QB Pass Attack: Put balls through holes by flicking your finger.

Sports are not my strong suit.  I played basketball when I was a kid.  It was in a school where every boy played basketball, so there was really no other option.

But--despite my freakishly tall nature--I lacked coordination, speed, and any ability to not screw things up.  My basketball obsessed "friends" began hating me, and I ate alone at lunch a lot.

So when I got the opportunity to review a sports application, I hesitated.  But it's time to get back on the horse, and although QB Pass Attack by Skyworks involves no more physical activity than flicking your finger, I am still terrible at it.  But it's pretty fun and addictive, even if the options and add-ons leave a little to be desired.



[Video review by HAL9000.]

The gameplay is fun, and the controls for throwing the ball are super sensitive.  It's very difficult to "master" the throws, especially when aiming for the top circle.

Where's a muted trumpet when you need it? Oh, here it is: Waah-waaaaah.

I am also a fan of the two different modes, "Classic" and "Progressive".  While Classic involves little more than racking up points, Progressive gives you more of a goal, watching yourself progress toward the end zone.

The question must be asked, though: why does this game have you throw a ball at a virtual canvas with holes in it (meant to simulate a football field) when it could easily put you on an actual virtual football field throwing to an actual virtual receiver?  To be honest, though, I enjoy the charm of mimicking a retro game, and this app is not about graphics but about gameplay.

I would like to see a few different options for backgrounds...maybe a background with more than two holes, or off-center holes.  Also, a multi-player mode over a wifi network (which lets you panic as you see your opponent's score progress) would be a lot of fun.

Overall, it's enjoyable enough to warrant spending a couple of dollars, but I think these developers could push it a little further.

You can buy QB Pass Attack HERE.