Neon Mania
SCORE: 90
There is a little benefit to downloading
the apps for Family Friendly Gaming. When something interesting comes
across my computer, I can request that I be assigned as the reviewer.
That is exactly what happened with Neon Mania. I took one look at this
game, and was immediately intrigued. This game has us trace certain
lines. When we trace them we create neon shapes. These can range from
trees in the forest to a cat. And range they do.
The backgrounds are black, and the neon colors pop right off the iPod
Touch. This theme is used throughout the game, and across the one
hundred and seventy-five screens. I am still marveling at the creativity
involved in creating this game. The creators had a very unique idea, and
I feel very blessed to be able to play it.
The music fits Neon Mania perfectly. It has this soft yet hollow sound
to it. The special effect sounds linger for just a bit. All of these are
exactly how I think of neon lights. They grab your attention, and then
slowly dissipate. As I pondered the sounds and music in Neon Mania, I
realized the high production value of this iPod Touch game.
Did I mention there are one hundred and seventy-five screens/levels in
Neon Mania? Yes there are. It is easy to beat a screen in under a
minute. I found that I did fail some, and the only thing I can think is
I did not score high enough. The faster you trace the different lines
the higher the score. Removing your hand or going off track will result
in the little star stopping. Which in essence means your scoring starts
over. Do this too many times, and you get a low score.
I had a real blast tracing these different lines. Then I let my youngest
son try Neon Mania. He loves doing it as well. Neon Mania is one of
those apps that reaches all ages of the family. I do have one complaint
though. My finger is on top of the line I am tracing. It is easy to get
off track and not even see it. Thankfully there is a chime that notified
me. But this was a little irritation. I believe Neon Mania would do even
better on the Nintendo DSi. A stylus would make things better.
Families can learn how to trace, and what shapes are being made. There
were a few that I had to complete before I could figure out exactly what
they were. Neon Mania is a game that is safe for the entire family, and
will not break the bank. I hope to see sequels to this franchise in the
future. It was a real pleasure to be able to play this game, Neon Mania
is some fresh fun that everyone can enjoy. It can be played for a few
minutes or for an hour.
- Yolanda
Graphics: 90%
Sound: 91%
Replay/Extras: 91%
Gameplay: 85%
Family Friendly Factor: 93%
System: iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Vivid Games
ESRB Rating: '4+' for 4+
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