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Popping Mania

SCORE: 83

Popping Mania

Never ever think all of the creative ideas have been expressed in the video game industry. Once any of us thinks that, we get our perspective adjusted by a game release. Popping Mania is very simple in concept, and has depth that will allow families to replay it. Players are granted the control of a sling shot shooting character.

I know what some of ya'll are thinking. Please do not freak out because the character in Popping Mania is shooting down balloons. If you hit a bird, or snowflake then points are deducted. The twelve different themes in Popping Mania provide the variety gamers are looking for. Different colored balloons can contain different powers.

Popping Mania includes two main modes. The Challenge and Arcade. Players can enjoy twelve levels in the Arcade mode, and infinite replay in the Challenge mode. Players have to be strategic in the Challenge mode though. They need to get more shots, and not run out of time. I had fun playing Popping Mania on the iPhone/iPod Touch.

The music in Popping Mania fits the theme, and helped to relax me. I found it soothing as I lined up my character to pop some balloons. The controls in Popping Mania are simple. Move your character up and down on the left side, and tap in front to launch a shot. The balloons move at different speeds, so lining up more than one at a time is a frequent occurrence.

The main lesson in Popping Mania is hand eye coordination. Players learn to line up what they shoot with an object that moves into range. I feel that Popping Mania is worth the ninety-nine cents it sells for. Family Friendly Gaming was provided a download code for this app. Popping Mania is the least violent sling shot game I have ever played.
- Yolanda

Graphics: 86%
Sound: 85%
Replay/Extras: 79%
Gameplay: 80%
Family Friendly Factor: 85%
System: iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Jump Games Pvt Ltd
Rating: ‘4+’ - 4+

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