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Catch a Ninja Review

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Posted May 21st, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: CATCH AND RELEASE

It turns out ninjas aren't that much tougher than fruit.

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Scaredy Squirrel: Look Out Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted May 17th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: IT'S NUTS

This licensed platformer brings a little too much cartoon insanity.

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Chuck the Muck Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted May 15th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: CHUCKED FOR LIFE

Clever level layouts and high production values are great reasons to give a chuck.

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Twinkle Wheel Review

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Posted May 13th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: SPINNING ITS WHEELS

It tries to be hypnotic, but Twinkle Wheel might end up putting players to sleep.

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The Legend of Holy Archer Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted May 7th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: YEAR OF THE BOW

Mastering the bow is all that matters.

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Smile Plants Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted May 6th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: GREEN THUMB

This kid-friendly puzzle game makes us wish gardening was this much fun.

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Phone Fight Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted April 30th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: GOING MOBILE

It was only a matter of time before our phones became self-aware.

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Mr. Smoosh Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted April 29th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: BUBBLE BOUNCE

A simple but satisfying arcade experience.

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Ugly Animals Review

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Posted April 24th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: INNER BEAUTY

A charming little physics-based puzzle game but not much more.

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Death Rally Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted April 21st, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: BLAST FROM THE PAST

This action-packed combat racer brings new meaning to the phrase "burning rubber."

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Avengees Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted April 17th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: AVENGEES ASSEMBLE

This "physics shooter" does a pretty good job at pretending to be more than the clone it is.

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Tribe Survival Review

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Posted April 12th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: MONTEZUMA'S REVENGE

Tribe Survival has lots of stats and systems but no gameplay to make them meaningful.

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Black Operations Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted April 9th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: WAR IS BACKLIT HELL

A stellar art style and nuanced control scheme elevate this real-time strategy game.

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Dragon Eternity Review

iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad

Posted April 5th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: MOTHER OF DRAGONS

At last, a free-to-play MMO that isn't just interested in cold, hard cash.

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Hakitzu: Code of the Warrior Review

iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad

Posted April 1st, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: END OF LINE

For a game about teaching others, Hakitzu could use a few lessons.

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Strategy & Tactics: World War II Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted March 28th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: RISKY BUSINESS

Even the greatest generation has a few bad days.

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7 Little Words Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted March 25th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: SPELLBINDING

7 Little Words will test players' vocabulary like it has never been tested before.

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Crushin’ Robot- NYC Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted March 19th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: WAR OF THE BOROUGHS

Unlike the actual New York, Crushin' Robots- NYC is pretty pedestrian.

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Grow Dammit! Review

Posted March 15th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: LET THE SUNSHINE IN

This physics puzzler has clever levels, a great look, and a creative use of touch controls.

Read The Full Review »

Astro Shark HD Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted March 13th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: SEA OF STARS

Despite its serene presentation, Astro Shark HD is a tough and exciting interstellar adventure.

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Big Fish Bingo Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted March 8th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: CHICKEN LEGS

Pretty much what one could expect from a bingo game.

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Shadow Escaper Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted March 5th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL

Shadow Escaper is a dark and twisted feast for the senses.

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Doodle Dice Review

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Posted March 4th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: MEAN STREETS

A clever and colorful way of gambling with nothing on the line.

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House of the Lost Mini Review

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Posted February 26th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: RANDOM CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

The only thing scarier that an roguelike is a horror roguelike.

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Dragon Storm Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted February 22nd, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: SIGH OF THE STORM

As original and memorable as its title.

Read The Full Review »

Amelia vs. the Marathon Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted February 19th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: RUN AMELIA RUN

This infinite runner's mad dashes for originality only slow it down.

Read The Full Review »

Redneck Revenge: A Zombie Roadtrip Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted February 15th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: SHOTGUN FUNERAL

They may not be perfect, but rednecks are pretty useful to have in a zombie apocalypse.

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Draw Wars Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted February 12th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: DRAWING DRONES

A more hands-on take on real-time strategy warfare.

Read The Full Review »

Zuko Monsters Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted February 12th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: CATCH 'EM ALL

There's something very familiar about this monster collecting game.

Read The Full Review »

Wordchemy Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted February 6th, 2013 by Jordan Minor
Our Rating: :: FULLMETAL WORDCHEMIST

Not the most radical spelling game, but a fine one nonetheless.

