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 11 votes Azkend 10tons Ltd Enjoy the visions from the mystical world of Azkend in a puzzle game polished to perfection! - Don't forget to check out… $2.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsEnjoy the visions from the mystical world of Azkend in a puzzle game polished to perfection! - Don't forget to check out the astonishing sequel Azkend 2: The World Beneath! REVIEWS "This really is a retail or Xbox LIVE Arcade quality title in the palm of your hand and it deserves a spot in any iPhone/iPod Touch owner’s library." -GameForward score: 5/5 "We don’t use the words beautiful or console-quality lightly" -ilounge.com (top 100 games of 2009) "Azkend is a Puzzle Game Polished to Near Perfection" -AppCraver "The classic puzzle game bar has just been raised! Once you start playing you are hooked..." -Gamedroid.net "Azkend is a very well-designed game that will keep you coming back for more." -appChatter "Among the Top 100 games of 2009." -appadvice.com STORY The Relic your archeological team discovered in Far Asia proved to be more powerful than anyone knew. Now you must lift the Relic's curse by reaching the Temple of Time and returning the Relic to where it belongs. Earn up to eight talismans and unleash their powers to hasten your quest. Enjoy breathtaking sceneries on your fascinating journey. Immerse yourself in the rich and relaxing atmosphere. Indulge in hours of entertainment in two game modes. Step into the exciting world of Azkend! NO COMPROMISES QUALITY Perfect controls, enthralling graphics and addictive gameplay highlight the uncompromised quality in this hit game for iPhone and iPod touch. FEATURES - Enjoyable and unique game play - Perfect touch controls - Captivating story - Hours of puzzling - Two game modes - Eight powerful talismans - Beautiful hand drawn sceneries - Stunning visual effects INSTRUCTIONS - Match tiles to break them - Make matches by sliding your finger over three or more like tiles MORE INFO Website: http://www.azkend.net Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-mRO-N0NN4 Information Seller:10tons Ltd Genre:Adventure, Puzzle Release:Apr 04, 2009 Updated:Aug 22, 2017 Version:1.30 Size:28.4 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal 2 with 10 votes The Treasures of Montezuma This application doesn't support iOS 8.0 !Everyone’s favorite match-three game, The Treasures of Montezuma, ha… $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsThis application doesn't support iOS 8.0 !Everyone’s favorite match-three game, The Treasures of Montezuma, has just received an update! Built on a brand new engine, the game will impress you with stunning visuals and tremendous effects! Another great addition is the ability to upgrade your bonuses and totems to even more powerful levels! Sound too good to be true? There’s more! Now you can unlock the full version without quitting the game! Update today, and get the most from your Montezuma experience! There's also iPad version of this game! Check the App Store!GAME FEATURES:◇ 53 levels across five episodes◇ Two difficulty modes◇ Four bonus games (eight bonus levels)◇ Eight bonuses to use◇ Six Power Totems to activate◇ Nine trophies to earn -----------------------------------------More fun games from Alawar:- FARM FRENZY 3 – Running a farm has never been more fun!- TWISTED LANDS: SHADOW TOWN – Hidden object horror at its best! No matter how brave you are, it won't be enough.- THE TREASURES OF MONTEZUMA 2 – Set out on an explosive match-three journey into a perilous jungle!- ZOMBIE SAMURAI – Hack and slash hordes of zombies as you defend the dojo and your brainzzz!For more games, visit us at iphone.alawar.com!-----------------------------------------FIND US in FACEBOOK: AlawarEntertainmentFOLLOW US in TWITTER: @AlawarMobileBe the first to hear about our new games and awesome contests!There's also iPad version of this game! Check the App Store!GAME FEATURES: ◇ 53 levels across five episodes ◇ Two difficulty modes◇ Four bonus games (eight bonus levels)◇ Eight bonuses to use◇ Six Power Totems to activate◇ Nine trophies to earn-----------------------------------------STILL NOT CONVINCED? Try the lite version for free by searching for "The Treasures of Montezuma Lite" in the App Store.-----------------------------------------More fun games from Alawar:- FARM FRENZY 3 – Running a farm has never been more fun!- TWISTED LANDS: SHADOW TOWN – Hidden object horror at its best! No matter how brave you are, it won't be enough.- THE TREASURES OF MONTEZUMA 2 – Set out on an explosive match-three journey into a perilous jungle!- ZOMBIE SAMURAI – Hack and slash hordes of zombies as you defend the dojo and your brainzzz!For more games, visit us at iphone.alawar.com!