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Off the Rails is a great roller coaster game with a twist
Of course all roller coaster games have their twists and turns, but Off the Rails (US$1.99) lets you build a complex roller coaster in real time as you steer. As you move your iPad or iPhone you see the roller coaster being constructed in front of you. Of course, moving around wouldn't be all that interesting, so the game presents targets for you to hit. An added challenge is that the game observes the laws of motion and physics, so you can't twist and turn without some penalty. The 3D graphics are great. I got enough into the game that I felt i was really in motion. You get to choose from 14 different vehicles, and there are more than 75 targets or objectives to the game. A young player could learn a bit about physics while having a good time. The graphics are very smooth, and the sound effects are well done. You can save the coasters you design, and your movement is steered by tilting your iOS device in different directions. I don't usually get too excited about games, but this one is unique and graphically compelling. It has a high repeatability factor, and It's a nice variation of the usual coaster games. I found Off the Rails more involving and more fun than the others I've played. The game is aimed more at kids than adults, but this adult had a good time. Off the Rails requires iOS 7 or later. It's optimized for the latest iPhones and it's a universal app.
Lost Continent: This is how you go off the rails in ArcheAge
Are you an ArcheAge tire-kicker who's wondering how to go "off the rails" and trade the game's questpark level grind for some of that downhome sandbox flavor? I'm here to tell you that it's as easy as deciding that you really want to do it. There's no magic button or pre-scripted path, though, because the game is sorta sandboxy.
The Smash Bros. delay doesn't mean that your wallets are safe
If the Brawl delay has given you some extra time to kill, you might be in the market for a new Wii game. We'd probably recommend saving your money for some new releases coming up, but if paying less is your cup of tea, Amazon is now offering the following games on sale: Thrillville: Off the Rails at $32.99 Rapala Tournament Fishing! at $29.99 Victorious Boxers: Revolution at $29.99 Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire at $29.99 Guilty Gear XX Accent Core at $29.99 Manhunt 2 at $26.99 [Via CAG]
