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Hey look, another Breakout clone. Did we really need one of those? I didn’t think so either, but it turns out maybe I was wrong. Normally I struggle through a few levels so I can say that I’ve played enough to write my review… BUT

3D Brick Breaker Revolution 2 ($1.99; FREE)

In the case of 3D Brick Breaker Revolution 2 I’ve already played 20+ levels in Classic mode (some more than once) and 3 level sets in Revolution mode, and I’m actually not bored yet. I’m still not eager to run out and buy every Breakout clone that I can get my hands on, but if developers do decide they need to continue making such games, I hope they take a serious look at this one as a good example of what to do right.

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We’ve seen many block breaking puzzle games in the AppStore’s short time and sometimes, the simplest ones are the best.

Tiki Totems (FREE, Free App A Day)

Appease the Tiki Gods by carefully removing the unnecesarry blocks that dim the might and glory of their beautifull totems. BUT BE CAREFUL!! don’t drop the totem on the ground cause that makes them angry, and when they get angry you know what happens. Villages and villagers burn.

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Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. But it’s the right side of the bed for you consumers. Konami has gone completely haywire by putting (read-my-lips) EVERYTHING on sale. Let’s look at two of the most worthy options…

Krazy Kart Racing

How many kart racers are in store? And of those how many are playable online? Konami attempts to answer both those questions with Krazy Kart.

It’s the closest thing we’ll get to Mario Kart, but does it stand on its own? The multiplayer is still somewhat broken, but it’s no brainer at this price.

Metal Gear Solid Touch

Though it has received criticisms for having a gameplay NOTHING like the console version, MGS Touch remains to be the most sophisticated games we’ve ever played.

It utilizes great graphics and rolls it with touch controls that just works for the device. Forget your knowledge about the console versions, and you’ll be fine.

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Tradewinds 2 very much reminds me of one of my old Pocket PC favorites, Space Trader. Oddly enough, when I first started playing Tradewinds 2, it just didn’t have the same feel too it.

Tradewinds 2 ($2.99)

You’d think with superior graphics, stellar music and a lot more to do, Tradewinds 2 would actually be a better game. The more I delved into it, though, I realized that it was probably just opening night jitters. Tradewinds 2 is definitely Space Trader plus a whole lot more, and it’s got real pirates too (not just those silly space imitations). If you’ve ever wanted to trade along the open sea while keeping the nasty pirates at bay, Tradewinds 2 is the game for you.

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I remember a time when Scorched Earth was THE tank vs. tank multiplayer game. My how times have changed since then… or have they?

Star Hogs ($2.99 - On Sale; Free)

Fast forward to 2009 and the release of Star Hogs, and it seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Sure there’s now a space oriented theme and a campaign mode, but at its heart Star Hogs is Scorched Earth through and through – and that’s not a bad thing at all. I had a couple of issues with the controls, but otherwise this is the perfect example of how an old classic should be updated for modern audiences.

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