Posts Tagged ‘iPod Touch’

Arcade Hoops Basketball iPhone app Review

Description:

Step onto the court and enjoy some intense basketball action in the Arcade Hoops Basketball iPhone app.  Created by the Skyworks developers, the Arcade Hoops Basketball gaming app will provide you with hours of fun and entertainment right from your iPhone or iPod Touch.

The game offers a variety of different modes that you can choose from to test your skills and challenge your basketball know-how.  It includes a classic mode that gives you just under a minute to shoot as many two point field goals as you are capable of.  It also has a 3 point classic mode that allows you to have forty five seconds to drain as many three balls as you can from behind the arc.  The third kind of mode is the progressive one where you can shoot any kind of shot during the minute and a half time limit, all while the backboard is moving from side to side.

The game is loaded with different features including a variety of soundtracks, cool sound effects, and some amazing 3D graphics.  The gameplay is easy to catch on to, and the added challenge of moving hoops gives you some real obstacles along the way.  You can even shoot the classic red, white, and blue basketball when you choose to participate in the three point contest.

This game has a lot to offer and is a great price.  If you are a basketball lover then you will love the action that is included in the Arcade Hoops Basketball iPhone app.

Features:

• There are three different modes to compete in including Classic Mode, 3-Point Classic, and Progressive Mode
• Classic Mode is a short match that gives you around forty five seconds to make as many 2 point field goals as you can
• 3-Point Classic Mode is a new addition and also gives you forty five seconds to make as many 3 pointers as you can in the time limit
• Progressive Mode gives you 99 seconds and allows you to shoot both 2 point field goals and 3 pointers all while the backboard is moving from side to side
• There are Local Leader boards where you can see the high scores
• There also are Global Leader boards  that let you play against people all over the plane
• Decent music and sound effects
• Three different background tracks that you can toggle between
• Two different kinds of basketballs: they traditional orange and the red, white, and blue three point ball

Conclusion:

Voted 3 ½ stars by iPhone app users and costs $0.99.

Talking Carl iPhone app Review

Description:

This is one of those fun iPhone apps that will just have you on the floor laughing.  This is Talking Carl, the iphone app companion and comic relief.  The Talking Carl app provides you with a funny way to pass the time with your friends and family.  The way this app works is that Carl will essentially repeat anything you say to him in a funny voice.  You can also poke him, tickle him, or pinch him to get him to make different sounds or even start laughing.

One thing to note, however, is that this app does not work well on the iPod Touch.  It is mostly recommended for the iPhone, but if you only have an iPod Touch you can make it work as long as you have earphones that have a mic on them so Carl knows what he is repeating.

There are a lot of different things that you can do with Carl to have a good time.  You can tickle him and make him start laughing hysterically.  You can poke his eyes and he will yell at you and tell you to stop.  You can make him growl by pinching him over and over again.  You can talk to him and listen to him repeat your sentences back to you in a crazy voice.  Also, if you leave him too long to himself he will start to grumble at you.

While this app may appeal to younger users, it can be for people of any age.  It is a great way to get a few laughs, or just to keep your kids interested while you go about your daily errands.  The only challenge will be to try and get the phone back from them once they start playing with it.

Features:

• An extremely funny playback voice
• There are a lot of different sounds that Carl will make including screams, growls, grumbles, and different laughs
• The feedback is instant, which makes Talking Carl a very interactive app for any user
• You can pinch, tap, or tickle Carl, and there are a variety of different sounds to these multiple inputs
• He has both greetings and farewells and will ask you to take care of him if you forget about him for too long without talking to him.

Conclusion:

A great way to keep your kids busy while you are going about your daily business.

Voted 3 1/2 stars by iPhone app users and currently costs $0.99 to download.