7 Planets: Align The Colored Wooden Balls in Rows in this Challenging Board Game Port
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7 Planets (iPhone/iPod touch) is an electronic version of a classic Croatian board game known as Ziv Zav. The developer, Tomislav Puzak, wanted to bring this game to iOS devices so players around the world can enjoy the logic puzzler.
When gamers open 7 Planets, they are presented with a screen of mixed wooden balls. The goal of the game is to roll the seven colorful wooden balls around on the screen to align them in the correct color-coordinated rows. When gamers move one ball, all the balls in the row or column move along with it and are stopped by the wall. Players achieve a high score by completing the game quickly and in as few moves as possible.
7 Planets is quite simple to play and the controls are intuitive. Use your finger to slide the balls into position, and return to the main menu or pause the game at any time by pressing two fingers on the screen. Although it all may sound quite simple, the game play is challenging and requires players to use their brain power. It reminds me a lot of a Rubik’s cube, but more challenging and fun to play.
Two game modes are included in the game play: classic and expert. Players must play classic mode for 7 minutes to unlock the expert mode, which adds obstacles to make it more challenging. A third mode called Seasons is expected to arrive soon as well as a multiplayer option.
7 Planets includes over 10 Game Center achievements and a Game Center leaderboard so gamers can compete with their friends and players around the world. However, I didn’t see an option within the game to view personal best scores other than accessing Game Center.
My two main quibbles with the game is that there is no iPad version, and the game is a little pricey considering its basic game play. While users are able to zoom into the game on the iPad, the graphics look blurry and aren’t quite as clear as they are on the iPhone. Making the game universal would attract more gamers, and it would justify the price. For now, 7 Planets feels more like a $0.99 game than one worth $1.99.
7 Planets may not have a lot of bells and whistles, but it is a pick up and play game that is both soothing and relaxing. If you’re a fan of puzzlers or casual games, you’ll want to check it out today. It’s basic enough for gamers of all ages to play, but challenging enough to keep players coming back for more ball-matching action.
Review by Angie on May 14th, 2012 from – Apps on Tapp – web site
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