All Words Up Saga - 2.5 Stars

What is it?

This is a join letters together, to make words  with the goal to get a high score and pass the level. There are a variety of levels and challenges in this game for example, to score as many points in a limited number of moves or within a certain time frame.  If you like word searches then this game could be for you. 

You create words by joining them with a line, unlike conventional word searches, you can cross the line and zig zag across the letters, very like Boggle. 

As you win levels, you win more tokens. As you lose levels you lose one of your five hearts, which you have to wait to be refreshed. As with most of these games there are in app purchases, to buy your way out of difficult levels. 

The graphics are limited on the app, but they work, which is good. 

I played a few levels of this game, but need to be in a wordy mood to play it again. The app isn't bad, in fact it does what it says on the tin. I compared this app to Freeze It, which I felt was more exciting because of the competitive elements, however if you don't like competition this might be better for you. 

Now for some ratings.....

Ease of use - 4

This app is very easy to use and comes with clear and short instructions, which is all that you need. I didn't spell very many long words so I am not sure if it recognises UK and USA spellings.
Price - 3

This was free, but there are in app purchases ranging from £0.69 - £2.99. I took another look at the App Store before publishing the review, and it indicates that this app may not be free for long. 

Adverts - 5

I didn't experience any adverts in this app, always appreciated.

Keep, jury is out or delete - Keep

I will be keeping this app for now as I want to see how far I can get but I will need to be in the mood to play it. 

Where to find it:

Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/all-words-up-saga/id757682832

Birdy Pop - 2 Stars

What is it?

This is a game that involves you "popping" birds which then fire off balls that are used to kill other birds.  There are multiple stages each with several levels. Like Angry Birds you have to complete a level before you can move on to the next. 

Within each level there is a number of bird pops that you have to kill all of the remaining birds and clear the stage. I will be honest and admit I didn't have the patience to sit there and figure out the logic for each one out, instead I went for trial and error. 

The levels do get more difficult as you progress through the game and there are additional birds added that require different number of hits to kill. You also gain gold from each of the levels that you complete  which can be used for power ups. There is even a power up that removes the adverts for 10 goes. If you run out of gold you can purchase more through in app purchases. 

The game is colourful and the graphics are ok. There has been some thought put into the game, but I will admit it hasn't instantly hooked me. 

Now for some ratings.....

Ease of use - 4 

This is easy to use and if you can be bothered to sit there and work out the logic of the birds I am sure it will be even easier. 
Price - 3

The initial price of the app is free. There are in app purchases available to buy extra gold and upgrade to remove the adverts. 

Adverts - 2

There are adverts in this game and they can get a little annoying as they appear in between levels and when you start the app. 

Keep, jury is out or delete - Delete

I am not going to keep this app as there is no excitement in it for me. I quickly got bored but  I can see the appeal for people that like these type of logic games, but beware this is no Angry Birds.

Where to find it:

Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/birdy-pop-poppers-strategy/id732341190?mt=8