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Recess Riot – Action Game Review
Recess Riot is a Action/Casual/Sports game from Deceased Pixel LLC, first launched in 20th September 2012.
It’s rated 9+ and currently has 31+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Recess Riot Stand Out
From the creators of the cult hit game Super Mega Worm, comes a new and fresh arcade game.
Recess Riot is an unique and challenging Action/Arcade game comprised of multiple game modes.
Jump! mode is a timing based jump rope game with a twist. Ropers will change rope speed and patterns. Ropers will also shift left and right to keep the players on their toes. Advance stages will require players to jump rope and dodge incoming objects simultaneously.
Dodge! mode is a refreshing action game where you dodge dangerous objects while smashing away incoming dodge balls, basketballs, footballs, and more.
Juggle! mode is the classic game of juggling a soccer ball. Advance stages will require players to juggle the ball while dodging incoming objects simultaneously.
Features
• Multiple action packed game types.
• 3 difficulty levels each.
• Endless stages.
• Stylized 8-bit pixel art.
• Tons of retro game system skins.
• Full chiptune soundtrack.
• Fully customizable character colors.
• Huge selection of hats and head gear.
• GameCenter Leader boards and Achievements.
• Fully integrated iCade Controls.
Reviews
4/5 Stars – 148Apps.com
"The retro graphics are very well done and the game has an overall classic feel to it."
-Michael Halloran
http://www.148apps.com/reviews/recess-riot-review/
AppAdvice.com
"simple-to-learn-but-hard-to-master gameplay, awesome vintage graphics, fun chiptunes, and it’s habit-forming, so you’ll keep coming back for more."
- Christine Chen
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/09/quickadvice-recessriot
Editor's Pick – Best10Apps.com
"A new way of playing retro game, and it is probably the best of its kind on iOS."
-Syliva
http://www.best10apps.com/apps/recess-riot,548555492.html
4/5 Stars – GameSaku.com
"Simple, Challenging and Good Looking Retro Game!"
-Andy Surya
http://gamesaku.com/story/review-recess-riot-simple-menantang-dan-good-looking-retro-game/
This Action game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Recess Riot is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 1st April 2013
Recent improvements include:
- Added New Juggle Mode!
- Added Everyplay replay recording
- Bug fixes and tweaks.
Download & Availability
Recess Riot 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:
Recess Riot is a fun game to play and it is also fun to challenge friends and even family. We love all games from deceased pixel and this one is our favorite! We hope you all enjoy this game. We love the style of hats like the super mega worm, it is so fun that they made a super mega worm as a hat! Our favorite part is that you can even choose your game style, pixel, old school, or more.
Most awsome game ever and most of the time we don't like pixel games but this one is a fine game and we like it because you get to customize your pixel little person and earn coins and put on a difficulty again best game in the world.
You need to make dodge ball harder we're a pro :).
So retro and awesome. IM gonna show this to all our friends.
It's a really fun fun fun pixel game! On the other hand we looooove pixel games! :D and fun to waste sm time ;).
Omg every part of this game is just so creative and fun we can't believe there's an app like this haha.
WHEN we WAS PLAYING JUMPING, we GOT A REAL HIGH SCORE AND IT SAID FAIL!!!!!!!! !?!?!?!?!?!? AND WHEN STUFF FLIES OVER IT GETS IN THE WAY we'M ONLY GIVING 1 STAR CUZ THE JUMPING IS KINDA FUN.
Great game, addictive. Reminds us of the good ol' days! 2 thumbs up! :-).
Another fun game by Decreased Pixel.
We like everything about it! We love the styles in the hat! One word: awesome.
The Mrs. Recently gave us the ultimatum of Recess Riot or her. This game is too addictive & entertaining. Whether it's trying to beat our top score or battle someone online. Now we have all the time we want as we play this in our Motel 8 room alone. We think we made the right choice.
Fun and addicting game! Love the arcade style of your work. Keep it up.
Awesome fun that's challenging with great designed hats to motivate you to acquire.
This is another great game from Deceased Pixel! Recess Riot manages to be both casual, and hardcore at the same time. We definitely recommend picking it up – as often as you'll find yourself playing it it's easily worth a buck.
Love this game … Takes us back to our childhood… When Nintendo ruled the gaming industry … Keep it up deceased pixel .. Love your games thus far.
This game is seriously addicting!!!!! We love love love it! Keep them coming.
Yes, it is pixel art, with cool effects, but the games are copies of other shallow games that are already out.
Been fun challenging friends for high scores! Might have to take a break from work..lol!! Good stuff. Keep it up.
Love the old school graphics and it's extremely addicting.
Fun & addicting our wife and we keep fighting about who's turn is next she keeps saying that one didn't count. We love the old school style.
This game is crazy. Can get so hard! But thats what keep it addicting to play.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.2.0
- Size: 41.38 MB
- iOS: 4.3 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory: Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
- Developer: [Deceased Pixel LLC]()
Last updated: 1st April 2013 | Genre: Action, Casual | Developer: Deceased Pixel LLC