Phineas and Ferb Arcade – Review
By App Type: Uncategorized
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By: Walt Disney
Version #: 1.0 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
Date Released: 2009-12-03
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Price: 1.99
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If you’re an adult and don’t have any kids or even access to kids, you’ve probably never heard of Phineas and Ferb. In short, it’s a very imaginative show on the Disney Channel that has humor for children of all ages, a bit like the old Looney Tunes cartoons.
However, this isn’t about the show itself. This is about the Phineas and Ferb Arcade game for the iPhone and iPod touch that is based on the television show. Adults would likely find this game somewhat boring and annoying but kids, particularly those between the ages of 7 and 12, would likely love it.
The arcade actually comes with four built-in games, each of which is pretty simplistic both in presentation and control. The menu system blares out of the catchy Phineas and Ferb theme song, so you may want to silence that if you find it annoying.
The four games are Escape From Mole-Tropolis in which the boys have to escape from an underground lair populated by mole-men, Agent P’s Hideout Spy Simulation in which Perry the Platypus (don’t ask. You have to watch the program to understand) has to perform target practice against some holograms of Dr. Doofenshmirtz, Sno Problem in which the boys have to use one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s creations to build a mountain of snow, and Cowabunga Candace in which the boys’ sister Candace has to perform surfboarding tricks.
Each game is cute if not complex and the help section of the app pretty clearly describes the methods and goals for each game. The program even comes with a social networking platform to communicate your scores with other Phineas and Ferb fans. Other than that, the game has no real settings (you can’t even shut off the music without silencing your device).
I like the game, but then I also like the show. It’s not for everybody but if you have kids that like the show, then this game could occupy them for a long time. Like, an hour perhaps.
Quick Take
Value:Medium to High
Would I Buy Again:Yes, but for my niece and nephew.
Learning Curve:Low.
Who Is It For:Phineas and Ferb fans. Preferably young ones.
What I Like:Cute game. Excellent graphics.
What I Don't Like:Somewhat simplistic, but I'm not the target audience.
Final Statement:Aren't you a little old to own a game like this? Yes. Yes I am.
"******FEATURES******~Graphics and original music from the hit TV show!~Touch and motion controls.~Challenge your friends and post high scores on the global leaderboards!Includes achievements, bonuses, and special abilities! With all this fun, what do you wanna do?
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