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App reviews for arcade games, android

32 results
  • Review
    Ski Safari

    Fast pace and cute characters combine for addicting fun.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Wreck-It Ralph

    Nice film tie-in with three fun arcade games; some shooting.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Rayman Jungle Run

    Wonderful adaptation of the console classic.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Stickman Base Jumper

    High-flying game challenging but not overwhelming.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition

    Lots of new modes, but the same old game at heart.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Centipede: Origins

    New take on old classic includes aggressive purchase push.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II

    So-so Sonic retread may confound newcomers to franchise.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Skylanders Cloud Patrol

    Cartoonish shooter an addicting companion to console hit.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Paper Monsters

    Family-friendly platformer with secrets to discover.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots

    Still good fun, but film tie-in doesn't skimp on promotion.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Dragon, Fly!

    Tiny Wings clone uses rhythm, physics to captivate.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Naught

    Stylistic platformer has unique, challenging controls.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Pocket Dinosaurs

    Fun and easy tower-building app little kids will enjoy.
    AGE
    4
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    PewPew 2

    Nostalgic choice for trigger-happy arcade gamers.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Abduction! 2

    Jumping game sequel adds new modes, characters, and levels.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Hero Princess

    Knock down invading Vikings in addictive tower-defense game.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Tower Raiders 2 GOLD
    Weapons, no graphic violence in military tower defense game.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Abduction! World Attack

    Help free cows from alien ship in cartoonish jumping game.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Pinball
    In-game ads mar otherwise likable arcade app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Death Worm

    Violent, gory man-eating worm game is all about carnage.
    AGE
    15
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    The Impossible Game

    Clean, simple, and frustratingly difficult.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Jaws

    Classic film-turned-app has some blood, but no teeth.
    AGE
    14
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Splode

    Arcade strategy game that's as lovely as it is fun.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Spider-Man: Total Mayhem

    Straightforward brawler does justice to comic book hero.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Mega Jump

    Fun jumper, but watch for hidden in-game purchases.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)