Today's Best Apps: Word Puttz, Stubies And World Of Gibbets
Word Puttz by Jackbox Games, Inc. (Free, 43.8 MB): This Crossword-inspired golf challenge by the You Don't Know Jack team won't require clubs or even a charge card, though you may want to bring that thinking cap. Why? Because on these links, success is all about vocabulary. More specifically, driving to the hole involves constructing a path using a Scrabble-type approach, i.e., forming intersecting words of letter labeled magical balls from a randomly filled bin. I describe them as "magical" due to the fact these spherical items transform into golden tiles when aligned as valid words, plus cause a similar change to path blocking stone tiles, etc after making contact. The game features, 2.5-D graphics, bouncy yet calm music, 73 holes spanning four courses, optional hints, time and point-based objectives, regenerative life counter, letter tray swap power-up tri-star rating system as well as Game Center leaderboards and Facebook integration. Purchase the Combo Pack for $4.99 to increase the life regeneration speed, disable ads, and add five swap power-ups.
Stubies by Creatiu Lab ($0.99, 70.0 MB): Help save the adorable creatures in this uniquely difficult, action-packed matching game. All it takes for Stubies to live in harmony is for them to pair up. Unfortunately, the creatures aren't just literally blockheaded, they're stupid. Therefore, you must take charge, swiping to direct each vibrantly pigmented character away from water, around stacked cubes, and at desired coordinates, ideally towards another of the same color. Once the required amount gets merged, victory's achieved. However, every mistake reduces your score and more than a few risks a failed mission grade. The game features 3-D graphics, uplifting instrumental soundtrack, 60 stages spanning four color-themed worlds, tri-star rating system, and single finger control.
World of Gibbets by FDG Entertainment ($0.99, 48.3 MB): Prove that you have the dexterity and fast problem solving skills necessary to save the townsfolk in this morbid archery-based puzzler. After coming upon the unsettling scene of many being hanged, you, the kindhearted person, want to stop the punishment, however, there's not much time. Hence, with only moments to spare, you quickly assess the situation, pull back your bow and shoot razor-sharp tipped arrows through the ropes, dropping the tortured people to freedom. Okay, it may not always be that easy or end so triumphantly. Sometimes, your aim's off, causing you to miss the target entirely or strike the dangling prisoner. Alternatively or additionally, the complication could involve further obstacles, such as birds, windmills, or stacked boxes. In which case, portals and other special items as well as extra arrows placed throughout the environment become essential, especially if you desire to collect helpful coins. The game features 2.5-D graphics, uptempo instrumental soundtrack, 120 stages spanning five levels, bow and arrow upgrades, three unlockable endless mini-games, slingshot-style control with invert option, star grading system, plus Game Center achievements and leaderboard.
