In a mobile world run by Angry Birds and Candy Crush Saga, the fantasy role-playing epic Infinity Blade has served as a champion to the video game enthusiast.
The Chair Entertainment adventure blends the simple touchscreen mechanics found on your smartphone or tablet with an impressive level of depth.
The arrival of Infinity Blade III ($6.99; 4 stars out of 4) continues that journey toward creating a powerful "hardcore" video game experience that is easily accessible and difficult to stop.
Infinity Blade started out with a basic premise: fight through an army of enemies inside a massive castle to reach the God King.
For the game's third installment, players are greeted with a larger universe to explore, more gear to collect and a second, stealthier fighter to master. What hasn't changed is the incredible visuals, arguably among the best available on any mobile game.
Siris, the knight players have used throughout the Infinity Blade series, returns to battle an army of Deathless titans. However, he's joined by the warrior-thief Isa, who embarks on her own set of quests to assist Siris.
Each character can choose between three weapon sets: dual blades, a sword or a heavier weapon like an axe or staff. Weapons and gear vary based on the character. Isa is much quicker than Siris, so her weapon options are tailored to that speed. Also, while Siris uses a shield and tougher armor, Isa uses lighter equipment such as wrist braces.
As with earlier Infinity Blade games, players encounter enemies one-on-one. Attacks are performed using a series of swipes, while on-screen taps dodge or block strikes. Players can also perform Super moves to stun enemies or Magic spells to heal, defend or incinerate opponents.
Enemies are smart, and in some fights, they may even switch weapon types, forcing players to shift strategies. Performing smooth gestures between combat and defense feels nearly effortless.
Throughout their journey, players earn experience points to boost their health and other skills. Gold coins earned in battle and found in treasure chests go toward upgrading gear. Players can snag new weapons, shields, helmets, armor and magic rings, each of which boast special properties. For example, some swords can deal fire damage while armor can carry special gems that increase the odds of finding additional gold.
Along with an open world where players can explore more freely, there's a lab where players take collected herbs to create potions and a ship that sells gear at discounted prices.
Infinity Blade III is certainly pricier than the average game for your iPhone or iPad, but it's well worth the cost. It's a game that will occupy players' time for months.
Courtesy: USAtoday
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