Shark Dash makes a splash on Xbox Windows Phone 8

Following on the heels of The Dark Knight Rises, nosotros have a second Xbox Windows Phone 8 release from Gameloft today. This one leaves the urban streets behind for a much brighter setting: nice, happy bathtubs. Yeah, Shark Dash is now available and information technology but costs a dollar. Cartel yous dip your toes into these waters?

Quack attack

Shark Dash's story involves a bunch of toy ducks kidnapping the heroic toy shark's girlfriend. Information technology's retty much just there to requite players a reason to consume lots of ducks. This game consists of 96 levels spread across iv unlike aquatic environments, and more than are promised in the future.

To get those innocent looking, nonetheless nefarious ducks, you lot'll tap and pull the shark. Release him and he slingshots around the tub, bouncing off of walls, knocking things over, and eating any ducks he bumps into. Whatever coins he collects along the way go into your depository financial institution. They tin then be spent in the game'south shop to unlock items and new skins for the various playable sharks. Coin collecting provides a nice metagoal across just perfecting all the levels.

After playing the Windows Phone eight version of Shark Dash for a chip, I can say it compares quite favorably with the Windows 8 PC and tablet version. The simplistic 3D graphics and art style are smooth and inviting, while the short levels are perfect for playing on the become. The Achievements are nice and easy as well. Even if you're non large on physics puzzlers (I'm sure not), requite this shark a chance.

Bathroom time!

Shark Dash for Windows Phone viii costs 99 cents. It'southward a 98 MB download and runs on devices with 512 MB of RAM, so even Lumia 620 users should be able to download it without as well much trouble. Get it here on the Windows Phone Shop.

Thanks to Rocket Riot and Marking Tepper (one time again) for the tip!

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