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App reviews for puzzle games, science

36 results
  • Review
    Angry Birds Friends

    Clever social version of mobile favorite requires Facebook.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Cut the Rope: Time Travel

    Charming Om Nom returns, better than ever.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Crazy Formula

    Science-themed puzzle makes for tricky play.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Star Wars

    Familiar brands combine in smart way, ramping up fun factor.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bad Piggies

    Angry Birds pigs star in challenging, captivating puzzles.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Amazing Alex

    Angry Birds maker follows up with clever brainteaser.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Fish Heroes

    Unimaginative clone of Angry Birds falls flat.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Where's My Perry?

    Where's My Water? meets Phineas and Ferb, with fab results.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bag It!

    Clever grocery puzzles offer a fun, Tetris-like challenge.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Space

    Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Blosics

    Clever design helps app stand out among physics puzzlers.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Greedy Spiders

    Deceptively simple puzzle game boasts a hefty challenge.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    To-Fu 2

    Sequel to puzzler even more captivating than original.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Where's My Water?

    Puzzler's plot, unique gameplay will captivate young or old.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Apparatus

    Challenging physics game; optional community has iffy stuff.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Sprinkle: Water splashing fire fighting fun!

    Cute water puzzler where you fight fires with physics.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Cut the Rope: Experiments

    Fantastic follow-up to excellent puzzle app with new levels.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Feed Me Oil

    Funky physics puzzler dependent on hints, social network.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Go Car Go

    Good car-building physics app with high level of challenge.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Space Physics

    Clever physics game can be tricky on small screens.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Rio

    Giant puzzle franchise expands -- now with movie tie-in.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Land-a Panda

    Unite lovelorn pandas in adorable cannon-shooting puzzler.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Spaghetti Marshmallows

    Fun physics building game with a playful theme.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Seasons

    Gameplay evolves with underwater physics of "Piglantis."
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)