Apps That
Went Free on
2015-01-23

Lost Yeti looks, feels, and sounds just like an original Nintendo game, and that’s definitely a good thing. The characters are simply adorable as is the art style. The object of the game is to slide blocks of ice in and out of the yeti’s way in order to safely guide him to his ice cream treats and eventually the exit. Things ramp up pretty quickly as new obstacles and enemies are introduced. The game includes three big worlds to explore, 60 levels, and 8-bit music.

Tap the screen to cause Ruby to swim and release to dive. The controls couldn’t possibly be easier to master. Rip open nets to save your friends and increase your multiplier. Collect stars while swimming and complete objectives to unlock new characters and power-ups. The game includes fantastic claymation-style art, randomly generated obstacles, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Numble is familiar yet unique, which makes it easy to pick up and play. Each player begins with 14 numbered tiles in their rack. Players take turns placing tiles on the board in order to create new sets or add to already established ones. A set is any collection of three or more tiles that are either consecutive numbers with same color or those of the same number with different colors. Players are also allowed to manipulate tiles and utilize wild cards, which makes things even more crazy.

Lobster Tale is one truly unique story. It’s narrated by Eugene Mirman of the Emmy winning cartoon, Bob’s Burgers. As your child listens to the tale and follows along with the text, they’re able to interact with all kinds of objects and characters on the screen. There’s also a lobster catching game that they can enjoy after the story is over along with an actual lobster bisque recipe. The app is totally free of in-app purchases and outside links, so you can feel totally comfortable handing off your iDevice for your child to enjoy.