SET Pro HD
By Set Enterprises, Inc.
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Description
SET® Pro HD is specially designed to exploit the iPad’s multi-touch, multi-player functionality to enable you to enjoy the most awarded visual perception game in history. The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) says "So, what's better about Set Pro HD than either the earlier Set app or a deck of Set cards. Well, pretty much everything.....". See http://www.tuaw.com/2010/08/13/app-review-set-pro-hd/.
The SET game has won over 25 Best Game Awards. SET Pro HD enables you to find SETs at the speed of your brain. Using two hands you have the same speed advantage as you do in typing or playing the piano. The sense of a really fast player is, in fact, that of a piano player (see the YouTube demo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eo_kY__glY – boy does this guy have good brain connections!). The SET game is also enjoyed when played with others. In multi-player game play there are no turns in the game. Up to four people can simultaneously play all using both hands. SET Pro HD removes all previous electronic limitations in all of its play modes, making this realization of the Set game a joy to play.
To find a SET you must recognize three cards on the gameboard of 12 cards in which each of the features, examined independently, are either the same on the 3 cards OR different on the 3 cards. That’s it. One rule. It is deceptively simple. Thus, it’s easy to learn. A 6 year old can do it. But it’s a challenge for life, and mastering it challenges college students and their professors. The game has two levels Basic and Advanced. All players, regardless of age need to learn using the Basic level. Once you get the idea down, move to the Advanced level where you will experience the depth and richness of the mental challenge of SET. The Advanced level is the complete SET game. Of course, since SET is a game for all ages, younger players may take longer to be able to play the full game. Basic level has 3 features that anyone can master. Advanced level has four features, which is a challenge for all.
When you want a challenge for just yourself, SET Pro HD includes 6 solitaire game modes, Classical SET, Rediscovery SET, Sprint SET, Marathon SET, Puzzle SET, and Arcade SET. In Classical SET play, SET Pro HD challenges you to get through the deck in the shortest time finding SETs. In Rediscovery SET you try to get 25 SETs in the shortest time, with the cards either being rearranged, or, with 3 cards randomly replaced every 10 seconds if you don’t find a SET. In Sprint SET you are challenged to get the most SETs in 60 or 90 seconds. You never run out of cards. In Marathon SET you must pace yourself to get the best scores. Puzzle SET challenges you to find 4 or 6 SETs in a fixed gameboard of cards. Arcade SET paces you as you play requiring you to find SETs faster and faster until you cry ‘uncle’. In all game modes you can play either Basic or Advanced Level.
In multiplayer mode, players tap their scorecards to take control of the board, and then tap-in their SET, or, after tapping they can swipe their scorecard (or tap the NO-SET icon) to gain additional points if they perceive that a NO-SET situation exists. A point is lost if 3 cards are selected that don’t make a SET, or if a player doesn’t tap the cards within the time limit.
For beginners, there is an interactive Tutorial, and Hints are provided in all the game modes. Players can choose to play in teams. Your scores can be kept in the STATS if you choose, and in STATS ALL your best scores and those of all your friends are ranked if players want to see their rankings.
Additional help and Tutorials are provided on the website http://www.setgame.com
What's New in Version 1.6
As requested by many players we have created a number of game-board backgrounds which you can choose to play SET on. They are all shown on the Options/backgrounds page. The six backgrounds cover a wide range of visual inputs. Some will drive you crazy and, we hope, some others may help your gameplay and enjoyment. Just click on any background you would like the game-board to have, and return to the main menu to choose the game mode you want to play. The chosen background will be your new default for all of the game modes until you choose to change it. You can change the background at any time, by going to the "Options" menu. If you choose to change the background during a game, the game will end, so you will have to start a new game. We hope you will enjoy these experiences as much as we have.
iPad Screenshots
Customer Reviews
Finally!!
Finally Set is on the iPad. I've been a fan of the game for a long time and this iPad version is perfect! I love the Tutorial to teach it to new people. The game has multiple modes which are all challenging and fun. It also keeps track of different achievements for you. You can play the classic game solo or with 2 to 4 friends. Overall I am very satisfy with the app. It would be nice to have an iPhone version too.
Flashy but clunky
Clearly, "SET Enterprizes" put a lot of effort into this game. Menus and gameplay are riddled with annoying transitions and animations. They provide you with over half a dozen gaudy backgrounds. There are new gameplay modes aren't much fun.
Sadly, they neglected to make a user interface that works on a tablet. The buttons are too small, every operation feels like it takes two taps too many, and the main menu is convoluted. Oh, and of course it doesn't remember your deck preference and asks you every time.
Multiplayer is especially awful. The "buzz in" button for each player is extremely tiny and in the heat of the moment will probably take several attempts to activate.
Personally, I'd much prefer a simpler app. Merely ask us for the number of players and let the game begin. Settings need only include the deck (basic or full) and game end preference (marathon mode with time or number of points, or classic deck). And of course no stupid flips or dealing animations, sounds, achievements, or rule variation - just blissful gameplay.
Another disappointing implementation of a great card game.
It's unfortunate to see this classic card game beleaguered by another shoddy software implementation. Focuses more on frills like annoying animation of cards sliding while being dealt, intro music, and background images than actual gameplay; still lacks a setting to remember your preference to turn off the dumbed-down version of the game. Visual design is amateurish - even the splash screen content is misaligned from the actual rendered content on launch. Deleting this app.
- $4.99
- Category: Games
- Updated: Nov 21, 2011
- Version: 1.6
- Size: 17.2 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Set Enterprises, Inc.
- © Copyright (C) 1988-2011 Cannei, LLC. All rights reserved.
Requirements: Compatible with iPad.Requires iOS 4.1 or later.
