Posts Tagged ‘iPad app’

Labyrinth 2 HD iPad app Review

Description:

The Labyrinth 2 HD iPad app is the much anticipated sequel of the first Labyrinth game for the iPhone.  This version of the game has been specifically designed for the iPad and utilizes the accelerometer and clear graphics in order to create a fun strategy game.  You will have to have steady hands and a large amount of patience in order to perfect the boards and advance in the game.

This version of the Labyrinth franchise has really outdone itself.  They have added a variety of new elements to the game to make it faster, more original, and a lot more challenging.  You will have to avoid cannons, ball re-sizers, fans, and much more in order to get your ball to the end of the maze.  You also have the option to create your own levels to make it even more challenging.  Once you create your own pathway you can upload it to the social community for other people to play.  You also have the ability to download other people’s levels as well.

Features:

• This sequel to the popular Labyrinth game includes a variety of new elements in the game.  These elements are new bumpers, more balls, cannons, magnets, fans, doors, items that re-size the ball, merry-go-rounds, lasers, duplicators, and a whole lot more
• There is also a feature in this game that you can use to design and create your own boards.  Once you have created a variety of different mazes, obstacles, and items you can then upload it online and let your friends (and complete strangers) try to beat them
• You can host a multiplayer game and gave up to four of your friends play with you over Bluetooth or local Wi-Fi
• As you progress through the levels you can get a variety of different awards and achievements for your good performance
• If you enjoy just playing the single player game then you will love that you can play against your “ghost” in order to try and top your best run
• If you want some more variety then you can also download levels that have been created by other people online and play them and rate them for other users

Conclusion:

You can’t go wrong with a good Labyrinth game.  It does a good job of showing off the iPad’s accelerometer and also it’s crisp graphics.  You will be able to see how sensitive the tablet is to movement and how well it reacts to real-time physics.

Voted 5 stars by iPad app users and currently runs for around $7.99.

Asphalt 5 HD iPad app Review

Description:

The Asphalt 5 HD iPad app is a great way to kill a few weeks of your life.  You will get so caught up in the beatiful graphics, brilliant gameplay, and shiny cars that there won’t be a need to go anywhere other than your couch when you need a break from your bed.  This is one of the best racing apps to ever hit the market.  You will take control of a variety of different cars ranging from a Lamborghini to a Ferrari and you will take to the city streets in a wild race of action.  Try and beat your opponents and score the best time on the track.  There are over 12 different locations to choose from so you will never get bored of the environments and their detailed features.

Features:

• There are over 3o different cars that you can choose from, including some of the fastest cars ever created.  This list includes cars like the Lamborghini, the Ferrari, the Ducati, and the Audi
• You can change up the control screens so that it fits your personality and driving style.  You can decide where to put the accelerator, the brake, and also the steering wheel
• There are three different control schemes that you can choose from including the touch screen controls with customizable buttons, the accelerometer for tilting and turning purposes, and the virtual steering wheel option that is something that was created specifically for the iPad
• There are over 8 different events that you can race in, including the Cop Chase, Duel Mode, Time Attack, Drift Contest, Escape Mode, and the Last Man Standing
• The graphics are incredible.  They are in 3D and they cater to the HD engine.  The environments are detailed and lush and the cars are pristine
• Race on courses that are in 12 different places from around the globe.  These locations include places like Las Vegas, Aspen, and more
• Last of all there is a multiplayer mode that you can play in while using either online connection or Bluetooth

Conclusion:

One of the best iPad apps out so far.  The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is smooth, and the ability to customize your control scheme is just awesome.  Totally worth the money and is a great app to showcase everything that the iPad is capable of.

Voted 4 stars by iPad app users and currently costs $6.99 to download.

The Wall Street Journal iPad app Review

Description:

The Wall Street Journal has long been one of the premier newspapers in the country.  The latest business, financial, and market stories are always first published on this award winning editorial.  Now you bring all of this important information to your tablet with The Wall Street Journal iPad app.  You can browse through hundreds of articles that have been chosen by top journalists and stay completely up to date with the financial industry.  You can also save parts of the content for later reading or future reference.  Take advantage of this nifty app and download it today!

Features:

• There is a variety of free content that are made available with the download of this app
• You can see the “Now” option to see updated news coverage and insights on world issues
• You can also view top articles that were picked by Journal editors themselves
• You can watch a variety of slideshows and videos that have been put out there with the free articles
• The app allows you to look up different market data such as a watchlist and searchable quotes
• You can get access to market opinions, business advice, and other subscriber only content
• There is a week long archive that you can download so that you can read articles and other information whenever you want and you can do it while you are offline
• You can save certain parts of the articles you are reading for future reference, or just to finish them at a later time
• If you find articles that you really like and you want to share them with people then you can use the My Journal function to save the excerpt and then share it with friends over the WSJ.com website

Conclusion:

This is a great way to stay connected to the financial state of the country.  You get updates, and top article picks that give some real insight on our economy.  The only problem with this app is the fact that the free content will only take you so far, and in order to subscribe you end up paying more than you would if you were to just subscribe to the paper.  Kind of an odd marketing strategy and really doesn’t make much sense.  If they can figure out the full price subscription issue then this would be a great app for the iPad market

Voted 2 stars by iPad app users and is currently free to download.

SCRABBLE iPad app Review

Description:

The SCRABBLE iPad app is one of the best board game adaptations that has ever been created.  This app was designed specifically for the iPad and a lot of thought has gone into it’s construction, display, and user interface.  This is probably the best version of Scrabble that you will ever play, and it is extremely easy to use and play with other people.  You can play on up to 25 different games at a time online with your Facebook friends, or you can use the pas n’ play feature to play with the people that you are currently with.

The game also offers some unique features where you can use your iPhone to help you play the game.  There is a free app you can download on your iPhone that will sync with the iPad to let you have your own personal tile rack to refer too.  The iPad allows you to have one of the best scrabble word games that you will ever experience.

Features:

• You can play around 25 different games in the multiplayer mode all at the same time
• The HD Graphics are incredibly impressive, and you will love how crisp and clear the images are
• You can play in either the landscape mode or the portrait mode, depending on what you want
• There is a new mode featured in this game called the “Party Play” Mode and you can play it with four different friends of your choice
• You can also get a tile rack for free on your iPhone so that you can use it as a tile rack
• There is a Teaching feature called the Scrabble Teacher which will help show you the best word choices you could have used on the last move.  This is a great way to track and record your progress so that you can get better
• The user interface is very intuitive and easy to navigate
• You can also listen to your own iTunes music while playing so that you don’t have to just rely on the soundtrack that has already been provided

Conclusion:

The iPad is awesome!  This is the best version of scrabble out on the market.  Simply incredible.  You will love this app and the way it integrates to this new and impressive technology.  Well worth the money because you will never have to buy the board game, or any board game for that matter, ever again!

Voted 4 stars by iPad app users and currently costs $9.99 to download.