Entries for November 2009

Ravensword: The Fallen King by Human Powered Games and Crescent Moon is an action/role-playing game that creates an attractive, large and immersive medieval fantasy world for you to explore in either first person or third person on your Iphone.  That in itself is an achievement that deserves praise.  But does the action and the role playing measure up to the remarkable 3D environment?

If you’ve enjoyed the previous editions of Gameloft’s arcade racing Asphalt series you’ll be glad to know nothing has changed.  Lots of exotic cars and motorcycles to unlock from Lotus’ to Lamborghini’s and Ducati’s along with 12 good looking locations with 4 different types of races at each locale.  While some may wish for a little wrinkle in the formula, the motto “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” has served Gameloft well for 5 editions.  Unfortunately, they’ve added one new wrinkle that very well could of been left out.

EA Sports has brought some nice sports titles to the Iphone this year in Tiger Woods, Madden and FIFA.  Now they bring their game onto the hardwood with the fully licensed and well-presented NBA Live 10 where the mobile gamer can pick-up-and-play a single  game, season or playoff with any of the 30 NBA teams and their up-to-date rosters.

Real Racing has found an off-road partner for simulating racing on the Iphone in 2xl’s ATV Offroad.  This showpiece dirt racer drops you into the driver’s seat of an ATV with an unbelievable first-person view that has to be experienced to be appreciated.