayer features the game originally had at launch. Game can perform poorly on lower end hardware including noticeable slowdown.
Pros: All 25 locations are beautifully drawn and atmospheric. 25 mini-games to enjoy during the adventure. A simple yet interesting story keeps you invested throughout. Extra mini-games and locations can be unlocked.
Cons: Not much to make it stand out in a crowded genre. Hidden object puzzles may be too simple for players who like challenge. Free version only contains one location; rest of game requires purchase. Story becomes a little bloated with supernatural elements.
Pros: Has a sense of humour.. Animated cutscenes are well-done.. Filled with references to the films.. Over a hundred characters to unlock..
Cons: Some may prefer a more traditional Star Wars experience.. Gameplay can get repetitive.. Very similar to other games in the series.. Strategy mode is comparatively simplistic..
Pros: Fun and challenging. Three different game modes. Excellent retina graphics. iCloud support.
Cons: Tower descriptions aren’t sufficiently clear. Connecting with friends can be an issue. Updates aren’t regular enough. Needs the 64-bit system architecture.
Pros: Change the shade of each color if you wish. Colored images are saved automatically. Simple enough for children to master. The arithmetic puzzle is a novel idea.
Cons: It has very poor replayablity value. Children may quickly become bored of the game’s arithmetic features. Need a wider variety of usable images. Some of the images look cheap and hastily constructed.
Pros: Classic SEGA characters. Soundtrack packed with classic game tracks. Fun, accessible multiplayer gameplay. Range of characterful courts.
Cons: Awkward control systems. Repetitive minigames. No career mode. Dated, sometimes bland graphics.
Pros: Engrossing storyline.. Captures the spirit of isometric classics.. Appealing graphic effects.. Wide range of environments to explore..
Cons: Voice acting is inconsistent.. Large time commitment; unsuited to casual play.. Pathfinding AI is flawed.. Background art is on variable quality..
Pros: Beautiful & detailed background visuals, complimenting picturesque settings. A full 22 different levels and mini-games to play through. Zoom feature gives you more scope to find hidden objects. Intriguing mystery plot to keep you invested.
Cons: You'll have to buy 'premium' version to get full game experience. Even the premium version is too short. A little shallow compared to some other titles in the genre. Unresolved performance issues on some devices.
Pros: Includes 21 different visual effects. A child may learn up to 300 words. Has a movable alphabet for word construction. Sounds out one version of each letter.
Cons: Cheap graphics that look dated and quickly drawn up. Letter colors make it more difficult for dyslexic people. Thin fonts are not child friendly. Requires adult operation if children are to learn from it.
Pros: Appealing graphics and locations. Easy-to-use interface. Help guide provides useful tips. Evocative soundtrack.
Cons: Lack of real challenge in puzzles. Simplistic supporting characters. Vague, unhelpful task list. Simple story lacks detail or complication.
Pros: The graphics are attractive.. Offers a range of locations to explore.. Appropriate for all ages.. Gameplay is easy to grasp..
Cons: Storyline is fairly slight.. The character dialogue is not voiced.. Very similar to many other hidden object games.. Puzzles can get repetitive..
Pros: Easy to understand and relaxing gameplay. Includes plenty of levels with different challenges. Satisfying progression system that keeps you coming back. Difficulty is well paced.
Cons: Gameplay variety is very lacking. Mostly aimed at younger audiences with very simple gameplay. Paid app with very similar free alternatives. Very little replayability value.
Pros: Simple, adjustable steering controls. Appealing 3D graphics. Good variety of maps. Plenty of ship customization and upgrade options.
Cons: In-app purchases affect competitiveness. Awkward, unreliable gyroscope controls. Lack of tutorial. No single-player mode.
Pros: Unique re-imagining of classic Solitaire. Offers a choice of more than 50 teams. Includes bonus cards and wild cards. Soccer tournament format is engaging.
Cons: Not as challenging as standard Solitaire. May not appeal to traditionalists. Scoring can become slightly confusing. Main user interface is fairly cluttered.
Pros: Good range of customisation options.. Steampunk theme handled well.. Gameplay easy to pick up.. Thorough tutorial..
Cons: Heavy reliance on in-app purchases.. Sometimes hard to find resources not mined by other players.. Graphics can be cluttered.. Enemy projectiles hard to make out..