Bubble Smack
SCORE: 65
Bubble Smack! has six orbs on it with
different designs. The game lights up one of the orbs and the player has
a few short seconds to touch it. Then another one lights up, and the
process is repeated. Over and over again this happens until the player
levels up. Then the game starts to throw some new tricks at the player.
Things like lighting up one, and then moving to another one. Quick
reflexes and intense hand eye coordination are needed to succeed in this
app.
I need to extremely clear on something. I saw no offensive images while
playing Bubble Smack! on the iPhone. My issue with this game is it is
difficult to see the lit up orb. It looks more like six marbles, but I
am thinking they are supposed to be bubbles. When a lighter object is
lit up, well it can be difficult to see it. If you can't see it, then
you lose a life. This led to frustration, and trying to find ways to see
the graphics better. Like playing in the dark, or tilting the screen at
a different angle.
If you are playing Bubble Smack! you will hear nothing. Well that's not
entirely true. You will hear your own frustration as you play this game.
The game is quiet as a church mouse. I reported this to the editor in
chief, and he took the game around to strangers. They all had problems
playing this game, and their comments were negative.
If you can keep up, then expect a lot of replay value to this game. I
found myself getting tired of the repetitive game action while I was
playing Bubble Smack! on the iPhone. Bubble Smack! is only ninety-nine
cents so it will not break the bank. I feel there are better apps out
there for the same price, but that may be a personal preference thing. I
did ask some friends their thoughts, and they were of the negative
variety.
The game play in Bubble Smack! drove me bonkers. This game does
everything it can to trip the player up. It is a difficult game to begin
with so it does not need the help. The further you make it the more
irritating it becomes. I am pretty sure that Bubble Smack! sent my blood
pressure through the roof. If you like trying to find the lit bubble
then you will enjoy Bubble Smack! on the iPhone. If you like ultra
difficult games you will enjoy Bubble Smack!
Family Friendly Gaming was provided a code for this review. I have to be
honest and say I would not have personally bought this app. Bubble
Smack! is an interesting concept that deviates from the Simon Says four
colored games. Morally and ethically I find no issues with Bubble Smack!
on the iPhone. I would like to see a sequel to this app, especially if
different colors are picked for the bubbles. Or maybe a dark background.
This concept has potential. A few tweaks could improve it.
- Mark
Graphics: 70%
Sound: 50%
Replay/Extras: 77%
Gameplay: 53%
Family Friendly Factor: 74%
System: iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Caimito Ltd
Rating: '4+' for 4+
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