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Battle for Niria Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on March 25th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: NEEDS MORE WORK
This online puzzle rpg could use a bit more time in the oven.
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Order & Chaos Duels Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on March 21st, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: ANGRY CARDS
Order & Chaos Duels is a beautiful and fun strategic card game at its core, but the solo campaign is horribly unbalanced.
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Please Stay Calm - Zombie Apocalypse Survival MMO RPG Revew

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on March 11th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: KEEP CALM AND KILL ZOMBIES
Search the neighborhood for supplies and desperately fight off the zombie horde in familiar local spots in this apocalyptic MMO.
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Big Fish Bingo Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jordan Minor on March 8th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: CHICKEN LEGS
Pretty much what one could expect from a bingo game.
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Mad Merx: Nemesis Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on March 1st, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: NEEDS MORE TRAINING
Mad Merx: Nemesis takes a while to ramp up and suffers from some fairly problematic latency issues, but it still has its moments. On occasion.
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Travel the Winding Roads of Britannia Once More in Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar

Posted by Rob Rich on February 19th, 2013

I’ve only ever positively associated two franchises with the word “Avatar.” The first is the fantastic animated series on Nickelodean (watch it if you haven’t yet, seriously), and the second is Ultima. It was never quite as huge an RPG franchise as Final Fantasy, but it’s got more than enough die-hard fans to justify an iOS rekindling. Hence the upcoming Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar.

For those unfamiliar with the series it’s essentially a fantasy action RPG set in the same world (Britannia) but with ever changing threats. Each game also stars a legendary hero known as The Avatar. Hence the title. Ultima Foraver is set over twenty years after the events of Ultima IV with Lord British stepping down from the throne and his progeny, Lady British, taking over. The land is once again in peril and once again in need of The Avatar. A horrible disease referred to as “the Black Weep” is slowly consuming the land; turning people into monsters, ugly-ing up the countryside, and generally being a nuisance. Players must combat the Weep while also conditioning their character to become the next Avatar if Britannia is to have any hope of survival (Spoiler Alert: the series has currently already crossed into double-digits).

Ultima Forever is going to be an online RPG, but without all the rampant ganking found in Ultima Online (thank goodness). The focus this time is on co-op, with up to four players able to team up to take on an assortment of the game’s dungeons. Dungeons that scale in difficulty, depending on the number of participants of course. The number of players can also have an effect on what areas can be accessed as certain locks and other puzzles require a specific number of people present to interact with them. Combat itself is also a bit more involved with position playing a key role. Attacking from the sides and especially the back will typically do more damage, and many enemies incorporate attacks with specific hit zones that can be avoided with enough practice. And as one would expect there’s going to be loot aplenty. But this is looking to be more than a mere dungeon crawler, however.

As I’ve mentioned, there’s an emphasis on turning each player’s character into The Avatar, and to do that they need to master the Eight Virtues. Each Virtue has its own meter that fills up based on the dialog choices a player makes as well as some of the quests they complete. Once they’ve mastered all eight (no easy task as it requires building up a good reputation in all of Britannia’s many towns, among other things) they can throw their own little Avatar parade.

Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar is still a few months away with a predicted Spring release, but it’s already looking pretty sharp. And it’s going to be free-to-play, so I expect to see a lot of would-be Avatars running around Britannia when I load it up.

Dynasty of the Magi Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Rob Rich on February 8th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: STAY BURIED
All the clever cross-media integration in the world won't make a poor game good.
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Trigger Fist Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Dale Culp on August 15th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: INTENSE
Featuring intense action, excellent graphics and fantastic controls, Trigger Fist is a third-person shooter done right.
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Outmaneuver Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on August 1st, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: STRATEGIC MANEUVERS
Use intuition, strategy, and clever tricks to outmaneuver online opponents in this turn-based game.
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Spy vs Spy Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Dale Culp on July 30th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: OLD GAME NEW TRICKS
This classic game of espionage and sabotage is sure to please fans and newcomers alike. It's the same old game, but with updated visuals and gameplay elements to keep it fresh!
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Order and Chaos Online Celebrates 365 Days of Existence with Lots of New Stuff

Posted by Rob Rich on June 1st, 2012
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: MASSIVE :: Read Review »

Gameloft’s juggernaut of a mobile phone MMO has just hit the 1 year-old mark. While celebrating the occasion with a huge update isn’t exactly out of the ordinary it’s still certainly something worth talking about. Especially because it includes a number of additions as well as one particular feature players have been clamoring for over the past twelve months.

The list of new stuff is fairly extensive. Various bug fixes are to be expected, as well as some new quests. Players will also receive a free gift box, a special Thank You letter, access to new items and pets, and will be able to mess around with the new Lottery system. Those who have been playing for over three months will also get a special Anniversary pet. And it wouldn’t be a proper celebration without some flagrant fashions (i.e. new clothes for NPCs) and fireworks that can be purchased as well as simply viewed in all their explosive glory. Last but certainly not least, Gameloft has given the fans what they want and included 3G support. So now Order and Chaos can be enjoyed pretty much anywhere.

The festivities have already begun, so make sure to get on that downloading. Everyone else who isn’t already playing can download it now for $6.99, which includes a free 3 months of play ($0.99/month after that).

Neuroshima Hex Online Multiplayer Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on May 31st, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: HEX WITH FRIENDS
A significant update to the popular iOS port of an equally popular sci-fi strategy board game brings online multiplayer.
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Bloody Western Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Rob Rich on May 29th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: HIGH NOON HIJINKS
A gritty, bloody, surprisingly clever free-to-play cowboy romp awaits.
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Mega Tic-Tac-Toe Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on May 18th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: AN EXPANDED CLASSIC
It's like tic-tac-toe, but more of it.
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Dark Legends Hits the App Store – Does NOT Contain Sparkles

Posted by Rob Rich on May 10th, 2012

So those folks over at Spacetime Studios, they’re alright. After releasing two more than a little successful iOS MMOs (Pocket Legends, Star Legends), they’ve gone and put out a third. But what’s left after anthropomorphic woodland creatures and space-faring explorers? Vampires, natch.

Taking a page or two from the modern day vampire handbook, Dark Legends puts players in control of a young (as in recently turned) vampire simply trying to survive in a world that knows they exist and wants them gone. It takes a slightly different approach to the player’s interactions with the world this time around. Some missions put the player in direct control of their character as they cut a bloody swath through their enemies while others simply take real time to complete automatically at the cost of a little energy. Both provide experience and the like, of course. As expected, avatars can be customized with a number of special weapons and clothing items, as well as proudly displayed to others when playing together in a group or with guild mates.

Dark Legends is lurking on the App Store right now. Joining the ranks of the Undead is completely free, too. Typical micro-transactions and in-app-purchases are available those who want to show their support with money or pick up a few vanity items, though.