-----------------------------------------FIND US in FACEBOOK: AlawarEntertainmentFOLLOW US in TWITTER: @AlawarMobileBe the first to hear about our new games and awesome contests! Information Seller: Genre:Arcade, Puzzle Release:Mar 26, 2009 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal 3 with 8 votes Match 3D Flick Puzzle MATCH 3D HAS EIGHT TIMES THE PUZZLE PLAYING GOODNESS THAN OTHER MATCHING GAMESREDUCED PRICE!Here's w… $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsMATCH 3D HAS EIGHT TIMES THE PUZZLE PLAYING GOODNESS THAN OTHER MATCHING GAMESREDUCED PRICE!Here's what the critics say about Match 3D ★★★★★ The bottom line is, this is a fantastic game! Anyone with casual gaming time will enjoy Match 3D. If you want to see how to take puzzle games to the next level check this one out! - GearDiary ★★★★★ Every single bit of Match 3D’s presentation is top-notch. The radial menus, touchable icons, and the 3D graphics are clean and colorful. - 4ColorRebellion ★★★★★ If you like Match 3 games you’ve got to check this out. It’s not only twice as good as the others out there… It’s 8 times better. I take that back… I was just using pure math for the joke. When you’re moving the cube around trying to find your matches you’ll see that it’s a lot more than just 8 times better. Pick it up… and just try to put it down. - appVersity ★★★★★ "This is an INCREDIBLE game!" - Lord Gek Warning: HIGHLY ADDICTIVE GAMEMATCH 3D has 512 cubes of the hottest puzzle playing goodness to mess with your brain. This game is more than an awesome matching game, its unique 3D play will satisfy your puzzle playing mania. You control a 3D supercube consisting of 512 smaller cubes. Easy-to-use controls allow you to access the individual planes and faces of the cube. Flick the cube to move it. Pinch to zoom in or out. Shake your iPhone or iPod touch to spin it. Lock it to a full screen view with just a single tap on the magnifying glass. In Match 3D matches of three or more of the same patterned cubes can occur in three dimensions as well. Special cubes enhance play with wild-card instant-matches, cube-blasting explosions, locked blocks and clear blocks.Match 3D offers UNLIMITED LEVELS with eight addictive play options -- from casual to intense. • Classic: Blocks removed are replaced with new blocks. You progress from level to level by scoring a specific number of matches. • Survival: Blocks removed are not replaced. You progress from level by level by removing ALL possible matches on the board. • Un-Timed vs Timed: Create a casual game experience or an incredibly intense one that tests your speed. It's your choice. • Locked vs Unlocked blocks: A challenge for the true pro puzzle player - locked blocks appear at higher levels and cannot be moved. The full version's Survival-Timed game may just be the most challenging game you have ever played, just getting to the 2nd level will drive you crazy. Match 3D also features bonuses that provide special moves enabling you to advance to expert levels; destroy a block, change a block, highlight all matches, swap blocks, change any block to a random normal block, randomly change the location of every block in the game, even destroy all blocks of a single type. Match 3D saves multiple games in progress automatically, records your high score and features three different music selections. It even will allow you to play music from your iPod instead of the game's music. WHY ARE YOU STILL STARING AT THIS PAGE? JUST GET MATCH 3D NOW! AND EXPERIENCE THE AWESOMENESS FOR YOURSELF!WE ARE SERIOUSLY COMMITTED TO YOUR SATISFACTION.Please contact us with any suggestions or problems, email us at [email protected]We value you as a customer. Do not hesitate to let us know about your experiences with our games. Thank you. Information Seller: Genre:Family, Puzzle Release:Jul 29, 2009 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal 4 with 8 votes Trism Demiforce LLC * "Best Casual Game" award from AppStoreApps.com * 1st on iLounge's "100 Best Apps and Games" * Gold Award from PocketGa… $2.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details* "Best Casual Game" award from AppStoreApps.com * 1st on iLounge's "100 Best Apps and Games" * Gold Award from PocketGamer * Slide To Play's "Must Have" award * One of ABC News & WIRED's "10 Most Awesome iPhone Apps of 2008" * Interactive Achievement Award finalist for "Cellular Game of the Year" Released on the very first day of the AppStore in July 2008, TRISM's legacy is one of rags-to-riches success. Created by indie developer Steve Demeter, the phenomenal success of TRISM allowed Steve to pursue his dream of game development. Steve's story has inspired developers all over the world, as told on Good Morning America, CNN, BBC, The New York Times, and others. Apple itself filmed a documentary on Steve, and presented it at the start of the iOS 3.0 keynote in Cupertino. FEATURES: - 5 game modes, including Classic, Timed, and Puzzle - 22 achievements to collect - Auto-save when interrupted by a phone call - Colorblind mode "Could Trism Make iPhone Gaming Fun?" - KOTAKU Information Seller:Demiforce LLC Genre:Puzzle, Kids Release:Jul 11, 2008 Updated:Mar 02, 2020 Version:1.57 Size:22.6 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (3) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal 5 with 6 votes Chop Sushi! OVER 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS IN ONE WEEK !!! EVERYONE IS ADDICTED TO THIS SUSHI FLAVORED PUZZLER"One of the b… $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsOVER 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS IN ONE WEEK !!! EVERYONE IS ADDICTED TO THIS SUSHI FLAVORED PUZZLER"One of the best iPhone puzzlers out there."