Jelly Wars from Star Arcade is not what I expected when I first downloaded it. The game is available for both Android and iOS. I tested the iOS version for this review. It is an online, multiplayer game but has a neat building aspect to it.
When you first start off, the game goes through a brief tutorial to show you the basics. There is not any rules or manual provided but the more you play, the more you will understand the game. Now there is a lot to the game which might be a bit overwhelming to some but it also makes the game worthwhile.
After the tutorial is done, you are on an island, your island. It is here where you prepare to battle others online. You will collect resources, wood, ore, and jellyfish to create more bombs for your battles. In addition to making bombs in the Bomb Factory, you have a: Refinery, Science Lab, Armory, Storage, and a few others you will unlock at higher levels.
Each building servers a different purpose. But the bottom line is that you need to be constantly collecting resources to build and upgrade these buildings so you can create better weapons and more storage so when you do battle online you have what you need to win.
I really like this aspect of the game. The game gives you the control over what you want to build and focus on. Having to collect resources, refine them, and then do upgrades makes this a game you will find yourself playing a little every day . It is something you have to build up over time, so you need to be in it for the long haul.
When you are ready, head over to War Island. Here where the fun starts- you can do a practice game or a quick match online. I definitely recommend you do a few practice rounds to get a feel on how to play.
To shoot bombs, (it is very much how you shoot in Angry Birds) the further back you swipe and the angle you select the farther the bomb will travel. You will want to aim for the targets and your opponents. I have gone through a few bombs trying to figure out the best way to aim and shoot. The more you play and the better you get, the more rewards you can earn.
When you do a quick match, the app will randomly pair you with others online. Each player will take his turn in shooting his bomb to get the best score. What I found out the hard way, is that you need to make sure you have enough bombs ready to go before practicing or doing battles online. 🙂 Each turn is timed so you need to be quick.
As I mentioned earlier there is a lot to the game and I have not covered it all here. Exploring the game is part of the fun of it and if you enjoy online multi player games, then Jelly Wars should be up your alley. I like how you can control when you battle and what you bring to the battle. There is a ton of customization in the game so you can do a lot. There are IAPs for pearls which can help in a variety of areas but if you are smart and patient you can probably get around them.
I have no problems recommending this game and I look forward to blowing you up online!
