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Explore the Psyche of Bruce Wayne in Batman – The Telltale Series

Batman – The Telltale Series ($4.99) by Telltale Inc is the mobile port of the game that was released just last month. If you are a fan of the episodic point-and-click graphic adventures from Telltale, and love the iconic Batman, then this game is a must-have. It is similar to Telltale’s The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones – A Telltale Game Series.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of Batman ever since I was a child growing up. I always enjoyed “Batman: The Animated Series”, read whatever comics my brother passed down to me, and I even watched the movies, including the terrible “Batman and Robin,” which was at least entertaining for a child back in the day (now I see it as super cheesy). In recent years, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy (The Dark Knight being my absolute favorite of the three), and even checking out “Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice” and “Suicide Squad” over the summer. I enjoy the Batman universe a lot, though I’m far from an expert like others. So when I heard that Telltale was releasing an episodic Batman game on iOS, I was pretty ecstatic, considering you can’t get the full Arkham Asylum games on mobile. So now that Batman – The Telltale Series is available on iOS, I bought it without hesitation and am rather happy that I can play it on-the-go.

Visually, Batman is rather impressive, though I did notice that it is not as up-to-par as the PC and console versions of the game (I saw an Xbox One demo at E3 this year). While it may be good enough for many, I did notice that some parts of the game appeared a bit blurrier than I’d like, or they were a bit rough around the edges. I also experienced a few jumps in frame rate, where I seriously thought my game froze for a second on my new iPhone 7 (the visuals were stuck but voice dialogue kept going). It’s far from perfect at the moment, so I hope that Telltale Games is already aware and working on fixing these graphical issues on mobile.

When the game does run smoothly, I found the experience to be like watching a movie, which is not necessarily a bad thing (it’s an episodic game, after all). The colors are dark and gloomy, with the bright glowing hues from your Bat-tech contrasting nicely. There are a lot of fine details packed in as well, from the dynamic lighting to the textures of costumes. The soundtrack is atmospheric and makes you feel as if you’re there, and the sound effects are realistic. I also thought that the voice acting for the game was incredibly well done.

Since this is an episodic game, you’ll be watching many scenes unfold as you play. If you’ve never played these types of games before, think of it as an interactive movie, where you’re in charge of what happens by the end of the story. Even though a lot of the gameplay requires you just watching how a scene plays out, the game is about making decisions. Every so often, you will play as Bruce Wayne (not Batman) and will have to make decisions as you interact with other characters. There will be three different choices that you can select, along with a standard “…” answer. You only have a few seconds to decide on which one to select, so you have to be quick but also make good decisions, because you’ll be alerted when another character notices your answer, or will even remember it in the future. Your choices as Bruce Wayne or Batman affect the outcome of the story, so choose wisely.

Combat as Batman is fun and tests your reflexes. Unlike other Batman games, it’s not free-roaming combat. Instead, as fight scenes play out, you’ll see prompts on the screen that direct you to swipe up, down, left, or right, or even press the screen with two thumbs at once for a finishing blow. Other times, you’ll see circles on the screen — tap on them to initiate the action, and these can be during combat or other important parts of the game. The combat system made me think of quick time events (QTE) like in Kingdom Hearts II, but it’s much more intense here. While I would have loved a free-roaming combat system for Batman on mobile, I think that this is still well done, and it keeps you on your toes as you watch the story unravel.

I’m still early in the game, but I’m enjoying it so far. The story is rather gripping, the voice dialogue is done well, and the controls are simple enough for anyone to learn without much trouble. I love that whatever decisions you make will affect the fate of Batman and Bruce Wayne by the end of the game, so the replay value is high because you can get different results. I just hope that the graphics are improved, because it does not look great on my iPhone 7, which is disappointing. I also had a bit of trouble with creating a Telltale account for cloud saves, which was annoying. Despite that, I like the story so far and will continue to play, despite the flaws of the mobile port.

I recommend checking out Batman – The Telltale Series if you’re a Batman fan and like the episodic games that Telltale delivers. You can find Batman – The Telltale Series on the App Store as a universal download for just $4.99. The initial download includes Episode One, and you can get a discount for future episodes 2–5 by purchasing the multi-pack in-app purchase for $14.99.

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Glide Through the Cracks and Test Your Reflexes in Slip Away Mystify

Slip Away Mystify ($1.99) by Nanovation is an arcade puzzle game that will truly put your reflexes to the test. For those times when you’ve wondered what it would be like to be at the bottom of the ocean and make your way up, this game helps you get a feeling of how difficult that is. If you enjoyed other games like SHREDD (formerly dEXTRIS), then you’ll like what Slip Away Mystify brings to the App Store.

As someone who loves the ocean, it still terrifies me to think of what lies at the very bottom of the sea, because it’s a big unknown for me. I’ve seen what people think it is like in movies and television shows, or even documentaries, but still, it’s a different feeling than being there yourself. But that feeling is something I have always wondered about myself, and fortunately, it can be simulated in video games. I don’t think my reflexes in games are as good as other people, but hey, I’m always willing to give it a shot. So when I saw Slip Away Mystify on the App Store, I was definitely intrigued.

Visually speaking, Slip Away Mystify is beautiful. The game puts you in a world that represents the bottom of the ocean, and you’re a bright and vibrant jellyfish-like creature. The aquatic environment around you is filled with dangerous spikes, pitfalls, lasers, weird contraptions, and other oceanic predators, and everything is full of amazing detail and textures. The colors are incredibly well done as well, as it ranges from dark settings that are lit up from the various glowing objects and other life forms, including yourself. It’s a great use of contrast in color, and it’s very eye-catching. The music in Slip Away Mystify is another fantastic element, as it is atmospheric and adds a layer of tension and suspense to the game as you try and keep your focus. Overall, Nanovation did a great job in terms of visuals and audio for the game.

In Slip Away Mystify, players will have to make their way through 50 challenging levels split up between two worlds (Mysterious and Obscure) that will test the reflexes of even the most skilled players. You’ll have to go through all of the stages one-by-one, unless you manage to collect enough of the yellow gems to skip harder levels or unlock new playable characters. The goal in each stage is to get from the starting point to the key at the end of the level that allows you to open the gate and move forward. However, it’s much harder than it looks, so when you manage to get past a level you’ve been stuck on, it’s pretty rewarding.

The controls in Slip Away Mystify are simple and intuitive enough for anyone to pick up, but it’s difficult to master. Just tap on the left or right side of the screen to have your jellyfish propel themselves upwards towards that direction. When you don’t tap, you’ll start to sink swiftly, but you don’t want to tap too fast because you’ll die if you hit the spikes or other obstacles along the way. The game is about being patient, precise, and dextrous, so all of these will be put up to the trial. And don’t think that the level is done once you just grab the key — you’ll need to make it through the actual gate itself to be done.

As I mentioned earlier, there are yellow gems that you can collect as you swim. The gems are optional, but the more you collect, the more character skins you’ll unlock and you can get the option to skip the insanely difficult levels if you have enough gems. While the game does not have a time limit or other restrictions and lets you play at your own pace, it is still rather difficult.

I just started playing Slip Away Mystify, and despite the overall difficulty level of the game, I’m enjoying it. The art in here is gorgeous, the music is engaging and immersive, and the controls are simple (but hard to master). It’s a challenging game, but once your overcome a stage that you’ve been stuck on, it’s immensely rewarding.

I recommend Slip Away Mystify if you’re into reflex arcade games that feature gorgeous visuals and music. You can find Slip Away Mystify on the App Store as a universal download for just $1.99. There are no in-app purchases.

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