A look back at some of the highlights from the last week in iOS gaming…
Gameloft launches ‘NFL Pro 2012′
As expected, Gameloft has released another intalment of their ‘NFL Pro’ franchise for iOS. It’s very similar to previous years with over 2000 players, 200 plays to master, new animations and new controls.
There’s also an NFL RSS feed to keep you up-to-date with the latest in the sport. I’m not a fan of American football, but if you enjoy NFL Pro 2011, I can guarantee that you’ll love this updated version.
From the developers of Split/Second and Battlefield comes… ‘Nutty Sam’
The guys behind Split/Second and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 have released a new free-to-play game, ‘Nutty Sam’. Play as a Sam the chameleon as you try to hunt down your prized golden nuts. Make your way through 20 mazes in this physics-based puzzler, with 40 more available for $0.99. Digital Legends has included intuitive one-touch controls, Game Center and OpenFeint achievements, and iCloud integration. You can swing, slide and soar to survive now, for free.
‘Worms Party’ lands on iPhone
A bunch of your friends have pulled a nasty prank on you while you were sleeping – they strapped a jetpack to your back and fired you off in the night. Oh, and you’re a worm in this new arcade game, ‘Worms Party’.
The aim is to score the highest by tapping either the top or the bottom of your screen in order to fly in the sky or underground. Avoid obstacles, complete missions and unlock new engines in this budget-priced app.
Action puzzler ‘Saving Yello’ is now available
Physics-based fish-flinging game ‘Saving Yello’ has hit the App Store from Dreamfab. Embark on a perlious journey with Yello the goldfish as you try to fling him back to his fishbowl in 40 hazardous levels.
Power-ups, achievements and leaderboards – this game has it all. If you’re hungry for another physics-based action-puzzler, you can download Saving Yello for $0.99.
‘Heavy MACH: Defense’ climbs the charts
With 3.5 million users worldwide, WeMade’s third instalment in their ‘Heavy MACH’ franchise has exploded up the charts. The hard-hitting game has ranked #21 overall, which may not sound as amazing as #14 in Games, #5 in the Action category and #1 in the Strategy category.
Heavy MACH: Defense features 70 different stages, hundreds of new upgraded units from the original Heavy Mach, bigger and badder special attacks, diversified game play with MACHs, turrets, and cool special abilities. You can also build your own army of MACHs as you make your way through the extensive campaign. If you’re a fan of strategic games, this title should be your next purchase.
Namco updates ‘Katamari Amore’ and ‘Toss the Ball’
NAMCO has added another pack to Katamari Amore, titled ‘Rolling Whopper’. It includes 6 additional stages, a Galaga-themed stage and 4 playable modes – Story, Time Trail, Exact Size Challenge and Eternal. This doesn’t include the other 3 packs which are also available as in-app purchases.
The studio has also updated their carnival-based game ‘Toss the Ball’ with an extra level available for free. It’s not a very notable update, but it does double the number of boards available to play with. If you want the full deal – with 4 modes, 5 boards, 12 unique balls and multiplayer – you’ll have to fetch $0.99. Until then, it’s available as a freemium title.
