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App Review: Dark Meadow
While there’s no 
question that Dark Meadow is much too violent and scary for young players, those looking for a good scare and decent action could do a lot worse. Using the same graphics engine as the hit Infinity Blade, the game looks fantastic and features detailed, creepy monsters. What makes the game really stand out, though, is its story. Moreso than most games in the App Store, this game is as much about plot as it is action, with well-written and well-acted voice segments from your largely unseen in-game ally. Better still, the game doesn’t repeat itself in that script.
The game’s not without faults, though. When you die, you’re sent back to the beginning (with your stats and items intact), but if you’ve progressed through several areas, that’s more than a bit frustrating. And the battles are generally the same, and get old after a bit. The concerns are minor, though. Fans of action and horror games both are bound to find plenty to like here.
App Review: Jaws Revenge
If you’ve played 
Hungry Shark on your iDevice, you’ve pretty much played Jaws Revenge. While the game is infinitely better than the first game based on the Steven Spielberg film classic, it’s not really breaking any new ground — and the game it chose to mimic wasn’t a great one to begin with. This update is admittedly better than Hungry Shark, but it, too, ultimately gets repetitive — even with the still-haunting John Williams music playing in the background.
App Review: Monster Warrior
Monster Warrior makes 
no real effort to break new ground. It’s a proud Fruit Ninja clone, but that doesn’t make it a bad game. FIlled with monsters (that aren’t the least bit scary), it’s a nice seasonal take on the app store standard that doesn’t lose any of the fun factor. Like its inspiration, it’s a game you want to keep playing to beat your previous score. And with four different game modes, there’s plenty to keep you coming back.
App Review: DrawRace 2 HD
DrawRace 2 HD 
isn’t your typical racing game — and that’s what makes it so refreshing. Rather than tiling your iPad back and forth to clumsily control an onscreen car, you lay out the path for the driver to take with your finger before the race, then see if your plan worked (aiding drivers along occasionally with a turbo boost). It’s unique, addicting and is a game that will last you a long, long time. The in-app purchases are front and center, but not shoved down your throat (and are mainly shortcuts for players who don’t have the patience to unlock tracks and cars themselves). And the game is simply fun. It’s a great choice for race fans who are tired of the hundreds of “me-too” apps currently available.
Chris Morris: Journalist 