iGADGET In-Depth Review

Ruan Shiels·
Many classic games from the 1990s deserve reincarnation and a new chance to shine on the iOS, but sadly, GADGET might not be one of them. While it's easy to see how this interactive movie-of-sorts marked a critical turning point in videogame history when first released in 1993, its content suffers from critical design flaws laid all too bare by the test of time.
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Monkube Interview

Sean Koch·
Sven Van De Perre of Monkube took some time out from his busy game development schedule to chat with iFanzine. You'll recall Monkube recently brought us "6th Planet," a fusion of game and comic book so interesting, cleverly designed, and well polished that we just had to give it a perfect score. Read inside for the story behind Monkube's debut project, and see whether "6th Planet" is just the tip of the iceberg for this must-watch iOS game development studio!
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Paleolithics Promo Code Giveaway!

Ruan Shiels·
Up for grabs in this week's giveaway are five codes for Instant Games' innovative sidescrolling adventure Paleolithics. This fun and addictive game, which we recently awarded a well-deserved 4.5/5 stars, puts you in concurrent control of a family of cutesy cave people as they traverse a vibrant Jurrasic world, hunting and being hunted by an array of ferocious creatures, gathering materials and crafting rudimentary tools and weaponry.
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Legendary Wars Just Got Even More Legendary!

Ruan Shiels·
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Liv Games' critically lauded Legendary Wars just received an epic update! The retooled game now boasts crisp Retina display enhanced graphics, Game Center integration and a host of other improvements, while a built-from-scratch free version packed with custom content has also been launched in celebration. Full press release after the jump, and be sure to check out our in-depth review and inspirational interview with Liv Games too!
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Baa! Run Review

Ruan Shiels·
Up-and-coming indie developers Blue Shadow Games embrace the wackiness of a vintage Warner Bros. cartoon for Baa! Run, a very different and altogether more light-hearted follow-up to their gritty debut Death Cop: Mechanical Unit. And if you're a fan of pick-up-and-play intuitive gameplay, kooky artwork and highscore challenges, ewe'll absolutely love it!
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Paleolithics Review

Ruan Shiels·
Hunting and gathering has never been this much fun! You'd never know it from its ultra-streamlined premise and unembellished Stone Age aesthetic, but "Paleolithics" is easily one of the most compelling ninety-nine cent offerings on the App Store right now. It's got that rare mix of family friendliness (in a manner of speaking), simple controls, and most importantly, game design that hits the ball right out of the park.
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Double Dragon In-Depth Review

Ruan Shiels·
Beat 'em Up genre fans are liable to have a stormy love affair with this revamped edition of the game that started it all. Brought to us courtesy of Bow Mobile, Double Dragon's iOS incarnation has more depth and replay value than you can shake a bare knuckle at...but is it worth wrestling with a few considerable flaws?
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Insane Giveaway: Final Fantasy III!

Ruan Shiels·
There's little doubt that a game of this pedigree has enough high quality content to merit the $15.99 price tag, but nevertheless, its surprise appearance has probably left a lot of iDevice owners thinking they might have to forego the Square Enix RPG goodness this time around. Well, that won't be true for one lucky iFanzine reader! Will it be you? Rev up that Twitter account of yours to find out!
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Bubble Dreams Review

Ruan Shiels·
I'm not sure if the soothing piano music which gently plays throughout, the chimerical visuals being bathed in soft and warm pastel hues, or simply the relaxed and relaxing pace of the gameplay were to blame, but a few levels into Bubble Dreams, I felt my eyelids beginning to close of their own accord.
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Stellar Escape Review

Ruan Shiels·
Now it's Orange Agenda's turn to show that March is shaping up to be a great month for those who happen to like their iDevice games short, sweet, and cheap. Even if it lacks the cool explosions and ray guns expected of a game that takes place in outer space, Stellar Escape proves insanely addictive with its brand of sidescrolling acrobatics.
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