Today's list features a Square Enix game for the first time ever, an app that will let you drum to the beat, a drawing app for your iPad and more.
Disclaimer: All prices are subject to change at any time and without notice regardless of stated free duration.
Chop Chop Runner ($1.99 -> Free): A
Canabalt-like running game where you control the adorable little ninja Iro-san as he attempts to rescue the princess from the clutches of evil. The concept is to run as far as you can without succumbing to the enemies or falling down a hole. Iro-san runs by himself, so all you have to do is tap the screen to jump and tap again while flying through the air to dispose of enemies. The game features OpenFeint integration as well.
Chop Chop Runner is available for free today only (8/12). It has a three-and-a-half-star rating, and a total of 110 ratings.
Sliding Heroes ($1.99 -> Free): Square Enix's real-time strategy game where you slide your units across the map by tilting your iDevice in order to conquer the 130+ levels. The game features two modes of play, 30 maps, three environments, four unit classes and much more.
Sliding Heroes is available for free for the next two weeks. It has a three-and-a-half-star rating, and a total of 85 ratings.
Drums Challenge ($.99 -> Free): A music game where you must simply repeat a drum sequence to the best of your ability. The game features 25 drum battles, a variety of different musical styles, eight drum kits, and a freestyle drum kit. It also features OpenFeint integration.
Drums Challenge is available for free today only (8/12).It has a three-star rating, and a total of 313 ratings.
Jelly Invaders ($1.99 -> Free): An arcade shooter where you must destroy all of the
Jelly Invaders by dragging your character from side to side and tapping to shoot. The invaders can only be destroyed with the corresponding jelly blast color, which is indicated by the color of your character. Shots can be planned ahead thanks to the indicator in the top-left corner of the screen. The game features infinite waves of invaders, and OpenFeint integration.
Jelly Invaders is available for free for a limited time. It has a three-and-a-half-star rating, and a total of 230 ratings.
iPad only:
Tinker Photo ($1.99 -> Free): Let your artistic side shine with
Tinker Photo. Use one of 15 drawing tools and effects to create works of art. You can use one of the 12+ backgrounds, or you can import your own from the camera roll. The app features 20 levels of undo, and will save your drawing state even when the app is closed abruptly. Your work can be saved to the camera roll, or shared via email or Facebook.
Tinker Photo is available for free for a limited time. It has a three-and-a-half-star rating, and a total of seven ratings.
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