Liquid review

Liquid by Robert Casperson

Current Price: $0.99

LE Available

Reviewed at v2.2

Liquid is a relaxing, easy to use entertainment app & fluid simulator. Choose from a dozen water colors and background tetures, adjust the speed and sound of the liquid, and even apply custom photos to the background.

Similar to Koi Pond, Liquid allows you to interact with the fluid surface. Tilt your device and the water will flow in that direction. Tap the water to make it move, or simply lay the device flat for stagnant motion. The sounds make this app even more realistic and riveting.

It's fun to choose a colored water and watch it flow beneath the background, whether it be stone or wood or a personal photo. There isn't much to the app besides being a fluid simulator, but I feel as if that's the point.

If the sound of water relaxes you, Liquid might be what you need. It offers a lot of customization options, is easy to use and a pleasure to look at.

Visit www.robertcasperson.com for more info on Liquid.

Graphics: 4/5

Sound: 4/5

Replay Value: 3/5

Overall Value: 4/5

Delicious Memory review

Delicious Memory by mSprocket

Current Price: $0.99

Reviewed at v1.0

Delicious Memory is a simple, no-nonsense matching game that is totally sweet.

The game is straightforward: set up your game board dimensions, them match up the desserts. There are 20 delicious desserts presented in the app, and your moves are counted. Complete your matches and see your high score.

There is also a two player mode. You need to share the device, because it plays in P1, P2 order. It makes the game a bit more challenging.

This app is very easy to play and is sure to please the little ones as well.

While Delicious Memory isn't unlike any other matching game for the iPhone, it IS deliciously illustrated, making it fun to test your memory. You're also able to change the dimensions of the game, making Delicious Memory shorter or longer to play. It's evident that the developers put effort into making this app simple yet fun at the same time.

Among the delicious memories art red velvet cake, pecan pie, banana splits, pastires, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Yum!

Visit www.msprocket.com for more info on Delicious Memory.

Graphics/Interface: 4/5

Sound: N/A

Repay Value: 4/5

Value: 4/5

iChalky review

iChalky by Eric Metois

Current Price: $0.99

Reviewed at v1.2

Meet your new friend, Chalky, in iChalky! He's a stick figure and his moves only by your hand. Control his movement through the accelerometer and watch him rumble and roll about. 

His movement is unpredictable! Adjust spring constants, spring damping, and floor/wall friction to see what moves him. You're able to make him a custom face with photos from your camera roll or a newly taken photo. He can just be about anything or anyone in that case!

Once you've got him in a good spot, tack him down using the thumbtack icon at the bottom (see above picture).

iChalky is one of those apps that let's your see just what your iPhone/iPod Touch can do. This isn't a fancy application with dazzling graphics or gameplay, but rather, a simple entertainment app and utilizes the features of the iPhone to make something entertaining. 

Since I don't have a set of headphones with a mic for my 1g iPod Touch, I wasn't able to see Chalky dance, but again, it's a feature that plays on the abilities of your device to make something entertaining. 

As far as replay value, it'll be fun see Chalky's movements for the first few rounds. It can be repetitive, however so not everyone will enjoy iChalky. But, if you take the time to appreciate the abilities of iChalky, you could come out with a new experience each time.

Despite that, if you're looking for a well-polished, simple entertainment app, try out iChalky today.

Graphics: 4/5

Sound: N/A 

Replay value: 3/5

Value: 4/5

MyMemoryMad review

MyMemoryMad by Jaja & Co

Current Price $0.99

LE?: NO

Reviewed at v1.2

MyMemoryMad is a simple memory game, where you repeat the flashes and sounds of the five color panels in the correct order. Chances are you've played a game like this before.

You tap on the colors in the order they flashed in. Each level gets harder and harder, until you lose track. It's a definite challenge once you reach a certain level. 

You're scored and remarked on your memory once you go awry. 

The UI of the game is simplistic and could probably be livened up to be more appealing to the eye. The game doesn't offer much in terms of depth, and provides only one style of gameplay. 

Despite this, MyMemoryMad is a simple, true test of your short-term memory. It's a familiar game that will test you each time you play.

