PipeFiction
SCORE: 82
The WMG knows the editor in chief is drowning in apps. So this reviewer decided to do their small part by taking one on this month. PipeFiction looked to be a good little iPhone/iPod Touch title too. We lay down pipe to transport the water from point A to point B. We are helping out locals with this engineering activity. Some levels require we remove the obstacles. Things like blowing up rocks, and cutting down a forest.
Piping games have been around for some years now. They really work well on the hand helds though. There is something about how quickly a level can be beaten that lends itself to the iPhone/iPod Touch platform. PipeFiction is the kind of a game that could easily work on the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and Playstation Vita as well. Maybe it will arrive on one of those in the future.
The graphics are very adequate in PipeFiction. This reviewer likes the art style in PipeFiction. There are six different worlds in PipeFiction so we get some variety in the backgrounds and themes. The worlds in PipeFiction are referred to as episodes.
The music in PipeFiction is fun. It helps a game when the music encourages players to continue playing. There can be stressful moments in PipeFiction so its nice that the music settles us down. The special effect sounds in PipeFiction enhance the game play in this hand held video game.
The biggest problem with PipeFiction is the randomization of the pipes. This can work in your favor or completely trap the player. Pipes can be places on the screen in areas the player is not using. The problem is - it is possible to use up all those spaces and still not get a piece you need to complete the level. This means we had to replay the level from the start.
The various pipes in PipeFiction are cool, and can be used in various ways. There are enough innovations in PipeFiction that will interest piping gamers. Families will appreciate the family friendly nature of PipeFiction. The design of the levels in PipeFiction exhibit an intelligent design.
The main lesson
in PipeFiction is water engineering. How to lay down pipe to get from
the start to the finish. Families can also learn how the water flows
through certain pipes. An interesting aspect of PipeFiction is water can
not meet up anywhere. Two lines of water that meet together will cause
the pipe to burst. There is a gauge pipe that can be used to complete
that task. PipeFiction is a fun game for families.
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Working Man Gamer
Graphics: 86%
Sound: 84%
Replay/Extras: 85%
Gameplay: 72%
Family Friendly Factor: 83%
System: iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Goldfish Software
Rating: ‘4+’ for 4+
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