One dollar’s not a lot, but these are levels that were available to purchase on day one instead of being in the game for free. To unlock levels 4-1 to 4-15, you must pay 80 Microsoft Points. Unfortunately, the game continues the growing mobile trend that is microtransactions. It’s also a game that is easy to pick up and play, and fun for all ages. Each mission takes three to five minutes to complete, making the game great for traveling. There are different objectives throughout each level, from collecting jewels to defending a hut. 1/5īeards & Beaks: The first in-house WP7 game developed by Microsoft, Beards & Beaks has a simple premise: flick the gnomes and squirrels across the screen to try and defeat the devious crows. The environments, although some real, are bland and are just not fun to drive through.
The game does come with nine tracks (most which you get lost in), two drivers and a vast array of vehicles, but nothing stands out from other racers on the platform. There is a learning curve, and those prone to dizziness should stay away as the steering can get out of control. The tilt controls are the same, and the graphics and textures still don’t look right. Cro-Mag Rally first launched in 2008 on the iPhone (though it was a Mac game before that), and honestly, not much has changed. This week, we look at a port of iOS/Mac mainstay Cro-Mag Rally and an in-house Microsoft title.Ĭro-Mag Rally: Kart racers have seen their fair share of ups and downs, from the great Mario Kart 64 to the not-so-much Madagascar Kartz.