Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction (iPod)

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (iPod Edition)
$9.99
8.0-Very Good

On the iPod, Splinter Cell: Conviction is a solid stealth-action game. Players take control of Same Fisher, a former U.S. agent, as he sneaks, shoots, and climbs his way through eight large levels. Gameloft, the creators of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory on the Nintendo DS, created this game for the iPod with a license from Ubisoft. The game seems more wholesome than most of Gameloft's other games,and the voice acting isn't terrible, due in no small part to the fact that the voices, as well as the beautiful cutscenes, were imported from the x-box version of the game. However, the ending was a huge dud. This game has very minimal repay value.
The light and shadow gameplay was unique and fun, although it was pretty weird when I stood in the face of an enemy while just barely in the shadows and he didn't notice me.
The mark and execute feature of the game is new, and welcome, although it didn't pop up in many instances when it should've.
this game is too easy on any difficulty except the hardest; play it on hard for maximum fun.
I enjoyed the story, and it kept me wanting to play more; a good sign with any game.
Overall, Splinter Cell, although pricey, is a solid game. Wait for a sale, though. Although it is a good game, it's not really worth ten bucks.

Hook Champ

Hook Champ
$2.99
9.5-Legendary

Hook Champ is undoubtedly an app classic. It's a retro game where the player controls one of four adventurers, two of which are only available by in-app purchase.Players swing through many different temples by launching a grappling hook into the temple surfaces, while being chased by a big black ghost, called the "cursed chaser". Players can try to beat developer scores, or try for the global high scores.Along the way, players can collect coins for hats, upgrades, and helpful items in the shop. Also, for an extra $.99, players can purchase one of two other characters. One, Zelle, is just an alternate version of an unlockable character, Gunny, and the other, Hookbot, makes the game practically devoid of challenge. The game has plenty of humor, and a nice, retro score for nostalgic players. Openfeint integration, along with a huge ammount of achievements, adds to the already uncommonly large replay value.
Hook Champ is an essential, comparable to app legends such as Doodle Jump. If you don't already own it, purchase it immediately.

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