Game Review: Amazing Alex

Hey, everyone. I'm having a bit of fun today with the latest physics puzzler called Amazing Alex. This game is produced by Rovio, the outfit that gave us those Angry Birds and hated piggies. I am probably the last IOS gamer to buy the game, judging by its position in the top ten, but here are a few of my thoughts.
     Firstly, there is a bit of dissension on the app store because this is a game that was released as Casey's Contraptions, then bought by Rovio and re-released as Amaxing Alex. I assume that there were a few changes but since I didn't have the original, I can't say.
     In this game, you are the star, as a boy inventor. You are faced with various puzzles. For instance, you must maneuver boards in such a way as to funnel 3 balloons onto a pair of scissors, where they pop as they contact the point of the scissors. Sound easy? Well, some of the puzzles are easy and some are not. In the picture above, there are two planks to position in such a way as to guide the tennis balls into the basket, after your faithful balloon rises to contact the soccer balls.
    There are 100 levels, divided into several sections. In the backyard segment, there are pipes that must be moved and fitted in such a way as to get a ball to roll into a basket. Being a practical man, I would just pick up the ball with my hand, walk to the basket and place the ball in the basket. This kid, Alex (or Casey) wants to get the process refined to the point where he can achieve 3 stars. Okay by me.
    This game is okay. There is a version for $2.99 and a 99 cent version. I would definitely get the 99 cent version. I don't think you'd need an HD version to enjoy it and frankly, I don't think it's worth $3. This is one of those "Goldilocks" games. Some of you will think it too easy, some will think it too hard, and some will think it's just right.
     I forgot to mention that it is an interactive game, in that you can design and upload your own levels so that you and your friends can play one another's creations, even if they live on the other side of the planet. Technology is amazing, like Alex.
     I'm CE Wills.

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