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Genre "Action Puzzle":
Video Game Deals, Top Reviews and New Releases

3 most recent price drops as of Saturday, February 11, 2012 (03:41AM PST)

Gears (iPad)

Sale Price $0.99 SALE

(67% off) at iTunes Deal Factor 6.2 (details) Deal Factor for "Gears (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 "Gears" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.0
Weighted Savings Bonus + 1.7
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 6.2 Review Average 8.0 (based on 1 critic) Genre Action Puzzle Publisher Crescent Moon Games LLC Release Date 2011-04-28 Description "Explore the fanciful world of Gears! A gorgeous 3D physics-based ball roller that redefines the genre, Gears immerses you into adventure with 3 beautifully ..." expand → Gears (iPad)

Explore the fanciful world of Gears! A gorgeous 3D physics-based ball roller that redefines the genre, Gears immerses you into adventure with 3 beautifully detailed worlds of 27 unique and challenging levels. Gears will have you on the edge of your seat for hours of gameplay... this is like no game you’ve ever played bebrbfore.

Enhanced for the iPad2 with beautiful high-resolution graphics, Gears also supports retina display and Apple GameCenter integration.

Gears features easy gameplay with challenging levels. You control your ball to pick up as many power-points as possible with either a swipe of the finger or through tilting your device. Four difficulty settings will let you perfect your game while trying to beat the best of the best on GameCenter’s Leaderboards.

Features:

3 UNIQUE WORLDS

The Brass Menagerie: A steampunk-themed world that will let you get up to speed at your own pace.

Rivers of Magma: Make your way through the depths of a volcano as you try and collect as many points as possible.

The Cavern of Omens: Discover the many different pathways you can take in a underground cave with lakes, waterfalls, mazes and traps.

27 FULL LENGTH LEVELS
Each level is unique and custom designed to delight and challenge you, providing anywhere from 45 seconds to 10 minutes of gameplay per level. You can play with either a time limit to complete each level for more points, or un-timed and at your own pace if you’re just getting started.

HIGH REPLAY VALUE
The world of Gears is large and with many twists and turns. You can take the straight route to the end of the level quickly, or you can explore all the many different branches and paths. Either way you’re bound to always find something new and fun.

ONE FINGER SWIPE OR ACCELEROMETER TILT CONTROL
Have pinpoint control of your ball by swiping anywhere on the screen or enable tilt control for a fun challenge. The choice is yours.

ENHANCED GRAPHICS FOR iPad2
Gears has been enhanced with high resolution graphics that really show you how the new iPad2 can shine.

RETINA DISPLAY FOR 4th GENERATION DEVICES
Crisp, clean and beautiful graphics for Retina display enabled devices.

Apple GameCenter INTEGRATION
Try and get the highest score on the planet with GameCenter leaderboard integration.

Zombie Minesweeper (iPad)

Sale Price $0.99 SALE

(50% off) at iTunes Deal Factor 6.3 (details) Deal Factor for "Zombie Minesweeper (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 "Zombie Minesweeper" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.5
Weighted Savings Bonus + 1.3
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 6.3 Review Average 9.0 (based on 1 critic) Genre Action Puzzle Publisher Frogtoss Games, Inc. Release Date 2011-08-09 Description "Zombie Minesweeper is a frantic adventure game filled with satisfying puzzles and juicy Zombie explosions. Our snarky heroine is caught up in a Zombie ..." expand → Zombie Minesweeper (iPad)

Zombie Minesweeper is a frantic adventure game filled with satisfying puzzles and juicy Zombie explosions. Our snarky heroine is caught up in a Zombie apocalypse and must escape her suburban neighborhood and cross the countryside to safely meet her boyfriend. By using markings on the ground, you must help her flag explosive mines and outrun hordes of brain-hungry Zombie wildlife. Fortunately, you have an assortment of weapons and tools to deal with the pesky Zombies in this mind-blowing soon-to-be-classic!

