iGame Radio

Today Omaha reviews two iOS games: The casual pipe strategy game Pipe Trouble that makes you think beyond casual for your solutions; and Le Vamp, where the world around you becomes your most important pal in that endless run.

What’s inside this episode:

A review of Pipe Trouble for iPad by Pop Sandbox. Trapped in a cute little casual strategy framework, this is actually the biggest strategy game of them all. If you find a solution, Canada would like to hear from you.

A review of Le Vamp for iPad by High Voltage Software. Simple and smooth on the surface, but lot’s of fun content to sink your teeth into, Le Vamp gives an extra boost with a new way to make that endless run happen.

Today Omaha reviews two iOS games: Cling!, a clingy puzzle game of strategic balance, and Pangolin, a cute strategy game where you maneuver the platforms, not the critter.

What’s inside this episode:

A review of Cling! for iPad by First5 Games. Clinging to the walls requires some real strategic thought to conquer the puzzles in Cling!, but don’t cling to your money if you want the buy the fun inside.

A review of Pangolin for iPhone by Feed Tank Games. Pangolin’s gameplay is lot’s of fun and full of potential. But the monetization method comes across as less than honest.

Today Omaha reviews Abyss: Wraiths of Eden for the Mac, a puzzle/adventure game with some interesting twists developed by Artifex Mundi.

A review of Abyss: Wraiths of Eden, a puzzle/adventure game with hidden object gameplay elements published for the Mac by G5 Games. A fun and engaging game, even with limited content, with puzzles that get more difficult as you play.

Today Omaha reviews two iOS games: Time Surfer by Komobius, an endless runner that plays with time; and Cyto by Room 8, a puzzle game of meditative slinging.

What’s inside this episode:

A review of Time Surfer by Komobius for iPhone. This runner/time manipulation game takes the Retro side of things to its ultimate geeky limits, then beyond.

A review of Cyto by Room 8 for iPad. This delightful and meditative puzzle game has a mechanic that takes a twist on some current ideas, then adds quite a few cherries on top; well worth the dollar price.

Today Omaha reviews Endless Space, a 4X turn-based strategy game for the Mac by Iceberg Interactive.

A review of the 4X turn-based strategy game Endless Space for the Mac by Iceberg Interactive. You can literally create any kind of game you want with any kind of victory condition, if you can get past the almost Excel Spreadsheet level of detail and the rather lame battles.

Today Omaha reviews two iOS games: Masters of Mystery: Blood of Betrayal, a rather ordinary hidden object game with some extraordinary methods of solving it; and Pentapuzzle, a puzzle game that is sure to Zen you out.

What’s inside this episode:

A review of Masters of Mystery: Blood of Betrayal by G5 Games for iPad. The detective tools were a great addition to a detective game of mystery, but the implementation of those tools turned this into a cold case.

A review of Pentapuzzle by Skrubbeltrang & Platz for iPhone. You’ll come for the puzzles, but you’ll stay for the music.

Today Omaha reviews Block You, a modern-day competition Tetris-style game, and Wreck A Word, in which Boggle meets a wrecking ball.

What’s inside this episode:

A review of Block You by Skejo Studios for iPad. Block You has a real potential to be a lot of fun, but is hampered by too many limits on gameplay that make no sense and limit the fun.

A review of Wreck a Word by Rich Experiences for iPad. A unique take on word games that could use just a little more to make the fun last longer.

Today Omaha reviews The Cranks, a game full of pranks by Nevosoft; and Fridge Words by Thumbstar Games, taking you back to those fridge magnet days of yore.

What’s inside this episode:

A review of The Cranks by NevoSoft for iPad. This is probably the first really original game I’ve seen from Nevosoft; it’s fun, ingenious, and unique. Hoping there’s more of this to come.

A review of Fridge Words by Thumbstar Games for iPad. See if you can create more words on the refrigerator door than your foe with Fridge Words; just don’t be surprised if he beats you every time with a hefty bank account.

Today Omaha reviews Archipelagos, the iOS version of the classic 80’s Amiga action/strategy game of corrupted islands by Ant Hill Games, and the hidden object game Art Mogul by G5 Games.

What’s inside this episode:

• A review of Archipelagos by Ant Hill Games for iPad. This game from the late 80’s stands the test of time and will certainly attract a new audience looking for something unique and different to try out.
• A review of Art Mogul HD by G5 Games for iPad. In Art Mogul, hidden object gameplay just feels like a natural part of the game world. It’s a delight to play and a shame to put down.

Today Omaha reviews the story-based match-3 game Detective Dogs by Relaxed Focus Games, and Cubles by Jolly Jellyfish, a new take on tile-matching.

What’s inside this episode:

• A review of Detective Dogs by Relaxed Focus Games for iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad. Detective Dogs may force you to match up every time you turn around, but you still can’t wait to finish and find out what happens next.
• A review of Cubles by Jolly Jellyfish for iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad. Cubles’ innovative gameplay is hampered by too many reminders that there’s a developer, somewhere, wanting your money.