Gear Diary Jetpack Joyride for iOS Game Review photo

Type of app: Game

Platform/where to buy: iOS App Store

Developer: Half Brick

Description: Suit up with a selection of the coolest jetpacks ever made and take to the skies as Barry Steakfries, the lovable hero on a one-way trip adventure!

Price: Free

Gear Diary Jetpack Joyride for iOS Game Review photo

Major features: This is a continuous side-scrolling casual game. As Barry, you use your jetpack to hurdle electrical zappers, missiles, and other obstacles, while trying to cover as much ground as possible and collect coins and spin tokens for a final shot at prizes.

Ease of use/Overall performance: This is a ridiculously simple game, but incredibly addictive! In addition to the main goal of not getting zapped or hit by a missile, there are “missions” to complete. Some are easy (cover a certain distance), and some require a bit more skill (have a near miss with 4 missiles in one game, or avoid collecting any coins for a set distance). The ultimate proof of how much fun this game is? I finished all the missions, and chose to start over and beat them all again!

Would use again/recommend?: Absolutely!

Suggested changes/wish list for updates: More missions!

 

 

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