Taxiball
While Taxiball didn’t really need our help to make a Top 50 (under Games/Arcade), I’m glad that it did drop out temporarily so we can give our own special brand of accolades. First, upon checking out its iTunes page, the first thing that came to mind is the old Marvel Comics’ What If…? series from 70′s and 80′s. But instead of What If Dazzler Became A Herald of Galactus (yawn), the cover in my mind read What If Katamari Damacy & Crazy Taxi Had A Baby? Sure, the game in its most basic form is a marble maze/labyrinth, but one can still dream, right? As the name suggests, you control a taxi via accelerometer, aka ’tilt motion’, that’s shaped like a ball, which you roll around picking up fares throughout a city shaped like a labyrinth. While some areas require unlocking, others require using the mechanisms at your disposal. Yet, although there are puzzle-like elements in the gameplay (it’s a labyrinth after all), the most important thing is getting your fares to their destinations in time and intact. Sound familiar? Boasting maps for nine cities, in-game awards, global online leaderboards, friends list, auto-save feature, and an all beatbox soundtrack, this game has lots to offer, especially replay value, all for a very low price. Plus, with the promise of updates in the near future, it’s a no-brainer to at least check out the free version. You won’t be disappointed. Price: 99¢.
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