Squids Wild West
SCORE: 74
What would happen if you mixed the flinger
concept with a role playing game? The result would be Squids Wild West.
Actually Squids since it was the first game in the franchise. But Squids
Wild West is the first time I have played this franchise. It
revolves around these squid characters who act like humans. There is a
darkness that came into their land and they are fighting it off.
Squids Wild West has a wild, wild west feel to it. The characters
wear attire that look like attire from that time period. Some of the
characters names are close to Western themes, people, and more. Indians
are in Squids Wild West. They talk like them, and even talk about
worshiping gods. I expected to hear a lot about the Great Spirit from
them.
We have a team of squids in Squids Wild West. Each character takes their
turn, and are launched toward the enemy characters. This is done by
touching the character, and pulling back the opposite direction we want
them to go. They only go so far in a turn. The goal is to have our
characters ram the enemy characters. Knock them off edges, or take away
all of their hit points.
Certain characters in Squids Wild West have special skills. Clint can
shoot once a turn for example, when he is in range. Sammo does this
summo wrestler kind of slam. By the way, what is with Sammo's attire? He
is wearing this small underwear that is mildly disturbing. Speaking of
disturbing - the characters in Squids Wild West try to be funny. It does
not always work, and sometimes is a bit off color.
The music in Squids Wild West is top notch. The same thing can be said
for the special effects. Especially if you can get extras in your
attack. There are a wide array of them. I love doing things like the
double bounce. Flinging these squid into these black creatures is
somehow satisfying. Plus it is different than most apps I play.
Squids Wild West has a ton to unlock, and I feel it is worth the price
of admission. I failed some missions, but was allowed to keep all the
pearls I collected. This is important because I could buy my team better
gear and/or level them up. It is wise to keep everyone close in levels
since you may have to go through a mission with someone you do not
normally use.
Squids Wild West is unique in so many ways. It is a light hearted role
playing game that requires precision flinging. I also found the
characters in Squids Wild West to be unique. There are so many games
that follow lame cliches. Squids Wild West tries something different,
and for that The Game Bakers should be applauded.
- Mark
Graphics: 65%
Sound: 77%
Replay/Extras: 80%
Gameplay: 80%
Family Friendly Factor: 70%
System: iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: The Game Bakers
Rating: ‘4+’ - 4+
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