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Toy Factory Review

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

Posted March 6th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: NO TOY STORY

Cute free sim that's too eager to grab some in-app dollars.

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Awards Pool 2012 Review

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

Posted February 21st, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: BEST SUPPORTING

Streamline your Oscar Awards party for free.

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Panda vs. Ninjas Review

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

Posted February 15th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: BLAND PANDA

A puzzle game that proves pitting a panda against an army of ninjas is more entertaining on paper than on iOS.

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Armed and Gorgeous Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted February 13th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: SKIMPY

Hack-and-slash with gorgeous engine but skimpy on depth.

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Gorilla Gondola Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted February 7th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: FINELY BALANCED

Gorillas on cabin cars. Of course it's fun.

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The Lost City Review

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

Posted February 7th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: GREAT DISCOVERY

Another Myst-like adventure but with a seasonal edge

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One Epic Game Review

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

Posted February 6th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: PRETTY EPIC

A perpetual motion platformer that is unique and funny. No, really.

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The Passenger Review

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

Posted January 27th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: BRIEF ADVENTURE

A noir adventure game that shines too briefly.

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GAIN Fitness Review

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

Posted January 25th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: IN GOOD HEALTH

A free personal trainer in your pocket.

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Ash II: Shadows Chapter 1 Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted January 25th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: CLASSICALLY UNEVEN

A retro RPG sequel with potential, but sadly far too unbalanced.

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Spearfishing 2 Review

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

Posted January 18th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: SHALLOW WATER

Monster Hunter. But Underwater. With Fish.

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Stay Alive Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted January 6th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: BEATING AWAY

A never-ending space shooter where the end isn't wanted.

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Climber Brothers Review

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

Posted October 20th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: HIGH CLIMBER

A fun physics-based puzzler with excellent leaderboard integration

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Curvebot Evolved Review

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

Posted October 7th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating:

Curvebot is a delightful puzzler that channels the spirit of the classic game Qix

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Word Ball Review

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

Posted September 28th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: WORD UP

Another iOS word puzzle? Yes, but it's a goodie.

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Pickpawcket Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted August 17th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: NICE KITTY

A well designed stealth game that fully embraces its silly premise of cats stealing art back from dogs.

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Odd Issey Review

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

Posted August 16th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: ODDBALL FUN

A weird-looking but enjoyable twin-stick shooter that's a little too repetitive to be great.

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Melon Truck Review

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

Posted August 16th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: TRUCKIN' ALONG

Melon Truck isn't the most ambitious, but it does a serviceable job as a fun and simple physics-based puzzle game.

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Maximus Discus Review

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

Posted August 12th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: WORTH A SPIN

Maximus Discus takes the discs from Tron and makes a fun albeit unspectacular game reminiscent of ice hockey out of them.

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Hungribles Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted August 11th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: TASTY TREAT

Cutesy visuals belie a strong puzzle game with some unusual physics-based play

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Last Defense of our Time Review

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

Posted August 9th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: NEAR MISS

An homage to Missile Command with plenty of punch, unfortunately let down by bugginess.

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A Cloudy Adventure Review

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

Posted August 9th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: FLOATING HIGH

A Cloudy Adventure requires a deft touch but rewards it with a quirky personality and challenging platforming puzzles.

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Feed The Duck Review

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

Posted August 2nd, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: SATIATING

There's the basis for an engrossing, addictive physics-based game in Feed The Duck, but it's not quite been realized. A good enough game, but a concept let down by execution nonetheless.

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Helion Review

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

Posted July 29th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: LASER SHOW

Helion is a challenging sliding blocks puzzler with a slight twist of Pipe Mania, except insert lasers for pipes.

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Wooords Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted July 29th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: ANAGRASM

Wooords, with its quirky presentation, easy-to-understand mechanics, and fast-paced play, is going to consume the lives of word puzzle lovers the world over.

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Tilt-a-Bowl Review

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

Posted July 25th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: STRIKING

Tilt-a-Bowl takes aim and almost hits a perfect strike thanks to great tilt controls and satisfyingly gruelling level design.

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Art Connoisseur Review

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

Posted July 25th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: NOT HIGH ART

An innocuous spot-the-difference game, but with some fine art to be enjoyed nonetheless.

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Wisp: Eira’s Tale Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Posted July 22nd, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: FAIRY MAGIC

A beautiful platformer with delicate touch controls, Wisp is a magical puzzle waiting to be solved

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Up To The Top Review

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

Posted July 12th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: CLIMBING HIGH

Despite failing to evolve beyond platforming tropes, Up To The Top's reasonably sturdy vertical platforming is supplemented well by taxing time-based challenges.

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Mogo the Monkey in Operation Jungle Bungle Review

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

Posted July 11th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba
Our Rating: :: SLIPPERY BANANA

Australian retailer Gametraders' debut iPhone game is a physics puzzler with potential but the first episode is far too short; this monkey needed more time to evolve.

