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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Boomber by STETTINER GAMES & MORE (Free, 9.3 MB): Whether waiting in line, sitting on the bus, or just taking a break at work, you can enjoy the quick and simple pick-up and play challenge of this retro-style, survival-type action-arcade game. For whatever reason, you're trapped on an unknown and unescapable platform and surrounded by a constant swarm of harmful aliens. Indeed, such a situation does appear dire and will inevitably end in peril, however, you are going to go out with a bang. While gracefully dodging the deadly creatures, strategically drop short-fused bombs and annihilate as many of the enemy as possible. Just remember, even though the overall amount of bombs is inexplicably endless there are limits. Specifically, after every third placement, the next batch won't be ready for two seconds. In addition, a large bomb may also be placed, but it costs coins, which appear after some kills. The game features pixelated 8-bit graphics, chiptunes, endless random play, dual-thumb controls, plus Game Center leaderboards and Twitter integration to compete and share accomplishments.
USA - Illustrated Atlas by NEXTWELL ($1.99, 56.4 MB): Give your child some help down the path to United States geography knowledge by handing them this edutaining arcade and atlas app. For reference, or a means of free choice learning, the Maps area contains five U.S. representations focusing on different subjects. One is strictly a flat blue diagram of the country that a youngster can tap to display the Fact Box, which includes many important details, such as the capital, flag, abbreviation, largest cities, motto, name's origin, population, state flower, state bird, and the year it was established. Another showcases several dozen landmarks, iconic locations, and significant regional elements like coal mining. Two others highlight the top largest population cities or the longest rivers and significant territories nationwide while the final map simply depicts the contour, i.e., elevation. Upon feeling at least somewhat confident with the material, the child may move onto reinforcement-based mini-games involving filling in the blank trivia to finish the state or city-related statement, label placement and swapping to properly identify cities and states, as well as eidetic memory card matching. Overall, the game features hand-drawn 2-D and 2.5-D graphics, simple and calm country-style music, verbal feedback and tutorials, four mini-games with star and badge rewards, five maps, no apparent ads, and a long tap to access settings section.
