Country Driver: Run over evil, cut-out sheep the old-fashioned way!

Country Driver: Run over evil, cut-out sheep the old-fashioned way!

The game’s theme song (yes, it has one), says it all with its drugged-out sounding Eddie Vedder voice mumbling “Drivin’ through the country.  I’m drivin’ through the country.” (more…) No Comments

Written by Johnny5 on December 15, 2009

2XL ATV Offroad – Fun, fast and beautiful.

2XL ATV Offroad - Fun, fast and beautiful.

If you have been following TapCritic for a while, then you know I’m a HUGE fan of racing games. We’ve been following 2XL Games since they released 2XL Supercross back in April. (more…) 1 Comment

Written by Mr. Pence on October 19, 2009

Speed R Update: Even more ways to fulfill your virtual death wish

Speed R Update: Even more ways to fulfill your virtual death wish

We rarely do posts devoted to upgrades of games, but I was a big fan of Speed R, and when I saw that there were two new play modes, I got extremely excited.  Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed. (more…) No Comments

Written by Johnny5 on August 5, 2009

Real Racing – Is that a Hemi in my phone?

Real Racing - Is that a Hemi in my phone?

You know my affinity for racing games has a long history. I’ve been totally impressed with the quality of racing titles for the iPhone. It started with Ferrari GT, moved to Need for Speed and now it’s Real Racing. (more…) 1 Comment

Written by Mr. Pence on August 3, 2009

Speed R: Tilt control has come of age. (Giveaway after the jump!)

Speed R: Tilt control has come of age. (Giveaway after the jump!)

I’ve bitched many times before about how I hate driving games that involve tilt control.  In general, I just can’t get the hang of using the iPhone to drive. Usually these games are first-person driving games, where you are “behind the wheel.”  Speed R goes a different route. (more…) 1 Comment

Written by Johnny5 on July 14, 2009

Need For Speed Undercover – Am I playing this on a console?

Need For Speed Undercover - Am I playing this on a console?

As I’m sitting here writing this review, all I can think about is modding my Firebird. Why? Because Electronic Arts has released the BEST accelerometer based racing game to the iPhone. (more…) 3 Comments

Written by Mr. Pence on May 7, 2009

2XL Supercross – Pay dirt.

2XL Supercross - Pay dirt.

I can’t figure out why I like offroad racing games, but I just do. There’s some kind of escapism, knowing that you’re offroad and you can ride as fast as you damn well please. (more…) 2 Comments

Written by Mr. Pence on April 14, 2009