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App reviews for arcade games

147 results
  • Review
    Railroad Madness - iPad Edition
    Ultra-fast traffic control, but not nearly enough variety.
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    10
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    LiquaPop
    All-ages color-match arcade game is both fun and beautiful.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Egg vs Chicken
    Fast-paced arcade puzzler about matching and flinging eggs.
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    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Awesome Penguin
    Even for free, there's simply not enough to this game.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Abduction! World Attack

    Help free cows from alien ship in cartoonish jumping game.
    AGE
    8
     
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    1
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    WackaMonsta
    Free, cute, and addictive, but beware the in-app purchases.
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    6
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Food Processing

    Fun slicing arcade game is like Fruit Ninja with a twist.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Infinity Field
    Fun, old-school arcade space-shooter with great polish.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Tiny Wings

    Rare gem uses physics and rhythm to send bird flying high.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Pac-Man Battle Royale

    Fun multi-player twist on arcade classic.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Family Guy Time Warped
    Mediocre game based on less-than-family-friendly show.
    AGE
    14
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kosmo Spin
    Fast-paced arcade game has adorable graphics.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Pinball
    In-game ads mar otherwise likable arcade app.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    NinJump Deluxe HD
    Easy ninja-themed jumping game with a little bit of combat.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Chrominance
    Fun, fast-paced arcade game has an educational component.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Skycat and the Starchildren
    Whimsical arcade game moves beyond one-button jumping.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    A Moon for the Sky
    Draw lines to bounce moon in challenging physics game.
    AGE
    11
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    I Love Katamari
    Sloppy controls make roll-a-sticky-ball app hard to win.
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    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Agents!
    Arcade game inspired by Spy vs. Spy comic gets old quick.
    AGE
    11
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Edge
    Elegant physics puzzle game plays wonderfully on the iPhone.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Doodle Invasion
    Defend beach against alien attack in fast arcade game.
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    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    OvenBreak Infinity
    Mild cartoon violence with gingerbread man on the run.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Cookie Rush!
    Help villagers avoid getting crushed under rolling villain.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Tilt HD: Flip's Adventure in 1.5 Dimensions
    Arcade app is cutesy but too difficult for young kids.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)