Best of its Kind is a big poll where we try to find the best games of a specific genre. Winning games get posted in separate threads like this one for discussion and for people to see the games in more detail. Votes are still ongoing for newer genres. Do NOT vote for games in this thread. To vote for your favourite games visit this link 1 with 21 votes ROLANDO 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid **Supports iOS4 and above only.**"If you do not like Rolando 2, then you do not like videogames." $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details**Supports iOS4 and above only.**"If you do not like Rolando 2, then you do not like videogames." - IGN, Editor's Choice Award, 9 out of 10-------------------------------------------“Best App of the Year – Paid” “Best Adventure Game” - as decided by 50,000+ voters on AppAdvice.com App Awards------------------------------------------Get ready to rock n’ roll with the sequel to the everyone’s favorite iPhone Game of the Year, Rolando! Spin, jump, twist, bounce around 45+ levels as you guide a massive cast of characters on a funky new quest filled with action and surprise behind every touch. In your pursuit of the legendary Golden Orchid, you will help the Rolando clan navigate through tropical beaches, ancient ruins, volcanic caverns and dark jungles, all while battling nasty new nemeses. -- DRIVE, FLY, SWIMExpand your tactics and take your adventure to new heights and depths with a variety of physics-based gameplay features like vehicles, buoyancy and flying Rolandos.-- THESE ROLANDOS FIGHT BACK!Blast, zap, drown and skewer the island’s most hostile inhabitants as you battle your way to victory using all-new combat features.-- CHART YOUR OWN COURSE THROUGH AN EPIC STORYChoose which mission to play next as you lead a brave new family of Rolandos through more than 45 challenging levels in search of the fabled Golden Orchid.-- SHARE THE GLORYCompare awards and high-scores with friends via leaderboards as you roll, fly, jump, flip, and twist your way to a triumphant victory! Requires internet connection.ROLANDO 2 is created by Hand Circus and presented by ngmoco:) exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch Information Seller: Genre:Action, Adventure Release:Jul 02, 2009 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (3) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal 2 with 13 votes Toki Tori Toki Tori is a highly entertaining puzzle platformer like nothing you have seen before.Push your brain to the … $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsToki Tori is a highly entertaining puzzle platformer like nothing you have seen before.Push your brain to the limit as you guide Toki Tori through 80 challenging levels spread over 4 mysterious worlds - collecting eggs as you go. You are armed with an arsenal of different items and weapons including the infamous Telewarp, InstantRock™ and Slug Sucker! Combine these to solve each ingenious level - some easy, some brain-bendingly difficult! Toki Tori pushes the capabilities of your iPhone/iPod touch with sumptuous graphics and oodles of puzzle polish.*****************What are people saying about Toki Tori?IGN - Editor's Choice Award - 'Toki Tori is a smart, clever, personable puzzle game. If you are looking for new puzzle game for your iPhone and are just sick of the match-three formula, make Toki Tori your next download. You will not regret it.'TouchArcade Blog: Albie Meter: 5 Stars; 'If you like puzzles with a simple, yet challenging objective, you can't go wrong with Toki Tori.'iPhonegamesnetwork reports 'After a few hours of play we can safely say that Toki Tori is going to be one of the app store stand-outs.'Geek.com tweets 'Four distinct stages, crisp, polished graphics, detailed levels, fun factor and positive experience all elevate Toki Tori to the status of one of most-wanted App Store releases.'Razorianfly.com chirps 'Whether you a fan of platform games, puzzle games or both. Toki Tori is a title coming to iPhone this year that you aren't going to want to miss!'MobileGameFaqs: 'Toki Tori harks back to the golden age of gaming when gameplay was paramount and now thanks to the power of the iPhone it even looks good too.'