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Today's Best Apps: One Squirrel To Rule Them All, Blokus And Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider

Today's Best Apps: One Squirrel To Rule Them All, Blokus And Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider

January 23, 2014
The App Store takes delivery of hundreds of new apps per day. The overwhelming scene makes it possible to easily overlook an exciting game, valuable productivity suite, etc. However, we have a solution. Today’s Best Apps tackles this problem by providing you with a handpicked and tested list of apps that are truly worth your consideration each and everyday. Remember: Even though in-app purchases typically require your iTunes Store password for processing, you can further prevent them and other unauthorized actions by enabling local restrictions using the passcode locked iOS parental controls

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One Squirrel To Rule Them All by Kazuul (Free, 143.2 MB): It's the clash of the century as the average animals take on the ogres in this adorable, peculiar, and challenging tower defense-style game. After the hideous green creatures invaded the kingdom, only one territory remained, but the residents weren't ready to give up entirely. Backs against the wall, the barnyard leaders put you in charge of the forces, which are none other than the baby squirrels. These furry tailed creatures may look cute, however, their vicious acorn spouting will prove otherwise. Utilize the pink pelted soldiers properly to overpower the beasts, protect the chests of various treasures, and you'll recapture the province in no time. From that point, move onto reclaiming the next, and next, and next until all 100 are once again yours. Along the way, gather more energy providing mushroom juice, recruit new animals, plus make allies and other enemies. The game features cartoony 2.5-D graphics, awkwardly charming soundtrack, 150 mission campaign with online multiplayer element integration, 18 unlock able units/characters, humorous cutscene-type tutorial, and three virtual currencies. Access requires a Facebook link or sign-up to a free account.

Blokus™ by Magmic Inc. ($1.99, 41.9 MB): The tricky tetromino-based strategy board game is now available in a convenient digital format. Sort of like Tron meets Tetris, the goal is to place all of your pieces on the board while blocking opponents' moves and preventing them from doing the same. The rules are simple, each person has one turn per round, pieces must be positioned diagonally adjacent to another of your own, although, they may make contact with other players' pieces, and points are scored according to how many cells occupied. The game features colorful 2.5-D graphics, upbeat soundtrack, three difficulty level solo play as well as three friend or stranger online multiplayer via Game Center or Facebook. An ad-supported version is available.

Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider by Bytesized Studios Inc., (Free, 28.0 MB): Unleash your nerdy side and enjoy the challenge of synthesizing every element on the periodic table in this fast-paced physics-based arcade game. To build each atom, you must properly capture the matter and antimatter plasma, changing the molecule's charge to match before collision, otherwise, things go boom. In addition, attempt to collect the free-floating photons to build up a burst of energy capable that can neutralize nearby waves because the action will progress into overwhelming chaos. The game features vibrant 2.5-D graphics, atmospheric and bouncy techno tunes, 118 stages, three dual-thumb control schemes, plus Game Center achievements and leaderboard. Play the first several stages for free, then unlock the full game for $1.99 via in-app purchase.

Mentioned apps

Free
One Squirrel To Rule Them All
One Squirrel To Rule Them All
Kazuul
Free
Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider
Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider
Bytesized Studios Inc.,
Free
Blokus™ Free
Blokus™ Free
Magmic Inc.
$1.99
Blokus™
Blokus™
Magmic Inc.

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