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Sliding Puzzle Fun From Find A Way, José!

Posted by Jennifer Allen on April 19th, 2012
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Sliding tile puzzles were arguably one of the first forms of casual game. Before games consoles and our beloved iOS devices, sliding tile games were a great way of passing the time with a toy/game that was portable.

Now, we get the fun of iOS based sliding tile offerings with a Tetris shaped style twist such as Find a Way, José!. Newly released, it's a free game backed up by some optional in-app purchases. 15 different puzzles are available in the free version with a further 45 unlocked with an inexpensive purchase.

Extra reason to keep playing is offered through the accumulation of J-Coins which unlock extra hard levels, and there's even a Level Builder mode so players can create their own stage.

Find a Way, José! looks to be a fun and charming way of spending spare time, falling back on traditional puzzle solving with a twist to keep players entertained.

It's out now for both iPhone and iPad, and it's initially free with the option of a $1.99 $0.99 payment to unlock further features for the iPhone or $1.99 for iPad.

The Tower of Zarbartz Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on February 8th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: FUN WITH LIQUIDS
Use strategically placed blocks to control the flow of various liquids and get them to the right container in this liquified puzzle game.
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Blocks Hurt! Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on January 27th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: SURPRISING
Drop blocks and destroy advancing waves of monsters in several different game modes.
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Quadra Review

By Jason Wadsworth on December 8th, 2011
Matching four blocks is no easy task in this frenzied block matching game.
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Junk Jack Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on November 10th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: SO NOT JUNK
Junk Jack is another sandbox game with rather obvious "inspirations," but to simplify it as such would be doing the game (and fans of this somewhat new-ish genre) a HUGE disservice.
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IncrediBlox Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on November 9th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: MORE MATCHING
A fairly predictable block matching game with some unique visual flair.
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Blosics Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Rob Thomas on November 7th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: BLOCK-BUSTER
This physics-based block smasher is packed full of controlled chaos. Oh, and fun. Did we mention that?
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W.E.L.D.E.R. Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on November 7th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: WONDROUS WORDPLAY
This word building puzzle game requires some very strategic thinking.
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Brick People HD Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Jennifer Allen on October 27th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: LIMITED
Adapted from an arcade game, Brick People HD doesn't translate so well to the iPad, losing one of the best features: the physical side of things.
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Blowup!! Review

By Jason Wadsworth on October 26th, 2011
Take a matching game, juice it up with techno beats, fast-paced gameplay, some robots, and this is what you get.
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Hope's Quest Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Jordan Minor on October 21st, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: STONE COLD
Carefully chart your course and keep Hope from getting crushed by stones in Hope's Quest.
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MixZle Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on October 10th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: WELL ROUNDED
This game combines two classic puzzle styles into one cohesive experience.
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Monsters Ate My Condo Review

By Jason Wadsworth on September 23rd, 2011
It's part physics balancing game, part matching game, and part monster movie, but it's all amazing and so much fun to play.
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Happy Hills Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on September 23rd, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: HEAD FOR THE HILLS
Here's a physics based puzzle game with bombs, and blocks, and sentient hills that move.
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ArkanoArena: It's Not Just for the iPad Anymore

Posted by Rob Rich on September 16th, 2011
iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad

I'm as agreeable to the concept of breaking blocks with a ball bounced off of a paddle as the next person, but unless it's a "classic" or does something "different" I'm generally not going to get excited about it. That said, I think it's safe to assume that ArkanoArena is "different" enough to pique my interest. In fact, it's a bit more than piqued at this point.

On a basic level, it's the same as any other paddle and brick kind of game: bounce a ball around, destroy the blocks, don't let the ball get past the paddle. It's the finer details that really set ArkanoArena apart. Details like using a steampunk vehicle situated on rails rather than a floating paddle and upgradable weapons and equipment. I'll admit, it's technically not "new" because iPad users have been able to enjoy this title for some time now, but it's new to those of us who don't own the Apple tablet. Regardless, it looks like something worth checking out.

ArkanoArena is available for both iPhones and iPod Touches, with 3GS and up (or equivalent) hardware, right now for $1.99. Arkanoid lovers: check this one out.