The best iPhone puzzle games are here for those who like to tease their brains a bit. Unlike other titles where your task is to eliminate the monsters, aliens and whoever else you are supposed to face, the apps in question require a strategy that you need to apply in order to progress to the next level. So if you are ready to put in some thought while playing, allow us to introduce the contenders to you.
1 – Angry Birds Star Wars:
All Angry Birds iterations have struck a chord with users so far and Star Wars just takes the legacy forward. According to Rovio, this particular edition is the birds’ biggest adventure ever as for the first time they have managed to lay their hands on lightsabers and blasters. And if that’s not enough, you can tackle those evil pigs using your jedi powers too.
In case you get stuck on a certain level, you can ask the mighty falcon to bring you out of the mess so you can achieve your objective of getting rid of the evil creatures. Its full version is also available in iTunes.
Price: Free
2 – Where’s My Water?:
Another interesting contender that has made it to this lineup is Where’s My Water?, a physics-based title which tags along vibrant graphics and intuitive controls. To top it all, Disney has added a sensational soundtrack too.
The title demands a strategy and you need to be careful of algae, toxic ooze and other traps while you are digging the way to let water go through it. Moreover, it is compatible with iCloud and saves your progress on the cloud service so you can continue playing across multiple iOS 5 devices.
Price: $0.99
3 – Cut the Rope:
The forever-hungry Om Nom is waiting for you to feed him a candy in this physics-based title. You have got to be really very careful to ensure that the candy goes into the little monster’s mouth, while keeping an eye out for all the obstacles.
There are as many as 14 boxes featuring 350 levels and you get some super powers as well so you can easily get to the next levels. Its interesting gameplay and advanced graphics will have you hooked on to the application.
Price: $0.99
4 – Bejeweled Blitz:
This classic application has also managed to get a spot in our roster. Bejeweled Blitz follows the same rules that you may be familiar with. You are required to match 3 or more gems within the stipulated time. It allows you to compete with your Facebook friends through the social networking site’s version and your scores are entered on the weekly leaderboards too.
Featuring eye-pleasing graphics, it tags along detonators, scramblers and multipliers to help you win. And you may end up finding some rear gems in the application also.
Price: Free
5 – Bad Piggies:
If you are one of those who want to join the evil side instead of helping the birds to combat them, Bad Piggies is the application you should download. Your task here is to create machines which can fly, crawl, roll, spin and crash so you can help the green animals to steal the eggs.
You can choose objects the pigs have to build your machine. This physics-based title has around 114 levels and you can unlock 21 additional ones if you collect all three stars in all levels. And in case you are stuck, you can call the mechanic pig to help you out.
Price: $0.99
6 – Compression:
Taking our compilation a bit further is Compressions, a title that offers a combination of traditional block dropping gameplay and dynamic surface. Those who are fans of block dropping should try this challenging application which tags along two different modes.
Your task is to eliminate all the blocks before the walls close in on you and the speed keeps increasing with each passing level. There are sound effects as well, and all your scores and achievements are entered on global scoreboards.
Price: $2.99
7 – Slydris:
This unique and simple application is another block dropping title wherein you are required to slide and drop blocks to create a full line. It can be played in three different modes such as infinite, zen and survival modes. To make your bomb meter fill up faster, you can create combos of blocks and get a same-colored row for bursting it up.
Special blocks have also been added to the mix to make it even more interesting. You can select either dark or light background and choose a track from amongst three options for personalization purposes.
Price: $1.99
8 – 100 Floors:
In this particular application with Valentine’s Day theme, you have to come up with solution so you can go on to the next floor. The app featuring 100 different-themed floors and multiple mini riddles, claims to make the most of the functions of your smartphone.
Your task is to unlock the door after solving the riddle and to do so, you can use all of the gesture controls supported by the iOS device you are using. The application even allows you to carry stuff to next levels, because you may need them on one of the top floors.
Price: Free
Conclusion:
These were just some of the best iPhone puzzle games available through the App store. If you think you know of an application that is as good as the ones mentioned above, do get back to us to tell us about it.
