What's App-ening Wednesday? #10: Dragon City

Hey everyone! Today we've finally got another app review for you, this time on the popular game, Dragon City...

I first came across this game when ConscienceSarah spotted someone playing this during a break from #toomuchmaths. Sharah told me about it and said maybe I should give it a go.

First of all, this is pretty much your typical dragon trainer game. You earn money from having dragons, you grow food, feed your dragons, battle your dragons for more money, which is then re-invested in various ways. Basically, you're playing for the sense of achievement when you meet a goal, whether it be set by the game, or a personal target.

Yes, I know. This floating island of mine looks like a mess.
It's a pretty repetitive game, but it ends up becoming your daily routine. I have no idea why I'm still playing this, I'm not even competing with ANT!

One aspect that I like about Dragon City is that most tasks, such as breeding dragons or growing food, tend to take a good 8 hours at a time to be completed, which consequently means that you're not having to pay much attention to it.

Overall, Dragon City is a bright and jolly game, however, in my opinion, it simply doesn't match up to the pull-factor of others on the market (I may or may not be talking about Disco Zoo). Still, check it out and see for yourself all the wondrous breeds of dragons available!

Happy gaming :)

Note: This blog is not affiliated with Dragon City. This post was written purely for the sake of entertainment.

What's App-ening Wednesday? #9: Tiny Tower

Yo, wassup guys? Today, ANT reviews 'Tiny Tower' for us. Take a look:

http://www.nimblebit.com/

ANT:

Asides from the charming pixellated design that greets you upon arrival, there really is nothing interesting or engaging about this game at all...and it’s only now, as I sit down to write about the app, that I realise it.

Having been at the peak of addiction for a number of months now, I’m at the point in the game where there’s really no point in continuing (not that there was any point in the first place). I’m too rich to care about having a strategy anymore. Gameplay consists of merely clicking. This, as you can imagine, makes the game even less appealing. There is literally nothing to play for.

Yet I can’t stop myself from checking up on my towers’ progress; dropping in throughout the day to stock floors and develop my tower (which is, at this point, far from tiny) to ensure maximum profits.

It’s getting quite ridiculous. I feel, as the official president of my tower, that I’m letting my Bitizens down if I don’t work the elevators for a few minutes *cough* hours *cough* each day, delivering various characters to their homes. The bitizens are like my family. It’s as if I’ve developed a maternal bond with them that draws me into seeing that everything is running smoothly, constantly checking up on them via Bitbook to make sure that they’re okay. Their lives matter more than my own. It’s become a duty, a routine, and a lifestyle that will no doubt last for months to come. 

Don’t let this monster of an app turn your brain into mush because, although your tower may be tiny, the addiction that consumes you is not.

What's App-ening Wednesday? #8: Candy Crush

Hello and welcome to a very special edition of What's App-ening Wednesday! Hope you're all having a fantastic holiday :)

Today, we have not one, but two reviewers, who will be providing their opinions on the incredibly popular game, Candy Crush.

http://www.royalgames.com/games/puzzle-games/candy-crush/

DisneyLoverMolly:

So, Candy Crush. Do yourself a favour and close this right now unless you want your life to be dominated by a frustrating and highly addictive game. Otherwise, continue at your own risk.

What can I say...it's fantastic. Not particularly original, and in the beginning seemingly simple. All you have to do is match a group of three of the same candies to meet the target. And then once you're hooked, just when you think you're actually pretty good at this game, they throw in all kinds of quite frankly evil obstacles. Never in my life have I hated chocolate so much. That's when your life starts to crumble...it's 3am and you're hunched over your iPod with scratchy eyes, getting more and more agitated and desperateto burst all the jellies or get those taunting hazelnuts to the bottom.

So, if you feel the need for a new addiction or a game that will knock ten years off your life, then by all means download Candy Crush. Don't say I didn't warn you.

ANT:

I'm going to make this quick because, quite frankly, I have neither the time nor the enthusiasm to be writing for the blog when Candy Crush is calling.

If you're thinking of downloading the app, don't. Sure, it's all fun and games at first...just a quick game of Candy Crush, 5 minutes tops, right? No. Take it from someone who spends their days visualising multiple Candy Crush combinations in their mind, watching the timer in distress when there are no lives left...Candy Crush is not quick, it's is not simple and it is most certainly not fun.

I suffer from what I like to call 'Candy Syndrome'. You may think I'm making this up for comedic effect but you're wrong, it is in fact a scientifically proven medical condition. It causes its victims'eyes to literally turn into the cookie candy. Nothing matters but the overwhelming rush of emotion after crushing that last candy to complete a level. Nothing. The disease is slowly taking over the population, one by one. Soon it will control every single living being, causing infinite spirals of despair to occur across the globe. We will be hooked for eternity.

We're talking about a game that even ConscienceSarah fails to ignore. I saw her just the other day, showing a small interest in DisneyLoverMolly's level in the study room. Her eyes began to morph into cookie candies right before me...soon she will join us. In 5 years time, I daresay, she'll be rocking in the corner of her room with the lights out, clutching her list of failed exams, wondering where it all went wrong.

Nothing is achieved from playing this game other than addiction, failure and disappointment.
Let this be a warning to you.

What's App-ening Wednesday? #7: Marvel's the Avengers: A Second Screen Experience

Yo wassup peeps! Today we're gonna be talking a little about the Avengers app, which goes alongside the Blu-ray version of The Avengers.

I absolutely love Marvel and The Avengers is just one of my favourite films, so when I found out about this app, I naturally went and downloaded it.