Over 30 Zombie EXPLODING levels!
Dozens of Achievements to collect
Exciting environments such as a Zombie farm, a spooky forest, and the pet cemetery!
14 hungry Zombie animals to destroy
Fight against birds that are angry!
Fun puzzles based on classic minesweeper!

"The threat of moving enemies really ups the ante on ye olde Minesweeper formula; stir in Frogtoss Games’ macabre sense of humor and you’ve got a product that’s ripe for a cult following among casual and [dedicated] gamers alike." -- iFanzine Review

Zombie Minesweeper (iPhone)

Sale Price $0.99 SALE

(50% off) at iTunes Deal Factor 6.3 (details) Deal Factor for "Zombie Minesweeper (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 "Zombie Minesweeper" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.5
Weighted Savings Bonus + 1.3
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 6.3 Review Average 9.0 (based on 1 critic) Genre Action Puzzle Publisher Frogtoss Games, Inc. Release Date 2011-08-09 Description "Zombie Minesweeper is a frantic adventure game filled with satisfying puzzles and juicy Zombie explosions. Our snarky heroine is caught up in a Zombie ..." expand → Zombie Minesweeper (iPhone)

Over 30 Zombie EXPLODING levels!
Dozens of Achievements to collect
Exciting environments such as a Zombie farm, a spooky forest, and the pet cemetery!
14 hungry Zombie animals to destroy
Fight against birds that are angry!
Fun puzzles based on classic minesweeper!

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

Monday, February 06, 2012

Pocket Gamer 8.0 Hank Hazard (iPhone)

Whilst it might be another physics endowed puzzler with an anthropomorphic cast, Hank Hazard manages to lift itself above the anonymous crowd with some great design and a lot of fun

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

AppSpy 10.0 Hank Hazard (iPhone)

It should be no surprise to see yet another 'cute 3-star physics puzzler' from Chillingo, but don't let that fool you - Hank Hazard is genuinely clever and rewarding thanks to tight level design and varied puzzle objectives.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Slide To Play 10.0 Hank Hazard (iPhone)

Hank doesn’t hesitate when he’s racing down a ramp being chased by two bombs, and neither should you when downloading this game. Do it for Hank.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Slide To Play 7.5 Gua-Le-Ni (iPad)

Gua-Le-Ni’s isn’t like any game you’ve played before.

Friday, January 06, 2012

AppSpy 6.0 Bloons 2 (iPhone)

It's been a long time since Bloons was released and the sequel brings more of the same. It's balloon popping with some fun power-ups and a little bit of a puzzle element thrown in.

Thursday, January 05, 2012

Slide To Play 10.0 Bloons 2 (iPhone)

Bloons 2 is ridiculously cheap and amazingly full of awesome puzzles and radical monkeys. Seriously.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Pocket Gamer 7.0 FlickPig (iPhone)

Prope's fast running action puzzler gets a lot right, however squiffy controls put a real dampener on the otherwise impressive porky proceedings.

AppSpy 6.0 Crazy Bomber (iPhone)

This is Bomberman with a cutesy fantasy overlay. Like Bomberman, multiplayer can be an absolute blast, but having to play single player to unlock it is a chore.

Thursday, December 01, 2011

Slide To Play 7.5 THE aMAZEing Labyrinth (iPhone)

This app-revival of an old board game is a puzzle lover’s dream, with a spot on mix of fast-paced and contemplative modes.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Slide To Play 10.0 Monster Burner (iPad)

Monster Burner may seem simple, but it’s use of a large touch screen and Internet connection will make you appreciate the device you’re playing it on.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Gamezebo 9.0 THE aMAZEing Labyrinth (iPhone)

Pros: You're actually getting three games in one. Everything is well-polished and perfectly adapted from the original board games. Great single player variants. Cons: There is no multiplayer AI -- if you want to experience these games as they were originally meant to be played, you'll need to find human players in your living room or online.