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Genre "2D Platformer":
Video Game Deals, Top Reviews and New Releases

3 most recent price drops as of Friday, February 10, 2012 (01:25PM PST)

Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I (iPhone)

Sale Price $1.99 SALE

(50% off) at iTunes Deal Factor 5.5 (details) Deal Factor for "Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I (iPhone)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 3.7
Weighted Savings Bonus + 1.3
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 5.5 Review Average 7.3 (based on 4 critics) Genre 2D Platformer Publisher Sega Release Date 2010-10-07 Description "The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic The Hedgehog™ 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic ..." expand → Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I (iPhone)

The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic The Hedgehog™ 4 Episode I!

Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic 4 picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off.

2 EXCLUSIVE LEVELS!!!

Two exclusive levels build specifically for the iPhone & iPod touch using the accelerometer.

NEW MOVES

All of Sonic's classic moves are available, including the newer Homing Attack which will add a new level of control and excitement.

CLASSIC SONIC STAGES

Race through 4 unique zones containing 4 acts each as well as 7 special stages.

SPECIAL STAGES RETURN

A staple of the Genesis-era games, the special stages return allowing fans to collect the 7 Chaos Emeralds and unlock Super Sonic.

REVAMPED CLASSIC BOSS BATTLES

Dr. Eggman returns with new and improved mechas and will go berserk when he accumulates damage.

Sonic CD (iPad)

Sale Price $2.99 SALE

(40% off) at iTunes Deal Factor 6.0 (details) Deal Factor for "Sonic CD (iPad)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "Sonic CD" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.5
Weighted Savings Bonus + 1.0
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 6.0 Review Average 9.0 (based on 1 critic) Genre 2D Platformer Publisher Sega America Release Date 2011-12-15 Description "It’s time to usher the past into the future in this enhanced recreation of Sonic CD! Sonic travels to the distant shores of Never Lake for the once-a-year ..." expand → Sonic CD (iPad)

It’s time to usher the past into the future in this enhanced recreation of Sonic CD!

Sonic travels to the distant shores of Never Lake for the once-a-year appearance of Little Planet - a mysterious world where past, present, and future collide through the power of the Time Stones that lie hidden within it.

Sonic arrives only to find the once beautiful world imprisoned beneath a twisted metallic shell. His arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman, has come for the Time Stones and with them, will soon have the power to control time itself!

In order to put an end to Dr. Eggman’s nefarious schemes, Sonic must use the power of Little Planet to travel through time; breaking Dr. Eggman’s hold over the future by destroying his machines in the past and recovering the missing Time Stones!

Featuring Retina Display, achievements, leaderboards and both the US and Japanese soundtracks, experience the epic adventure through time that introduced the world to Amy Rose and Eggman’s most evil creation, Metal Sonic.

Classically Updated:
Sonic CD has been restored to bring you a classic gaming experience with Retina Display support and gameplay optimized for iOS!

Play On the Go!
Collect GameCenter achievements and challenge your friends via online leaderboards

By Popular Demand:
Sonic CD now features BOTH the US and Japanese soundtracks!

Tails Joins the Fight!
Available from your second playthrough onwards, save Little Planet as Sonic's high-flying companion, Miles "Tails" Prower!

Sonic CD (iPhone)

Sale Price $2.99 SALE

(40% off) at iTunes Deal Factor 6.8 (details) Deal Factor for "Sonic CD (iPhone)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "Sonic CD" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.7
Weighted Savings Bonus + 1.0
Weighted Age Bonus + 1.0
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Deal Factor 6.8 Review Average 9.4 (based on 5 critics) Genre 2D Platformer Publisher Sega America Release Date 2011-12-15 Description "It’s time to usher the past into the future in this enhanced recreation of Sonic CD! Sonic travels to the distant shores of Never Lake for the once-a-year ..." expand → Sonic CD (iPhone)

It’s time to usher the past into the future in this enhanced recreation of Sonic CD!

Featuring Retina Display, achievements, leaderboards and both the US and Japanese soundtracks, experience the epic adventure through time that introduced the world to Amy Rose and Eggman’s most evil creation, Metal Sonic.

Classically Updated:
Sonic CD has been restored to bring you a classic gaming experience with Retina Display support and gameplay optimized for iOS!

Play On the Go!
Collect GameCenter achievements and challenge your friends via online leaderboards

By Popular Demand:
Sonic CD now features BOTH the US and Japanese soundtracks!

Tails Joins the Fight!
Available from your second playthrough onwards, save Little Planet as Sonic's high-flying companion, Miles "Tails" Prower!

New Game Reviews
... from the industry's most credible critics

Monday, February 06, 2012

Gamezebo 9.0 Bean's Quest (iPad)
Bean's Quest (iPhone)

Pros: Quality retro feel. Fantastic music. Fun platforming. Cons: Levels are a bit short. Game does get pretty difficult.

Pocket Gamer 6.0 Lumi (iPhone)

Lumi has the looks, it has the music, and it has the ideas, but it just doesn’t have the controls to back them up

Thursday, January 26, 2012

AppSpy 8.0 Paper Monsters (iPhone)

Paper Monsters keeps things simple, yet fun, making it a great game for younger or more casual audiences.

Slide To Play 7.5 Paper Monsters (iPhone)

Paper Monsters falls short of greatness, but it’s mostly a solid platformer.

Pocket Gamer 7.0 Paper Monsters (iPhone)

Paper Monsters is a beautiful, imaginative, and charming, and technically proficient platformers that's only let down by less than stellar gameplay

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Gamezebo 10.0 Paper Monsters (iPad)
Paper Monsters (iPhone)

Pros: Excellent platforming. Gorgeous graphics and music. Fantastic controls. Character customization is great. Cons: None.

IGN 7.5 JAZZ: Trump's Journey (iPhone)

A tale of a jazzman and his time-stopping trumpet.

AppSpy 6.0 Clay's Reverie (iPhone)

Most likely meant for a younger audience, the cuteness of Clay and his world will appeal to that demographic, but other players will likely find this too bland to be of much fun.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Pocket Gamer 9.0 JAZZ: Trump's Journey (iPhone)

A wonderful, articulate meander through the birth of a musical style, Jazz: Trump's Journey shows just how important and innovative iOS games have the power to be

Friday, January 20, 2012

AppSpy 10.0 JAZZ: Trump's Journey (iPhone)

JAZZ: Trump's journey is a much needed palette cleansing platformer for iOS; it may not be the most challenging title, but its gorgeously rendered world, ear caressing audio and buttery smooth controls make it a joy to play from start to finish.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Slide To Play 10.0 JAZZ: Trump's Journey (iPhone)

Jazz has style, class, and excellent controls, making it one of the best platformers we’ve played lately.

Gamezebo 8.0 JAZZ: Trump's Journey (iPhone)
JAZZ: Trump's Journey (iPad)

Pros: Fantastic visual and audio style indicative of the Roaring 20's. Time stopping abilities make for interesting platform mechanics. More common mechanics are often used in creative ways. Cons: Storytelling cut scenes are often unskippable and drag on too long.

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