Touchaholics: Originally, the iPhone was a notoriously bad platform for FPS’s. Then, Gameloft created their V-Stick and swipe to move control scheme, and the number of FPS’s exploded. Modern Combat: Sandstorm, NOVA, and more were released. However, most were lacking a strong online multiplayer mode. So NGmoco created Eliminate, however it failed eventually due to an extremely ridiculous in-app purchase system for “energy.”
AppAdvice:
Archetype HD brings along the same 5 maps as its iPhone counterpart. This includes the new stages “Rocket Arena” for rocket-only mayhem, and the jump pad riddled “Avarice” which launches you to new heights. The HUD has been redesigned to take advantage of the extended screen real estate and it makes maneuvering fairly easy.
Pocket Gamer: In Steven Spielberg's movie adaptation of Jurassic Park, wily mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm lashes out at the prehistoric theme park's benefactor for not having fully thought through the ramifications of his genetic tinkering.
Touch Arcade:
Early last month, Villain's Archetype [$2.99] hit the App Store, and we thought it was great in our review. Archetype is an incredibly impressive game, providing 5 on 5 team-based deathmach that works well regardless of if you're connecting via WiFi or 3G/EDGE. The new iPad version plays the same, with graphics and controls that have been optimized for the large screen of the device.
