Trucks and Skulls NITRO Review
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 2.0
Device Reviewed On: iPod touch 4G
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The strength of Trucks and Skulls is twofold. First, it is dedicated to its concept. The soundtrack is composed of guitar riffs and explosion sounds; all the levels take place in apocalyptic wastelands that would fit on a thrash metal album cover. The concept also expands out to the gameplay, especially the Total Destruction bonus. See, each level grants a 5000 point bonus for destroying every destructible object in it, which generally translates to an instant maximum 4 gear rating, gears being this game's stars. With Nitro update's Gold element for purchasing upgrades, level unlocks, and other goodies, destroying everything for the gold it gives makes it almost a superior strategy compared to trying to destroy all the skulls in one shot, like what Angry Birds tries to push players to do. The second strength of Trucks and Skulls? It is absolutely loaded with content, featuring 231 total levels, 15 of those new to the Nitro update, with extra levels available weekly to those who subscribe to an Appy newsletter. For $0.99 ($1.99 on iPad), this is well worth the money.
But really, the control scheme is the only glaring issue with Trucks and Skulls. It is fun, while reveling in its over the top concept. Trucks and Skulls is a mighty fine entry in iOS' gallery of physics puzzlers.