Polyhedra
Polyhedra
Category: Game
Type:
Cost: $1.99
Rating: 4+
Current iTunes Reviews: n/a
Description:Polyhedra is one of the very few iPhone apps that I have tried that truly utilizes the abilities of the iPhone as a gaming device. When starting up this app, the very first screen that opens up allows you to select to listen to your own music or the games music. I love iPod integration in games; listening to your own music while playing a game is probably one of the most underrated feature a game can have. I opted to listen to the games music for the review's sake, which is quite nice, actually. It fits the game perfectly.
✭✭✭ REVIEWS & FEEDBACK ✭✭✭
➤ "Polyhedra makes the most of the iPhone's attributes and beautifully shows of the appeal of the iPhone. SILVER AWARD" - Mobile Game FAQs
➤ "The game itself looks like it could possibly be the best version of this filling game on the iPhone."
✭✭✭ YES, PHYSICS *CAN* BE FUN!!! ✭✭✭
Use gravity to your advantage in this addicting physics-based action game!
➤ The Goal
Fill more than 66% of the screen with shapes to complete a level. The game ends when you run out of shapes. Sounds easy, right? Think again! There are enemy particles and other shapes to worry about!
➤ Creating a Shape
To create a shape, simply touch the screen. Keep pressing to make bigger shapes. The shape drops to the bottom of the screen when you release your touch.
➤ Enemies
Look out for enemies when creating a shape. If they hit a growing shape before you drop it, the shape will be lost and you have one less shape to complete the level.
➤ Rotating the Screen
The shapes always fall to the bottom of the screen. You can rotate the screen to any angle you want. This is a good strategy to keep the enemies out of your way!
➤ Scoring
You get points for every shape you drop. When you complete a level, you get bonus points based on how many shapes you have left, how fast you completed the level, and how much of the screen you filled.
➤ Zones
There are several Zones in the game. Each one has its own shape. To unlock a Zone, you have to complete at least 9 levels from the Zone before it. The last Zone has a surprise, so be careful!
➤ Pausing the Play
To pause the game, simply double-tap the screen. (Here's a cool tip: double-tap a shape you have already dropped.)
➤ The Toy Box
In this mode, you can create any shape you wish. Simply touch the icon in the panel and create a shape as normal. You can create up to 10 shapes. You can move shapes around, delete them, and even clear the screen to start over. There are no enemies to worry about in the Toy Box, so enjoy yourself!
✭✭✭ FEATURES ✭✭✭
✔ Real physics-based interaction; watch the different shapes hit and roll off each other based on real mass and gravity!
✔ Use the accelerometer to change gravity...you can use this to your advantage
✔ Unlimited levels...your only limitation is how well you do
✔ 6 different Zones to play...each one offers unique challenges
✔ Global online leaderboards...rank yourself amongst other players worldwide! 6 different leaderboards to rank your scores. (Global leaderboard functionality provided by the AGON Online Social Platform for iPhone Games.)
✔ Play around in the Toy Box as long as you like...create and remove shapes, move them around, rotate the screen to watch them fall. Set the song you like and the background colors you like. The choice is yours!
✔ Listen to the over 8 minutes of original music, or play the game listening to your own iPod music
✔ Colorful and fluid graphics
✭✭✭ COMING SOON ✭✭✭
✔ Awards: receive awards as you play. Put them on your leaderboard wall to show all the other players how good you are!
Polyhedra is a simple concept, which is executed beautifully. When playing in the "Play" mode, players attempt to fill the screen at least 66% with a given shape. Players begin in the "Circle Zone." To create a shape, players must tap the screen and hold down to create the size he or she desires. Various enemies float around to stop the player from filling the screen (the amount of enemies depends on your level). Gravity also plays a part, as players can rotate their iPhone to drop the shapes into different parts of the screen to block more enemies.
At level 10, the gravity alternates from being turned on and turned off every other level. When the gravity function is not available, gameplay gets much more strategic and difficult. Around level 16, gameplay gets extremely quick. After completing 9 levels in the most recently unlocked zone, a new zone will open up for even more gameplay. Scores are calculated both globally (via Agon) and locally (At the time of writing this review, I have the best score in the world on the "Circle zone").
There is also a toybox mode, where players can create different shapes and see how those shapes react with gravity and with eachother. With all of these features, various zones, and challenging twists on certain levels, Polyhedra really is a wonderful game. This app is beautifully done - highly innovative with fantastic graphics and gameplay. It's also the sort of app that anyone can pick up and enjoy, no matter how much of a "gamer" they are. All in all, this app is a great find and a beautiful, relaxing game to play.
Overall impression: 10/10
Value for your money: 9/10
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