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.
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CARROT Fit - Talking Weight Tracker by Grailr LLC ($1.99, 6.3 MB): The snide AI that has been mercilessly getting you to wake up is now able to help you shape up. Just go about that normal workout using a favorite fitness app, then weigh yourself, and tell CARROT the result. If she's pleased, there may be a reward in store. However, fail to trim the fat and you shall endure a drill sergeant-style verbal wrath. As a silver lining, at least things are calm while reviewing your progress "on a pretty graph" and colorful statistics board. Further features include adjustable time reminder notifications, BMI calculations, and optional sharing.
Rocket Robo by Aaron McElligott ($0.99, 94.1 MB): In this adorable physics-based scrolling puzzler, you'll join a small robot on a big mission to save the galaxy. Normally, the stars would light up the night sky and power the fictional far away lighthouse, but recently, the luminescent celestial bodies have vanished. The event has made cosmic travel unsafe plus saddened the little android's creator and lighthouse keeper, prompting our mechanical friend to take action, but not without your help. The robot's rocket engines make it blast to navigate the labyrinth of corridors, however, the hazard-filled mazes does have a distinct difficulty. In addition to swooping up, down, and around the forefront obstacles, successfully locating every missing star will also require recognizing and dashing through hallways and rooms hidden by a deeper perspective. The game features beautiful 3-D graphics, charming soundtrack, more than 40 levels spanning two environments, viewable map, completion-based rating and progress system, optional storybook-style introduction, as well as tilt, tap, and swipe controls.
Bloodstroke by Chillingo Ltd ($2.99, 52.4 MB): Acclaimed action movie director, writer, and producer John Woo successfully projects his artistic vision into an immersive hack-and-slash plus run-and-gun RPG. You take the role of Mai Lee, a woman who's opportunity, dedication, and skills has earned her a position in the Phalanx's Elite private security agency under the codename Lotus. The first assignment, escort Dr. Koorse safely to the target location. While moving down the streets of China, quickly identify and eliminate all enemies as you literally paint the streets with cutthroat efficiency. That's right, in a brutally epic visual style, the hand-painted monochrome scenery receives a vivid red blood splash upon every opponent execution. The game features the aforementioned simple, elegant, and artistically gory brushstrokes-style 3-D visuals, a Far East influenced soundtrack, 25 stage story spanning five chapters, tri-level-type rating system, eight upgradeable melee weapons and firearms, dual-thumb controls, and Game Center achievements.
Trambo by Juha Pennnanen ($1.99, 31.3 MB): Attempt to save the world in this deceptively simple down-scrolling platformer. General Gunnar has powered up his death ray, and the only way to stop the evildoer is by trekking underground tunnels in hopes of locating the device's power sources and destroying them. Obviously, you must proceed quickly, or face death from above, however, acts of caution along with quick thinking are essential to sprint underneath sliding doors, bounce off trambolines, traverse acid pools on shifting platforms, pick the most beneficial portal, and so forth. The game features retro 2-D graphics, fast-paced chiptunes, 20 levels, military-type ranking system, and dual-thumb controls.
Marvel Run Jump Smash! by Marvel Entertainment ($0.99, 49.0 MB): Enjoy playing as your favorite Marvel superheroes in this comic book-themed beat 'em up endless runner. Skilled and packing heat, but not super powered, you start each mission as one of the two main S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, then have opportunities to grab tokens to equip yourself with an Iron Man suit or transform into the Hulk, Captain America, Spider-Man, and so forth. Victory means continued strength whereas mistakes mean your return to an agent. Obviously, fail even more and perish. Nevertheless, any experience has the possibility to unlock new heroes and gain at least some coins. The game features retro-style 2-D graphics, dramatic soundtrack, 20 characters, dual-thumb controls, as well as Game Center achievements and Facebook leaderboard.
