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Today's Best Apps: Pixel And Parker And Perils Of Man: Chapter 1

Today's Best Apps: Pixel And Parker And Perils Of Man: Chapter 1

March 12, 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

Universal:

Pixel and Parker - The storybook adventure game for kids by Spinlight Studio (Free, 31.1 MB): This board game integrated storybook app offers a unique fun reading time for your child. Pixel is one extremely playful pet, and sometimes that means he gets into trouble. When Pixel pounces after a butterfly, Parker must find him before evening arrives. To help, your young reader will spin the wheel to randomly determine Parker's next move, then help the boy by lifting up sandbox pails and trashcan lids, pinning up posters, etc. Unfortunately, Pixel doesn't turn up right away, although, the journey continues until the friends are happily back together and ready to go home. The app features interactive 2-D illustrations, joyous music, highly replayable story with 30 possible scenarios, simple operation and assistance, professional narration, 30 collectible t-shirts to customize Parker's appearance, age verified Settings panel, and no ads, just video highlights for the developer's other apps inside the "more" area. Take a test drive at no-risk and then unlock the full experience for kids to enjoy for $2.99.

iPad:

Perils of Man: Chapter 1 - Adventure Game by IF Games (Free, 712.2 MB): If a paranormal mystery excites you, then this animation movie-style point-and-tap adventure will most definitely be engaging entertainment. Ever since her father, who was a success in the scientific community, vanished, Ana Eberling hasn't stopped questioning the unexplainable occurrence, especially because something similar happened to her also extremely intelligent and accomplished grandfather. Now, on Ana's 16th birthday, she decides to take more aggressive action to solve the disappearances, but not without your help. Guide the teenage girl throughout the family's mansion as well as ask any and all questions in search for the many clues, then, just maybe, you'll reveal the astonishing secret, which goes beyond the regular realm of time and space. The game features cinematic 3-D graphics and a charming soundtrack to immerse you in the decision-based story with more than 20 characters and 30 environments.

Mentioned apps

Free
Pixel and Parker - The storybook adventure game for kids
Pixel and Parker - The storybook adventure game for kids
Spinlight Studio
Free
Perils of Man: Chapter 1 - Adventure Game
Perils of Man: Chapter 1 - Adventure Game
IF Games

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