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Boss Monster Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Jessica Fisher on June 23rd, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: BUILD DEADLY DUNGEONS
Devious dungeon building can be hard work.
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Super Monster Mayhem: Rampage Punches its Way on to the App Store Soon

Posted by Jessica Fisher on February 18th, 2015
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Super Monster Mayhem: Rampage, by eRepublik Labs, is a cute new take on an old classic. You play as a monster set on destroying the city. You'll have to swipe back and forth as your monster ascends a building to avoid bullets, angry cops, fire, explosions and other hazards. Eat as many people as you can to top the leaderboards and become the true king of the monsters.

Super Monster Mayhem: Rampage is currently is soft launch but will be available on the U.S. App Store for free "soon."

Collect, Train, and Battle Monsters in Monster Battles: TCG

Posted by Jessica Fisher on January 12th, 2015
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Indie studio FrozenShard has released their newest game, Monster Battles: TCG. Similar to Pokemon, Monster Battles lets you collect, train, and battle hundreds of monsters from around the world.

Each monster has a unique name and personality and you can evolve them into more powerful versions. Currently there are 120 unique cards with more than 200 Monsters. FrozenShard plans to add more every month.

You can check out Monster Battles: TCG for free on the App Store.

Haunt the House: Terrortown Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Nadia Oxford on November 13th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: A SPOOKY GOOD TIME
Haunt the House: Terrortown is noticeably short, but it's still a clever title that looks great.
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Spellfall Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on August 18th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: GEM MATCHING MONSTER BASHING
Those in-app purchases might prove a bit pesky, but Spellfall is a mostly fun Match-3 puzzle game.
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Become the Ultimate Monster Master with the New Monster Legacy PvP Update.

Posted by Jessica Fisher on August 15th, 2014
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Outplay Entertainment is updating their smash-hit Monster Legacy. Now players can enjoy pitting their monsters against each other with the new PVP battles.

You can play against your friends or connect with other players all over the world in turn-based championships. Win fame points and see where you stack up on the global leaderboard. The game now also includes in-app purchases so you can buy power-ups.

Monster Legacy is available for free on the App Store.

Demons vs Fairyland Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Nadia Oxford on May 19th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: DEFEND THE CHILDREN!
Demons vs Fairyland is an engaging tower defense game that provides a little bonus: a twisted sense of humor.
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Feed Me Munchy Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Nadia Oxford on March 31st, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: FEED THE MONSTER WITHIN
Despite some control issues, Feed Me Munchy is a solid action / puzzle game that offers plenty of challenge.
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Nerdy Workout Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Angela LaFollette on March 28th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: HILARIOUS
Help a nerd bulk up his biceps all while avoiding the flying monsters that want to eat his beefy arms.
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Backyard Monsters: Unleashed Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on November 5th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: MONSTER REARING
Proving initially quite generous, this F2P monster rearing game is quite fun.
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One Dozen Giant Robot & Monster Games That You Should Be Playing

Posted by Rob Rich on July 24th, 2013

Pretty much everyone has been buzzing about "Pacific Rim" this month. The movie has been doing quite well from what I understand (plus it's freaking awesome), but like most summer blockbusters that popularity also equates to some tie-in games across multiple platforms. While I found the Xbox Live Arcade game to be pretty enjoyable, the iOS iterations - yes, there's more than the one - were both extremely disappointing. However all hope is not lost. While the Pacific Rim iOS title may have been a colossal (*rimshot*) letdown, there are still a fair number of great games on the platform featuring giant robots and giant monsters that can be quite a bit of fun.

Rock'n and Sock'n with GiganderX
GiganderX (Prodigy Co. Ltd, $0.99)
I've sampled a fair number of "giant robot" games across multiple platforms but none have managed to capture the oversized and plodding nature of these massive engines of destruction quite like Robot Alchemic Drive or Remote Control Dandy. And no other iOS games have managed to capture a similar feel of either title better than GiganderX. It's fairly simplistic - there's an extremely basic combo system, one special attack, and only a handful of levels - but it does an admirable job of making you feel like you're piloting a slow, lumbering, oversized toy as it combats other slow, lumbering, oversized toys.

Giant Metal Robot (Poppy, $0.99)
Giant Metal Robot is a bit unorthodox, but that's a big part of why I like it. You have to tilt your device to steer the young girl (and later her dog, too) along a rooftop, while swiping down to make the robot smash its fists. Flatten the little girl or her companion and it counts as a loss. Fail to smash all the skeletons that are chasing them around before time runs out and it's a loss. Accidentally launch the little girl off the roof after smashing something and you lose. It's deceptively tough, and yet it's easy enough to play that it should keep you entertained for a while.

The signs are everywhere (and bloodthirsty) in My Little Monster
My Little Monster (Group Sound, $0.99)
As a long time fan of giant monster movies, I can't not find the idea of raising and training my own to be both awesome and oddly charming. And that's before taking the adorable and weird characters, goofy skills, and ridiculous hats into consideration. It's an odd hybrid of virtual pet and simple action game, but it's also a neat distraction for any kaiju fan.