Personally, I think this app is just awesome! The interface is very S.H.I.E.L.D. and it makes you feel like you're in the control room on the helicarrier.
As for the actual content, they've got character files, which contain various elements such as videos, close-ups of weapons, and other 'confidential' information. There's also an interesting-looking timeline, which I haven't explored in too much detail yet.
Even though the app is meant to be connected with the Blu-ray version of the film, I don't ever use that function.

Overall, I love the feel of the app and it's great fun going through S.H.I.E.L.D.'s top secret folders.

For more information, visit the website:
http://marvel.com/news/story/19455/download_marvels_the_avengers_second_screen_app

Note: The views and opinions presented in this post are purely our own. This segment is only meant to be for fun and was not intended to promote particular products.

What's App-ening Wednesday? #6: My Horse

Hey peeps! Speaking of hay, today we're talking about My Horse!
After hearing ArwaChihuahua and Wicks talking about it, I thought I'd give it a go.

It's pretty much exactly what it says it is on the tin. You get a virtual horse to look after. This includes many tasks, including feeding, cleaning, entering competitions etc. I must admit that it's a nice game, but it's not something that I go back to very often (I'm probably not their target demographic anyway).

If you're interested, you can check out their website:
http://www.naturalmotion.com/my-horse/

Note: The views and opinions presented in this post are purely our own. This segment is only meant to be for fun and was not intended to promote particular products.

What's App-ening Wednesday? #5: Modern Girl

Hello there! This week, I've got a review for y'all on Modern Girl.

Now, if you remember ANT's review on Top Girl, this game is by the same creators and is pretty much the exact same concept. When asked ANT said, "This is exactly the same as Top Girl, but instead everything's purple." Personally, I don't completely agree with this as there are some improvements in Modern Girl. I find that the graphics are better and the boyfriend doesn't follow you around everywhere.

Apart from that, the chat-up lines are as good as they are in Top Girl.

If that sounds appealing to you, check out their website:
http://www.crowdstar.com/games/modern_girl

Note: The views and opinions presented in this post are purely our own. This segment is only meant to be for fun and was not intended to promote particular products.

What's App-ening Wednesday? #4: Pocket Warwick

This week's guest reviewer is the wonderful Wicks! Here's what she had to say about the app 'Pocket Warwick':

Being a big Warwick Davis fan (you mean you aren't?!), I eagerly downloaded this free app and set to work coaching my little Warwick to stardom. Caring for him, completing missions and feeding him multiple roast dinners. Unfortunately, to complete said missions and feed your Warwick, you need to spend money. Money which takes quite a few missions to earn. This meant that before too long, Warwick was living in poverty.

My enthusiasm waned and I left him to his own devices for a day. When I returned, I found Warwick saddened and dressed in a grimy dressing gown. All bars at zero and I was only gone for a day?! *sigh* So needy.

Spending more money to get him back into shape, then forgetting about him, repeat, repeat, repeat,- and I was skint. Sorry Warwick - A-list? Unlikely!

4/12 stars
- Fun at first, but any neglect and woe betide you!

Note: The views and opinions presented in this post are purely our own. This segment is only meant to be for fun and was not intended to promote particular products.

What's App-ening Wednesday? #3: Magic Piano

Today's hilarious review comes from Wadz! Take a look:

Smule. Many thoughts come to mind if the faintly German-sounding company is ever mentioned to me. Accomplishment, determination and pride. However words such as annoyance, confusion and table-flip also spring into mind. Today’s review will be about none other than the app Magic Piano. From Britney’s “Stronger” to Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata”, people all around the world take up the hobby of climbing through these ranks of ebony and ivory. And for what? Grade eight on piano? I think not. But in all seriousness, this app helps you with one thing, the art of time killing. And honestly, this game is mind-blowingly addictive. Which really confuses me because Apple doesn't seem to register that you are supposed to use 4 fingers at once at some points and closes the game, just for you. Making you start all over again after your “masterpiece”. Thanks Steve. That and the fact if you play on an iPhone and not an iPad, your thumbs may as well belong to an alpha male Silverback. Nevertheless, 4/5.

Note: The views and opinions presented in this post are purely our own. This segment is only meant to be for fun and was not intended to promote particular products.

What's App-ening Wednesday? #2: Top Girl

Welcome! Today we have a fabulous review by our dear friend ANT on the app 'Top Girl'.
http://www.crowdstar.com/games/top_girl

ANT on 'Top Girl':
I've had this game ever since Wadz introduced it to me some time ago and I have to say, it is literally the definition of the phrase 'so bad its good'. Although the materialistic nature of this game disgusts me on a daily basis, it’s always entertaining to read the horrifically bad pick up lines, and it's also a relief to know that whenever life gets tough, my virtual boyfriend Darrell (the hopeless romantic) will always love me...

Image from ANT

...at least until I’ve sponged all of the available gifts from him and dumped him anyway.

Overall rating: 4/5

Note: The views and opinions presented in this post are purely our own. This segment is only meant to be for fun and was not intended to promote particular products.

What's App-ening Wednesday? #1: Cut the Rope

Welcome, everyone, to the first ever edition of 'What's App-ening Wednesday?'
This week, we're talking about the popular game 'Cut the Rope'!

The official website: http://www.cuttherope.ie/

Now, I only started playing this a few days ago, but I must say that it is a lot of fun. It's great because you have to think before you act, but sometimes if you also need the element of speed.

I find that some levels are a great challenge for me, personally, but when you get past them there's such a sense of satisfaction. There's times when I try my hardest to get all the stars, but other times when you just want to get to the next level ;p

Overall, 5/5 from me! :)

Note: The views and opinions presented in this post are purely my own. This segment is only meant to be for fun and was not intended to promote particular products.