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Released: 22 Jun, 2010

Reviewer: Andrew Nesvadba

Version: 1.5.6 Size: 219.0 MB

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BATTLE BEARS -1

$0.99

Save: 80% Was: $1.99Action Games1.5.6SKYVU PICTURES Inc.

PROS

Fun-filled action with great cut-scenes.
Endless and boss kill modes.
Additional purchasable campaign.

CONS

Simplified FPS controls feel awkward.
No 'tutorial' to ease players in to the campaign.

VERDICT

Just about every action fan will want to grab a copy of Battle Bears -1 for its hilarious style and non-stop rainbow-spewing brutality that could only be improved with a multiplayer mode.

Video Review

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With a healthy dose of comedy and more than a dash of familiar sci-fi inspiration, Battle Bears -1 (that's a prequel for those keeping track) has jumped from its basic shooter roots and developers SkyVu Pictures have opted to try their hands at a third person shooter.

Each level is broken up in to smaller chambers filled with obstacles (including the occasional turret) for your Battle Bear, Oliver, to overcome. This Smash TV inspired design is punctuated by wave after wave of cute adorable Huggables that are out to kill you in the cutest way possible, so you get to respond in kind with unimaginable violence. The controls are similar to most FPS' on the App Store, however despite two available modes the only way to look around without firing requires you to turn off your weapon. This gets extremely frustrating when attempting to conserve powerful limited-use weapons, however with practice it's possible to quickly switch between 'safety' and 'armed' modes, albeit in a clunky manner.

SkyVu Pictures have filled Battle Bears -1 with a lot of great humorous clips that are a treat to watch when you're not causing 3D stuffed bears to spew rainbow blood from their necks. Survival and Boss Trial modes are available to play when you're not completing the main campaign, however the latter mode does need to be unlocked.

Battle Bears -1 is an excellent continuation of this fun filled series and with more content on the way you'll have plenty to keep you occupied. Definitely recommended for action fans.

App Store Info

ALERT THE INTERNET! Just when you thought Spring was over, IT... IS. Presenting, ALMOST before the official beginning of the Summer season, BATTLE BEARS -1!

Join OLIVER, RIGGS and the rest of the BATTLE BEARS on a space odyssey none of them are anywhere close to thrilled to be experiencing. Defend the flagship Ursa Major from an onslaught of confused creatures hewn from the deepest, darkest corners of the cosmos' disturbed imagination. Discover new situations where excessive hugging becomes extremely inappropriate and unwelcome as you traverse the many cells of the Ursa Major (now with REAL bipedal action!) mowing down hordes of Huggables colored brightly in appearance and disposition in extremely amusing and satisfying manners.

Somehow improving on the divine essence that was BATTLE BEARS: ZOMBIES, SkyVu Pictures is proud to present (made possible by the overwhelming support of our first BATTLE BEARS game <3) the prequel of its best selling franchise.

*Enjoy free range movement as you dodge the excited embraces of the Huggables and swiftly return their attempted sentiments in hot lead.
*Revel in Power Ups from the satisfying to the soul-completing as you end the insignificant existence of each Huggable with extreme prejudice.
*Ride the "LOL Sled" down the snowy hill of brand new cut-scenes linking together the compelling story line of the BATTLE BEARS' adventures.
*Cast aside your reliance on your dad's GPS and learn to read a freaking map as you navigate the many action-packed rooms of the Ursa Major.
*Take the fight three feet off the floor with the more difficult RIGGS campaign.
*Fight queasiness and stomach upheaval as you battle against thrilling and mostly disturbing BOSS MONSTERS.
*Plead for sweet rapture as you attempt at least 35 VERY well deserved OpenFeint achievements.
*Get your hair blown to the back of the auditorium with, honestly, some of the best original music in any App EVER.
*Anticipate some of the best and most exciting updates ever planned within the walls of SkyVu including new campaigns, mid-bosses and weapons (FREE if you've already purchased the game). Seriously, it's time to GET EXCITED.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Use your LEFT Thumb to move around.
Use your RIGHT Thumb to HOLD DOWN THE RED BUTTON to look around & fire. No need to tap continuously.

To activate SAFETY: Tap on OLIVER or RIGGS' backpack. Tap it again to ARM your weapon.

LIMITED EDITION BATTLE BEARS T-SHIRTS known to elicit hugs from attractive strangers! T-SHIRTS ON SALE AT BATTLEBEARS.com

COMING SOON: BB GO for iPad, BB Backpack, and BB-1 Soundtrack

The BATTLE BEARS were created by Benjamin Vu and the daring team at SkyVu Pictures. Copyright 2010 SkyVu Pictures Inc.