Ahh, squids! They be good for eatin’, as well as for throwin’. Aye, they can be pulled and fired into a projectile like Angry Birds. I bet Calypso would be smilin’ down on ye if ye take down the evil enemies of the sea in this app. I’m talking about Squids Wild West.
This game was created by The Game Bakers. It is available for download at $1.99. It is usually compared to Angry Birds because they are launched into a projectile. But aside from this, the two games are completely different from each other.
The Basics
This underwater Wild West role playing and strategy game will let you control 4 squid characters that will fight against the shrimps and crabs that turned evil. More characters will be unlocked as you progress in the game. There are over 12 characters to choose from each having their own skills.
This is a turn based game so you will first use your squids before the enemies will attack. The squids have bubbles surrounding them corresponding to their stamina. Their stamina decreases each time they are used. Your turn is over once your squid runs out of stamina. Push back your squid and release into a projectile. Use the right squid depending on your strategy on how to take down the enemies. Pearls are the currency of the app, which can be collected on the game, as well as earned after completing each level. There are 5 maps to complete with over 40 levels. The pearls can be used for leveling up your characters, making them stronger. They can also be used for purchasing hats, which can enhance their abilities.
Squids and Items
The squids have 4 major classes having their own abilities. They are the healer, shooter, trooper and scout. The healers, as the term suggests, heal the squids that they touch. The shooters attack on enemies from a distance, which is great for long ranged attack. The troopers have an earthquake-like effect that pounds the ground and damage opponents within the radius. Scouts can help reach places under the sea faster.
Aside from the helmets that can be purchased using pearls to boost the stats of the squids, there are also other items that can be bought to help the squids win over the enemies. The shuriken, which is available for 200 pearls, is used for shooting multiple enemies at once. The sushi, which is available for 400 pearls, brings more powerful attack and restores the health and stamina of your squids. The cocktail, which you can get for 600 pearls, revamps health, stamina and skills. Other items include explosive jellies, tentacle grip, miracle tentacle, mighty kraken and pearlfish.
The Verdict
The different maps and several levels of the game make this game fun to play even for a long time. You will not feel bored easily as it gets more challenging as the level goes up; but still manageable though. The cute graphics are such a sight. The sounds also add to the excitement of the game. This game is solid like a rock! A definite must for RPG fans.
