Touchgrind BMX
SCORE: 85
Touchgrind BMX is a concept so interesting
I absolutely had to play it. I talked to the EIC, and he was happy to
let me go for a spin in this iPhone/iPod Touch game. Players get a
bicycle, and perform tricks in some interesting looking environments.
Two fingers are used to play Touchgrind BMX. One on the seat, and the
other on the handle bars. Both fingers are used in the controls of
Touchgrind BMX.
The graphics are very high quality in Touchgrind BMX. That is the first
thing I noticed about this game. The graphics look great. The tutorials
show a player how to control the bikes in Touchgrind BMX. The
environments look good, as do the bikes. I can not say enough good
things about this part of this game. When you make a mistake (and you
will), the game resets the player and the bike after a quick little
screen reset. No violence is seen, and that is appreciated here at
Family Friendly Gaming.
The music in Touchgrind BMX is no jive turkey. It amplifies the trick
aspect of this game. Not only that, it also got me excited about racing
around on a bicycle. It has been some years since I rode one. The
special effect sounds get the heart racing. So if you have a weak heart
you may want to pass on Touchgrind BMX. If you think you can take it,
then explore this app.
The price for Touchgrind BMX is $4.99 right now. A little steep in my
opinion considering what else is on the market. With that said, there
are a lot of different unlockables in Touchgrind BMX. So you will
definitely get a lot for that price. A certain number of tricks are
needed to progress to the next level. This can frustrate some gamers. It
is cool to unlock new bikes, and new areas.
You know how we have commented here at Family Friendly Gaming about the
problems with playing games where your finger is right on top of the
action in a game? Well Touchgrind BMX has two fingers on the screen.
There were times I had problems seeing where I was going. Having big
hands with big fingers has a lot to do with that. The controls
themselves work marvelously. They amazed me with how well they worked.
Touchgrind BMX is a good solid game. It is polished quite nicely.
Families can learn about physics, how to do tricks on a bicycle, and the
ratio of speed to distance. A lot of games on the iPhone are just
mindless fun. Touchgrind BMX is one that will require some thought and
planning. Players will have to work on certain levels to attain certain
achievements. Don't let that frighten you, because Touchgrind BMX is put
together really well.
- Frank
Graphics: 91%
Sound: 88%
Replay/Extras: 82%
Gameplay: 76%
Family Friendly Factor: 88%
System: iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Illusions Labs
Rating: '4+' for 4+
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