Amazing Alex – Review – Don’t get Angry, just get Alex!
App Type: Uncategorized
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By: Rovio Entertainment
Version #: 1.0.1
Date Released: 2012-07-12
Developer: Rovio Entertainment
Price: 0.99
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Rube Goldberg Machines are a fascinating collection of whimsical machines that accomplish an all too simple task, and there have been several games for the iOS that have taken this theme and built from it challenging puzzles. Whether moving drops from one place to another in Enigmo, or building Crazy Machines, There is no lack for these games in the mobile space. Why would Rovio, king of all things Angry, choose this as there next big endeavor?
Amazing Alex is a puzzle game where you must complete a machine that performs some convoluted task like getting balls into a laundry hamper, or popping a ballon through a series of chain reactions. The puzzles are usually partially done, and you must provide the correct orientation of the missing pieces. Each level also contains three stars (where have we seen those before?) which you must collect through the activation of the machine to truly complete the puzzle.
Speaking of which, the entire interface will remind you have Angry Birds, with its sidebar, and paging levels. There are one hundred and twelve levels to be completed, but Even that is not all in store. Not only does Amazing Alex have a built in level editor for making your own crazy contraptions, but there is also a wealth of user created level to enjoy online. You can even submit your levels.
For those of your that don’t follow the iOS gaming news I will point out that Amazing Alex is not an original game. Rovio purchased the rights to an iPad game called Casey’s Contraptions and then polished the graphics and added a few more levels. For those of your that already own the original, there may not be any reason to buy Alex right now. In the future though, you might find yourself wanting to buy as I am sure Rovio has many more updates in store like their previous game.
Amazing Alex is a nice puzzle game with clean graphics and a fun mechanic that will either level you scratching your head, or laughing as the mechanism falls into place flawlessly. This isn’t a heavyweight game by any means and will appeal to the same gaming crowd as its angry bird brethren. That is, practically everyone!
Quick Take
Value:High.
Would I Buy Again:Yes.
Learning Curve:Easy.
Who Is It For:Casual gamers.
What I Like:Easy controls, and Imaginative puzzles.
What I Don't Like:Initial levels are quite short.
Final Statement:Don't get Angry, just get Alex!
Meet Amazing Alex! This whiz kid has a boundless imagination and a houseful of fun toys that can turn anything into an adventure!
From cleaning up his room to battling cardboard robots in his backyard, Alex creates amazing chain reactions to get the job done with the maximum amount of fun! Now he has some challenges for you -- and he wants to see the most creative solutions YOU can create!
With 100 challenging levels across four fun-filled locations, there's a whole world of creations to explore!
* PLAY AND CREATE YOUR OWN SOLUTIONS *
Set the objects up to bounce, pop, ricochet, bash, and crash into each other and create an elaborate Rube Goldberg device! With a houseful of toys to play with, there's more than one right answer! Share your most creative solutions with your friends and see what they came up with!
* BUILD AND SHARE LEVELS *
Got a great idea for a level? Design intriguing new levels using 35 interactive objects and share them -- with friends or with the whole world! With other fans constantly creating and uploading new levels, there are always new challenges to check out!
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Article By Nathan Kline
Nathan has been an avid Apple user and advocate since the days of the Apple ][. He has always sought to find new ways to make use of technology to assist his daily life. As a paramedic in southern California Nathan brings his familiarity with technology to the field, and at whatsoniphone.com he brings his critical thinking to he analysis of apps and news. You has also written app reviews for the mobile app site Smokinapps.com.
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