Mini-review: circuit_strike.one!

In the first of a few short mini-reviews for games you can get in the Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) App Store, I am taking a look at circuit_strike.one, from Chillingo Ltd.

CS One, as I’ll call it, is a neat little top-down shooter, based on classic 360-degree ‘zero gravity’ shooters that we all know and love from years ago. Here’s the official breakdown on what the game is about:

But on with the review proper:

First thing I noticed, it takes a little bit of time to download – now that’s usually a good sign with App store games, because it means you are getting a ton of media (GFX, SFX) in the game – on launching the App I wasn’t disappointed – it’s  a visual treat, and sounds good too!

I was worried about how this game was going to play, because I’m used to having tactile control through a joypad – well, again I need not have worried because it controls well. The font in the game is a little but stylised for my liking, and sometimes hard to read – but that’s a minor quibble really. This game is extremely playable also, and in terms of casual gaming, I really liked it!!

So overall, I’d highly recommend it – but hang on, what about the cost? Ooh, that could be a stumbling block – er, hope – how does £0.59 strike you?!

Conclusion: Highly recommended