SOULCALIBUR

SoulCalibur originally arrived to us as an arcade game back in the late 90′s – it then became a popular console fighting game that myself amongst many others enjoyed playing for countless hours!

Now the delight of playing this on the iOS platform will certainly lure me to spend even more hours of the day on my devices as this truly is a great re-make. Those of you familiar with the Xbox Live Arcade version will certain notice a few similarities between the two versions. One absent & very noticeable feature however is a multiplayer option for which i’m sure would of racked up so many more sales upon the game’s release. But even bearing this in mind, this iOS edition of SoulCalibur lives up to its expectations as the great fighting arcade game that it always has been. Hopefully future updates will include a multiplayer version?… We’ll keep you posted on this

Kaleidoscope Painter (iPad)

While I have experienced some great sketching & painting apps on my iPad, Kaleidoscope Painter caught my attention with its truly unique and fresh approach as a creative application. All you have to do is simply move your finger around the screen to start creating your kaleidoscope images, the control sensitivity is so delicate & works really well.

A clever, yet simple idea that works impressively on the iPad’s screen. Certainly an app that can appeal to all ages and ability.

App Charts

It feels slightly strange posting a review for my own app! While i’m certainly not going to give a biased review, I will make sure that I go through the app’s beneficial features.

The purpose of App Charts is to give you an easy 1 tap access to the latest App Store charts and other features that i’ll mention below. The app lists will be automatically refreshed when the app has started & you can manually refresh these list by swiping down on the screen (similar to the function featured on the Facebook app).

Features include: top paid & free app lists, latest free & paid app releases, top charts for each individual category and a section displaying our latest app reviews. This app is & will always be free, i’m planning on releasing many more updated versions in the coming future. If you are having any issues or problems with the app or have any suggestions/requests for future versions, please either contact us by email or use the comments section on this post & i’ll respond asap.

My iStory

The My iStory app allows you to store all your precious/important memories, with the ability to add relevant photos, video clips & writing for each entry. With the information & media that you add, you’ll be able to view it in the app’s diary, built-in calender, media gallery, slideshows – and you can even create your own ebooks.

The app generally works really well. I was impressed with the option that allowed me to select & import my existing media from my device’s camera roll, this was sorted into the month & day when the media was originally added to my device.

A great well-designed app that will have much appeal to anyone who likes to keep a record & reflect on the most important things in life.

LostWinds

Get ready to experience platform gaming with its own unique style. The aim of this game is to guide young Toku on his way as he (& you) go on a magical adventure to save the cursed world of Mistralis.

This is a game that once I started playing, I found it very hard to stop! The whole atmosphere of this game is so uniquely chilled but challenging at the same time. The control method works very well, as you guide Toku using touch & swipe methods (this is explained as you progress through the game).

To sum this game up – visual excellence that poses some truly great imagination that’ll wow any gamer of any level.

LogMeIn

Having the ability to access your computer from a remote location is now a reality for us iOS users, as this free Universal app is now available for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch.

This is a great option to have, as having such an ability is always a huge benefit for many of us when we need to access certain documents, media, general info etc… While the app is free there is the added option of its in-app purchases, these will give you the added luxury of upgrading to HD video streaming & remote printing – amongst many other features. A great simple layout that’s fairly easy to set-up & is ideally suited for both business & personal use.

T-80 Darts

MKO Games, the creators of the brilliant SplitApple brings us T-80 Darts. While there are some good darts apps out there, none of them offer the comfortable Irish Pub themed atmosphere like T-80 Darts does – this works really well as you take the role of Douglas, the stocky Irish Pub landlord!

One of the first things to impress me with this app was how stunning it is visually. The control method itself is very impressive, using both the touch & tilt features on your device. There are 5 game modes available: 301, 501, 701, Around The Clock & Cricket. There is also a HD version of this game for iPad users – click here for the direct App Store link.

Great fun all-round, Top of the morning to ya!

Grand Theft Auto 3

After the release of Chinatown Wars back in 2010, I was left wanting to see more of what Rockstar could do with additional GTA titles on the iOS platform. Since hearing that Grand Theft Auto 3 was coming to the mobile gaming platform I have also wondered how the game would come across as regards to appearance & general playability – also how close to console gaming quality could it be?… Well I have to say that Rockstar have met  & surpassed all expectations, as this truly is something unique to experience on an iOS device.

As fans of the original GTA 3 will know, the game comes equipped with a great storyline & brilliant soundtrack. Not all iPhone & iPod Touch users will be able to experience this game as it states in the app description that it will only run on the following: iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1 and iPad 2 – although I have actually had this running fine on the iPhone 3GS.

A truly amazing game, the only minor thing that could of been different would of been the ability to steer the vehicles by tilting your device rather than using the on-screen arrows (like in the Gangstar games)… Still, i’m very adaptable & this game is getting full marks from me.

Kinectimals

This is one that’ll make any virtual cat lovers day(!) as Microsoft bring their popular Kinect title to the iOS platform. Similar to the Xbox version, you’ll have the ability to play various mini games with these adorable little creatures with the added opportunity for Xbox 360 users who already own the original game to unlock 5 more cubs on their console.

Nothing much more to say about this game as it’s very straight forward to use with simple control methods. While this app certainly won’t appeal to a typical iOS gamer, it certainly will to a large audience.

Halo Waypoint

Attention all Spartans – Finally we have an official Halo app and it runs on all iOS devices! For anyone even the slightest bit familiar with the Halo series, you would of most definitely heard about or used Halo Waypoint on your Xbox 360. The app itself is almost identical with its general appearance, but there’s more on offer with the ATLAS function (unfortunately an in-app purchase…) which enables you to see overhead views of multiplayer & firefight maps. The great thing about this feature is that it can be used while you’re playing the Halo: Reach/Anniversary multiplayer in real-time, giving you the ability to track team-mates, weapon & vehicle locations etc…

The almost perfect Halo companion which will leave some of us frustrated with the fact that we’ll have to dish out a few dollars for the ATLAS feature, but overall this app is very impressive and a must-have for any Halo fan.