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Bobby Gooding

Contributing Writer | 148Apps

Bobby turned to the iPhone after his Blackberry started to feel a little old-fashioned -- and he hasn't looked back. As Editor of PC gaming website, Ironhammers.org, 148Apps offers him a chance to get some iPhone game reviews off his chest.

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Twitter: @ironhammer5

Skeleton Jump Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Bobby Gooding on November 1st, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: CUTE
Just in time for Halloween, Skeleton Jump challenges players with helping a cute little skeleton get the candy he's after, by jumping obstacles in this fun and simple little game.
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Shift It Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Bobby Gooding on October 28th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: GREAT MATCH
Color-matching, tile-sliding, puzzle gaming... all wrapped up in a neat and highly polished package.
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MetalStorm: Wingman Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Bobby Gooding on October 27th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: TOP GUN
A top flight combat simulator that does just about everything right, and it's free.
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Anthill: Tactical Trail Defense Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Bobby Gooding on October 13th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: STRATEGY DONE RIGHT
A strategical defense game that, by playing to the strengths of iOS, manages to make a real-time strategy type of game that finally feels right on the platform.
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Chain Surfer Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Bobby Gooding on October 10th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: CHAIN WHAT?
An extreme sport that involves balancing upon chains? And it's real? Exaggerated, but real!
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Parodise Review

By Bobby Gooding on October 6th, 2011
An action defense game that's filled with parodies and was originally denied entry to the App Store for objectionable content.
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Stinger Foosball League Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Bobby Gooding on October 3rd, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: SURPRISINGLY FUN
While it seems like a tough one to pull off on the iPhone, this one's actually done a fairly good job of recreating foosball on a touch-screen device.
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Tiny Defense Review

By Bobby Gooding on September 29th, 2011
Tiny Defense takes the tried and tested tower defense genre and puts it onto a 2D playing field. It works a treat and comes out as one of the very best in its class.
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Blast Radius Pro Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Bobby Gooding on September 23rd, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: ALMOST A BLAST
A speedy space defense title that plays very nicely and looks to take advantage of in-app purchases, but doesn't quite get the formula right.
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Glowfish Review

By Bobby Gooding on August 11th, 2011
A stunningly beautiful, side-scrolling game that draws influences from many places, and ultimately delivering something unique, pretty and well worth a play.
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InvoiceOn Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Bobby Gooding on August 1st, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: WORKS WELL
Send invoices to clients for services or products, quickly and easily
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RC Plane 2 Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Bobby Gooding on July 22nd, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: TOP NOTCH SIMULATION
A very realistic and well made flight simulation, albeit with model planes.
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Cut the Rope: Toy Box 1.4 Update and Plush Toys Coming Soon

Posted by Bobby Gooding on July 18th, 2011

Hugely popular iOS game developers, Chillingo, have today announced that they're not finished with feeding the cute little creature, Om Nom, just yet. The hit game, Cut the Rope, will be receiving its version 1.4 update in the near future, entitled 'Toy Box'. With this update will come 25 brand new levels, some new features and even new game mechanics that'll offer players some different ways to feed the little, green fellow.

New features will include a 'Star Key' that allows players to unlock boxes and the ability to choose what type of food is being played with -- so it's the players' choice whether Om Nom has candy or donuts, but please do try to mix it up and ensure the little guy gets a balanced and varied diet. They're also putting some hidden drawings into every box which can be unlocked and shared with friends via Facebook, while the final listed feature will allow one to get those friends playing by way of a built in 'Gift This App' option.

Finally, seeing as it's a 'Toy Box' update, there had better be some toys, right? Well there is; Chillingo are also launching a range of plush Om Nom toys, pictured below, although there's no revelation of when or where we'll be able to buy these from just yet.


.Matrixx: A new iPad Game from Quantum Sheep

Posted by Bobby Gooding on July 18th, 2011

Quantum Sheep, the developers responsible for games such as Air Supply, have decided to go ahead and launch another title. This time, though, it's an iPad exclusive and certainly seems to make good use of the iPad's extra screen real estate.

The game has a Tron-esque art style, with bright neon colors on a black background, and employs a very simple method for both controls and gameplay. The player's put in control of a little square that follows the players finger in a 1:1 sort of way While the gameplay is described by the developer as being just as simple: "Essentially, you have to avoid the red balls and grab the blue ones," they say. "Just grab the blue balls - avoid anything even remotely red!"

With power-ups such as Shields, Smartbombs and, in Quantum Sheep's own words, 'the Repel Thingy' -- as well as online leaderboards and achievements provided by Game Center, it certainly looks as though it could be another one of those simple but addictive little iOS games.

The whole retro arcade feel is wrapped up with some real nice 8-bit music from chiptune artist, Amiga Agia, which come with track titles such as ‘The Never Played Atari’ and ‘My Gameboy is better’, which are sure to please any nerd (especially me).

Those who like the idea of .Matrixx can even pick it up at a special introductory price in the App Store which will only last a couple of days. Waiting to grab it until later will mean it'll cost a little extra, although I wouldn't mind, I'm sure Quantum Sheep deserve it.


Transformers: Dark of the Moon Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Bobby Gooding on July 18th, 2011
Our rating: starstarhalfstarblankstarblankstar :: OPTIMUS GRIME
Transformers returns to iOS with a movie tie-in game
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