Top 5 iPhone/iPod Touch Games

NUMBER 3:

Cartoon Wars: Gunner - AU$1.19

After getting into this series with the original Cartoon Wars game for the iPod Touch, I was eager for more. As soon as I noticed that CWG had appeared on the App Store, I instantly bought it. Unlike the other two games I have previously reviewed, I can’t find as much to write about Cartoon Wars: Gunner. Anyways, here goes…

In CWG you play as a cool-looking black-and-white stick figure who battles hordes of enemies on a static battlefield. While this may sound like it could get quite boring, the weapons upgrade system makes this one of those games that you always want to play a bit more. While the plater initially only starts out with a bow and arrow, the game provides for many weapons to be unlocked when enough gold has been saved from killing enemies. Each weapon can be upgraded a total of ten times and it seems like other game-changing aspects (such as health, movement speed and damage improvements) can be upgraded limitlessly. The visual style of the game far outshines the the graphics of the original Cartoon Wars. The enemies are varied and spectacular, despite their uniform grey hue. This colour choice only benefits the game by proving a contrast with the vibrant colours produced by the various weapon effects.

Some reviews have complained about the simplicity and lack of gameplay-variation in CWG. While I do agree wih these assertions to some extent, I really feel like the core aspects of this game are enough to keep the player entertained for several hours at least. With the announcement of upcoming updates to the arsenal of weapons and range of enemies in the game, Blue GNC has ensured that the Cartoon Wars franchise has a long life ahead of it.