5 Free Addicting iPhone Games
The Most Addictive Free and Lite Games for the iPhone and iPod Touch
Oct 4, 2009
The iPhone App Store on iTunes is brimming with games, but many of the free ones are very short, "lite" versions of full games that don't have much content, or are just plain boring. The games listed here may not be the best of the best, but theyare some of the most addicting free games in the App Store and can be played over and over without ever getting old!
iBall 3D by StoneTrip
While iBall 3D by StoneTrip may seem just like any old iPhone ball-roller game, it is actually much more than that. Like Labyrinth, another popular iPhone game, the player rolls a small ball around a map trying to get to the exit while avoiding holes in the course that take the ball back to the start. However, unlike Labyrinth, iBall 3D uses detailed 3D worlds and scenery, instead of mostly wooden courses that don't contain much detail.
This game can be tricky to get the hang of, but once the player does have the hang of it, it can be a very fun game. This game is not without drawbacks though. Some levels can be very difficult to maneuver because on some levels the tilt sensor is overly-sensitive, while on other levels, its not sensitive enough. Aside from these minor issues, this is a very fun, yet challenging game.
Pac-Man Lite by Namco
Staying true to form with the original Pac-Man arcade game, this classic game can give anyone countless hours of ghosting dodging and dot eating. This free version of the game (yes, that's right, no quarters needed!) gives the player three different control modes including directional pad mode, which controls Pac-Man through pressing directional buttons, tilt modes, which controls the little yellow dude by tilting the iPhone in the intended directional, and swipe mode, which works by moving Pac-Man in the direction the player swipes his finger.
Although this game can respond poorly occasionally, overall this is a very good game with very few drawbacks. Any classic arcade lover with enjoy this game very much.
Paper Toss by Backflip Studios
Who ever thought throwing paper balls into a trash can could be so fun and addicting? The people over at Backflip Studios obviously did when they created Paper Toss, the environmentally friendly way to play trash can basketball for hours at a time. In this incredibly fun game, after choosing a difficulty level, the player swipes his finger across the screen to toss a paper ball into a garbage can. It sounds simple enough, but the game is made more difficult by a fan sitting on either the left or right side of the level. The fan blows air at a randomly selected strength in either direction, making a straight shot nearly impossible.
The first few times someone plays this game, they may find it difficult, but after awhile, anyone can get the hang of it. This game has fairly good 3D graphics, considering the platform, and sound quality is great too. (Try throwing a paper ball to far to one side and see what happens.) This game is so simplistic, its unlikely to have a sequel coming out any time soon, but in reality, it probably couldn't get any better.
Unblock Me Free by Kiragames
This puzzle game by Kiragames is great fun for anyone who loves a challenge. In Unblock Me Free, the player slides wooden blocks back and forth, trying to maneuver them to allow a red block to slide out. This game is pretty easy in the beginning, with puzzles that can be completed in just a few minutes, but it can quickly become very challenging with complex puzzles that could take 10 to 15 minutes to solve. This free version is packed with 400 levels in beginner mode along with 200 puzzles in Intermediate and Advanced mode to keep anyone busy for hours.
Most Addictive Game Free by Charles Jamerlan
Even though this game is probably the simplest game in the entire iTunes App store, its title doesn't lie. Most Addictive Game Free is an extremely fun, addicting game that can keep anyone busy for weeks on end. In this game, the player places his finger on a red box in the middle of the screen. The second he does that, four blue boxes begin moving around the screen. The goal of this game is to keep the red box from touching the walls of the playing area or the blue boxes for as long as possible. This game sounds too simple to be fun, but once anyone starts playing it, they just aren't going to want to stop.
For the best iPhone game around, also be sure to check out Top 10 Free iPhone Games!
