Section: iPhone / iPod touch / iPad, iPad, iDevice Apps, Features, Appidemic
Are there many bowling games for iPad? I’ve never played an iPad bowling game until now. Interestingly, my first happens to be Xenocade. Why is this interesting? Because it’s not really your typical bowling game with career modes and other related features. Rather, Xenocade is a simple 2-in-1, pick-and-play type of arcade bowling game, with the other game being skee ball. If you’re up for a short, simple and yet sweet bowling sim on your iPad, check out Xenocade HD (or, better yet, check out our mini-review first).
What is it?
Xenocade consists of bowling and skee ball, both of which are rather nicely drawn with colorful, futuristic graphics. The game physics is also noteworthy, although it tends to be easy at times. It’s actually all about accuracy of your taps and swipes, which determine your success.
How does it work
The objective is pretty simple; try to get the highest score possible. Repeat the game if you’re not satisfied with your current score. That’s for the solo game mode. The gameplay gets more exciting if you play 2 player mode. You take turns rolling the ball, and the player with the best score wins. Unfortunately, this is not via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; you simply alternate using the same iPad.
To play the game, all you have to do is tap on the ball and then swipe forward to release it. You can determine the direction of the ball by swiping it from left to right.
As for the other game, Skee Ball, the game mechanics are pretty much the same. But this time you have to aim for the hole with the highest score. You are given ten balls to try shooting at the holes. Basically, it feels like a game of chance where you pretty much have no control on the probability that the ball will fall on the hole with the highest points.
Is it contagious?
As it is, Xenocade HD is a pretty simple bowling and skee ball sim that you my find enjoyable and fun to play for a while. But then, the novelty of the game starts to die down. If you can stand doing the same thing over and over again, then this game is for you. Otherwise, Xenocade HD definitely has room for improvement. Additional features such as tournament mode, GameCenter support and more will hopefully be added in future updates.
Category: Games
Seller: Digital Embryo
Cost: $0.99 (also available for iPhone and iPod touch)
Download: Xenocade HD
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