Kerplinkus Comes To iPhone And iPod Touch
by Phil Wheeler
March 12, 2010
If you love playing casual puzzle games on your iPhone or iPod touch such as Bejewelled or Trism then Kerplinkus from BinarySquare is definitely worth taking a look at.
Kerplinkus is a great new puzzle game with an 80's retro arcade feel. The game seems a lot simpler to learn than others I have played because, on the surface it appears deceptively easy. You don't have to match 3 in a row and you can swap any two pieces on the board with absolutely no movement restrictions, plus there are no special-blocks or killer pieces to contend with. So whats the catch? Well, with 8 columns to watch out for and the ever increasing speed the game is a real challenge and painfully addictive.
I found the gameplay a cross between columns and space invaders and, as these are two of my all time favourites, I really enjoyed it. The 80's retro styling and the "old school" feel may not be to everybody's taste but if games like Pac Man, Space Invaders and Tetris still have a place in your heart then Kerplinkus could definitely find its way on to your homescreen.
Kerplinkus is available in the App Store for a special launch price of $0.99.