First up is Mass Effect Galaxy from EA, which is on sale for $0.99, down from $4.99. That’s one heck of a price drop, especially from EA. The basic premise, as outlined in our review, is as follows:

The fate of the human race is at stake; alien terrorists are plotting to wipe humanity from the face of the galaxy with a deadly biological agent. You assume the role of Jacob Taylor; a biotic-powered super soldier who must intervene in order to preserve mankind’s right to exist.

Bioware intended the iPhone game to bridge the gap between Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2, and though it’s by no means a necessary buy if you want to understand the second game’s story, it does add some background information. It’s a third-person shooter complete with dialogue and cutscenes. We gave it a 3.5 / 5 back in June. Be sure to read the full review for more a more detailed look at the game.

Mass Effect Galaxy

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Buy Now: $0.99

Our Rating: :: Terrorist hunting fun
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Released: 2009-06-22 :: Category: Games

Meanwhile, today’s Appvent Calender release brings us Polyhedra, a pastel-colored take on the “fill-em-up” game. (Fans of “Just Fillin,” an early App Store success, will find extremely familiar gameplay here.) You start each level with a colorful screen, empty except for a few bouncing particles. Tap a spot, and a bubble/polygon grows around your finger; release to complete the polygon. If your polygon hits a particle before it’s complete, it pops. You’re given a limited number of polygons per level, and you have to fill at least two-thirds of the screen to progress. As you beat more levels, other “zones” are unlocked with different polygon shapes. There’s also a “toy box” mode for just playing around. If you’re looking for a good casual game, this is one to grab; while it might not be an original game concept, at least the execution is solid.

polyhedra

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Buy Now: $0.99
Released: 2009-08-11 :: Category: Games

That’s it for today’s specials, but there will be more tomorrow. Check back then!