Star Wars: Cantina – Review
By App Type: Uncategorized
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By: THQ, Inc.
Version #: 1.0.22
Date Released: 2010-04-02
Developer: THQ Wireless Inc.
Price: 0.00
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It is an unwritten rule that when a game is successful in the App Store, then others try to copy it. I just didn’t think the Star Wars franchise needed to copy anybody. However, Star Wars: Cantina is simply a science fiction version of the game Diner Dash. Mind you, even SpongeBob has his own version of the game, so one cannot fault the Star Wars franchise of trying for a piece of the action.
The objective is to take orders from various Star Wars aliens, fulfill them at the bar and then deliver them to the table. Things get moving fairly quickly around the Cantina, so speed is of the essence. The characters are done in a cute, manga-ish style so the Cantina is no longer the wretched hive of scum and villainy it once was. Even the Stormtroopers look cute.
Game play is fairly simple. The app is obviously geared towards children. You simply tap certain sides of the screen to take customers to their tables, get their orders, fulfill them and let them finish their drinks while leaving a decent tip (tip size depends on the speed at which all this is accomplished). There is a good tutorial provided in the game for learning the basics.
The game is decent but underwhelming. It also commits the cardinal sin of mucking with my memories of the legendary Star Wars movies before Lucas got a big head and ruined it starting with ‘Return of the Jedi’.
Quick Take
Value:Medium.
Would I Buy Again:Probably not.
Learning Curve:Low.
Who Is It For:Kids who like cute or anybody who must own all derivations of the Star Wars franchise.
What I Like:Cute graphics.
What I Don't Like:Unoriginal concept.
Final Statement:The Creature Cantina is not the wretched hive of scum and villainy it once was.
Star Wars: Cantina is all about trying to keep your cool when a steady stream of demanding customers all want your attention at the same time. Robb the bartender will take care of mixing the drinks but your task is to see that the right beverage finds its way to the right customer. And don’t keep them waiting, some of the customers are real troublemakers! Working towards your daily quota, accuracy and speed are essential. As a reward for a job well done, outfit your cantina with decorations and attractions to appeal to even the most difficult customers.
Familiar Star Wars characters, original and colorful visual style, a customizable cantina and casual but challenging gameplay make sure that the game feels as fresh as a cool drink on a hot Tatooine afternoon.
Key Features:
* Run your own Star Wars Cantina.
• A humorous take on the Star Wars universe.
• Take orders, deliver drinks and serve customers to maximize your tips!
• Customize your cantina with upgrades to make your customers enjoy themselves more.
• Career Mode with increasingly challenging levels and a story told through cartoon visuals.
• Endless Shift Mode: see how long you can keep up with the stream of customers.
