Spice Invaders (Free) by Chillingo Ltd puts you in the role of a space pirate pillaging Earth for spice. While you may need to read that sentence a second time to let it sink in, the rest of this game is very straightforward. Spice Invaders is a tower defense game, so those familiar with that category already know the drill.
Many developers have been working hard to pump out updates before the Christmas holiday App Store lockdown, the time where the App Store review team gets a break. For fans of Cut the Rope , you’ll be glad to hear that ZeptoLab was able to get some new content out and even add iCloud integration to synchronize game progress in time for those family get togethers. First up in Cut the Rope v1.6 is the new box. The Buzz Box is busy as a bee.
Contre Jour HD ($2.99) by Chillingo Ltd entertains the mind and the eye with stunningly beautiful graphics. The title refers to a photography style where the camera is pointed straight into a bright source of light to create silhouettes and stark contrasts of light and dark. This style becomes readily apparent as you move an inky, one-eyed creature named Petit across shadowy landscapes.
Are you a fan of time management games? The latest title in this genre will have you managing a travel agency. The game is called Jet Set Go and it is already available on the New Zealand App Store
Swords and Soldiers ($2.99) by Chillingo Ltd is a funny and endearing action strategy game. There are many castle and tower defense games in the App Store, but this is still a genre that I can never get enough of.