Apps That
Went Free on
2014-05-02

Super Stickman Golf 2 is all about timing, patience, and a little bit of luck. You’re able to adjust the angle of your shot using the arrows in the bottom left corner of the screen and determine the power by timing your taps on the “go” button in the bottom right corner. To get under par, you’ll absolutely have to utilize the many crazy power-ups and hats. Super Stickman Golf 2 includes 32 different courses that can be unlocked through single-player mode, but the fun really starts in the two multiplayer modes. There’s a turn-based mode for those looking to play over an expanded period of time, or the frantic race mode that has you playing in real-time against multiple friends. The game also includes iCloud support, 250 holes, 34 hats and 14 golfers to unlock, and local multiplayer support over Bluetooth.

It includes uppercase and lowercase letters to trace along with numbers. Each letter and number is sounded out for your child, and then they are asked to follow the arrows to trace them. When completed, each letter and number will burst with colors and animations that can be interacted with. The app also includes the ability to create your own word lists and have your child trace them, three fonts to choose from, a customizable star mode, and support for unlimited profiles.

When creating a new entry, you’re able to give it a subject, tag it, and attach audio recordings and photos. You can also bookmark entries for quick discovery. All entries are automatically sorted by date, but you can also search for specific ones by keywords or tags. The app also includes a variety of text formatting options, the ability to create multiple books, password protection, a calendar view, and the ability to share entries via Facebook, Twitter, or email.

You're not actually in control of the balls themselves. Instead, you're able to move the entire board by swiping in any direction. You must utilize objects hovering above the board in order to move the balls separately. The game includes six chapters, and challenging 86 levels.

Your child is able to enjoying the rhyming tale all on their own or they can listen to the professional narration. Each word is highlighted as it is read, making it easy for them to follow along. The pages are loaded with interactive elements and fantastic sound effects, which will help keep your child engaged. There’s also a fun song at the end of the storybook for your child to sing along to.

Your job is to try and keep the screen clear of blocks by removing them in groups of four. They must all be attached to each other and of the same color in order to be connected. These groups of blocks are called tetrominos, and each one will score you one point. Where things take a turn is how blocks are added. Instead of guiding blocks that fall like Tetris, you must place the rows of blocks onto the board wherever you want. You’ll need to be strategic here, as you can’t allow your blocks to reach the top of the screen. The game includes three different boards sizes, four difficulty levels, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You're able to choose from 11 different compositions with 35 customizable gridlines. Each composition includes a short description and example shot to help you determine which best suits your current situation. The app also includes the ability to manipulate the gridlines, and three different colors to choose from.