The guys at GAMEVIL have brought their retro-inspired 8-bit homage blockbuster hit, KAMI RETRO, to the iPad in the form of KAMI RETRO HD (check out our review of the original KAMI RETRO for the iPhone over here). This updated version of the game makes better use of the more screen real-estate provided by Apple’s really popular tablets, the iPad and the iPad 2. Check out the details in the press release below:
LOS ANGELES, CA – May 26th, 2011 – GAMEVIL(R), a leading mobile games publisher and developer, announced KAMI RETRO HD is now available on the App Store. Building on the success of the iPhone version, KAMI RETRO has been optimized for the increased resolution of the iPad.
KAMI RETRO was highlighted as iPhone Game of the Week on the US App Store upon release, and quickly landed on must-have lists of critics and players alike thanks to its unique spin on platforming and puzzle-gaming, crisp retro-3D visuals and 8-bit inspired soundtrack. Now on the larger screen of the iPad as KAMI RETRO HD, players can enjoy the touch-and-flick gameplay even more naturally, guiding troops to safety by placing tools like springs, fans and more, while avoiding traps, man-eating plants and other obstacles.
“The unique style of KAMI RETRO HD looks, sounds and plays great on the iPad,” said Kyu Lee of Head of GAMEVIL USA, “Developer Paw Print Games perfected a top-notch experience for the device and we’re thrilled that more new fans can enjoy the game in HD.” Featuring more than 60 stages across five worlds, platform-puzzle game KAMI RETRO HD will challenge players’ smart thinking and quick fingers.
KAMI RETRO HD is available now for $2.99 from the App Store on iPad, or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. KAMI RETRO continues to be available for $0.99 for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Both are developed by Paw Print Games and published by GAMEVIL.