If the App Store is today's arcade, Mikey Shorts is its shiniest new machine: a wonderful time sink that hasn't forgotten the principles of giving back to its players. This is a title pared down to precious few actions, but designed so well that nothing ever gets stale. A glowing, beeping slice of pure, simple fun.
Amid stories of sexism in online gaming and a torrent of rudeness in forums the web over, Mikey Shorts is as inspirational a game as you can find. Three years ago over on the forums of our friends at TouchArcade, players were immersed in tooth and nail competition in Rocketcat Games' Hook Champ, posting about their best scores and times. For two players, however, this was the beginning of a beautiful friendship