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troutman · 03-15-2013, 10:29 AM

http://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/15...the-board-game

In Stone Age on iOS, interface design takes center stage. Everything about the game has been tailored in an intelligent way for the iPhone screen. Some comparisons will be made to Caylus (which I would see as positive), and while it does share the visual style and symbology issues, Stone Age is much less literal. The game has an impressive feature set with a tutorial for new players, AI ranging from the very easy to the insane, and async online multiplayer. I must say that Stone Age async is not as a great a fit as some other title (because of the quick turn structure), but it will be a welcome feature by fans. Overall Stone Age is one of the best titles I have played all year and a must have for strategy fans.

http://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/61...rbidden-island

Forbidden Island is a high quality adaptation of a very popular cooperative board game. The app does well at capturing the thematic essence of the game and even increasing it. The interface is intuitive and really nice to use, though it may require a little learning for some players. It would be great to see a high score system in the future to increase the replayability solo. The game is great to play pass and play with family or using airplay. It knows its audience and is made for them.

http://boardgamegeek.com/blogcategory/108

03-15-2013, 10:29 AM	#641
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	http://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/15...the-board-game In Stone Age on iOS, interface design takes center stage. Everything about the game has been tailored in an intelligent way for the iPhone screen. Some comparisons will be made to Caylus (which I would see as positive), and while it does share the visual style and symbology issues, Stone Age is much less literal. The game has an impressive feature set with a tutorial for new players, AI ranging from the very easy to the insane, and async online multiplayer. I must say that Stone Age async is not as a great a fit as some other title (because of the quick turn structure), but it will be a welcome feature by fans. Overall Stone Age is one of the best titles I have played all year and a must have for strategy fans. http://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/61...rbidden-island Forbidden Island is a high quality adaptation of a very popular cooperative board game. The app does well at capturing the thematic essence of the game and even increasing it. The interface is intuitive and really nice to use, though it may require a little learning for some players. It would be great to see a high score system in the future to increase the replayability solo. The game is great to play pass and play with family or using airplay. It knows its audience and is made for them. http://boardgamegeek.com/blogcategory/108 Last edited by troutman; 03-15-2013 at 10:31 AM.