Parents' Guide to

Catapult King

By Chris Morris, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 11+

Angry Birds clone adds tricky 3-D twist; some violence.

App iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad Action Games
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What’s It About?

Using a catapult, players try to knock down guards who taunt them from their towers. Standard ammo destroys the support structure, while magic ammo (purchased with the game's in-app currency) lets you rain meteors down on their fortresses or cause earthquakes to shake their foundation. It's trickier than Angry Birds in that players need to better master trajectory to win. Players must not only determine the best force for their weapon (i.e. how far do they pull it back), but also the best angle via a cog on the lower right side of the catapult.

Is It Any Good?

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While there are hundreds of Angry Birds clones on the market, Catapult King is the first to move the now-familiar gameplay style from 2-D to 3-D. That ratchets up the difficulty, but adds a new layer of depth to the game. The lack of an aim assist is frustrating (and becomes more annoying when you have to pay for it each turn via in-app purchase), but it does give the game a breath of fresh air.

The magical ammo is a fun twist as well (also bought with in-game currency), though hardly necessary. Still, despite the advances, the game still feels like homage to Chillingo's hit game -- and that overshadows its other accomplishments.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Show how angle is important in real-world situations, such as shooting baskets at the local playground.

  • Play a game like Jenga to show how moving a key support beam can cause an entire structure to fall, much like in the app.

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