Mobile3DWorld Reviews

Assassins Creed HD

We are in the mist of exciting times in the development of 3D mobile gaming. Game makers are probing at the capabilities of the newer mobile devices and creating richer more involving 3D game worlds. Gameloft, at the forefront of this movement, now offers you Assassins Creed HD joining their stable of other cutting edge 3D titles like the Asphalt Series and Brothers in Arms/Earned in Blood.

If you played the original Assassins Creed released late last year, you know that it was an enjoyable 2D platform romp similar to many others found on mobile devices. Once you play Assassins Creed HD however, you’ll know that HD can only mean one thing - huge difference! Altair has gone 3D in a big way. As the rotating camera sucks you into this world of sheiks, swords, harems and kings you will soon forget you were supposed to be boiling water or looking for your train stop.

Asphalt 4 - Elite Racing

What does the hottest 3D mobile racing franchise do after its lapped the field of contenders? It puts the pedal to the metal and tries to get further out of sight! The Asphalt series from Gameloft has never lost the lead in high-speed mobile racing and with the recent release of Asphalt 4 Elite Racing it unveils its latest road beast.

If you’ve played Asphalt 3 Street Rules you know what to expect. Gorgeous graphics, possibly the best ever seen on a mobile device, coupled with great sound FX and game play that combines the best of the Need for Speed and the Burnout series’ for consoles. All this being shoehorned into a multi-functional handheld cell phone amounts to a pretty impressive achievement.

Unbelievably, Asphalt 4 looks a little better than 3. The modeling of the cars appears smoother and more detailed and by the time you unlock the awesome Bugatti and Shanghai you’ll have to say your cell never looked better. Besides which, Asphalt 4 gives you a better way to enjoy this graphical goodness - a landscape mode! All mobile games need to offer this option to narrow the gap with the PSP.

POWERBOAT CHALLENGE

Fishlabs of Germany, the maker of such ambitious and well-regarded titles as Deep 3D and Galaxy on Fire, have taken the plunge into new waters with another unique 3D experience for your mobile phone in Powerboat Challenge.

The feel in racing a powerboat thru a turn is different than a car. Momentum, buoyancy and build are all factors that come into play. Fishlabs models this feel nicely as your boat carves through the turns. You start by choosing from 4 racers and their boats each with unique handling, size and weight. One is short with a round bottom for turning another is long and sleek for top speed. There’s one that’s short and jet-like with low stability and finally a heavy, bulky one with good power. The boats can be upgraded as you progress through 4 distinct islands which gives the game a nice hook.

TURBO JET SKI 3D

As the summer stretches out and thoughts start to drift toward long lazy vacation days, here’s a game that will get you through those final weeks before the fun begins. From the bright colorful graphics and upbeat music to girls in bikinis racing jet skis and dolphins in exotic locations you’ll hope your vacation is this much fun!

Gameloft’s Turbo Jet Ski 3D for your mobile phone is a fun-filled splash on a hot summers day. After the opening happy times music and intro you can dive into one of three modes, quick play where your rider and jet ski are chosen for you, career, or World Cup where you compete in a series of 4 races in different locales. The locales are Miami with cruise ships docked in the harbor, fabulous Rio, the canals of Venice, Alaska, and Shanghai at night. Winning races in one location unlocks any number of goodies like new locations, new and better jet skis, new types of races and new swinsuits! Among the many types of races you can unlock are rescue, crashing boats, racing dolphins and awesome ramp jumping.

ASPHALT 2 URBAN GT

There are a ton of racing titles available for your mobile phone. From motorcycles to monster trucks, go-karts to jet skis, on-road to off-road, outer space to inner space, top-down to upside-down you name it. But there’s only one that’s been polished to such a high sheen that one can see the future of 3D mobile gaming in its reflection. Namely - Asphalt 2 Urban GT.

The people at Gameloft didn’t cut any corners when they made this high speed racer. Their attention to detail extends to all facets of this title to make a great gaming experience that would stand up well on a console much less a mobile phone.

Graphically, it is stunning. Whether you’re flying past the Eiffel Tower in Paris or dodging Cable Cars on the streets of San Francisco you’ll find it hard not to slow down and check out the sights. When you do you’ll probably be sent crashing through road barriers and knocking over garbage cans with sparks flying or simply left in the wake of an aggressive AI. One has to marvel at the optimization in this game as all this action occurs without a hint of slow-down or lag in control. Speed and control, the cornerstones of every great racer, are seen and felt as you hit the nitro and your car jumps ahead with a nice long exhaust burn or your motorbike wheelies out.