Spider Jack
SCORE: 82
The essence of Spider Jack is a spider
trying to get to the fly. The fly is trapped on a web, so you do not
need to catch it first. The catch is the spider is not in the same place
as the web. Getting there will require spinning a line, and cutting it
at certain times. Family Friendly Gaming was provided a download code
for Spider Jack on the IPhone/iPod Touch.
The graphics in Spider Jack range depending on the world you are playing
in. The spider gets a little turkey graphic every single time he gets
the fly. Your spider can find electricity which is a very bad thing. He
gets turned into a crispy critter that twitches a few times before
falling off the screen to his charred demise. That is the main graphic
that may raise eyebrows for families. I can tell it was meant to be
humorous.
The music in Spider Jack fits the theme of this game. In fact it weaves
a nice little web. Yes I meant to use that pun. The special effect
sounds enhance this game in a couple of ways. The most notable is the
electrical charge. I enjoyed the celebration sound of the spider
catching the fly. You know to be honest I am not that fond of flies, and
celebrate when a spider catches one. So Spider Jack is an app that is
right up my alley.
There are enough levels in Spider Jack to warrant the ninety-nine cent
cost. The game also states more will be coming soon. I like the concept
of how this game plays, and the enchilada it is wrapped in. Spiders in
real life are just as acrobatic as the one in Spider Jack. Certain
levels warrant some thought, whereas others will have to be replayed to
beat them.
Spider Jack starts in one place, and touching certain orbs will have him
throw a line. Depending on where he is will determine if he swings or
just pulls himself up. Cutting that line will make the spider drop.
Certain levels require speed to get to the right place at the right
time. Others require some careful planning. I had fun playing Spider
Jack, although it felt a little short to me.
I learned about angles and trajectories in Spider Jack. I also learned
about the speed of swinging, and how to plan a fall from a swing. Spider
Jack also taught me to respect spiders, and let them eat those flies.
Spider Jack has some character in it that will appeal to school age
children and older.
- Paul
Graphics: 77%
Sound: 83%
Replay/Extras: 83%
Gameplay: 87%
Family Friendly Factor: 80%
System: iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Clickgamer
Rating: '4+' for 4+
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