Graphics/Interface: 3/5

Sound: 3/5

Replay Value: 3/5

Value: 3/5

The Moron Test review

The Moron Test by DistinctDev

Current Price: $0.99

LE?: NO

Reviewed at v1.1

I am an idiot! Well, according to The Moron Test, at least. 

This entertaining app will have you playing for hours on end, in order to prove that you are NOT an idiot! It's super entertaining and the perfect escape for long bus rides, boring lectures, or moments of boredom.

This app features many levels, some of which require you to think fast, or do nothing at all. The graphics are excellent and the theme music is hilarious, yet goes perfectly with the fast paced gameplay. 

If you're an idiot, and want to give levels another go, you can play from the checkpoint, or start all over. Some levels are ridiculously easy and funny, while others will catch you off guard. 

There's a timer, so you can challenge friends who are playing as well. There are a ton of updates coming, and version 2.0 is said to make "all your wildest dreams come true."

The Moron Test is so entertaining! If you don't take yourself too seriously, you will enjoy this app. It's a little frustrating at times, but the truth hurts--maybe you are an idiot!

(This app is on sale for $0.99, but normally costs $2.99. Get it while it's cheap!)

Graphics/Interface: 5/5

Sound: 5/5

Replay Value: 5/5

Value: 5/5

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

Up There review

Up There by Veiled Games
Current Price: $1.99
Reviewed at v1.2.1
Up There is one of those simple games that seem to stick to you, no matter how approachable the gameplay.
It's probably due to the attention to detail that's been put into this game. The hand-drawn graphics are beautiful and add to the aesthetic quality of the game; the music is fantastic, featuring original songs "Joy of Sky" and "Artic Moon." The levels transition seamlessly and the pacing of the game is smooth.
The objective is to keep the ballon from disappearing from the screen, or getting stuck underneath somewhere. Dodge bookshelves, branches, clouds and more as you continue on in the game. The gameplay is very straightforward, allowing gamers of all generations to experience Up There.
There are several options available to gamers as well. You can change difficulty from easy to hard (no in between), personalize your balloon pattern (I stick to red), try reverse controls, and choose songs. You're able to view personal and global scores as well.
With any straightforward game, Up There is repetative. When I first purchased it, my competative edge to get a top score was much higher than today, after having owned the app for months.
This game currently costs $1.99, but there is a lite version out now too. The game is worth the price; if you appreciate all the aspects of the game, you'll see its worth.
Graphics: 5/5

Sound: 5/5

Replay Value: 4/5

Value: 4/5

Scoops review

Scoops - Ice Cream Fun for Everyone by NimbleBit
Current Price: $1.99
Reviewed at v1.6.1
Scoops is a fun stacking game that involves everyone's favorite foods: ice cream and veggies. While that statement is contestable, there is no doubt that Scoops is a fun game anyone could enjoy.
You start out with an empty cone, and slowly built up your cone by stacking the scoops of ice cream. Avoid veggies to maintain your multiplier bonus though! I noticed you seem to multiply higher with stacking same color scoops, but that's impossible to do continuously. There are rainbow cones, that up your score and multiplier, and the title scoop purple with stars, that give you an extra 'star,' or life. Or else it's 3 veggies and you're out!
The game is easy to play. Use the accelerometer to catch the right items, and watch you go higher and higher into the sky, until you reach the planets.
The graphics are cartoon-style but fun to see. The background transitioning is smooth and looks good as well. The sounds do not support a mute switch, and recently, NimbleBit implemented sounds from Sky Burger when you nearly catch a veggie. It's not a bad thing, but I'm not a fan of it.
The game has few options, besides global and personal scores, and challenge emails.
The app costs $1.99. It will provide escapes from boring lectures, car rides, and other events in which you need quick entertainment. Check out Scoops today!
Graphics: 4/5

Sound: 4/5

Replay Value: 4/5

Value: 4/5

Doodle Jump review

DoodleJump by Lima Sky LLC

Price: $0.99

Reviewed at v1.2.1

In Doodle Jump by Lima Sky LLC, you control a cute, perpetually jumping green creature going from platform to platform. You must dodge monsters, shoot them by touching the screen if need be, as well as avoiding any faulty platforms. This game provides simple, direct gameplay, precisely what has made it so addicting for so many players. 

