Ragdoll Blaster- A Physics Puzzler
A review on a quoted "simple yet addictive" AppStore Game.
Released- July 03, 2009
Seller- Backflip Studios
Version- 1.1 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
Space- 4.0 MB
Requirements- iPod Touch or iPhone OS 2.2 or later
Cost- Lite Version/FREE; Regular Version/ $1.99
Website- www.backflipstudios.com
Ragdoll Blaster, rated an average of 4.5 stars in the AppStore, is an addicting game based on simple, realistic physics.
Looking for a new and VERY addictive game? Check out the game Ragdoll Blaster. Don't let the name fool you. This game is very challenging and will have you playing for awhile. The purpose of this game is to tap the screen at an angle to launch a ragdoll from a canon towards the denoted target. While this may sound easy, there are many obstacles and moving targets at hand.
About Ragdoll Blaster
As said in a recent AppStore Review, "clear your calendars...this thing is addictive as heck!"
I highly support this statement because as soon as I played this game, I did not want to stop.
Okay so now onto the basics of the game:
Players have the option of choosing the level of play. This is a very useful feature if you like to jump around and do not necessarily want to play in default order. This feature also makes it so that levels are not definitively in order of increasing difficulty, but varied as the player advances.
choose-able level menu
To shoot the cannon, tap anywhere on the screen and a ragdoll will be fired. This game also keeps track of the last shot made so that if you want to adjust the angle that the cannon fires, there is a noted point of reference.
Level 5 screenshot
Scoring is based on the number of ragdolls it takes you to hit the target. At any point in play, you are allowed to reset that level back to 0 ragdolls. I think this feature is decent because it allows incentive for players to keep playing, knowing at any time they can better their score.
Ragdoll Blaster's Design
Graphics & Presentation-
Screenshot of level-play
- Very simple graph paper background with figures that look appropriately hand drawn
- Design is very presentable and easy on the eyes
- Ragdolls are in blue and the targets are always in red so that players know what they are aiming for
- Obstacles are in black/gray
The verdict:The graphics for Ragdoll Blaster are very simple, yet appropriate for the simplistic concept of this game. (10/10)
Audio-
Audio menu
- A version of "The Nutcracker Ballet" by Tchaikovsky is played by lower brass instruments/bells
- Repeated throughout
- Real cannon sounds when the screen is tapped (cannon is fired)
- Option to turn the audio on/off
- No volume control supported within the game
The verdict: The background song choice in my opinion is not very suitable for this game. I do like the added cannon sounds when playing; these; however, get rather annoying after a few levels of play. (5/10)
Gameplay/Controls-
- Simple tap to play control
- Visible Menu/Reset Buttons
- Very easy for anyone to use and figure out
- Tutorial at the start of the first game
The verdict: Backflip Studios did an excellent job of creating Ragdoll Blaster to have A+ quality Gameplay and Controls. (10/10)
Value For Money-
- Lite Version is FREE
- Regular version is $1.99
- Hours of Play PRICELESS
The verdict: Try it. Buy it. Simple as that. (10/10)
Improvements-
- Adding a volume control
- Changing the background music to maybe something more arcade-esque
With many games in the AppStore to choose from, the game Ragdoll Blaster is absolutely addictive and highly recommended. This game is very simple to play by using a "tap to play" interface with multiple levels and challenging advancement. Overall, this is necessary game for iPod Touch or iPhone users.
Graphics & Presentation: 10/10 (simple and appropriate for the concept of this game)
Audio: 5/10 (music choice may not be favored by all)
Gameplay/Controls: 10/10 (very appropriate and easily viewable)
Value For Money: 10/10 (the lite version is free; the regular version is only $1.99)
TOTAL REVIEW RATING: 8.75/10 EXCELLENT
MY iTUNES RATING: 4.38/5
Click here to visit Backflip Studios online.
taken from iPod Touch Fans.com
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