You’ll need to perfect the platform genre staples to crack this nut…
specification
Price: Free
Designed for: Phone
OS Required: Android 2.1+
verdict
Cordy is an impressive game, and one we’d very much like to see more of on the Android Market
Firstly, let’s start by telling you this game is not free. The first handful of levels are offered as part of the download, but any additional levels must be paid for. The titular robot’s task is to collect each level’s six power packs, fully charging Cordy and allowing him to unlock the exit. To do so, you must utilise the platform genre staples: running, jumping and pushing. Controls work fantastically, with onscreen input functioning intuitively.
And with visuals this charming, it’s easy to forget you’re even playing on your phone, such is Cordy’s sheer playability. The free levels are simple enough, acting as little more than tutorials for the main game. As such, you won’t get much enjoyment from those. Purchase the unlockable levels, however, and you’ll find yourself with more than enough content. Admittedly the levels never really reach taxing levels, and this is our only real complaint to direct its way. Despite this, Cordy is just, well, fun, and surely there is no better compliment for a game.

No major comment on the game itself (I thought it was ok, but nothing special), but can I suggest that reviews for apps that are “free”, but require in game payment have something in the summary to state that? Being a new mag, you’re in a perfect position to implement a review system that accurately details cost (which nowhere else seems to do).. Perhaps an additional line stating the in game cost whether full or average, and instead of listing price as “Free”, perhaps “Free (iap)” to denote in app purchases are required to use the app to it’s full extent.
Just a suggestion, as it’s always annoyed me no end when app reviews list an app as free, when it isn’t.
That’s a pretty good idea Kai, I’ll see what we can do wth that…