RoboCat Rampage (Luke Turvey, $1.99)
Some robots are more interested in preserving nature than in protecting humanity; and that's exactly what RoboCat Rampage is about. You move the enormous mechanized feline around each stage attempting to squish anything that looks industrial while also trying to avoid stepping on anything green (i.e. trees, etc). The more smoke-belching factories and vehicles you smash before reaching the end of the level, the higher your score and the happier the little woodland creatures will be.

Fortunately The War for Eustrath is easier to enjoy than it is to pronounce
The War of Eustrath (iQuibi Inc, $2.99)
Giant robots aren't a genre; they're a subject. So while The War for Eustrath may not seem quite as "typical" as the other games on this list, but it's definitely relevant and possibly one of the best. The characters are quirky in an eye-rolling kind of way, but it's a very competent strategy game. One that features some pretty cool-looking mechs. Cool-looking mechs that fight each other. It's like Xenogears crossed with Fire Emblem, and I can't think of a single thing about that description that isn't awesome.

OFFWORLD (6waves Lolapps, FREE)
I wasn't expecting to enjoy OFFWORLD's Rock-Paper-Scissors style combat as much as I did, honestly. But enjoy it I did, and I think it adds a fair bit of strategy to what could have otherwise been a very basic game. Not only is there plenty of mental back-and-forth as you try to predict your opponent's next move, there are also lots of customization options for various weapons and attachments. Plus it looks and animates gorgeously.

Don't underestimate Monster Jam Jam's giant radioactive poultry
Monster Jam Jam (Behold Studios Jogos Electronicos LTDA ME, FREE)
I happened upon Monster Jam Jam accidentally, but I have to admit I was rather impressed by its no-frills simplicity. Each match is random, and the only difference between monsters is their appearance, so all you have to worry about is out-thinking your opponent (AI or otherwise). It uses a fairly simple combat system wherein each combatant picks an action (attack, power up, heal, defend) and attempts to guess what the other side is planning. No scores, no leaderboards, no upgrades or unlockables; just a bunch of quick pick-up-and-play kaiju action.

Roar Rampage (FDG Entertainment, $0.99)
What is it most people think of when they think about giant monsters? Property damage. And property damage is you'll get when you start playing Roar Rampage. The giant boxing glove-toting lizard moves along automatically, so all you have to worry about is flinging his fist all over the place in order to bust through buildings and knock helicopters out of the air. It's simple, destructive fun.

Destroy Gunners ZZ is a blast despite the distinct lack of giant beards
Destroy Gunners ZZ (SHADE Inc, FREE)
Destroy Gunners ZZ is a freemium/social sequel of sorts to the original Destroy Gunners; the latter of which has been one of my most preferred mech combat games to date. I decided to list the sequel over the original simply because it looks a little better, has a little more variety, and has had a few control refinements but the first game is also totally worth a look. Especially for any early series Armored Core fans hoping to find a comparable experience on iOS.

Robot Rampage (Origin8, FREE)
Just like people, not all robots are friendly. In fact, the robot headlining Robot Rampage is a total jerk. All it does is stomp around smashing everything in sight, while occasionally blasting stuff with lasers. Of course when you get to control the giant robo-jerk as it smashes up buildings and fries all military resistance with heat beams it's actually pretty cool.

Death Worm ain't afraid o' no early birds
Death Worm (PlayCreek, $1.99)
Not all vicious giant monsters walk around on two legs. In fact, some of them don't have any legs at all! And while watching a giant radioactive shellfish level a city can be pretty intimidating it can be just as bad when dealing with a subterranean horror you'll never see coming. Being said subterranean horror, rather than running from it for dear life, is a lot cooler. Especially when you can evolve new traits between levels.

Super Monsters Ate My Condo! ([adult swim], FREE)
Super Monsters Ate My Condo! is admittedly a bit of a stretch, but it features plenty of giant monsters so I figure it has a place on the list. Plus it's a lot of fun. The odd physics-based match-3 puzzles coupled with the quirky kaiju waiting to gobble up each high rise floor are a great match. It's the kind of game that could very easily make an hour disappear if you give it half the chance.

Madmonster Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on April 25th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: FUZZY
Okay, I'll admit it: bouncing off of tanks and helicopters as a giant monster is pretty great.
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The Great Jitters: Panic Ride Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on December 20th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: GHOSTLY RUNNING
Ride a ghost train around a haunted world and dodge the evil monsters within.
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Scribble Hero Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Angela LaFollette on December 19th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: SHOOTING FRENZY
Doodles come to life in this action-packed arcade-shooter that’s appealing to casual gamers and children alike.
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Magimon Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Rob Rich on December 6th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: PLAY ON MUTE
I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was. To endure obnoxious sound effects and music is my real test, to figure out what exactly happens in a battle is my cause.
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