Vanquished
Android Expert
Hey, I just found this sweet game on the Market under the "Just In" category. It is a port from the iPhone, but there doesn't seem to be a full version just yet, which has 25 levels. You can get a good feel for the game with the 4 level lite version that is available though.
"Move over, Lemmings. Here come the penguins! You take control of the cute little fellows and make them solve riddles, lead them through labyrinths and help them avoid traps or landmines. By using the motion sensors you will guide one, two .. or even crowds of penguins at once. Once you solved all missions, attack the online highscore by solving each map as fast as possible."
The tilt controls with the acceleromoter takes a little getting used to, but works pretty well. One thing it is lacking is a calibration, so that's what makes it kind of difficult. Another little annoyance is that you can't "exit" the game. Only way to get out is with the home button, which leaves the program running in the background.
Also, from the user ratings, it seems like it is limited to certain devices. Doesn't seem to work with the Galaxy S or the Epic 4G. The developer website only shows it as available for the iPad/iPhone/iPod, so there is no way of knowing what devices are supported. There was an update a couple of hours ago though, so they it may be working on those devices now. I emailed them about the game (and a full version) so we'll see if they get back to me and what they say about some of these questions.
Related Links:
http://www.penguinxrun.com/
http://www.root9.org/en/index.php
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1499218718806
"Move over, Lemmings. Here come the penguins! You take control of the cute little fellows and make them solve riddles, lead them through labyrinths and help them avoid traps or landmines. By using the motion sensors you will guide one, two .. or even crowds of penguins at once. Once you solved all missions, attack the online highscore by solving each map as fast as possible."
The tilt controls with the acceleromoter takes a little getting used to, but works pretty well. One thing it is lacking is a calibration, so that's what makes it kind of difficult. Another little annoyance is that you can't "exit" the game. Only way to get out is with the home button, which leaves the program running in the background.
Also, from the user ratings, it seems like it is limited to certain devices. Doesn't seem to work with the Galaxy S or the Epic 4G. The developer website only shows it as available for the iPad/iPhone/iPod, so there is no way of knowing what devices are supported. There was an update a couple of hours ago though, so they it may be working on those devices now. I emailed them about the game (and a full version) so we'll see if they get back to me and what they say about some of these questions.
Related Links:
http://www.penguinxrun.com/
http://www.root9.org/en/index.php
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1499218718806
. I honestly think it's a great game, based on a great game-idea/design with a lot of additional ideas which did'nt make into the first release. But that does'nt mean they would'nt come in later versions, if the whole thing pays off ;-)
