Be The Star QB In NFL Flick Quarterback
NFL Flick Quarterback ($2.99) by Full Fat puts you on the field to test your throwing skills.
Everyone wants to be the quarterback (QB), the center of all the attention, but few get the chance to do it. All that changes in this game, where you're the star. Practice throwing the ball to your teammate, all while watching out for the opposite team to intercept it, or sack you before you can even throw it.
The game is very minimalistic; your team is only you and a wide receiver, and the other team has two defenders. Create your QB, including his name, skin tone, what team he plays on, and his number.
Your view is over the shoulder of the QB, showing the wide open field and the other players. Pass the ball to your wide receiver by swiping forward (“flicking”). The longer the swipe, the further the ball will go. This doesn't have much bearing in the first two games: Basic Skills and Playmaker, but will become quite necessary in the two Trick Shot games.
A brief tutorial shows you the ropes of how to play, introducing some of the nuances of the game, such as increased wind speed, and the threat of being sacked. Luckily, you can swipe from side-to-side to “juke” the other player.
The wide receiver is very good about catching your throws, almost to a point where it looks impossible how he runs to it (but I'm not complaining). Whether or not he scores a touchdown is really inconsequential. The name of the game is how many yards you can score. You’ll have to keep at it until you can level up to unlock the next round of play.
You’ll have to time your throws right though, because carelessness leads to the other team intercepting the ball. You’ll lose a life for either that or an incompletion. After three lives, it’s game over.
My only complaint would be that you can swipe the ball in the air in order to make it curve. This can work out pretty well to get the ball to your receiver, though it doesn't feel like it should be an option.
I believe that you give up your chance for control once the ball leaves your character's hands. I mean, what does that swipe translate to in the logic of this game? Some sort of divine intervention?
Overall, this game is pretty solid and an easy play, which is a relief, considering how the real thing is so cumbersome. The cheerleaders are a nice touch, too.
