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Released: 09 Jun, 2010

Reviewer: Andrew Nesvadba

Version: 1.4 Size: 67.0 MB

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Banzai Rabbit

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Save: 80% Was: $1.99Action Games1.4Revolutionary Concep...

PROS

Classic Frogger gameplay with a heroic twist.
Vibrant comic-book style.
Lots of levels and locations to enjoy.
AGON network support.

CONS

No native iTunes support.
Lingering development artwork elements.

VERDICT

Getting across the road and river in Frogger was always hard enough, but only Banzai Rabbit would make you come back again, challenging gamers to fine tune their timing skills.

Video Review

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Revolutionary Concepts are on a roll and after their release of Karate Champ for the App Store they've struck while the iron is hot and have dropped their latest original title 'Banzai Rabbit'. Those following the development of this game may remember it as Frogman, but either way we've got a hopping super-hero helping citizens from being mutated by your nemesis.

When it comes right down to it, Banzai Rabbit is a modern adaption of Frogger, with several control schemes and variations to suit your tastes. The default is a swipe-based setup, with Banzai heading in the direction you flick. Both alternative schemes provide different variations on a d-pad, with left and right side swaps also being available. There are two power-ups to collect, with a temporary slo-mo mode and super-jump helping players to avoid untimely deaths. However, you'll want to use them quickly as any you've accumulated are lost when you die.

The game's graphics are cartoonish with bold comic-style splashes of color to catch your eye. Elements of the game's original frog-based superhero are still evident, with Banzai's leaping animation looking slightly odd for a lanky humanoid rabbit, but other than this the game world feels vibrant and alive.

There's five unique environments and multiple variants of each level to explore and once you've unlocked a level you can also tackle a challenge mode to compete against your friends. Banzai Rabbit is Frogger re-imagined for a new generation and worth checking out.

App Store Info

★★★★★ Look up in the sky it's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... a Rabbit !? Banzai Rabbit hops onto the iPhone ready to save the world, and delivers an epic 3D platforming adventure like nothing else on the app-store!

Taking its cues from classic sci-fi story 'The Fly', all the best super-hero movies, and with a big nod to your favourite arcade classics, 'Banzai Rabbit' (formerly Frogman) tells the story of what can go wrong when a rabbit, a flea and two scientists - one good and one evil - all find themselves involved in a terrible cloning accident.

Leaving you to save the world from certain destruction by an evil flea genius while avoiding getting squished by traffic, all so you can get your dream girl back!

Part platformer, part puzzler, all action & totally fun in a way that games should be - regardless of your age or skill level.

Banzai Rabbit's features include:

♉ 142 rounds of gorgeous 3D gameplay set across 34 locations / levels.
♉ A wide range of unique environments that include City Streets, Rivers, Train Yards, Metal Works, and even a Sewer)
♉ Story and Challenge Modes
♉ Bonus levels
♉ Super Power-Ups - Slow time and leap locomotives in a single bound.
♉ Customisable Controls (swipe and tap, d-pad, side buttons) *both left and right handed.
♉ Online Leaderboards and Awards to unlock
♉ Flip screen orientation.

And that's just the start..just look what others have to say:

* Banzai takes classic arcade gaming, turns it on its head and launches it into the stratosphere.
* Deep challenging gameplay, all wrapped in graphics that wouldn't look out of place on a next gen console.
* Looks cute and cuddly, but 4 levels in Wham!! The rabbit hole goes deep on this one!
* The iPhone receives it's first Killer App and he's hopping mad!
* Pick-up 'n play gaming perfection.

Still unsure? Check out the best iPhone gameplay trailer you'll see today: http://bit.ly/dhUSfb