Time Surfer
Time for one more go
By Harry Slater 10 January 2013
Game Name: Time Surfer |
Developer: Kumobius |
Publisher: Kumobius |
Format: iPhone, iPad |
Genre: Casual, Endless running |
Players: 1 |
Version: Europe
The key to creating an addictive endless-runner appears to be mixing simplicity and variety. You take a simple playing style, controlled with as few gestures or taps as possible, and layer that on top of a world that's different each time your players set out.
Time Surfer is a prime example of the formula done right. Its blend of psychedelia, cartoon graphics, and single tap play make for a heady and addictive cocktail. It might just be Tiny Wings wearing acid-trip pants, but it's got enough tricks up its space-age sleeve that you won't care.
Summary
It might not be the most original idea out there, but Time Surfer is executed with such aplomb that that really doesn't matter
RATING
8/10