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Today's Best Apps: Calling All Mixels And Block The Rock

Today's Best Apps: Calling All Mixels And Block The Rock

March 5, 2014
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. Remember: Even though in-app purchases typically require your iTunes Store password for processing, you can further prevent them and other unauthorized actions by enabling local restrictions using the passcode locked iOS parental controls

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Calling All Mixels by Cartoon Network ($3.99, 365.5 MB): Join the antics of Lego and Cartoon Network's animated short episode series by helping to rescue the Mixels in this action-packed adventure, real-time strategy, and tower defense game. As the Mixels set out to have a mountainous amount of "rad fun," an angry Nixel jumps in to forbid their awesomely enjoyable activities. The ferocious little creature doesn't fair well on its lonesome, however, the droves of backup proved to be overwhelming, imprisoning all except Flain. Now, as the sole free Infernite, begin the journey across the vast lands to find and release your captive friends. Along the way, gather gifts and collect Cubits, which are the key to combining your powers with other Mixels. Therefore, upon securing a Cubit Collector, defend it at all costs using flower power towers as well as your special abilities. There's plenty to do and discover, so get moving! The game features cartoony 2-D and 3-D graphics, varied soundtrack, dozens of stages spanning three worlds, nine recoverable Mixels with unique skills, easy reference recipe book, plus Game Center leaderboards and achievements.

Block The Rock by Sidebolt (Free, 34.6 MB): You may wind up not knowing where to draw the line on this unique and fast-paced side-scrolling endless runner. Even though he's accustomed to danger, caveman Daxius now faces an extinction level event. As the sky begins to burn and flaming balls of rock rain down, Dax desperately sprints for safety. Fortunately, you can prevent his eradication. Observe as the lava bombs come striking down, then swipe to block the deadly balls or draw ramps and platforms to send Dax over the hazards before him. The game features cartoony 2.5-D graphics, dramatic music and humorous sound effects, single finger control, plus Game Center leaderbaords and achievements. Ads are disabled via a $3.99 in-app purchase.

Mentioned apps

Free
Block The Rock
Block The Rock
Sidebolt
$3.99
Calling All Mixels
Calling All Mixels
Cartoon Network

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