*****************Just some of the great features waiting for you:* Tailor-made multi-touch control scheme* Some of the best graphics you will see on iPhone* A wide variety of items and weapons introduced gradually during the game* 80 levels spread over 4 large worlds* Dozens of hours of gameplay* For all ages - accessible and hard levels available* Catchy music and sound effects* Interactive cut-scenesWhat are you waiting for? Take Toki Tori home today - you won't regret it.Toki Tori is developed by Two Tribes and published by Chillingo Ltd.*** For the best free games and deals visit Chillingo Deals at: deals.chillingo.com *** Information Seller: Genre:Arcade, Puzzle Release:May 22, 2009 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (3) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal 3 with 13 votes EDGE ** This game has been removed due to copyright issues and may or may not return to the app store. 4 with 12 votes Sway - GameClub GameClub Lizzy's friends have been captured! If she wants to rescue them, she'll have to make her way through more than 20 tricky… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsLizzy's friends have been captured! If she wants to rescue them, she'll have to make her way through more than 20 tricky obstacle courses suspended high in the sky. Moving platforms and dangerous spikes are a major hazard, but the biggest enemy is gravity! Swing and sway to build momentum and move from hand to hand to make your way across each course. Take big leaps to reach the goal even faster. It's not just about reaching the end of each challenging course. You'll also need to hunt down keys to rescue your friends. Once you've freed a buddy, they'll be ready to join Lizzy's adventure. Each course offers a huge number of routes to explore if you're brave enough to venture off the beaten path. Gather tons of stars and find the fastest way to the goal to earn medals and show you've mastered the art of swaying. Make sure you hold on tight — it's a long way down! Intuitive Controls: Grip the screen to hang on. Slide your finger to start swaying back and forth, then let go to get moving! Don't forget to grab the next platform! Wild Courses: Travel through more than 20 courses with 4 different themes. Navigate moving platforms, swing around spikes, and search for shortcuts! Super Secrets: Head off the main path to find new routes, extra points, and hidden keys. You'll have to be courageous to find everything! Save Your Friends: Find all of the keys in special courses and your rescued friends will join the adventure. Unlock them all! Go For Gold: Get through the course as fast as possible and gather as many stars as you can to earn a medal. Can you master them all? ************************************************** GameClub is a subscription mobile gaming service. If you like our games, try our auto-renewing monthly subscription for 30 days free, and play all of our games with no limits, no ads, no hidden fees, and no other in-app purchases. If you choose to purchase GameClub’s optional subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. No charge will be made for the free trial period. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 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Information Seller:GameClub Genre:Action, Adventure, Arcade Release:Feb 23, 2009 Updated:Apr 08, 2021 Version:1.3.20 Size:57.9 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal 5 with 12 votes Castle Of Magic **IGN: “If you grew up on NES and Genesis, this game is a love letter, written expressly to you.”**Appadvice: “Cast… $4.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details**IGN: “If you grew up on NES and Genesis, this game is a love letter, written expressly to you.”**Appadvice: “Castle of Magic seems to be a culmination of the greatest platformers in video game history.” **SlidetoPlay: “Step aside Mario and Sonic.”------------------------------------------------------------------------------Finally, a platformer on the App Store packed with every feature of the best games of the genre!Be prepared for anything as you try to save your friend from the clutches of the horrifying magician Nefastax!Master numerous magical powers, discover beautiful enchanted worlds, stand up to the wildest monsters, transform yourself into powerful creatures, and even walk on the ceiling when gravity disappears!Isn’t it time to believe in magic again?Plunge into the magic:• 5 beautiful 3D environments, each in a different material influencing the gameplay: slip on ice, swim in the sea, levitate in space, get glued in pastry, and more! • Transform yourself into 6 different characters, each with a different power: a hunter casting arrows; the invincible fat man; the reckless swordfish, and more.