Pipe Mania
By Virtual Programming Ltd
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Description
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Reviews
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“While there have been a number of Pipe Mania clones in the App Store, none seem to have the depth and finish of this official port of the original.” – Touch Arcade
“This game hasn’t made me think so hard compared to any other game on the App Store.” – The APPera
Albie Meter: 4 Stars (a deep pipe game with enough in it that you won’t exhale too soon; recommended for puzzlers and pipe fitters alike with a lighthearted storyline)
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Puzzle fans of all ages will enjoy hours of brain-teasing fun as they race against time in the infectious series of quests and puzzles filled with quirky characters, a humorous storyline and engaging gameplay. The original version of Pipe Mania was released in 1989 and followed by Pipe Dreams in 1991. It has been ranked as one of the most popular and successful puzzle games in history, selling more than 4 million units worldwide on other game consoles
The simplicity of Pipe Mania makes it accessible to all ages. The player must lay down a pre-ordained set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the constantly flowing Flooze moving for as long as possible without it spilling out. The game requires quick thinking, hand-eye co-ordination, forward thinking and keen spatial awareness.
The iPhone version of Pipe Mania brings in a social element to the game play. Challenge your friends to a game using Scoreloop Core Social Integration to find out who the Pipe Mania champ is!
Features:
- 4 Modes: World, Arcade, Bonus and Classic.
- Navigate through 39 levels and 354 sub-levels that include Basic Pipes, Sewers, Railroad, Factory, Internet, Super Pipes, etc.
- Multiple attacks and damages
- Army of characters that help and hinder the players along the way
- Challenge others players via Scoreloop system
Did you ever think that a time would come when you would be begging for one little piece of pipe? With this game, you just might!
So, Gear up. The Mania is back!
What's New in Version 1.3
WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION (v1.3):
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* Challenge mode using Scoreloop Core Social Integration:
- Challenge a person for seven attacking levels of World mode
- Practice and publish high scores
- View high scorers list
* Re-arranged the menu items for improving end user's experience
Customer Reviews
Awesome
One of the best ports i have played with. For $5 i am able to take it anywhere i want. Levels are similar to the Mac version. Will this be having a Multi-player support as an update like in the Mac?
Revenge of the "Flooze"
Pipe Mania is a puzzle game where your goal is to build a pipe pathway from a given starting point to a given endpoint. You are presented with random bits of pipe, and it's up to you to make a complete pathway and avoid having green Flooze ooze all over the place.
One thing I really liked was the use of Profiles. If you have someone who likes to borrow your device, never fear, they can have their own profile so they don't mess up your achievements or scores...or complete levels for you that you haven't even attempted.
There are four different game modes and each has its own levels and sublevels for a total of 356 individual levels of pipe puzzling fun. You will start in the campaign style World mode. It's here that you will earn Treasures and Trophies to unlock the other game modes which include Arcade, Bonus, and Classic.
Gameplay is very simple. You're given a starting point and an end point. On the left you are shown the pipe pieces you have to work with and the order you will get them. To place a piece, simply click on a block on the play area to place it. If you can't immediately use the next piece, try to think ahead and place it where it can be integrated later. If you need to replace a piece of pipe with another, no problem. Just click on the old piece and it will be replaced with the new one; however, you will lose points for doing this.
Don't spend too long in zen-like contemplation of your pipe path to be, because the Flooze will soon start to flow and you don't want it spilling all over the screen. So keep building to stay ahead of the green Flooze and complete your path. You'll earn extra points for both using extra pieces to make convoluted path and for using the "Fast Flooze" button at the lower left. Press and hold to keep the Flooze moving quickly and the points rolling in.
As you progress, obstacles are presented to throw a wrench into things. Some may block you from building in certain squares. Others include special pipe pieces that will give you extra points if you incorporate them.
Along the way, you can earn Trophies based on points and find 35 Treasures. These definitely add to the fun and depth of the game.
Pipe Mania is a classic game that has been well implemented for the iPhone and iTouch. The controls for gameplay are intuitive and easy to work with and there is a lot of replayability. There are a few things that need some minor tweaking, especially the Menu layout, but they certainly nothing that detracts from actual gameplay.
A definite recommended game for fans of this classic, or for anyone looking for a good, solid, fun, and challenging puzzler.
Lot of Replay value
My favorite game on DS. Was waiting for it to come on iPhone. Excellent port. Game play experience is awesome. Worth the 5 bucks I spent.
- $0.99
- Category: Games
- Updated: Dec 08, 2009
- Current Version: 1.3
- 1.3 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
- 67.1 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Virtual ProgrammingLtd
- © (c) 2009 Virtual Programming Ltd
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later.