Read The Full Review »

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	Reviews Blog New Apps Price Drops Top 148 Our Favorites Howto Feeds About All Posts By Jordan Minor Posts :: Feed Jordan Minor Contributing Writer with the 148Apps Network since August 19, 2011 Aspiring wordsmith. Northwestern Wildcat. Fan of video games. Fascinated with the internet. Connect with Jordan via: Twitter: @JordanWMinor Email :: jordan.minor@148apps.com Personal site :: http://www.JordansOB.blogspot.com Catch a Ninja Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted May 21st, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: CATCH AND RELEASE It turns out ninjas aren't that much tougher than fruit. Read The Full Review » Scaredy Squirrel: Look Out Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted May 17th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: IT'S NUTS This licensed platformer brings a little too much cartoon insanity. Read The Full Review » Chuck the Muck Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted May 15th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: CHUCKED FOR LIFE Clever level layouts and high production values are great reasons to give a chuck. Read The Full Review » Twinkle Wheel Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted May 13th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: SPINNING ITS WHEELS It tries to be hypnotic, but Twinkle Wheel might end up putting players to sleep. Read The Full Review » The Legend of Holy Archer Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted May 7th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: YEAR OF THE BOW Mastering the bow is all that matters. Read The Full Review » Smile Plants Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted May 6th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: GREEN THUMB This kid-friendly puzzle game makes us wish gardening was this much fun. Read The Full Review » Phone Fight Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted April 30th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: GOING MOBILE It was only a matter of time before our phones became self-aware. Read The Full Review » Mr. Smoosh Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted April 29th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: BUBBLE BOUNCE A simple but satisfying arcade experience. Read The Full Review » Ugly Animals Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted April 24th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: INNER BEAUTY A charming little physics-based puzzle game but not much more. Read The Full Review » Death Rally Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted April 21st, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: BLAST FROM THE PAST This action-packed combat racer brings new meaning to the phrase "burning rubber." Read The Full Review » Avengees Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted April 17th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: AVENGEES ASSEMBLE This "physics shooter" does a pretty good job at pretending to be more than the clone it is. Read The Full Review » Tribe Survival Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted April 12th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: MONTEZUMA'S REVENGE Tribe Survival has lots of stats and systems but no gameplay to make them meaningful. Read The Full Review » Black Operations Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted April 9th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: WAR IS BACKLIT HELL A stellar art style and nuanced control scheme elevate this real-time strategy game. Read The Full Review » Dragon Eternity Review iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Posted April 5th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: MOTHER OF DRAGONS At last, a free-to-play MMO that isn't just interested in cold, hard cash. Read The Full Review » Hakitzu: Code of the Warrior Review iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Posted April 1st, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: END OF LINE For a game about teaching others, Hakitzu could use a few lessons. Read The Full Review » Strategy & Tactics: World War II Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted March 28th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: RISKY BUSINESS Even the greatest generation has a few bad days. Read The Full Review » 7 Little Words Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted March 25th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: SPELLBINDING 7 Little Words will test players' vocabulary like it has never been tested before. Read The Full Review » Crushin’ Robot- NYC Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted March 19th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: WAR OF THE BOROUGHS Unlike the actual New York, Crushin' Robots- NYC is pretty pedestrian. Read The Full Review » Grow Dammit! Review Posted March 15th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: LET THE SUNSHINE IN This physics puzzler has clever levels, a great look, and a creative use of touch controls. Read The Full Review » Astro Shark HD Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted March 13th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: SEA OF STARS Despite its serene presentation, Astro Shark HD is a tough and exciting interstellar adventure. Read The Full Review » Big Fish Bingo Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted March 8th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: CHICKEN LEGS Pretty much what one could expect from a bingo game. Read The Full Review » Shadow Escaper Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted March 5th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL Shadow Escaper is a dark and twisted feast for the senses. Read The Full Review » Doodle Dice Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted March 4th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: MEAN STREETS A clever and colorful way of gambling with nothing on the line. Read The Full Review » House of the Lost Mini Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted February 26th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: RANDOM CLOSE ENCOUNTERS The only thing scarier that an roguelike is a horror roguelike. Read The Full Review » Dragon Storm Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted February 22nd, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: SIGH OF THE STORM As original and memorable as its title. Read The Full Review » Amelia vs. the Marathon Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted February 19th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: RUN AMELIA RUN This infinite runner's mad dashes for originality only slow it down. Read The Full Review » Redneck Revenge: A Zombie Roadtrip Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted February 15th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: SHOTGUN FUNERAL They may not be perfect, but rednecks are pretty useful to have in a zombie apocalypse. Read The Full Review » Draw Wars Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted February 12th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: DRAWING DRONES A more hands-on take on real-time strategy warfare. Read The Full Review » Zuko Monsters Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted February 12th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: CATCH 'EM ALL There's something very familiar about this monster collecting game. Read The Full Review » Wordchemy Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted February 6th, 2013 by Jordan Minor Our Rating: :: FULLMETAL WORDCHEMIST Not the most radical spelling game, but a fine one nonetheless. 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