G5 Entertainment today launched a new time management game for the Mac, Jack of All Tribes. Previously released for iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad, this time management game takes Jack to the past to become the Redeemer, helping build the tribes with artifacts from the future.
Jack climbs on the “Tunnel of Destiny”, a new attraction at the local amusement park, to find himself suddenly in a long-lost civilization. Jack finds himself declared the redeemer predicted by the Great Shaman. Now Jack must follow the instructions given in the prophecy: find all hidden artifacts and free the tribes from the oppressive domination of the Dumbheads.
Jack of All Tribes also features strategy gameplay and hidden object mini-games as well. The needs and emotions of tribes members helping Jack are necessary to meet and make happier, since happy people move much faster and work more efficiently.
The iOS version of the game has been given the Pocket Gamer Silver Award, and has been in the Top 10 Downloaded games. Jack of All Tribes for the Mac is now available in the Mac App Store for $6.99.
G5 Entertainment has released Jack of all Tribes for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. In this time management game, you take Jack back to prehistoric times to help a tribe set up their village, keeping them happy with food, drinks, and entertainment, and protecting them from natural disasters and enemies. At the same time you get to introduce new technology to the and locate artifacts to help you get Jack back to his own time. Strategy is involved in making it through all 40 levels. The game is available for $2.99 for iPhone/iPod Touch, and $6.99 for iPad.
But G5 isn’t finished there. They’ve also released the time management game Dress Up Rush HD, developed by Realore Studios. Play as Jane who has tired of average clothing stores and decides to open her own boutique. Players upgrade Jane’s store with original decorations, helpful tools, and unique clothing options. There are 60 levels in 5 different settings and three different types of stores. The game is available for iPad for $4.99.
And 9 Magnets has released Hero Defense Pro, which they see as a “tower style defense game, with a lot more action”. You only get two playable characters to work with to defend your castle, along with four unlockable locations to do battle in and multiple difficulty levels. The game includes Game Center support and achievements, as well as a free version called Hero Defense Redux. The game is available for $1.99 for iPhone and iPod Touch.
What’s inside this episode:
- A review of Treasures of Mystery Island, by Alawar Entertainment. This hidden object game had an opportunity to bring a new feature to the hidden object genre. But the substandard gameplay balance, cheesy storyline, and off-balance graphics inhibit its potential.
- Also, a review of Disco Tech, published by D7 Studios. This standard marble puzzle roller is wrapped within a nicely integrated disco theme. But the badly balanced puzzles and problematic obstacles really get in the way of a good time.
- Plus, a review of Supermarket Mania 2, published by G5 Entertainment. Supermarket Mania 2 brings back the fun of the original and adds a whole lot more to manage. Even with the somewhat easy gameplay balance, this time management game was still a race to the finish line.
G5 Entertainment has announced the release of Stand O’Food 3 for the Mac onto the Mac App Store. Head to Tinseltown with Ronnie the Chef as he extends his burger chain operations and disrupts the evil plans of Mr. Torg.
The sequel to the original time management game about burger chains, Stand O’Food 3 includes over 75 levels and 12 special levels to unlock over 33 achievements to obtain expert status. During the game, you open restaurants around Tinseltown, serving fast and healthy food including fresh-made burgers, pies, lasagnas, French fries, coffee, ice cream and soda. Hmm, somebody has an interesting definition of “healthy food”.
The gameplay of the original Stand O’Food comes with all new graphics, music, customers, products, devices and special levels, as well as new game mechanics, ingredients and sauces to research new recipes, and feeding customers in 25 cafes around the city.
You can check more out about the game also at the Stand O’Food 3 website, and view the trailer as well.
UPDATE: I heard back from G5 regarding why no Stand O’Food 2 for the Mac was released…that version was just not good enough to port to the Mac! We really DID luck out!.
G5 Entertainment has announced that Stand O’Food 3, sequel to their burger-serving game, will be available for download on the Mac App Store starting June 2 for $6.99. Head to Tinseltown with Ronnie the Chef as he extends his burger chain operations and disrupts the evil plans of Mr. Torg.
Stand O’Food 3 includes over 75 levels and 12 special levels to unlock over 33 achievements to obtain expert status. During the game, you open restaurants around Tinseltown, serving fast and healthy food including fresh-made burgers, pies, lasagnas, French fries, coffee, ice cream and soda. Hmm, somebody has an interesting definition of “healthy food”.
