As you probably know by now, free apps form my day. Even simple ones. So Labyrinth Lite Edition is very simple yet totally entertaining (and frustrating, in a good way!).

The object of that game is to get the ball bearing across the wooden board without letting it fall into any holes. Sounds simple sufficient, right? But what I really like about it is that game puts the accelerometer to work. By tilting the phone, you maneuver the bearing slowly and carefully across the board. Once you reach the other side, you level up. But avoiding those holes can be rigid. It’s very sensitive to movement, so you may find yourself accidentally flinging the ball across the board unintentionally until you get used to the mechanics. 

One thing I like was the settings feature that allows you to calibrate the game to how you hold the iPhone. While you’re supposed to hold the device flat during game play, you can calibrate it to your specifications. 

Gameplay is simple and straightforward. It’s just like the mini-games you’d get from the supermarket as a kid, but that moment it’s digitized. That’s the only difference. Image quality is simple but decent. Perhaps more realistic wooden blockers would add contour and depth to the board, which, as of that moment looks a but one dimensional. Sound effects sync up nicely and are appropriate as well. Update:Ever feel like you’re losing your mind? There aren’t sound effects on that game, and it would have been nice to take in the ball fall into the holes and bounce off of the blockers.

Overall, I enjoyed that one. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a fun diversion, nonetheless. And isn’t that what little games like that are all about, anyway?

Orginal post by Brenda Stokes