SolaRola
SCORE: 83
When major players from the home console
market create games for the iOS platform, Family Friendly Gaming takes
notice. There are so many questions concerning transitions like this
one. But it seems to be more of an expansion than a transition. Square
Enix is still making their main stable games. They are expanding with
some interesting casual games that families can get behind.
SolaRola involves a few round blob characters. They crash into a planet
and must acquire resources to progress. Okay so the storyline has been
used before in the video game industry. It is just an excuse to play
some fun little levels. In some ways SolaRola brings that console
experience with it. I played quite a few levels that reminded me of
things I have done in console games.
SolaRola looks great. The bright colors, and attention to detail
produced a vibrant world that anyone can enjoy. There are obstacles in
our way. Bumping into them separates our blob into multiple smaller
balls. Then we have to do the level over again. Bright golden stars are
hidden in levels as one of the major hidden items.
The music in SolaRola is fresh, fun, and fantastic. This is Square Enix
we are talking about here, so that is to be expected. I am pleased to
see they put enough resources into creating a high quality product. The
levels in SolaRola exhibit an intelligent design. They are also
generally pretty short and quick, which goes great with a hand held.
SolaRola provides families with two ways of playing it. There are on
screen controls or tilting the device around. Long time readers know how
I feel about on screen buttons on this platform. The tilting method
works much better. There is one on screen button still though - jumping.
So we tilt around and press on the bottom right hand corner to jump.
This work okay most of the time. I had a few issues in certain levels
that led to some frustration.
Family Friendly Gaming was provided a code to review SolaRola. We are
very thankful for the opportunity to play and review this iPhone/iPod
Touch app. SolaRola has enough content to warrant the fair price. It is
wonderful that Square Enix picked up SolaRola, and ran with it on this
hand held. The game is a lot of fun - even if it is challenging at
times.
- Paul
Graphics: 86%
Sound: 85%
Replay/Extras: 83%
Gameplay: 77%
Family Friendly Factor: 85%
System: iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Square Enix
Rating: ‘4+’ - 4+
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