Top Alternative iPad Games for Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner you have to start thinking about the kids and what you are going to buy them. Without a doubt they will all want the latest gadgets and at the top of everyone’s list at the moment is the Apple iPad. But what happens on Christmas morning when they open it up and want to give it a blast, are you sure that they are going to be able to get on the network? Christmas day is notorious for jammed networks and slow download times – make sure that you have filled up the iPad well in advance with some games that you know they will love and make sure that you can have a peaceful Christmas day.
Mirrors Edge
Who is it for: (older kids and teenagers)
Is it free: (no, it costs $9.99)
More info: http://www.ea.com/mirrors-edge-ipad
If you have teenagers that have consoles they will know what Mirrors Edge is about. One of the most critically acclaimed games of recent years for consoles is also available on the iPad. Although it is really for teenager it can be enjoyed anyone. Base on the sport of free running Mirrors Edge requires you to complete a number of tasks by performing a number of gravity defying jumps, leaps and tricks and is one of the most addictive games ever released. Fun for all the family and one that will definitely keep the kids quiet.
Rage HD
Who is it for: (teenagers)
Is it free: (no, it costs $1.99)
More info: http://www.idsoftware.com/rage-mobile/
You may want to keep this out of the reach of the little kids but it will make you uber popular with teenage boys and maybe Dad as well!) Based around a fictional and slightly odd game show you have to survive attacks form increasingly weird and angry mutants. Featuring some of the smoothest graphics and game play for the iPad you can get the boys out of the way straight after your Christmas dinner and maybe get a little bit of peace and quiet.
Tiny Wings
Who is it for: (kids, little kids, adults, grandparents, parents, teenagers)
Is it free: (no, it costs .99 cents)
More info: http://www.andreasilliger.com/index.php
Some of the greatest family games of all time have been the ones that are easy to pick up but hard to master. Tiny wings is a great example of using this technique to create a timeless and addictive family game – all you have to do is to get your little bird to fly using hills as the launch pad. Simple and genius
Tiny Tower
Who is it for: (kids, little kids, adults, grandparents, parents, teenagers)
Is it free: (no but it is also super cheap)
More info: http://nimblebit.com/
Here is a game that will keep the family entertained on Christmas day, by and far one of the most addictive games that you can get for the iPad. Build yourself a skyscraper and then look after all the businesses that inhabit it. Another example of simple game play becoming more addictive the more you play it. If you keep your businesses happy then you can build a bigger skyscraper and get more businesses and earn more money. Be warned though this could seriously distract you from any family get togethers you may have planned!
If you want to make sure that you Christmas is not filled with screaming kids and teenagers that are sulking because they can t play with their new iPad you have to make sure you remember one thin – be prepared.
About the Author:
Wayne Barker loves his iPad and his kids, when not downloading and playing a wide variety of apps he gets his laptop out and writes for Christmas Trees and Lights, an online supplier of all kinds of Christmas decorations.
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I love tiny wings and I hate games with guns and etc. especially for christmas.
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