- Mobile Game Faqs"There are many match-three games in the App Store, but "Chop Sushi" stands out in this genre."- iProng Magazine"Chop Sushi gets better the longer you play, a rare trait for iPhone games."- Art of the iPhone"You really get a lot of game for the .99 pricetag."- IGN-----------------IT'S SUSHI MANIA - NOW WITH IMPROVED GRAPHICS!Get caught up in sushi-matching mayhem with this innovative puzzler, destined to become an iPhone classic!Sink your teeth into hours and hours of match-3 puzzle action as you conquer over 40 turn-based (non-timed) battles scattered to 15 unique and vibrant islands. Use the device's touch screen to literally pick up your chopsticks and swap sushi pieces over the colorful game board. No need to be an expert - these utensils are easy to pick up and play as they are taught in the simple, playable in-game tutorials!Bring your appetite for adventure as you journey across beautiful islands, meeting new challengers and gathering secret Recipes that really spice up the battles. Create unique combinations, triggering insane combos such as the awesome WASABI BOMB and unleash their devastating effects on your opponent!In the midst of battle, take a break every now and then and relax by going fishing or by solving the solo puzzle Challenges. The trickiest Challenges are guaranteed to bend the mind of even the most seasoned Sudoku-masters!Features:* Exciting match-3 puzzle action where fresh (and funky) graphics and audio meet responsive touch screen controls.* Hours of game-play in the Adventure mode alone.* Dozens of collectable Recipes and puzzle Challenges to aid you through the game.* 3 modes of game-play:- Adventure: Learn the bizarre story of Master Chef in his quest to heal the universe.- Quick Battle: Re-play puzzle battles encountered in Adventure mode and grind your statistics.- Challenge: Match up all pieces on the board in a limited number of turns. A treat for the fans of classic puzzles such as Rubik's Cube or Sudoku.CHOP SUSHI! Ideal fun for match-3 lovers and a breath of fresh air for those who have played Puzzle Quest or any of its spiritual successors until exhaustion.-----------------For games that really rock (and roll and shake and...) check out www.youtube.com/thqwireless-----------------Other games from THQ Wireless:STAR WARS THE FORCE UNLEASHED – iPhone version of the hugely successful console game.PASS THE PIGS – A dice game with a difference!DE BLOB – Paint the town Red, Blue, or Green. iPhone version of the best selling Wii gameSTAR WARS SOUND BOARD – The best sound bites from your favourite Star Wars characters!PET VET - Animal lover’s dream – care for all creatures great and small with no vets fees!UP! – The official game of the Disney.Pixar motion pictureTREASURE GRAB – A maze chase game of stealing everythingINDIANA JONES AND THE LOST PUZZLES - Indiana Jones’ first ever puzzle adventure! Information Seller: Genre:Puzzle, Strategy Release:Jul 29, 2010 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Mister Mumbles Well-Known Member Aug 15, 2009 318 0 0 Slaving peon. Not here; not there; not anywhere! #2 Mister Mumbles, Aug 30, 2009 I'm surprised Bejeweled 2 didn't make the cut. Trism sports a great puzzle design, but the whole extreme tilt thing it has going on after almost every move made me pass on it. Camzy Well-Known Member May 31, 2009 1,418 0 0 #3 Camzy, Aug 30, 2009 I wouldn't want Bejeweled 2 on the list. The games on there are all superb. The Bat Outta Hell Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Mar 10, 2009 9,125 189 38 Hat Salesman Washington #4 The Bat Outta Hell, Aug 30, 2009 Uh... Why did you need to make a thread for each topic? Why not a big post with all of them in it? It's kind of like that guy who announced the $15 "random" winner in a whole new thread. Camzy Well-Known Member May 31, 2009 1,418 0 0 #5 Camzy, Aug 30, 2009 Because it wouldn't fit with all the app info and screenies and voting and and and...... People were also complaining that they can't see the discussions for the winning games. It's certainly tidier this way, but the main voting thread still has basic lists of the winners. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
I'm surprised Bejeweled 2 didn't make the cut. Trism sports a great puzzle design, but the whole extreme tilt thing it has going on after almost every move made me pass on it.
Uh... Why did you need to make a thread for each topic? Why not a big post with all of them in it? It's kind of like that guy who announced the $15 "random" winner in a whole new thread.
Because it wouldn't fit with all the app info and screenies and voting and and and...... People were also complaining that they can't see the discussions for the winning games. It's certainly tidier this way, but the main voting thread still has basic lists of the winners.