![]() It might not have the high-power graphics and visualizations used for other word apps, but it doesn’t need to. It appeals to gamers who crave the challenge of finding long words, or for those who want to engage their minds in spelling words that utilize the bonus blocks. Yet, the true worth of this product is in its concept. Sensor Tower provides a detailed visualization of the top. SpellTower is highly appealing and as of yet, it’s been challenging finding a word that the application’s dictionary doesn’t recognize. See the Top Games/Word iOS Apps in Canada on the App Store Charts by Free, Paid, and Top Grossing. For people into word challenges, and probably even those who aren’t, it’s worth the value. SpellTower currently sells for $1.99 in the iTunes App Store. However, since SpellTower was designed as a basic word game, a broad selection of music wouldn’t have been expected. It works well during the daylight, but because of the heavy use of white on the playing area and with the tiles, it can strain the eyes in dark locations.Ī small selection of sounds designate tile selection, word completion, row removal, and bonus features. Base colors and sharp lines define the boundaries and layout. The design is marked by a very simplistic, yet elegant style. The controls are simple to use, consisting of simple touches and swipes that highlight letters. Challenges include racing against a timer and additional rows of blocks with each letter spelled, which cements this app as suitable for all ages and interests. Each varies in difficulty and purpose, providing challenges for a range of all users. Users should find that using it once is all they need to grasp it.īelow the tutorial are four playing modes: Tower Mode, Puzzle Mode, Ex Puzzle Mode, and Rush mode. The tutorial is brief and easy to understand. At the very top is a green tutorial link that familiarizes players with the rules and play. The first thing players will notice when starting the app is a main menu screen with different colored banners running across the screen. Special blocks have individualized functions that make it more interesting. Words can be spelled horizontally forward and backward, vertically, and diagonally. The main concept is to create words by swiping a finger across tiles stacked in horizontal rows. SpellTower is like a hybrid of Boggle and Tetris. SpellTower is a word puzzle app for use on the iPad and iPod touch. I hope it gives everyone who’s loved the game a reason to pick it back up again and share it amongst their friends and family.SpellTower is developed by Zach Gage, creator of SynthPond, Bit Pilot, and Halcyon. ![]() I thought a lot about all the experiences that people have had with the game when I was designing this new version. The experiences and love I had for the game has been outstripped by its audiences a thousandfold. I’m deeply grateful that SpellTower has been able to be something special for so many people, and I think that’s why so many people have shared it with friends, loved ones, and strangers on elevators.Įven though SpellTower is a game I made, it’s really barely mine anymore. Games felt like a way to do this on a huge scale, but the stories I heard from SpellTower players taught me that games do so much more for people than I ever expected. I wanted to help people think critically and come away with more than they arrived with. I got into games because I wanted to connect with people in a positive way. With SpellTower I heard about grandparents playing the game every morning to keep their minds sharp, parents playing it with their kids, expectant mothers playing it to get through morning sickness, and countless sightings of strangers playing it on subways, planes - even elevators. It’s pretty wild to be revisiting my first hit game, SpellTower. I can't believe it's almost 10 years since it released. The first iPhones it ran on had a 3.5 inch screen and 320 x 480 resolution! I literally did a double-take at that resolution when I looked it up.Ī funny part about having a hit game is people talk to you about it. Plus iCloud Backup, Highscores reported for games even while in-progress, detailed statistics for every mode, Game Center leaderboards, and achievements. Joining them is the brand new Search mode, plus ExPuzzle, Double Puzzle, Bubble Puzzle, and Blitz mode! If any letters make it to the top row, it's game over.Ĭlassic modes Daily Tower, Tower, Puzzle, Rush and Zen are all back and packed with brand new BONUS TILES that double (or more!) word values. Pick your words wisely! As you play, more tiles rise from the bottom of the screen! It'll take all of your lexicological wits, and tactical know-how to keep your columns down. The original best-selling mobile word game, reimagined! ![]()
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