Android Gets Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies

August 3rd 2012, the day that Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies became available for some Android Devices. Those "some" include the Xperia line of phones like the Xperia S, Xperia ion and Xperia Play. After 30 days, let's just say September, the rest of Android will be able to join in on the fun. This app is a real port of the real version (minus some small things, really, I mean it). Activisionis the name of the publisher for the COD Black Ops game, but on Google Play it's Glu Mobile. Here's what some have had to say about the mobile version of the pandemic game.

-Apparently there is a save option.

-Plays and controls a lot like the console versions (XBox 360, PS3)

-Looks great

-includes Dead Ops (classic arcade looking mode)

-includes Call of the Dead (HOWEVER THE CELEBRITIES DO NOT MAKE APPEARANCES, they have been replaced by noncelebrity game characters. SAD)

-Just playing it on the phone is awesome.

-Comes with both the Downloadable Content from the iOS Version (these are FREE on both platforms I believe.)

-This app is for reals.

Those are the good stuff. Now here are some of the points you should be aware of that people say:

-lacks sensitivity setting (too slow for many players)
-walking might be slow compared to console versions
-have to hold "X" to run. Could be tricky to hold the X button while using one thumb to move, and the other to control the camera.

-can't customize the buttons on the XPlay (moves with touchpads with analog style controls. Can't button map to use d-pad for movement)

-lags on the Play with more than 4 zombies are present.

-to rapid fire with automatic weapons you double tap
-there's a button to aim, and press again to not aim.(instead of holding like consoles)
-you can only play with others on local wifi, not using the internet. (no online play)
-I guess it's more like the Directors Cut, but I don't know much about that either.
-players have made references to the app called DEAD TRIGGER, wanting COD:BOZ to have similar controls as application. (Dead Trigger is FREE so I'll be testing it out) It's also reported to run smoother, it doesn't claim to be Xperia Play Optimized, but it is. DT Seems to have good graphics. It might be a good free alternative. (sorry getting off topic)

Although the exclusiveness of the game sounds cool and feels like Sony is showing some love to it's smartphone owners, it's odd having that extra advantage for only 30 days max. I realize it would also be worst to hold potential customers back from purchasing a money maker for a long time. It is nice to have my phone pointed out on big name apps with the slight chance that someone I know will read it and say "Hey, that's the phone Josh has!".

A mood killer is that iphones got this app in December of 2011!!!, making all Android owners look a little less important (imo).

Even though they got a lot right with the porting,not having Sarah Michelle Geller (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Danny Trejo (Machette), Robert Englund, (Freddy Cougar from Nightmare on Elm Street), and lesser known Michael Rooker who plays Merle Dixon on AMC's The Walking Dead ( a good or great show about Zombies taking over) causes a bit of an "aw". However, this map comes with no extra charge and you still get most of it for a fraction of the price along with regular zombie mode and zombie ops. Most COD players already know those celebrity characters and don't need that information again but I wanted to add it
 because A. they're cool B. it might generate hits for my article.

Just writing about it makes me want to get it so bad and show off in front of people (men and boys). People say that this is the best game for the Xperia Play. "Best" gets thrown around a lot but this one is really exciting me. Try it out and see if you agree. For you other guys, the wait is almost over.


P.S. Whoa, i just saw a response from Glu Mobile to a user review. The response is indented. I don't think I've seen a direct response like that before.



ENJOY!!!

Game with Amazing 3D Water Effects - Sprinkle

Most of the time 3D games, especially apps, don't look like they've been polished by a big developer. Sprinkle, is one of the games that does looks like it has been. For years Game developers have been working on simulating water, with rare successes. Sprinkle is one of those success. The water may not always look real, but it certainly looks nice and well programed. Help the little blue guy in a red firetruck Put out flames and save the day (or level at least). The levels look really neat, the water effects looks even better. Control a Water Cannon by adjusting the angle and height of the cannon. Then shoot water out and watch the amazing water effects do it's thing. Be careful. You have a limited amount of water to spray. The less water you use, the higher your score.

Graphics look similar to those of Little Big Planet. Platform, with a sense of depth.

Sprinkle is simple, fun, and has really good sound effects. The music is nice and friendly and adventurous at the same time. Brought to you by the developers at Mediocre. That's funny because This Android Application isn't "mediocre" at all, it's way better than that. The smooth graphics even look like pixar or dreamworks could had designed them. Sprinkle loads fast, has a loading status bar so you have a better idea of how much longer it will take, and has really good controls.

Even the HUD and flames look cool...and hot.

The only minor suggestions I have would be to beef up the intro cutscene a little bit, and have it shown to players at the start of playing or have an "intro" button on a menu on top of a "play game" button. (with an option of skipping the intro when it is playing of course). Keep in mind it's already AN EDITORS CHOICE ON GOOGLE PLAY.

Splashes look amazing.The connected water hose lets you be a portable fire hydrant (sort of).

 Levels start out easy, but quickly gets harder with puzzles...then the trial ends. The FREE light version is such a teaser. It Leaves you wanting to have more levels to spray and watch the cool water effects in new situations. It's Xperia Play Optimized. 12 Levels are available on the trial version that can be found on Google Play. The Lite version of Sprinkle has over 500k downloads with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Probably lost .5 stars for leaving "dissatisfied" players wanting more levels.

Not surprisingly, the apps menu is clean and well done too.

Try it and see if you are a satisfied downloader or "dissatisfied" one wanting more levels. Either way, there's always the option of getting the full version for only $1.99 for 48 more levels.