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Harry Potter: Spells

:: MAGIC FOR MUGGLES

Harry Potter: Spells isn't much fun unless you have a fellow Potter fan who owns the app. But if you do...multiplayer dueling, with an iPhone in place of a wand? Harry Potter: Spells is much more than a piece of shovelware, though some fans will be disappointed by its lack of depth.
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The Settlers

:: GREAT

The Settlers for iPhone is a reincarnation of the classic PC-based title of the same name. With stunning visuals and audio to match, I found the game to be both immersive and addicting.
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DanceDanceRevolution S (DDR)

:: SOLID

Konami's port of DDR for the iPhone works well, and it's fun to play. However, awful iPhone integration and a limited song list keep it from being a must-have.
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Cash Cow

:: MOO-TASTIC

Cash Cow takes money-counting and turns it into a fantastic puzzle that rivals Bejeweled in the addiction category. Absorbing and fun, this puzzle game is simple to learn but requires plenty of strategy to master.
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Harbor Havoc 3D

:: LAYERS OF FUN

Backflip Studios looks to continue its roll with Harbor Havoc 3D. Line-drawing has been taken to the next dimension, and the results are deviously good.
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

:: SUPERB

In association with Fox Mobile Entertainment, Two Tribes and Chillingo debut Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, a move tie-in to the million dollar Ice Age franchise. With stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and rich animations, the game is faultless in my eyes.
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Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies

:: EMACIATED

While possibly possessing the longest name ever, Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies is extremely short. With only one level and some online gameplay, this game could really stand to put some meat on its bones.
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Asphalt 5

:: PEDAL MEETS METAL

Asphalt 5 does not presume to be anything else than what it is. It is an arcade racer to the core, and an undeniably fun one at that.
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Implode!

:: EXPLOSIVE

IUGO's new game is a physics-puzzler crossed with a whopping amount of dynamite. If blowing up buildings sounds like fun, you'll like Implode! There's not much to complain about, and the game should satisfy your puzzle cravings.
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Touch Pets Dogs

:: GREAT START

Touch Pets Dogs is a freemium pet sim that boasts a surprising amount of depth. It's not meant to played constantly, and the need for an internet connection is annoying, but ngmoco has still created a solid game that should delight puppy-lovers...now if only food took longer to digest.
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Gravity Sling

:: BLAST-OFF

The first title from Game Jam hits the app store and makes a good first impression. Simple and Pretty, somewhat shallow and buggy right now, but definitely compelling.
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Alice in Bomberland

:: TRIPPY

Alice in Bomberland is a violent, whimsical take on the classic novel. Unfortunately, what could have been an outstanding game is marred by repetitive levels and bad controls.
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Bobba Bar

:: WATERED DOWN

Sulake Inc the guys behind the original online hit sensation Habbo Hotel brings Bobba Bar to iPhone and iPod touch. A watered-down, but graphically stunning version of the franchise.
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Garters and Ghouls

:: GOOD ROMP

Garters and Ghouls is a game with an identity crisis. Does it want to be an RPG or an action shooter? Who knows! Who cares... I get to kill bad guys!
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Star Paint

:: OKAY

Star Paint is a well-implemented version of the classic "untangle" concept. However, there's nothing to make it stand out from the crowd, and the absence of auto-save alone is enough to make me hesitate before recommending it.
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Words With Friends

:: ADDICTING

Words With Friends is streamlined and elegant, and the user pool is just as speedy as the app itself. This is a must-have for Scrabble fans. It might lack features, but the Push notifications and the speed of the app itself make it my new Scrabble app of choice.
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Zombie Attack! Second Wave

:: DIFFERENT

Zombie Attack! Second Wave is a brave, but flawed, take on the tower defense genre. It has polish and charm to spare, but the gameplay leaves something to be desired.
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Hook Champ

:: EXCELLENT RETRO PLATFORMING

I can't recommend this retro style platformer enough, especially at this price. It's the first game I've reviewed here that I think is a must buy. This game should definitely be in the top 100 games in the App Store.
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Doom Classic

:: A GOOD PORT

id Software finally brings the Doom experience we've all been waiting for to your favorite iDevice. True and full, this port will replicate the experience that sucked up most of your childhood! But, just how are those controls?
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Command and Conquer: Red Alert

:: COMES UP SHORT

With skimpy content and slightly watered-down gameplay, Command and Conquer: Red Alert is good - but not great.
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33rd Division

:: TIME FOR COMBAT

33rd Division is the second release from Craneballs Studios. Their first release, Blimp, was a very interesting and beautifully created pseudo-platformer, this new release delves into the hugely popular path drawing genre.
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NBA Live by EA Sports

:: UNINSPIRED

NBA Live by EA Sports is everything that I thought it would be on my iPhone. Unfortunately, I had pretty low expectations.
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Slideshow Remote

:: USEFUL

Controlling your PowerPoint presentations from the palm of your hand? Yes, please! Slideshow Remote is an excellent, easy-to-use application that should make presentations a bit less of a pain.
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Bumpoid

:: OKAY

Bumpoid is a fully 3D game from an up in coming indie dev, so I was certainly hoping for the best. Unfortunately, I'm just not feeling it.
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SkySmash 1918

:: WELL DONE HOMAGE

A well polished top down shooter that is a perfect homage to the classic Capcom shooter 1942. Kids these days have it so easy getting unlimited gameplay from these classic gametypes for a mere dollar.
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Soosiz

:: AMAZING

Soosiz is pure awesomeness due to great graphics, pixel-prefect controls, and gravity-spinning gameplay.
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Worst-Case Scenario

:: MEDIOCRE

Too many boring questions and an insane amount of repetition makes this app a no-go for me. I'm sure that some will love it simply because it's Worst Case Scenario...but I'll take the handbook, thanks.
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Dark Nebula: Episode 1

:: SHORT (BUT SWEET)

With drop-dead gorgeous visuals and solid gameplay, Dark Nebula: Episode 1 by 1337 Game Design is a fast paced, futuristic frenzy of tilting mania!
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Earthworm Jim

:: GROOVY!

Once you get adjusted to the controls, Earthworm Jim is a top-notch platforming experience.
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Sniper Vs Sniper: Online

:: IT'S 'OKAY'

The highly anticipated networked online multiplayer action title arrives on the App Store. With immersive gameplay and a single mission option, the game holds it's own.
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Tap Tap Revenge 3

:: BEST YET

There are many Tap Tap Revenge fanatics out in the real world, along with me. Being such a big fan gave me extremely high expectations, but rest assured, this is the best game to date.
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Chromodyne

:: WORTH A LOOK

Chromodyne puts a refreshing twist on match-3. With vibrant visuals, and a great soundtrack, it's a pretty polished title. It could just do with a few more little things ..
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Word Ace

:: FREE & FANTASTIC

Word Ace is essentially a mash-up of Texas Hold 'Em and Scrabble. It's free, it's fun, and the online play is great; all you could ask for is a better offline option and this game would be golden. Still, it's definitely worth your time!
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iPuppy World

:: DULL

iPuppy World has great graphics. That's about it. Skip this boring, non-interactive pet sim, because once you're staring at a black screen while your puppy "sleeps," you'll understand why real puppies are so much more fun.
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Rock Band

:: GARY CHERONE-ESQUE

Rock Band on the iPhone is exactly what you'd expect it to be... pretty and polished but somewhat lacking in fun. There's only so much delight you can get out of a rhythm game on the iPhone.
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