Avoidance Dynamite – Review
App Type: Uncategorized
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By: Intense IT
Version #: 1.1.0
Date Released: 2011-07-30
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Price: 0.99
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Avoidance Dynamite is a challenging game in which you have the task of guiding a fireball through various industrial settings, avoiding the dynamite crates that litter the levels. Sure, it’s an abstract concept, but so are most of these quirky iPhone games, and that just makes them all the more fun.
Avoidance Dynamite can be played using either the touch-screen or accelerometer to move your precarious protagonist through the levels. I personally found the touch-screen option more playable, but some may prefer the challenge of tilting their way through the game.
Bulking out the game is a star rating system and gold coins to collect on each of the levels. The coins can be used to purchase upgrades such as time extensions and ‘Ice ball’, which prevents your ball from blowing up the second it hits a crate. The star rating, which is based on how quickly you complete the levels, just rewards you with stars, and a general feeling of self-worth and accomplishment.
An area of Avoidance Dynamite that could be worked on is the sound quality, which is limited to a few repetitive explosions and alarm-sounds. Thankfully, the developers accommodate this minor short-coming by allowing you to switch off the sound and listen to your iPod while rolling your way through the increasingly tough levels. You can also catch a breather from the main game by playing the ‘Gladiator Arena’ and ‘Gold Rush’ mini-games.
Avoidance Dynamite wisely features Game Center support, including leaderboards and achievements. As usual, there is nothing for me here as I’m simply not up to the challenge of being particularly good at this game. Nevertheless, Avoidance Dynamite will attract those looking for a game that’s a little tougher than your average iPhone game. Those of you lucky enough to own an iPad even get to play the game in HD quality.
Quick Take
Value:High.
Would I Buy Again:Yes.
Learning Curve:Low to medium.
Who Is It For:Those who get a buzz from playing through a tough game.
What I Like:The ridiculous concept of being a fireball rolling through a dynamite-filled world... and it plays quite well too!
What I Don't Like:The repetitive, mechanical sound.
Final Statement:A tricky game that'll grip challenge-seekers.
No.1 in New & Noteworthy! 53 countries and growing!
*** AROUND THE WORLD ***
Being played in 53 countries in first 2 weeks!
Reached No.1 in New & Noteworthy!
*** THE STORY ***
Fast! Simple! Challenging!
You have always dreamed of a promotion - but you never expected the adrenaline adventure before you now. Dynamite and fireballs don't mix, and your mission is to make sure they don't.
You got the job of delivering a shipment of dynamite and a fireball to the Island Mining Company. Finally you will get out of the tame warehouse and experience the world. Travel from the Warehouse, to the Docks, then Voyage with the shipment to Insanity Island. You are short of time so you must hurry.
*** YOUR SKILL ***
Each mission is filled with its own challenges. Learn the skills early on for the harder missions further on. After navigating your way through a number of missions you will be promoted to the next location on your adventure.
A combination of steady hands, skill, and hard out risk taking are what is required for this deadly assignment.
*** KEY FEATURES ***
- 40 death defying missions (and growing)
- Four uniquely challenging locations
- Medal achievements for each mission
- Multiple paths to success on many levels
- Visually appealing 3D scenery (increasing the further you get)
- A test of your physics ability
- In game pause and mute
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Article By Robert Zak
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