Burn The Rope Worlds Review

Control the fire and burn your way through the ropes without letting the flames burn out. Sounds easy right? Not quite. The classic mode offers 100 new levels spread over four different worlds, Fantasy, Jungle, Mechanical and space. When you start a level you are shown a rope, the idea is you have to burn the whole of the rope or failing that as much as you can.

To start burning the rope, tap where ever you choose and the fire will start. Then you have to keep the flame burning, you do this by making sure the flame is always going upward. All this is controlled by moving your device rotating it in what ever direction it is needed. Within each level there are scores of bronze, silver and gold. Depending on how much rope you burn will depend on what score you get. There is also a good chance you won’t get enough rope burnt at all and then you have to restart that level.

As you progress, the ropes will become more of a challenge. You start with very simple designs then they progress to shapes of objects, for example like a palm tree. This kind of shape then has parts of the ropes drifting off in opposite directions. So you then have to decide which flame to keep following and burning. At some points when it is burning there will be some flames that you can not keep control of. Instead you will be following one of the other flames that is burning better and has more of a chance of burning more rope.

To add even more fun and to make it more of a challenge there are ants that are crawling along the ropes. Depending on what colour the ants are when you burn them your flame then turns into that colour. Catch as many bugs as you can, these little creatures also go towards your score. On some of the puzzles you will notice different coloured ropes. The coloured ropes can only be burnt by a flame of the same colour.

Along the way there are a few helpful bugs. The first one is a firebug. These are great little helpers, when you collect them they explode and burn rope within a set radius. There are also electric bugs to help you. If you collect one of these then its matching partner will then start another flame wherever it is. Next up is a spider who will create a silk bridge when it is burnt. The last one is a water bug. This particular bug is not that helpful. When you collect it this bug will put out a flame.

A new feature in this version of the game is Endless Burn. In this part of the game you have to collect as many bugs as possible and make your flame trail grow. It is a bit like the old classic snake game where you travel along collecting squares and making your snake bigger. You control the flame by again tilting your device. You keep going until you hit yourself or the wall. The aim of the game is to see how big you can get your flame trail. There are three levels of difficulty to choose from.

The graphics and animation are fun and the colours are great. The sound effects are suitably matched, the little bugs make some cute noises. Burn The Rope is integrated with OpenFeint and GameCenter to compete with your friends and see who can get the most achievements. Every day there is also a puzzle of the day to play. So no matter how many levels you have got through so far there is also an extra one each day. The game offers lots of replay value and is great for all ages.

Pros

• Lots of replay value
• Puzzle of the day
• GameCenter
• Unique gameplay

Cons

• None

The object of the game is to help spider jack catch insects to fill its appetite while collecting all the stars to achieve a perfect score. The spider swings around on its thread and there are various objects scattered around the environment which will either help you or prevent you from reaching your goal.

We played the game for a bit and were impressed with the cutesy graphics, level design, good physics and animation. If you loved casual games like Cut the Rope or Burn The Rope then you will certainly enjoy Spider Jack too.

With more than 70 levels, retina display, Game Center integration and free updates with new levels on the way this game is definitely worth checking out. If you’ve already bought the game, let us know what you think in the comments section below.

The controls in Burn The Rope HD for iPad are fairly simple. Like on the iPhone, you can use the gyroscope to move the device to adjust how the rope burns or you can use the feature that is for the iPad version that allows you to use your finger to change the angle of the rope. I prefer the second option but it is nice that it allows for you to utilize both methods.

The scoring system is based on the percentage of the level you are able to complete. Most of the percentage is based on how much of the rope you are able to burn. As you go further and further into the game the rope continues to play a large role in percentage but burning certain bugs and things of this nature begin playing a larger role as you progress.

This game also has bugs. No not bugs as in problems but bugs that are crawling along the ropes that you will be burning that cause different things to happen. Some bugs aid in the burning process and others can prevent you from going any further in the level. Certain ropes in the game have to be burned with a matching color flame thus meaning you have to find a bug of the same color to burn the like colored rope. Certain bugs such as the Firebug, if burned, cause an explosion that burns all the rope in a given area. Some bugs have to be burned with the same color flame or you will not receive the percentage points for them. The electric bug and its matching partner will start a new flame as well. There are plenty more bugs that have other actions that affect the way you play the game.

The concept of this game is very simple but the gameplay is anything but. Many variables lead to an addictive gameplay that at times will have you on the edge of your seat. This game is anything but simple but I have gotten addicted to it quickly. Visually, the game is pretty stunning on the iPad. With 112 levels and more on the way, this game keeps you coming back. The game is very fun and a solid purchase for your iPad.

Pros

• Great Graphics
• Addictive Gameplay
• Level design

Cons

• No Social Gaming Network Integration

$4.99 (View in iTunes)
Category: Games
Released: Mar 18, 2011
Version: 1.0
1.0 (iOS 4.0 Tested)
Size: 42.7 MB
Language: English
Seller: Big Blue Bubble
© 2010 Big Blue Bubble Inc.
Rated 4+
Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 3.2 or later