Schwerkraft Review
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
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Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy is seven years old, but it's still a celebrated 3D action title. Its unique gravity-based shenanigans made for a rich gameplay experience. There's nothing like slingshotting Mario around a tiny planet. Alternatively, for players in a bad mood, there's nothing like flinging him into a black hole. Mama-mia! That's-a painful spaghettification!
Schwerkraft stars Max, a little orange dude that wakes up one day and suddenly notices all the stars are gone (kind of a big deal). He resolves to travel out into the great open galaxy and retrieve all the stars he possibly can.
Star-collecting involves traveling between planets and utilizing gravity's power as a system of propulsion. Players can tap planets to turn their gravity on and off, building up momentum and allowing for Max to be pulled in the necessary direction.
Schwerkraft offers up a serene challenge that can be a bit repetitive and slow at times, but is ultimately worthwhile. It's a perfect way to pass the long, black, airless hours.