Jet Worm (formerly Worms Party) Review
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPod Touch 4th Gen
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The premise behind Jet Worm Worms Party is incredibly simple, yet extremely addictive. Larry starts off each level moving to the right of the screen at a moderate speed. The level is split into two sections; above and below the ground, with obstacles frequently appearing in each.
To dodge low hanging obstacles the player has to tap the bottom half of the screen, at which point Larry will dive underground, before surfacing again a second later. To jump over an obstacle the player has to tap the top half of the screen. By tapping up and down one after the other the player can build up a good rhythm which will see Larry diving in and out of the ground like an ugly land dolphin.
To add to the challenge Larry's speed steadily increases as the level progresses, before peaking at 160mph. This means the player has to constantly adjust how quickly they need to tap the screen to jump.
As much fun as score chasing it, Jet Worm Worms Party would start to feel stale if it wasn't for the missions provided. To progress and upgrade the turbo engine, Larry requires stars which can be achieved by meeting certain criteria. For example, reaching 2000m without taking a single hit will bag the player a star, as will crashing into five obstacles of a certain type. Game Center achievements are also included, providing an incentive to carry on.
For those looking for a game that is easy to pick up, yet hard to put down, Jet Worm Worms Party is ideal.
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