• 6 different bosses and a huge variety of enemies: from a giant snake, an octopus, a space-ship, snow-man, and more!• Accelerometer use: shake your device to release superpowers.• Tons of secondary quests: Find witches hats to win extra lives and search for secret worlds to maximize your diamond collection.********************************************************************************Follow the official Twitter account to get more info about the game: http://twitter.com/CastleOfMagicCertain apps allow you to purchase virtual items within the app and may contain third party advertisements that may redirect you to a third party site. Information Seller: Genre:Action, Adventure, Kids Release:Aug 01, 2009 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal 6 with 12 votes Spy Bot Chronicles From the makers of the Toy Bot Diaries Series comes Spy Bot Chronicles! Toy Bot has been kidnapped! Thief Bot, the greed… $2.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsFrom the makers of the Toy Bot Diaries Series comes Spy Bot Chronicles! Toy Bot has been kidnapped! Thief Bot, the greedy kleptomaniac, has taken him to be used as a shiny, golden trophy and Spy Bot is the only one who can rescue him! Take control of Spy Bot as he jumps, shoots, and hacks his way through a varied 2D world of fun and adventure. Find Thief Bot’s hideout, save Toy Bot, and recover all the other stolen goods Thief Bot has swindled throughout the galaxy! Features Include: ✓ Innovative hack ability allows Spy Bot to change the world around him✓ 4 different zones with hours of gameplay✓ Hidden levels to find✓ 35 unique collectibles✓ Over half a dozen characterful enemies✓ Distinct music for each zone and major challenges✓ Interactive animation and art✓ Automatic iPod music support (Just play your music and start the game)✓ 3.0 USERS!! Additional iPod music playback option✓ IUGO high-quality and polish_________________________________________Reviews:"Just go ahead and buy it now...we highly recommend it."- Arnold, TouchArcade.com5/5 stars"With large worlds containing depth that will keep you busy for days or even weeks, and controls that plain work wrapped up in a fun and entertaining visual presentation, Spy Bot will almost certainly rocket up the iTunes Top 100."- Big Albie"Platforming Perfection! Go check out the game, it's really that good!"- Daniel, theappera.com3/4"...Spy Bot Chronicles has a high level of sheen. The music is great, the graphics sparkle..."- Chris, Slidetoplay.com________________________________________Check out http://www.iugome.com/forum/ for the complete listing of all Spy Bot Chronicles in-game collectibles.________________________________________Grab the complete IUGO games collection on the App Store including: Toy Bot Diaries Entry 1, Toy Bot Diaries Entry 2, Toy Bot Diaries Entry 3, Shaky Summit, Zombie Attack!, Freeballin’, Spy Bot Chronicles, Star Hogs, Toy Bot Compilation, Toy Bot Mini Missions, Toy Bot Compilation, Zombie Attack! Second Wave, A.D.D., Cliffed and Implode! Information Seller: Genre:Action, Adventure Release:Aug 05, 2009 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal **Added to the top 5 because of EDGE's current absence. Prab Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Dec 17, 2008 3,549 7 0 CS student SG #2 Prab, Aug 30, 2009 You should probably mention that the voting for platform games has actually ended. The wording seems to suggest that we should still vote Camzy Well-Known Member May 31, 2009 1,418 0 0 #3 Camzy, Aug 30, 2009 Thanks. I'm posting the winners in separate threads. I'll do that thanks for your help! Mister Mumbles Well-Known Member Aug 15, 2009 318 0 0 Slaving peon. Not here; not there; not anywhere! #4 Mister Mumbles, Aug 30, 2009 Isn't Toki Tori more of a puzzler than a platformer? Hm. I really wished Edge would make its return to the app store. I'd snap it up on sight. Damn trademark troll. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in TouchArcade - iPhone, iPad, Android Games Forum Home Forums Other Games General Game Discussion and Questions
You should probably mention that the voting for platform games has actually ended. The wording seems to suggest that we should still vote
Isn't Toki Tori more of a puzzler than a platformer? Hm. I really wished Edge would make its return to the app store. I'd snap it up on sight. Damn trademark troll.