The simplicity of most mobile titles can often blur the line between a cute little time-waster, and a quality videogame. There are a variety of games that seek to offer nothing but a short-but-sweet experience that provides an enjoyable and memorable time. With Puppy Tales, such a noble attempt falls well short of its goal, leaving behind a product that is both brief and unpolished.
Remember Ninja Chicken? It was that chicken-based platformer that released on Android in March. After over five million downloads, MoMinis decided to set the little guy loose for another outing. I typically enjoy scoffing at developers who rush the sequel to a solid game, especially when the original is less than two months old. In this case, I feel I need to make an exception. Not a ton has changed from the original, but Ninja Chicken Ooga Booga is another solid outing.
January's Run Roo Run introduced the mobile gaming world to a great automatic side-scrolling platformer, and one of the best mobile games we've seen to date, period. Unfortunately the game was an iOS exclusive, so Android owners had to look elsewhere. MoMinis' Ninja Chicken wants to change that. What this game lacks in bells and whistles is made up for with sharp controls, colorful visuals, and challenging (but fair) levels. Occasional technical issues are all that really hold it back.