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Released: 08 Dec, 2011

Reviewer: Dave Flodine

Version: 1.3.1 Size: 53.9 MB

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Foodie The Bug

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PROS

The food items to collect keeps your eyes open during levels.

CONS

Power ups cancel each other out rather than stack.
Levels drag on a tad too long.

VERDICT

Keeping Foodie flying through the air is often more monotonous than fun, but the colorful levels and upgrade system will entice some players to help this bug travel the globe.

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Foodie plans to travel the world. To make sure his energy levels are up he needs to constantly be snacking on multicolored jelly beans. With plenty of power-ups to boost him along and increase his intake, and an upgrade system to improve his abilities, can you help him reach his goal (which resides at the end of each level)?

Upon first glance this looks like another slingshot physics game, but the flinging is only for launch. Once in the air Foodie hovers along with the iPhone being used to tilt him up or down to try and collect the jelly beans. You see there's an energy bar at the bottom of the screen that is always draining away. Hitting jelly beans fills it up, and if it empties before the end of level goal, you will need to restart.

Once in the air there are power-ups and obstacles to grab and avoid. The most prominent power-ups are the bags of spicy food that propel you along through the power of flatulence, and the lollipops that act as jelly bean magnets (sugar of opposite poles must attract). There are also special ingredients to collect in each level, which can be used to make country specific recipes to add to Foodie's collection... oh and let's not forget the upgrade system.

The shop is where you use your jelly beans as currency to buy better means of flinging you into the air, better landing equipment, and extra items. This would be a nice little addition to the game if it didn't feel crucial to the experience very early on. While the game starts off easy, and even a little boring considering how long the levels are, by the fourth level or so, not only are you looking to the shop for that extra boost, but grinding jelly beans seems like a necessary option.

There's this feeling that the game is geared towards a younger audience. What this means is that some of the gripes us more seasoned gamers have are not as detrimental to a fun play experience for some. This doesn't mean that these problems should be excused, just that they aren't as important or problematic depending on who is playing this title.

App Store Info

Want to explore the world’s finest foods and landmarks? Now, here’s your chance! Foodie the Bug is a charming flying game that everyone simply can’t miss!Game Features/highlights:☞ Adjustable tilt control ☞ Adorable and one-of-a-kind game character☞ Super addictive gameplay☞ Variety of items, obstacles, and power-ups: poison, weight, bubble gum, mummy, and etc. ☞ Incredible cartoon art☞ 15 ethnic dishes with interesting descriptions☞ 15 challenging levels and landscapes, with more to come ☞ Gamecenter, Facebook, and Twitter integration☞ Retina Display How to Play 1. Reset tilt control by holding the device in the same position for 3 seconds2. Tilt device to keep Foodie up in the air 3. Collect JELLY BEANS to gain energy to fly and buy cool upgrades at the shop 4. Fly to the destination within the required time period5. Random power-ups and obstacles will appear in the air.