Arctopia: A Puzzle Game (Chapters 1-13)
By Alexander Williams
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Description
Arctopia is a turn-based puzzle solving game in the style of the classic puzzle games from the 80s.
You can find screenshots and a detailed description of the game on the Arctopia web site at http://arctopia.robotocracy.com/ .
In each level of Arctopia, your goal is to strategically use blocks of ice to extinguish all of the sinister eyebrowed flames that menace the level. Unfortunately, this is rarely straightforward, as fires may be inconveniently placed, blocked by burning oil barrels, or defended by blockades of ice.
You can create and destroy ice, but only below your current position, so thinking ahead is mandatory. . . and there are many traps for the unwary!
Arctopia features 130 levels across 13 chapters of increasing difficulty. The earliest levels will only take a minute to solve, but the later ones will be nearly impossible unless you have figured out every trick in the game.
(Note that if you find early levels too easy (or you find a particular level too frustrating!), you can always skip to a different level and come back later.)
The number of moves taken for your best solution is saved for each level, so you can strive for maximum efficiency if you so desire.
The intro levels are (skippable) tutorial stages, so don't worry about learning the basics of the game.
Good luck!
Summary:
- Arctopia is a turn-based strategic puzzle game
- Same app runs on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
- Contains new high-resolution graphics for iPad.
- 130 levels, across 13 chapters.
- No time limits or requirements for fast reflexes.
- Skippable tutorial section to introduce the game mechanics.
- High scores and progress are saved automatically after every level.
- Ability to email your best solutions to yourself and compare them to World Record high scores.
- Levels can be completed in any order.
What's New In Version 1.4
Added ten new levels--130 total now!
Added native high-resolution iPad support.
Added world record high scores for you to try to beat.
Added the ability to save your best solutions by emailing them to yourself.
*** Bug workaround: If you *already* had Arctopia v 1.3 installed, the game will crash on solving new levels. This is due to the old save file format being read incorrectly. You can fix this by deleting the app off your iPhone or iPad, and then installing a new copy from scratch. Sorry about that! I'm working on a fix now, but it could take some time for it to be tested and re-approved. ***
Customer Reviews
Crashing *is* a big deal
This is a great app, but the 1.4 update made it unplayable. It crashes every time a level is completed, and you get no credit for solving that board. I hope the fix isn't put on the back burner since the developer apparently feels this complete failure is not a big deal.
Challenging and fun puzzler
This is a really well done puzzle game, complete with a cute penguin as your avatar in the icy world of Arctopia. 130 puzzles are included, ensuring hours of enjoyment. Difficulty ranges from obvious to real head scratchers, and there is often more than one way to solve a level. The lack of an "Undo" can be frustrating, but it's actually a plus not a negative, as it forces you to think about the consequences of a move very carefully. FWIW, I've never had the game crash on me, and I'm running it on an original iPhone (non 3G). Highly recommended for nearly any age -- my own 4 year old enjoys it almost as much as I do.
Amazing
Great game, simply amazing. My only complaint is that the world records are not always accurate. I have found solutions in fewer moves than the supposed 'world records' on multiple stages, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. An undo button with a limeted number of undos, say two moves back, would be nice as well. Overall though, couldn't be more pleased with this game. I'm looking forward to future updates and additional stages.
- $3.99
- Category: Games
- Updated:May 19, 2010
- Current Version:1.4
- 1.4
- 5.3 MB
- Language:English
- Seller:Alexander Williams
- © 2010 Alexander Williams
Requirements:Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 2.0 or later.
