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Hungry Shark
Tested version: 1.3.0
Latest version: 2.2.1
Requires Android: from 1.5
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Summary
Have any of you ever played an “eat ‘em up” type game before? I hadn’t tried one out until I came across this game. Hungry Shark is based on a pretty disturbing game concept as you might guess judging by the title. This game should be a tasty little snack for anyone that enjoyed “Jaws” if you know what I mean….
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Features & Use
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Hungry Shark is an “eat ‘em up” game that revolves around chowing down prey. I was reminded of the classic “Jaws” movies while testing this game. You’re a great white shark that eats everything and everyone in its path. It’s not just fish and other sea animals, but also regular human beings that bleed like crazy. Sound disgusting? I’m not in a position to judge on the moral aspects on this game during this test. Is this game unethical? Should it be banned from children? Should it be censored for violent content? I don’t have any answers to these kinds of questions and don’t want to go into a lengthy discussion on the topic. Blood and guts are simply an integral part of this game even if it has nothing to do with the way sharks behave in the wild.
The shark in Hungry Shark needs to eat 24/7 and never seems to be getting enough food. Your health meter is constantly decreasing, so you’re in a race against the clock to keep your health up by eating just about everything that you can see. You also receive points for every living thing you stuff down your throat. Eating a bunch of prey in a row gives multiplies your score. The more you eat, the bigger and stronger your shark gets. You can obtain Achievements by moving up along the high score list. Besides constantly eating everything in sight, you also have to keep your guard. Steer clear of bombs and jellyfish – not only do they taste awful, but they also lower your health. Some sea life can only be eaten at the certain moment: eating an inflated blowfish can kill you, but eating it when it’s flat makes for a tasty little snack.
There are 10 bonus objects hidden in the depths of the sea that give crazy Big Points, so keep an eye out for them!
Bottom Line:
At first I thought this game couldn’t keep me entertained for more than half an hour. While playing it, however, I discovered that it was extremely addictive and fun to play. Although it works great as a “commuter game”, it can also be fun to play on longer trips, plane rides or even while just sitting on your couch at home
Screen & Controls
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You have the following options on the Hungry Shark start menu:
Play
Hi-Scores
Options
Help
In the high scores you can take a look at your current results under Achievements. Here you can see what your latest score was, how much you’ve managed to eat and how big your shark has gotten.
In the Options you can turn vibration and sound on/off, adjust the tilt sensitivity and calibrate the controls. Actually, you have to calibrate before playing every game, but this option let’s you fine tune it more precisely.
In Help you’ll find useful tips and instructions on how to play the game.
During the game you control your shark by tilting your phone in any given direction.
At the top you can see your current game time, score, health level and number of boosts. Using boosts you can accelerate your shark for a short instant. Boosts get used up very quickly and take a while to reload.
There’s a small button to pause the game at the top left corner.
Bottom Line:
Hungry Shark is graphically stunning. The background sounds are well-done, too. Even the controls are impeccable. There’s really nothing left for me to criticize.
Speed & Stability
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Hungry Shark ran smoothly and without any problems during our test.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Hungry Shark can be downloaded for £2.49 from the Android Market.
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Market Comments
Busa Mark, Mar 1, 2012
PcCheaters RE RATED FROM 5 STARS, PAY FOR UPDATES ON PAID GAME, UPDATES COST MORE THAN GAME! Ok so you now include a way to get em free but still a pain.
Jason, Mar 1, 2012
Buy upgrades? Buy the game and then they charge 6 QUID for the upgrades. You having a laugh??? Was 4 stars now 1. Zero if I could. And another update but no mention of whats new. Another scam no doubt
valecia, Feb 21, 2012
Please refund Want a refund. Only had it for about an hour. Paying does nothing different than free. No save points??? Pay again they are saying? Please give me my refund.. I was going to buy all three but no point
felix, Dec 30, 2011
Sad That's some bs with the upgrades, way to go dev, ruining your rep and losing everyone who liked your game
Tjahjo, Nov 15, 2011
What A Rip-Off!!! I paid for this game, and now I have to pay more for updates? What a rip-off!!!
Ben, Nov 9, 2011
Was good - for 2 seconds Pay for upgrades? Complete joke, for the price of the original they should've been free. Rip-off. Uninstall
Joyce, Nov 9, 2011
Galaxy Ace - Really needs a save option. Also paid upgrades in a paid game which cost more than the game itself? Might want to start listening to customers dev...
Richie, Nov 8, 2011
Pay for upgrades? This game is a time killer. Hungry shark yes. Greedy devs definatley! paying for upgrades which cost more than the game is outrageous!
Edward, Nov 7, 2011
Very fun game that looks good and is easy to control. Well worth the money. Evo $5 is a bit expensive for an upgrade that adds only marginal changes .
dan, Oct 3, 2011
Its good but annoying as hell when you die due to bad controls. They need a playground mode were your health doesnt run out. an save points
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