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Project 72

Posted on 18. May, 2010 by admin in Review

Today is “Ahhh, we’re going to hit the…” Day!

Project 72 (1.35): “Travel far into space”

The Numbers

Graphics: 5/5

Sounds: 5/5

Game Play: 3.5/5

Interface: 4/5

Overall: 4/5

We’d like to see the rocket not move so bloody fast.

AppVader Quotable Quote: A sweet little pick-up-play that’ll have you twisting turning like it’s the 1950s

Lite version: negative  Price: $0.99/£0.59

Developer: Dogtown Studios and Moyo Studios

The Words

If you don’t know the story by now, here’s a little recap: Guys get together for dinner; guys discuss next project; guys decide to make it in 72-hours; guys stream the process from their office; guys produce a little app that puts others to shame.

I don’t know what I could achieve in 72-hours unless it involves drinking, losing my clothes and getting arrested. You’re in charge of a speeding rocket cruising through space avoiding other ships, rocks, asteroids (as you do) while trying to pick-up fuel and other powers ups in attempt to stay alive. Run out of fuel and you’re space dirt.

Taken aside the 72-hour time-frame this was made in, you have a well-crafted, beautifully designed piece of software. The controls take a while to get use to, as you tend to look like a complete idiot twisting and turning your iPhone/rocket. However, once you get the hang of it you your movements tend to look less spastic. The ship revs up quickly and this can limit your game play a little, even if you manage to hit the power-ups that actually power-down your speed down.

This app would be a welcome addition to any device.

Check out the video of the guys as they make the app.

iPhone apps at AppStoreHQ

Tags: app, Dogtown Studios, Game, iPhone, Moyo Studios, Space

Reviewed by: admin

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