Interestingly enough, G5 skipped Stand O’Food 2 for the Mac, going straight for number three…we’ve lucked out with the most recent version! Also, if the word “Tinseltown” sounds familiar, it’s because that’s where Nikki from Supermarket Mania 2 shows up to open her supermarket stores in. And guess who she meets there? Romance in the air…?
Anyway, the gameplay of the original Stand O’Food comes with all new graphics, music, customers, products, devices and special levels, as well as new game mechanics, ingredients and sauces to research new recipes, and feeding customers in 25 cafes around the city.
You can check more out about the game at the Stand O’Food 3 website, and view the trailer as well.
First up is yesterday’s release of Supermarket Mania 2. The sequel to the original game of time managing a grocery store, main character Nikki arrives in Tinseltown with friends to help Uncle Ross defend his supermarket chain from the evils of Mr. Torg. There are many new features in the game, including ten new game mechanics to deal with (like delivering goods in the neighborhood). The game is free to start, but costs to unlock the full set of levels: $4.99 for the iPhone and $6.99 for the iPad.
From supermarket to chainsaw fighter of the dead, now’s your time to fight with Ash in Army of Darkness Defense. Backflip Studios partnered with MGM Studios to bring this castle defense game to the iOS. Featuring original music and sounds, quotes from the movie, and 50 levels, the game is sure to grab the attention of Evil Dead fans all around. And, yes, that IS Bruce Campbell’s voice in there! The game costs $0.99, but includes a number of in-app purchases as well.
Lastly, Ankama is getting into the iOS game finally. They’ve released DOFUS: Battles today, which they describe as a “blend of Tower Defence, real-time strategy and RPG” within the DOFUS universe. You must stop Jeff Stobbs and the demon Naz T Peasawerk (what a name!) from taking over the World of Twelve by defeating hordes of monsters. To do that, you control a dragon and one disciple from each of the twelve worlds, each with its own unique spell. Characters evolve and equipment upgrades as the game unfolds. You can get the game for the iPhone/iPod Touch for $2.99, iPad for $5.99. There are also lite versions of both.
If you are wondering where to go first in your gaming purchases from the Mac App Store, here’s a primer on some of the games you might want to look at.
Pangea Software starts our list. A longtime Mac game developer, Pangea has added its archive of games to the Mac App Store, including some 3D games using traditional 3D glasses (sold separately). Included is Nanosaur 2, Otto Mattic, and Bugdom 2. They are also selling Pangea Arcade, their arcade package. Their games range from $19.99 to $4.99 for the arcade package.
G5 Entertainment has also brought eight of their Mac games to the Mac App Store, including Virtual City, The Mystery of the Crystal Portal, and Supermarket Mania. They are all available for $6.99 each.
Freeze Tag Games has brought two of their titles onto the App Store. Both Unsolved Mysteries Club: Amelia Earhart and Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone can be downloaded for $9.99.
Feral Interactive has already announced their games that are coming onto the Mac App Store, starting with the inimitable LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4. Unfortunately, you won’t see it up on the App Store at the moment…there seems to be some kind of download problem that Feral is in the process of working out with Apple. We should see Borderlands: GoTY edition up there soon as well.
Lastly, PlayFirst made a dive into the Mac App Store with their popular dash series. Diner Dash 5: Boom! and Hotel Dash: Suite Success are the first two titles to appear in the App Store, starting at a price of $6.99.
UPDATE: included pricing for World in War.
Pan Vision is bringing their military and political strategy title, World in War, to the iPhone and iPad. Developed by Fabrication Games, the game is a single- and multi-player turn-based war game set in World War II. You’ll be able to play through several campaigns from history and take control of your forces on land, sea and air. You have the option of allying with other players, or turning on them, and your politics will have a large impact on how your military strategies play out. World in War is due to hit the App Store on December 16th, and will go for $2.99 iPhone, $6.99 iPad.
Elves Inc: Christmas Mission HD has been released by G5 Entertainment. A line-drawing game, the player must direct the elves of Christmas Town to deliver gifts to Santa’s sleigh and search for secrets. There are four types of elves to manage through 30 levels in three different locations. The game is available now on the App Store for $1.99…an iPhone version will be forthcoming shortly.
And finally, Appular has released Invaders World Tour 3. It’s an upgraded version of Space Invaders with retro graphics. You must defend countries around the world from a slew of alien invaders as they enter Earth through an intergalactic portal. Features include allowing you to create your own in-game sound effects and share them with friends via Bluetooth, and the ability to switch between retro and more modern sound effects before each game starts. The iPhone version is available for US $0.99, while the iPad version is US $1.99
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