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Released: 01 Sep, 2011

Reviewer: Dave Flodine

Version: 1.3 Size: 20.0 MB

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Tiny Invaders

$0.99

Save: 80% Action Games1.3Hogrocket Limited

PROS

A novel concept.
Most levels can be completed with patience plus trial and error.

CONS

The addition of the white blood cells adds a frustrating element of luck to the gameplay.
We would have liked control over the sprinting.

VERDICT

Tiny Invaders is a solid first effort from Hogrocket that should give players some enjoyment without straining their brains, even if the game can get a little frustrating.

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Here's a scary thought. Imagine that the bacteria in your body was actually an invasion force of aliens looking to infect humanity one human at a time. Now imagine that you're actively helping them carry out their plans. That's the premise behind Tiny Invaders. It's like that animated sequence from the TV series of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, except a small dog is nowhere in sight.

You infect each human from the ground up, which takes fifteen bite sized levels. In each level the invaders travel around the blood stream, and you have to tap on blood vessels to allow the invaders to travel down different pathways, collecting all the orbs in the level. Tapping on the invaders themselves will give them a boost, while collecting gold orbs will allow you an extra invader when you circle back around. After infecting your first human, white blood cells are introduced. Running into one of these will pop you back at the start of the level. With limited control over your boost, this enters an element of luck into the game which becomes more frustrating than challenging.

The graphics and are very nice with good character design and despite the fact you're infecting people's bodies, there's not much to visually disgust anyone. The sound has an overly disconcerting tone aided with some ambient sound effects. There are four humans to infect. Sixty levels in all, with more to come in the future, and for those looking for more, the star system is linked to how fast you can complete a level.

Despite a few quibbles, Tiny Invaders is an excellent first effort from Hogrocket. If you'd like to aid in the downfall of the human race, this is worth a try.

App Store Info

"Tiny Invaders is an excellent debut from the folks at Hogrocket" - Touch ArcadeThe Tiny Invaders are a crazy band of space germs sent from outer space to take over the world! You control the fun-loving tentacled aliens as they jump from host to host, secretly controlling the minds of people all across the country. Can you help the tiny team achieve their ultimate target: the President of the United States?In this fun and addictive action puzzler, discover the best path through each of the 60 levels to help spread the tentacled goodness as quickly as possible. Tap the invaders to boost their speed and avoid body defences as you guide your tiny germs to success in the most infectious game on the App Store!-60 fun and exciting levels to complete, each with a unique challenge!-Easy to play, with simple and intuitive one-touch controls.-Play through hours of gameplay with hugely addictive replay value.-Amazing graphics from a BAFTA award-winning animation team.-Invade planet Earth to the tune of a dangerously catchy musical score. -Full Game Center integration; compete with friends on global leaderboards.-Addictive gameplay from the creator of Geometry Wars.-Become an expert and unlock lots of fun achievements!-Many more levels to come!