Get Attracted To The Fully Charged Physics-Based Gameplay Of Magnet Boy
October 28, 2012
Given its name, I won't be surprised if the recently released Magnet Boy has been attracting players left and right.
Magnet Boy is a game that, like its robotic title character, is a combination of various elements. It's a curious amalgam of arcade adventure, platforming action, and puzzle stimulation. And all of these elements work toward furthering the story that is at the magnetic heart of Magnet Boy:
A brilliant Earth-bound professor has been busy constructing awesome robots, but when a villain envious of the professors robotic successes decides to crash the party - along with every robot the professor created - to pieces, its up to Magnet Boy to scavenge for every part of every robot and put them back together!So, the main directive of Magnet Boy is to retrieve all of the stolen robot parts. But to do this, you have to wisely apply the laws of momentum and magnetics. Given its name, you shouldn't be surprised that Magnetic Boy involves a lot of physics-based mechanics. If you can't see the video embedded above, please click here. The game challenges you to collect robot parts by aiming Magnet Boy in the right direction. You should also be able to alter Magnet Boy's charge according to the charge of nearby magnets. This way, you can ensure that Magnet Boy picks up the robot parts by sticking to a certain magnet or getting repelled by another. In addition, you also have to use the physical properties of portals, black holes, and other obstacles to your advantage. Compatible with both iPhone and iPad, but not yet optimized for iPhone 5, Magnet Boy is available now in the App Store for free. The game comes preloaded with a free pack containing 20 levels. If you get really attracted to the game (which is likely), you can easily avail of the three additional packs, each containing 20 levels as well, via in-app purchase. [gallery link="file" order="DESC"]
