Physics Games

Amazing Alex hits the App Store, ricochets off physics-based fun

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 a 7:43 am

Amazing Alex for iPhone and iPod touch, and Amazing Alex HD for iPad, are now available in the App Store. The physics-based puzzle game, originally sold on the App Store as Casey's Contraptions, was bought and re-branded by Angry Birds maker, Rovio. It promises 100 levels of challenging fun, the ability to create and share your own levels, and the frequent, free updates that have made Angry Birds an enduring hit.

$0.99 - Amazing Alex - Download now
$2.99 - Amazing Alex HD - Download now

Amazing Alex from Rovio coming to the iOS App Store July 12

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 a 2:44 pm

Amazing Alex is the new game from Rovio -- they make Angry Birds, maybe you've heard of it? -- and it's coming to the App Store tomorrow, July 12. It's a physics puzzler, which is right in Rovio's wheelhouse, and if it's anywhere nearly as compelling as Angry Birds, it will no doubt cost lots of us lots of sleepless nights.

Catapult King Review for iPhone and iPad

By Simon Sage, Thursday, Jun 7, 2012 a 6:31 pm

Catapult King by Wicked Witch Software launched onto iOS today, offering Angry Birds-style destruction with 3D models and a medieval twist. Your goal is to knock down castles that stand between you and a princess that has been captured by a dragon. You change lateral angle, elevation, and force of the catapult, and can get a bit of extra guidance thanks to magic potions that you earn over the course of gameplay or through in-app purchases.

Best free iPhone games

By Simon Sage, Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012 a 1:02 pm

Looking for even more free games for your iPhone or iPod touch? It goes without saying that the iPhone and iPod touch are a massively popular gaming platform -- and you told us they deserve more than a small mention in our top free iPhone apps post. So, we dove back into the App Store and found the very best free strategy games, free shooter games, free sports games, free casual games, free physics games, free action games, free role-playing games, and free racing games for iPhone and iPod touch!