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Gameplay-wise, the same general concept from Hook Champ is carried over to Super QuickHook. You'll swing your character from left to right using a grappling hook, collecting coins along the way to spend in the game's shop on upgraded equipment and fabulous hats. While it seems mostly the same on the surface, two very important changes have been made to cater the game to a more casual audience. First and foremost, there is nothing chasing you through the levels (at least in the story mode) that forces you to either keep moving or suffer instant death. You're free to explore the levels at will and take as much time as you need to complete them. The other big change is the addition of checkpoints throughout the levels, so if you have a fatal mishap you don't have to start all the way over from the beginning as long as you've crossed one of these checkpoints.
Quality Index examines the finest iPhone games built around swing physics.
GameZone review Super Quickhook for the iphone/ipod touch. Does this rope swinging hero deserve your download, or should you pass. Check out GameZone's review.
I'm not sure what you mean by "this type of game;" QuickHook is about as unique as they come. I can't think of a single other game (besides its predecessor) that uses the same mechanics, much less has the same charm and polish, especially on the iPhone. I'd urge you not to dismiss it out of hand or lump it in this or that category.
Love this game. I gave it a 10 when I reviewed it at the Big Pixels, mostly because I could. And I love it.
The Quality index highlights the best platform games for the iPhone.
No Sonic, no Mario, but plenty of platforming magic on show.
This is great! With all the iphone games out there, having a list of the best is very helpful.
Thanks, MelonieMac!
There are plenty more lists where that came from on the Quality index site and through our N4G channel.
