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Blow Up
Tested version: 1.1.7
Latest version: 1.8.7
Requires Android: from 1.6
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Summary
The developers from over at Camel Games have already released a fair number of games that have scored really well on our AndroidPIT tests, including Shoot U!, Papa Stacker, Space Physics, and many more. As the latest newcomer from Camel Games, Blow Up definitely deserves a thorough look . Find out whether it stacks up against the developers’ previous games in our test.
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Features & Use
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The title gives away the game’s entire concept from the get-go. In a 2D world, you‘re entrusted with blowing up buildings made out of random wooden and metal parts by detonating bombs underneath them. The bombs can be positioned wherever you’d like and they explode at the press of a red button. You can even set-up a delayed explosion with a bomb timer. No part of the destroyed building may be higher than the line marked on your screen. You’ve got to make sure that each structure gets leveled as much as possible after detonation. In addition, you’ll find a cute little panda sitting inside of the structure. Make sure to keep the panda out of harm’s way during explosions. There’s also a star located within every building. You can rake up bonus points if you can manage to have the panda land on the star as the building collapses. The game’s concept might be simple, but each level is challenging enough to make this game worthwhile. There are many different game strategies you can follow. You can simply blow up everything in your sight, try to position your bombs according to the laws of physics, and/or take advantage of the time to delay your explosions. Blow Up includes 75 levels, each of which can be played on three different difficulty levels. According to the market description, more levels are soon to come.
Screen & Controls
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On Blow Up’s mainscreen you’ll find the following options:
Play
Level Select
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Selecting “Play” directs you back to the level you left off at the last time you played. You can also select to play a different level, if you wish. Just select between three difficulty levels before you start your next level. All levels can be played out of order. Available bombs are displayed at the top of your screen during playtime. Simply drag and drop them under the structure you intend to destroy. Pressing on an already placed bomb let’s you set-up a detonation timer. Press the red button at the bottom of your screen and – BOOM! – everything around you explodes.
The white line drawn across the screen shows you whether the entire building has been leveled.
Throughout the game, you can restart your level, end your game, and toggle the sound – all via the menu button.
Bottom Line:
Even though I happen to get a bigger kick out of Shoot U!, the developers at Camel Games still managed to do a really good job with this game. Like all of their previous work, the developers came up with yet another tight and well-packaged Android game. And most importantly, this game is guaranteed to keep you entertained for a good number of hours.
Speed & Stability
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No problems whatsoever. Smooth and fast all around.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Blow Up can download from the Android Market for $2.99.
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Market Comments
Londo, Apr 9, 2012
Londo I maintain it is the best of the genre . . . But is, admittedley, repetitive after level 20 or so. Same explosives, different structure. Not a 'go to' game for variety.
ma'd, Apr 8, 2012
Ma'D Very happy with the app. I've had the game for months. The easy accessibility and multitude of puzzle solutions make this one of my all-time favorite apps
Thompson, Mar 28, 2012
Addictive little game. Like angry birds with bombs Like angry birds with bombs.
webm-store.ch, Mar 17, 2012
Sehr gutes game Sehr unterhaltsam und gut gemachtes Spiel. Ein kauf ist es auf jeden Fall wert .
Drew, Feb 29, 2012
Fails before turn ends I set my bombs on levels 19 and 20. Blow them up, and says I failed even before the building and panda falls. Some times, it fails even after it shows the green line that I have passed the level. Took me over ten times to pass level 19. I'm still stuck on 20. Glad I only paid ten cents. Htc Inspire 4G.
Michael, Feb 19, 2012
Love it Works great Droid Razr. I would love to see more games like this one. A little more personality and better art design would make this game stand out.
Ivan, Jan 29, 2012
Good little game but... Back button exits unexpectedly while playing. drm, so purchased users are treated like thieves. And companies wonder why paid apps here are lower. produce half garbage / bad port and expect to make a Buck.
Josh, Jan 28, 2012
It's ok I'm glad I only paid 10 cents for it. It's not terrible, but should definitely only be a buck
rdj
I love this app.
It is a great time killer. The lite version is only a taste of what the full version packs....80 levels! I have bought this,space physics, and shoot u, all of which a great games to test your physics and creativity...