Today's Best Apps: Letterlicious, Slender Rising 2 And Fitocracy Macros
Fitocracy Macros – How much should I eat to lose weight by Fitocracy, Inc. (Free, 14.8 MB): If you currently or plan to utilize calorie counting for maintaining or improving health, then this macros logger should become your new companion. Because the dietary calorie is just a generalized measurement regarding the energy provided by food and liquid, removing lots will prevent body fat buildup, however, it also reduces fuel overall, making a person tired sooner. However, as we all know from grade school, our bodies require different amounts of elements, for example, the three major macronutrients: protein, (natural) fats, and carbs. Basically, balancing these based upon your metabolism will provide the essential energy needed without the unnecessary excess, and that's what Fitocracy Macros helps you do. For each meal, input the amount of protein, fats, and carbs, then return to the home area to discover how much more you're allowed. To ease the process, dishes or drinks may be named and saved for quicker re-entry next time. The main screen has a dynamically sized and shaded flower-shaped display showing both the total remaining or consumed calories as well as the individual macro levels, which accepts input when tapped and allows navigating the timeline using simple right or left swipes. Further features include rest and training day calculations and monitoring, plus list-style history and integration with the company's unique workout app.
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Letterlicious ™ by Syndicated Puzzles ($2.99, 13.8 MB): Originally developed as a Web game, this now mobile-friendly Crossword-inspired uniquely difficult word-based puzzler will help enjoyably exercise your brain. On the top half of the board is an assembly of two or three intersecting words to get things started. Sitting directly below that is the letter tray. Like Scrabble, you, hopefully, move the letters from the tray into the open area to create more words. Despite the vast field of letters in view, only the topmost, i.e., row caps, may be used during the current turn. Unfortunately, this wall of letters literally acts as a barricade, at least at first, blocking possible paths below until you clear it out. So, construct the playable area efficiently or risk hitting a dead end. The game features 2.5-D graphics, simple sound effects, two person pass-and-play, plus a global Daily Championship challenge.
Slender Rising 2 by Michael Hegemann ($3.99, 116.5 MB): The viral Web-originated horror tale continues as you attempt to survive once again in this sequel to the App Store's best Slender Man experience. While trying to avoid the tall, slim, eerie, tentacle-spewing man-like creature, you now have two choices, save the souls by capturing their image or follow the signs in hopes that you'll solve the mysterious tale in time. The game still features Unreal Engine-powered 3-D graphics, ominous soundtrack, simple gesture controls, as well as a return to the Mansion and Ghost Town, plus two new locations and the opportunity to locate a firearm to possibly save you from harm.
