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App Review: Kingdom Rush
Gaming

App Review: Kingdom Rush

Ironhide's sequel, Kingdom Rush Frontiers, grips gamers in a tower defence frenzy, proving irresistible with strategic depths and upgrades.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013
App Review: Angry Birds Space
Gaming

App Review: Angry Birds Space

Angry Birds Space elevates the classic game with gravity play and new birds, making waiting times fly by. Rating: 4.5/5.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013
App Review: Pandemic 2.5
Gaming

App Review: Pandemic 2.5

Unleash chaos in Pandemic 2.5, a game where your twisted fantasies of global doom unfold on iOS, albeit with more tedium than terror. 2/5 stars.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Thu, 30th May 2013
App Review: Cut the Rope
Gaming

App Review: Cut the Rope

The barren wasteland known as Russia is known for a few things; the birthplace of modern communism, crappy cars, and mega nuclear fallouts.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Thu, 30th May 2013
App Review - Fastar!
Gaming

App Review - Fastar!

Fastar review: Rapid gameplay reduces RPG depth to fleeting, shallow battles. Aims to parody, yet falls into uninspiring territory. ★☆☆☆☆.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2013
App Review - Mushroom Wars
Gaming

App Review - Mushroom Wars

Game developers Creat Studios must think they're fun guys after creating what seems to be an enjoyable game...

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2013
App Review - Junk Jack
Gaming

App Review - Junk Jack

Ever wanted to dig down into the abysmal depths of endless caverns, Egyptian tombs, and caves filled with mushrooms?.

By Benjamin Matthews • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2013
Review - Castle Raid
Gaming

Review - Castle Raid

Castle Raid review: A simplistic battle mechanic fails to keep interest afloat amid a saturated tower defence market for iOS. 1/5.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2013
Review - Beastie Bay
Gaming

Review - Beastie Bay

Beastie Bay review: A 'poor man's Pokémon' that surprisingly manages to outlast its Kiarosoft game cousins with engaging play.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013