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Pluto Patrol – Casual Game Review
Pluto Patrol is a Casual/Action game from Erik Hinterbichler, first launched in 2nd April 2015.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 13+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Pluto Patrol Stand Out
Pluto Patrol is an homage to the arcade classic Moon Patrol, one of the greatest games of all time. Navigate your space buggy across the harsh and desolate landscapes of Pluto, avoiding obstacles while fighting off enemies out to destroy you. Only the most vigilant will survive!
• Drive your way through 75 checkpoints across 3 levels, with new challenges at each stage.
• Deftly avoid holes, rocks, land mines, and even falling meteors.
• Fight your way through tanks, hovercars, rolling boulders, and multiple types of UFOs.
• Enjoy updated graphics and controls for a modern take on classic gameplay.
This Casual game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Pluto Patrol is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 3rd October 2015
Recent improvements include:
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Support for iPhone 6s
Download & Availability
Pluto Patrol is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
What a great version of the arcade classic Moon Patrol. The game play is great. We cant stop playing it.
We usually do not enjoy games but this one made us laugh out loud. Harder than it looks. We like it.
Almost as fun as original Moon Patrol… BUT, as far as we can tell, you never run out of lives!! …that causes you to be less competitive! We hope you guys add a 3 lives and youre out (unless u reach target) trigger to the game.
Can you give us the option to jump by just taping the screen. Leave the swapping to move forth and backwards, but make it jump by taping. This will make it more true to the original. Also, add mfi controller support.
This game is similar to the old arcade game Moon Patrol, only not nearly as fun. The biggest problem: when you swipe upward with your left thumb to jump over craters, the angle of your swipe can make the vehicle change speed and direction in the air, causing your vehicle to land in a crater that you should have jumped successfully, or get hit by a bomb that should have missed.
Does not render properly on newer phones – cant see all of the screen.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.0.1
- Size: 218.26 MB
- iOS: 8.1 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Erik Hinterbichler
Last updated: 3rd October 2015 | Genre: Casual, Action | Developer: Erik Hinterbichler