Monday, June 1, 2009

Parachute Panic review






Parachute Panic by FDG Entertainment

Current Price: $0.99
LE?: NO

Reviewed at v1.0

From the makers of the popular Bobby Carrot series comes Parachute Panic, a new casual game that challenges you to "successfully land a host of parachutists into passing boats." Dodge detering dangers including helicopters, U.F.O.'s, sharks, and thunder clouds.

The objective is clear: safely land the parachutists into the passing boats. Swipe your finger to control the direction of the parachutists via wind, in order to land them safely. This game can get quite challenging however, as dangers seem to clump around you. I've only landed about a dozen parachutists safely, in fact!

The hand-drawn graphics of the game are well done and the animations are fun. The gameplay requires you to act swiftly in order to be successful. You have 5 lives before you die.

The sounds of the game are quite ominous but add to the overall quality of the game. I find the gameplay to be challenging, yet refreshingly so, considering how easy other casual games are. It takes practice before you can master the game, so be prepared to get a little frustrated at times! But in all honesty, for the price of $0.99, you won't find another app as well done as Parachute Panic. While I wish there were more options to control the difficulty of the game, it remains a true challenge for gamers like myself.

The controls are easy to pick up; simply swipe your finger to create winds. This game isn't heavy duty by any means, but you do have to pay attention to the screen in order to stay alive. It is however something you can easily play on the go, lending itself to be a "casual game."

Overall, this is a high-quality app by FDG Entertainment, the same people that have delivered Bobby Carrot Forever. The animations are fantastic and the accessibility of the app is established within the first few minutes of gameplay. This app is sure to be a hit, so check it out while the price is low.

Graphics/Interface: 4/5

Sound: 4/5

Replay Value: 4/5

Value: 4/5

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