James Pond In The Deathly Shallows Hits The App Store
by Mike Lata
June 30, 2011
A classic platformer has made a come back. James Pond is now available on the App Store in the form of James Pond in the Deathly Shallows. Unlike previous entries in the series, for various classical consoles like the Atari ST, the game isn't a traditional platformer. It is an underwater shooter that has you exploring the depths of the sea.
This seems like a strange way for a legend to make a return after not having a game out for quite some time. James Pond was a gaming mascot of the early 90s in much the same way Mario and Sonic were.
Despite the differences from the classic games, this release looks quite promising. The colors and visuals look very pleasing to the eye. Enemies range from various sea creatures like starfish, barracuda and jellyfish, according to the app description. There will also be pollution to deal with, and a bubble-gun at your disposal to take out enemies.
Are you a fan of shoot 'em ups set in a different environment, or retro gamer fond of the James Pond series? If you answered yes to either, check out this latest entry. It is a universal app so all iDevice owners can enjoy it.
James Pond in the Deathly Shallows is available on the App Store for $.99.