Posted by Rob LeFebvre on September 14th, 2012 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Like Space Marines, lots of weaponry, and tons of creatures to kill but don’t have any money left in your iTunes account? This is the game for you, then!
You are the last man standing.
One soldier against a swarm of violent aliens. Hold your position fighting off wave after wave of invaders and clear the area of aliens.
Switch off your brain and grab your weapons: rifle, shotgun, railgun, laser, grenades, flame thrower… You have only one obligation: to kill everything!!!
Remember Galcon? It was a pretty impressive space-themed strategy title that many of usat 148apps loved upon its release in 2009. Following that came Chickon, a fun chicken based spin-off of the title.
Creator Phil Hassey clearly fancied a change of genre with his next creation: Dynamite Jack. In it, players take the role of a Space Marine captured in battle and forced to work in a mine. This leads to what looks like a great combination of 2D gametypes with stealth elements included as well as Bomberman-style action.
Dynamite Jack isn’t yet 100% confirmed for iOS (with the game set to launch initially on Mac and PC next month) but Phil Hassey let Touch Arcade know via Twitter that a port to iPad looks very likely and with iCade support, also.
Check out the gameplay trailer below and cross your fingers tightly for a speedy release. Dynamite Jack looks like it’s going to be great fun.
A new visual redesign has made its way to Rhapsody, putting artists front and center on the new home screen. It’s always nice to have easier access to the music you listen to as it provides a simpler way to browse new releases, popular artists, and featured albums. You can also check out enhanced album [...]