The game provides no multiplayer functionality; you are competing against yourself to get a higher score. You do have the ability to share scores with your Facebook friends, as well as emailing them through the game. You can view global and personal scores as well. 

The game employs cartoon-style graphics in bright, crisp animations. The controls are simple; with the use of the accelerometer, you control your character from platform to platform.

Might highest score is under 30,000. What I've encountered are monsters, blackholes, spaceships, and disappearing white platforms. There are other platforms as well; the "safe" green color, a moving blue platform, and a brown, broken and unsafe platform. 

The game uses score markers so you can view local (personal) and global scores. You have the option of allowing global leaderboard auto submission, as well as directional shooting and sound muting.

In all honesty, this game is very simple. However, perhaps this simplicity is what has immersed so many players in to wanting a higher score. Its accessibility makes it a game for all ages to enjoy, and the coming updates are sure to enhance the already addictive gameplay.

Currently, the game costs $0.99. Considering the bevy of games available for that same price, there are probably few as simple and addictive as Doodle Jump. 

Graphics: 5/5

Sound: 4/5

Replay Value: 4/5

Value: 5/5

Pocket God review

Pocket God by Bolt Creative

Price: $0.99

Reviewed at v1.16

It is safe to say that Pocket God has become an iPhone/iPod Touch phenomenon. It has remained at the top of the paid App leaderboard, and has amassed thousands of fans worldwide.

This entertainment app gives its users ultimate powers--you are the Pocket God. What does that mean? Well, it means you have the ability to do pretty much whatever you'd like to your little people, or pygmies. Torture them with rain and thunderstorms. Flick them ashore. Unleash a mighty wind. Let them fish, or feed them coconuts. Provoke the t-rex. And the list goes on...

The app has progressed greatly throughout the past few months. Bolt Creative seems to be putting in a massive amount of work to make this app a success. And it their hard work has paid off thus far.

What makes this app so popular? I used to ask that myself, in the app's early stages. There was little to do at first, only a few activities for short entertainment. As more updates, or "episodes" released, however, it became clear that Bold Creative has much more in store than us buyers suspect. 

The graphics are excellent and quite amusing. The facial expressions, changes in weather, and aftermath of your actions are clearly apparent, making Pocket God an interactive experience for consumers. 

The pictures I posted doesn't do the app justice, nor does any review or video for that matter. To truly experience the Pocket God app, you have to play for yourself and discover ways to amuse (or torture) your pygmies. At $0.99, the game is accessible to all users; rhe immense sense of control this game gives to players is something few apps have yet to achieve in the same sense as Pocket God. With so much to do, and presumably, much more to come, purchase Pocket God now...you won't regret it!

Graphics: 5/5

Sound: 5/5

Replay Value: 4/5

Value: 5/5

Be sure to visit pocketgod.blogspot.com

More Toast! review

More Toast! by Maverick Software

Cost: $0.99

Reviewed at v1.4

More Toast! by Maverick Software is a fun, silly, hunger-enducing app. More Toast!, to put it simply, is a toaster simulator. You select from a variety of toast types: bread, english muffin, bagel, waffle, toaster pastry, and strudel pastry and toppings: butter, jam, peanut butter, jam, cinnamon sugar, syrup, cream cheese, honey, nutella, icing, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries. Whew! That seems like quite a list, doesn't it? Well, the app sure has come a long way since when I first downloaded it for free. Maverick has devoted plenty of time to improving the app and for the past few months has been updated frequently with new toast types and toppings. I commend Maverick Software greatly for the app's expansive improvements to the graphics, user interface, and variety of items available. 

However, along with the updates, came a new price of $0.99. That is not expensive by any means, but of course a step away from being free. 

With this application, you can make toast, apply toppings (if you please), and eat your creation. You could also save your toasted goody right within the app itself then send it via email, make it a contact pic, or background pic. 

While this application is simple and repetative after multiple rounds of toast making, it will definitely provide you with enough entertainment to get through your next class, lecture, or even your next meeting! With the amount of updates that app has been receiving lately, More Toast! is a definite bang for your buck.

Graphics: 4/5

Sound: 3/5

Replay Value: 4/5

Value: 4/5