Pew Pew 2 – Review
App Type: Uncategorized
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By: Jean-Francois Geyelin
Version #: 1.1
Date Released: 2010-06-21
Developer: Jean-Francois Geyelin
Price: 1.99
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Vector art and dual stick shooters are two genres that have received more than their share of love on the app store. Every time I think we have seen everything we possibly could from these types of games, a new one comes along and shows how it can create something fresh and exciting from a familiar formula. Pew Pew 2 by Jean-Francois Gevelin is a great example of a game that can take a mechanic that has been done before and turn into a more polished expirence.
Pew Pew 2 starts with your standard dual sticks; one to move with and the other to fire. The graphics consist of vector line art reminiscent of asteroids. Fans of the original Pew Pew will be glad to see all the original game types are intact. Pew Pew 2 has the usual arena style game types as well as special games like highway where you must collect spheres as quickly as possible. The frantic gameplay will keep you glued to your screen and with online leader boards and replays which let you can see how others performed against the onslaught.
Pew Pew 2 isn’t just content to extend what the original has done so well. It takes thing one step further with a level based game. Each level offers elements you see on the infinite challenge in a dungeon type setting. These levels are incredibly challenging and you should not expect to beat them quickly. As a matter of fact, the difficulty level of the entire game is quite steep. Casual gamers should be warned that this is not an easy game to master and will take quite of bit of practice to even become proficent. Serious gamers will find this game refreshing and an excellent challenge that won’t become stale quickly. More episodes are slated for release which will increase the value of this already inexpensive title.
If these types of game appeal to you and you have grown tired of the same old ride with other dual stick shooters, give the first Pew Pew game a try (Pew Pew 1 is free) and see if you might want to pick up the sequel. I think you will be pleased with what you find.
Quick Take
Value:High
Would I Buy Again:Yes
Learning Curve:Difficult
Who Is It For:Fans of dual stick shooters, Hardcore gamers that like a challenge
What I Like:Beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay.
What I Don't Like:No easy mode for less expirenced players
Final Statement:Pew Pew 2 takes dual stick shooting to a new level!
The 60Hz gameplay is still there, but now is accompanied with many times more levels, lots of new enemies, new weapons, unlock-able ships and game modes!
Warning though, deftness required more than ever...
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Article By Nathan Kline
Nathan has been an avid Apple user and advocate since the days of the Apple ][. He has always sought to find new ways to make use of technology to assist his daily life. As a paramedic in southern California Nathan brings his familiarity with technology to the field, and at whatsoniphone.com he brings his critical thinking to he analysis of apps and news. You has also written app reviews for the mobile app site Smokinapps.com.
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