Lumiappaday #155: Squirrel demoed on the Nokia Lumia 800
Squirrel is a pretty cool 3D runner where you as a squirrel must run up a tree, collecting fruit and nuts. The controls are either accelerometer based (tilt) or touch (sliding your finger). Avoid hitting the branches or it’s game over. If you carry an acorn, you can take a hit (like Sonic when he has a ring). It’s simple, but pretty addictive and looks great. There’s a short trial available to see if you like it, otherwise it’s at a very good £0.99 at the marketplace.
#155) Squirrel
Price: £0.99
Link: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-GB/apps/7b260224-b769-4e3d-ac1a-8559f703d192
Developer Blurb:
Update: Trial bug fixed, all purchases will be honored. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Claw your way to squirrel heaven, to enjoy an endless supply of Acorns and squirrel-tertainment. Collect coins on your way to compete in the global leaderboards.
With an Acorn in your hand, you are invincible, but beware, hitting a branch will see the nuts fly out. Play strategically and reach heights never before imagined.
Rating:
Design: 9
Usability: 10
Performance: 10
Price: 10
Category: Applications, Lumiappaday, Nokia, Video, Windows Phone
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I tried it for a bit, the trial timed out rather quickly. It’s another procedurally generated runner. Kind of neat in the early days of iOS, and something like this would have also been impressive on the N95. It’s fun, yeah, but not something I feel like paying for, and while it’s not a fart app, still feels more like something that pads the app store count than a really valuble app.
Gave it a spin (literally).
I like it, the spinning “hub” of a main menu is a nice idea.
Cute game!
I could do without the music haha, but I love this game! So fun! Great time waster for sure.