It’s time to revisit an arcade classic, visit a stunning robot world, take notes in a clever new way, learn about local hot spots, and more in this week’s batch of brand new apps.
Asteroids Gunner
for iPhone & iPad
Price: FREE (w/ in-app purchases)
Updated take on the Atari arcade classic, getting lots of rave reviews.
Blueprint 3D
for iPad
Price: $2.99
A truly original puzzle game perfectly suited for iPad, where lines from a blueprint are separated in 3D space, and you must rotate them until they line up.
Book Puzzle: Emma in Africa
for iPad
Price: $.99
Cool interactive storybook for kids. The first in a planned series.
Call of Mini: Double Shot
for iPhone & iPad
Price: $.99
Sequel to the popular zombie-shooting game.
Corpse Granny
for iPad
Price: $2.99
Unique, macabre puzzle game.
Epoch
for iPhone & iPad
Price: $5.99
Visually-stunning 3D shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world where only robots have survived.
Evertales
for iPhone & iPad
Price: $.99
Adventure/platforming hybrid set in an EverQuest-style medieval world, with a twisted sense of humor.
Gangstar Rio: City of Saints
for iPhone & iPad
Price: $6.99
GTA-style sandbox/crime game set in Rio de Janeiro, loaded with features.
iTweet
for iPhone
Price: $.99
A lovely, minimalist Twitter app that takes advantage of iOS 5’s Twitter features.
Junk Jack
for iPhone
Price: $2.99
A 2D, side-scrolling take on Minecraft.
LEGO Duplo Jams
for iPhone & iPad
Price: FREE
Brick building for kids, set to music.
Mafia Wars Shakedown
for iPhone
Price: FREE
The popular Facebook game gets a new “versus” twist where you’re pitted against your friends.
MapQuest Vibe
for iPhone
Price: FREE
Get recommendations on the best local establishments and attractions.
PaperPort Notes
for iPad
Price: FREE
Combine docs, images, audio, text, and hand-written notes to create the ultimate notes.
Photogene²
for iPhone
Price: $.99
All new version of a popular Instagram competitor. Share multiple pics, create collages, apply effects to your pics, and more.
Rhianna Ford & the Da Vinci Letter
for iPad
Price: FREE (in-app purchase required to unlock full game)
Brand new adventure game from a master of the genre.
Rocket Riot
for iPhone & iPad
Price: $.99
Side-scrolling actioner where you’re strapped to a jetpack and wield a bazooka. Your goal: destroy pretty much everything.
Yellow Pages for iPad
for iPad
Price: FREE
Your local Yellow Pages book, on your iPad.