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	Reviews Blog New Apps Price Drops Top 148 Our Favorites Howto Feeds About All Posts By Sinan Kubba Posts :: Feed Sinan Kubba Contributing Writer with the 148Apps Network since April 29, 2011 Sinan is not currently writing for the 148Apps Network. Toy Factory Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted March 6th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: NO TOY STORY Cute free sim that's too eager to grab some in-app dollars. Read The Full Review » Awards Pool 2012 Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted February 21st, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: BEST SUPPORTING Streamline your Oscar Awards party for free. Read The Full Review » Panda vs. Ninjas Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted February 15th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: BLAND PANDA A puzzle game that proves pitting a panda against an army of ninjas is more entertaining on paper than on iOS. Read The Full Review » Armed and Gorgeous Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted February 13th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: SKIMPY Hack-and-slash with gorgeous engine but skimpy on depth. Read The Full Review » Gorilla Gondola Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted February 7th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: FINELY BALANCED Gorillas on cabin cars. Of course it's fun. Read The Full Review » The Lost City Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted February 7th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: GREAT DISCOVERY Another Myst-like adventure but with a seasonal edge Read The Full Review » One Epic Game Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted February 6th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: PRETTY EPIC A perpetual motion platformer that is unique and funny. No, really. Read The Full Review » The Passenger Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted January 27th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: BRIEF ADVENTURE A noir adventure game that shines too briefly. Read The Full Review » GAIN Fitness Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted January 25th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: IN GOOD HEALTH A free personal trainer in your pocket. Read The Full Review » Ash II: Shadows Chapter 1 Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted January 25th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: CLASSICALLY UNEVEN A retro RPG sequel with potential, but sadly far too unbalanced. Read The Full Review » Spearfishing 2 Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted January 18th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: SHALLOW WATER Monster Hunter. But Underwater. With Fish. Read The Full Review » Stay Alive Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted January 6th, 2012 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: BEATING AWAY A never-ending space shooter where the end isn't wanted. Read The Full Review » Climber Brothers Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted October 20th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: HIGH CLIMBER A fun physics-based puzzler with excellent leaderboard integration Read The Full Review » Curvebot Evolved Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted October 7th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: Curvebot is a delightful puzzler that channels the spirit of the classic game Qix Read The Full Review » Word Ball Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted September 28th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: WORD UP Another iOS word puzzle? Yes, but it's a goodie. Read The Full Review » Pickpawcket Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted August 17th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: NICE KITTY A well designed stealth game that fully embraces its silly premise of cats stealing art back from dogs. Read The Full Review » Odd Issey Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted August 16th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: ODDBALL FUN A weird-looking but enjoyable twin-stick shooter that's a little too repetitive to be great. Read The Full Review » Melon Truck Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted August 16th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: TRUCKIN' ALONG Melon Truck isn't the most ambitious, but it does a serviceable job as a fun and simple physics-based puzzle game. Read The Full Review » Maximus Discus Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted August 12th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: WORTH A SPIN Maximus Discus takes the discs from Tron and makes a fun albeit unspectacular game reminiscent of ice hockey out of them. Read The Full Review » Hungribles Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted August 11th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: TASTY TREAT Cutesy visuals belie a strong puzzle game with some unusual physics-based play Read The Full Review » Last Defense of our Time Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted August 9th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: NEAR MISS An homage to Missile Command with plenty of punch, unfortunately let down by bugginess. Read The Full Review » A Cloudy Adventure Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted August 9th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: FLOATING HIGH A Cloudy Adventure requires a deft touch but rewards it with a quirky personality and challenging platforming puzzles. Read The Full Review » Feed The Duck Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted August 2nd, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: SATIATING There's the basis for an engrossing, addictive physics-based game in Feed The Duck, but it's not quite been realized. A good enough game, but a concept let down by execution nonetheless. Read The Full Review » Helion Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted July 29th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: LASER SHOW Helion is a challenging sliding blocks puzzler with a slight twist of Pipe Mania, except insert lasers for pipes. Read The Full Review » Wooords Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted July 29th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: ANAGRASM Wooords, with its quirky presentation, easy-to-understand mechanics, and fast-paced play, is going to consume the lives of word puzzle lovers the world over. Read The Full Review » Tilt-a-Bowl Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted July 25th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: STRIKING Tilt-a-Bowl takes aim and almost hits a perfect strike thanks to great tilt controls and satisfyingly gruelling level design. Read The Full Review » Art Connoisseur Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted July 25th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: NOT HIGH ART An innocuous spot-the-difference game, but with some fine art to be enjoyed nonetheless. Read The Full Review » Wisp: Eira’s Tale Review + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Posted July 22nd, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: FAIRY MAGIC A beautiful platformer with delicate touch controls, Wisp is a magical puzzle waiting to be solved Read The Full Review » Up To The Top Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted July 12th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: CLIMBING HIGH Despite failing to evolve beyond platforming tropes, Up To The Top's reasonably sturdy vertical platforming is supplemented well by taxing time-based challenges. Read The Full Review » Mogo the Monkey in Operation Jungle Bungle Review iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Posted July 11th, 2011 by Sinan Kubba Our Rating: :: SLIPPERY BANANA Australian retailer Gametraders' debut iPhone game is a physics puzzler with potential but the first episode is far too short; this monkey needed more time to evolve. 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