FORMation Alliance seems to be carving out quite an interesting niche for themselves with their “Games for Creatives" series. We previously looked at their KERN [App Store] game which we described as a typographer’s dream (or nightmare).
KERN’s gameplay involved properly aligning a letter into its proper place in a specific word or font. The game generated a lot of interest amongst a certain audience.
Two other games from the same developer might appeal to the same individuals.
EYE vs EYE
This one has been around for a while but focuses on color recognition in head-to-head competition. You are briefly shown a color and your job is to try to match that color as accurate as possible using red, green, and blue sliders.
EYE vs. EYE Is an intense color-matching duel that pits you against an opponent in a race of color accuracy. Challenge all comers and build your reputation for chromatic perfection.
The focus seems to be on 2-player simultaneous mode but solo practice mode is also available. Watch the embedded gameplay video (right) to see it in action.
App Store Link: EYE vs EYE, $0.99
PRESS CHECK
The latest release in the “Games for Creatives" is PRESS CHECK. This app replicates printing plate alignment tasks but with accuracy and speed rankings.
PRESS CHECK is a designer ode to the old-school art of print plate alignment re-imagined as a challenge of speed and accuracy on your iPhone/iPod Touch. Show off your non-digital skills with levels ranging from the beginner 2-color set-ups to the expert 5-color jobs.
This game also offers a global leaderboard so you can compare your scores against others who share your strange idea of fun. See the embedded video (right).
App Store Link: PRESS CHECK, $1.99
