This week we take a look at a classic skateboarding game, find something to hold us off until an anticipated release, revisit a portion of the Star Wars universe, break out an old console, test out celebrity Twitter memory, and try to escape.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2: THPS was such a fun franchise, and now you can relive it on your iPhone. Choose from 12 characters to skate with using accelerometer controls. Features 13 environments and many unlockables. $9.99
Dungeon Hunter: Psyched for Diablo 3 and impatiently awaiting its release? This game for iPhone/iPad may do just the trick to put your yearning at bay. Choose between 3 classes (rogue, knight, mage) and plow your way through enemies while looting chests and barrels for the best armor and items. A cool $4.99
Star Wars Cantina: We posted about this prior to it’s release, but think Diner Dash in the Star Wars camp. Serve up Stormtroopers, Rodians, Jawas, Hutts and more with the goal of keeping every customer happy. Earn Cantina upgrades and clear tables, all while listening to the infamous Cantina band jingles. Get it for your iPhone or iPad, $4.99
Commodore 64: Missing some of that nostalgic gameplay? Pick up Commodore 64 for the iPhone. Hear all of the classic sounds, view in portrait or landscape and control with the in-game joystick. Check out Steve’s post on the app. Free (for now) with a handful of games, also contains in-app purchases.
Poptweets: Following a bunch of celebrities on Twitter, and checking their updates like it’s your second job? Prove your stalker rating and take the Poptweets quizzes. Multiple choice form, decide which celebrity said each tweet. Free in the iPhone/iPad App Store.
Escape the Room: Remember the old flash games where you are trapped in a room and need to find keys, secrets and such to get out? That’s was this is, but for the iPhone - better quality and roughly 20 rooms to get out of. $2.99
Are you playing any of these? What other mobile games are you playing, or anticipating?
