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App reviews for arcade games

147 results
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    WackyLands Boss
    Monster's the antihero in this fairy tale, and he's violent.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
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    Monkey Flight
    Fun, physics-based primate toss requires luck.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
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    Hello Kitty Parachute Paradise
    Help Kitty land safely in Sanrio-themed tilt-sensor game.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Catapult Madness
    Too-simple game quickly grows repetitive.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Bit.Trip Beat HD
    Trippy retro homage to music and Pong.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Cartoon Wars 2: Heroes
    Sequel to stick figure war game adds hero characters.
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    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    The Impossible Game

    Clean, simple, and frustratingly difficult.
    AGE
    12
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Mad O Ball 3D
    Marble roller is a real test of balance and agility.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2
    Classic family-friendly platformer suffers control issues.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Fly Control HD
    Fast-paced strategy game is fun, even if it's kind of gross.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Carnival Games for iPhone
    Common fairground mini-games, including shooting galleries.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Spider-Man: Total Mayhem

    Straightforward brawler does justice to comic book hero.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Chuck Gnome
    Fun, great-looking target game with fairy tale motif.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    The Incident
    Old-school arcade dodging game with sense of humor.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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)
  • Review
    Hungry Shark - Part 2

    Eat people and animals in toothless arcade game.
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    14
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Spirit HD

    Stellar arcade game with unique use of touchpad controls.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Finger Balance
    Fun maze arcade game for steady hands only.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Ninja Chicken HD
    Frantic fun for one or two players on a single iPad.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Tesla Wars
    Tower defense game about killing attacking stick figures.
    AGE
    12
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    AirAttack HD
    Military air combat shooter makes good use of iPad's tilt.
    AGE
    12
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Poppi
    Simple but lovely arcade game feels like a work of art.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
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    Mr. Space!!
    Simple save-the-stick-figure game gets repetitive fast.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)