Yes it is weird. Recettear (2010, PC), a new translation of an existing Japanese game, is part cutesy shop simulator, part Jrpg, part rogue-like - it's vomit inducing one minute, and addictive the next. The full game isn't out yet, but the 10-day demo has enough gaming crack in it to whet my appetite for the full PC release.
Light-cycles given the full grand prix treatment, Art Style: Light Trax (2010, Wiiware) is a great arcade racer with little coloured lines. It's got a great freeway section where you travel between race meets, and the power-ups involve building up power by racing parallel to other lines. It's got clever ideas in it and I like it very much, thankyou.
EpicWin (2010, Iphone) , a fantastic game/app that spills over into real life, giving you experience points, loot and character development based on tasks you specify and award to yourself. Yes, it's a to-do list, but an epic one which in my limited experience so far, actually works. Kudos. And 250xp to me for writing this blog!
Shot Shot Shoot (2010, Ipad), from the bloke who made Blueberry Garden. This is much more of a quicker, less pretentious bang for your buck for 59p/99c. You just swipe at either end of the screen to send little square bombs flying at each other, cancelling out opponents shots, and trying to pick up ammo in the centre of the screen. Each game lasts about a minute, and is incredibly quick-fire. But as I play it I do improve, and it really is like nothing else. 3 thumbs up!
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